INCI name

CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS PEEL OIL EXPRESSED

Sweet orange peel oil

An essential oil pressed from sweet orange peel, used in fragrance.

What it is

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil expressed is an essential oil obtained by pressing the fresh peel of the sweet orange, Citrus sinensis. According to CosIng its main constituent is d-limonene. CosIng lists it as a perfuming ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in shower gels, soaps, body care products, cleansers, 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.

Essential oils can contain fragrance allergens; above certain levels these must be listed separately on the label.

Functions

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 (13)

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