Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) flower
AKA “Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) flower
AKA: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Extract
Extract · Fragrance | Skin Conditioning | Soothing | Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
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
Powder
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to China, Southeast Asia. Derived from flowers of *Citrus aurantium dulcis* (sweet orange), a tree in the Rutaceae family native to Southeast Asia and China. Extracted through steam distillation or solvent extraction of the delicate flower petals.
Plant Source
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Flower
Function
Fragrance | Skin Conditioning | Soothing | Antioxidant
Benefits
Conditions Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Sweet orange blossoms have been used in European skincare and perfumery since medieval times. Traditionally valued for their sweet fragrance and purported skin-soothing and rejuvenating properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR