Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) flower wax
AKA “Bitter Orange Flower Wax”
Wax
Ingredient Facts
Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) flower wax
AKA: Bitter Orange Flower Wax
Wax · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Wax
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
68916-04-1, 72968-50-4
Form
Wax
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Traditional Use
A byproduct of neroli oil extraction used historically as a base in solid perfumes and cosmetics. Valued in traditional European cosmetics for its emollient properties and fragrance-carrying capacity.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Water
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Wax
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Fruit Extract
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Fruit Juice Extract
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) leaf/twig extract
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Wax
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Fruit Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) leaf/twig extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Powder
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantium Amara Bitter Orange Leaf Twig Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantium Amara Bitter Orange Peel Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR