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
See origin →
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
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Water
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Wax
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Fruit Extract
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Oil
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Extract
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Powder
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Wax
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Fruit Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) leaf/twig extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Powder
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantium Amara Bitter Orange Leaf Twig Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantium Amara Bitter Orange Peel Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR