INCI name

CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS FLOWER WATER

Sweet orange flower water

An aqueous distillate of sweet orange blossoms used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Citrus aurantium dulcis flower water is an aqueous solution of the odoriferous principles of the flowers of the sweet orange, Citrus aurantium var. dulcis, of the citrus family (Rutaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in toners, facial mists, creams and other scented 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.

It is a different ingredient from the classic orange flower water of the bitter orange (Citrus aurantium amara). The INCI name does not show the concentration of aromatic compounds.

Functions

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.

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