Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) flower oil
AKA “Bitter Orange Flower Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) flower oil
AKA: Bitter Orange Flower Oil
Essential Oil · Fragrance · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
68916-04-1 / 72968-50-4
Form
Oil
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Protects skin from free radical damage caused by UV, pollution, and stress
Anti-Inflammatory
Wound Healing
Traditional Use
Neroli oil, extracted from bitter orange blossoms, has been valued in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern skincare for centuries. Historically used to improve skin tone and reduce the appearance of blemishes and scars.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR