Citrus aurantium dulcis orange peel oil
AKA “SWEET (CITRUS SINENSIS (L
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Citrus aurantium dulcis orange peel oil
AKA: SWEET (CITRUS SINENSIS (L
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 6
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Not Clean
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Orange Peel Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
CAS #
8008-57-9
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.
Softens and smooths skin
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Sweet orange has been used in Chinese medicine since ancient times for its vitamin C content and immune-boosting properties. European herbalists incorporated sweet orange peel into skincare preparations during the Renaissance for its brightening and aromatic qualities.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
6
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR