INCI name

CITRUS AURANTIUM PEEL OIL

Bitter orange peel oil

Fragrancereviewed

An essential oil from the peel of bitter orange.

What it is

Citrus aurantium peel oil is obtained from the peel of the bitter orange. It is used for its scent and contains limonene and other fragrance substances that may have to be listed as allergens.

Where it is used

Found in perfumes, scented body products and natural-positioned cosmetics.

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.

Citrus peel oils can contain furocoumarins, whose content is restricted in EU cosmetics; see the EU regulation section.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (977)

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