INCI name

CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FLOWER WATER

Orange flower water (neroli water)

A distilled flower water from bitter orange blossoms.

What it is

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the flowers of the bitter orange, Citrus aurantium. CosIng lists it as fragrance, skin conditioning and tonic.

Where it is used

Used in toners, facial mists, cleansers, creams and fragranced products.

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.

A flower water can take the place of plain water in a formula, so it may appear near the top of the list.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Tonic
Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (46)

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