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Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) peel extract
AKA “Bitter Orange Peel Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) peel extract
AKA: Bitter Orange Peel Extract
Extract · Masking · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, refreshing, skin conditioning. Rated moderate hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
68916-04-1 / 72968-50-4
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Masking
Refreshing
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Masks Odor
Refreshes Skin
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Traditional Use
Historically used in Mediterranean skincare formulations for its vitamin C and bioflavonoid content. Traditional use focused on skin brightening and improving overall complexion clarity.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Wax
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Fruit Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Fruit Juice Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) leaf/twig extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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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)
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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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
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Citrus Aurantium Amara Bitter Orange Peel Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR