Citrus Aurantium Amara Bitter Orange Peel Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
Formula
C16H11N2NaO4S
Mol. Weight
350.3
CAS #
68916-04-1
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Orange peel and fruit have been used in traditional Chinese medicine and European folk remedies for centuries. The vitamin C-rich peel was historically employed in skincare for brightening and antioxidant benefits.