Citrus aurantium amara bitter orange leaf twig extract
AKA “Bitter Orange Leaf/Twig Extract, Petitgrain Essential Oil (if from leaves/twigs)”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Citrus aurantium amara bitter orange leaf twig extract
AKA: Bitter Orange Leaf/Twig Extract, Petitgrain Essential Oil (if from leaves/twigs)
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Citrus Aurantium Amara Bitter Orange Leaf Twig Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
68916-04-1
Form
Liquid
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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.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Bitter orange has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and European herbalism for centuries to improve circulation and treat skin conditions. The leaves and twigs were valued for their antimicrobial and astringent properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
EWG
1
CIR
—
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG