An extract of bitter orange peel, listed as a perfuming ingredient.
What it is
Citrus aurantium peel extract is an extract of the outer peel (epicarp) of the bitter orange, Citrus aurantium, of the citrus family (Rutaceae). CosIng lists it as a perfuming ingredient.
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 extraction solvent or the content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
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.