Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) fruit juice extract
AKA “Bitter Orange Fruit Juice”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) fruit juice extract
AKA: Bitter Orange Fruit Juice
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
72968-50-4
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Conditions Hair
Nail Conditioning
Conditions Skin
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Softens and detangles hair
Strengthens nails
Traditional Use
Traditionally used in folk medicine for its purported cleansing and revitalizing properties. The juice was incorporated into early modern skincare preparations for its citric acid and antioxidant content.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR