Citrus aurantium amara bitter orange leaf twig extract
AKA “Bitter Orange Leaf/Twig Extract, Petitgrain Essential Oil (if from leaves/twigs)”
Extract
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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 | Antioxidant | Soothing | Astringent
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Sourced from bitter orange leaves in the Mediterranean, this natural extract gently conditions and softens hair and skin, bringing out a natural shine.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus Family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
68916-04-1
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Native to Mediterranean. Extracted from bitter orange (Citrus aurantium amara) leaves native to the Mediterranean region in the Rutaceae family. Obtained through solvent extraction or maceration of the leaf material to concentrate bioactive compounds.
Plant Source
Rutaceae (Citrus Family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Function
Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Soothing | Astringent
Benefits
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
Target
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng