INCI name

CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS PEEL EXTRACT

Sweet orange peel extract

Binding Emulsion stabilising Skin conditioning Viscosity controlling Perfumingreviewed

An extract of sweet orange peel with conditioning, stabilising and perfuming functions.

What it is

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract is an extract of the peel of the sweet orange, Citrus aurantium dulcis. CosIng lists it as a binding, emulsion-stabilising, skin-conditioning, viscosity-controlling and perfuming ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, cleansers, shower gels, shampoos 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.

The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method, the solvent or the content of individual constituents.

Functions

Binding: Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
Emulsion stabilising: Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
Skin conditioning: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Viscosity controlling: Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
Perfuming: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (14)

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