INCI name

CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FLOWER EXTRACT

Bitter orange flower extract

An extract of the flowers of the bitter orange.

What it is

Citrus aurantium amara flower extract is an extract of the flowers of the bitter orange, Citrus aurantium var. amara. CosIng lists it as a refreshing and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Used in creams, toners, body care, perfumed products and hair care.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

An extract is not the same as neroli essential oil, which has a separate INCI name.

Functions

Refreshing
Imparting a pleasant freshness to the skin.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (39)

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