An essential oil from bitter orange peel, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Citrus aurantium peel oil expressed is an essential oil obtained from the fresh peel of the bitter orange, Citrus aurantium, of the citrus family (Rutaceae), by cold pressing. According to CosIng, it consists mainly of limonene. 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.
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.