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.
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