Citrus aurantium amara bitter orange leaf twig extract

Citrus aurantium amara bitter orange leaf twig extract

AKA “Bitter Orange Leaf/Twig Extract, Petitgrain Essential Oil (if from leaves/twigs)”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Citrus aurantium amara bitter orange leaf twig extract

AKA: Bitter Orange Leaf/Twig Extract, Petitgrain Essential Oil (if from leaves/twigs)

Extract · Antioxidant

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Antioxidant

Soothing

Astringent

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Clean

Sourced from bitter orange leaves in the Mediterranean, this natural extract gently conditions and softens hair and skin, bringing out a natural shine.

CAS #

68916-04-1

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.

Soothing

Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.

Astringent

Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.

Conditions Skin

Reduces Inflammation

Wound Healing

Softens & Smooths

Traditional Use

Bitter orange has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and European herbalism for centuries to improve circulation and treat skin conditions. The leaves and twigs were valued for their antimicrobial and astringent properties.