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Citrus Aurantium (Bitter Orange) Peel Oil

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA PEEL OIL

Cold-pressed essential oil from the peel of Citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange). Used as a natural fragrance ingredient in prestige cosmetics. The peel oil has a brighter, more citrusy character than the flower-derived neroli.

Also known as: Bitter Orange Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Oil

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Benefits

  • ✓Cold-pressed essential oil from bitter orange peel with a fresh, citrusy-floral character distinct from neroli (flower) or petitgrain (leaves)

Watch for

  • ⚠Phototoxic potential — avoid use in leave-on products on sun-exposed skin
  • ⚠EU fragrance allergens present: limonene, linalool, geraniol
At a glance
CategoryFragrance
IrritancyLow–moderate
Beginner-friendlyYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

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Products with Citrus Aurantium (Bitter Orange) Peel Oil

Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry OilOil
Nuxe
Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil