Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Hemiparasitic epiphyte
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8028-48-6
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to China, Southeast Asia. Derived from the fruit of Citrus sinensis (sweet orange), a tree in the Rutaceae family native to Southeast Asia and China. Extracted using solvent extraction methods to isolate bioactive compounds from the fruit material.
Plant Source
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Function
Antioxidant | Conditioning
Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Conditions Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Fights free radical damage
Traditional Use
Sweet orange has been used in traditional medicine and cosmetics for centuries, particularly valued for its high vitamin C content and mood-elevating properties in historical beauty rituals.
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