Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) flower water
AKA “Bitter Orange Flower Water”
Mineral
Ingredient Facts
Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) flower water
AKA: Bitter Orange Flower Water
Mineral · Soothing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Soothing
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Mineral
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Steam Distillation (Hydrosol) 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
Liquid
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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.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Tonic
Antioxidant
Protects skin from free radical damage caused by UV, pollution, and stress
Anti-Inflammatory
Wound Healing
Tightens and tones skin
Traditional Use
Orange flower water (neroli hydrosol) was widely used in 18th and 19th-century European skincare as a gentle toner and fragrance. Traditionally employed in Middle Eastern beauty practices for its astringent and refreshing properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR