Ground dried orange peel, used as an absorbent.
What it is
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel powder is, according to CosIng, the powder obtained from the crushed peels of the sweet orange, Citrus aurantium dulcis, of the citrus family (Rutaceae). CosIng lists it as an absorbent.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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 show the particle size of the powder. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Absorbent
- Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.