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Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) leaf/twig extract
AKA “Bitter Orange Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) leaf/twig extract
AKA: Bitter Orange Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
68916-04-1 / 72968-50-4
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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 (Seville orange) has been used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern traditional medicine and cosmetics for centuries. Historically applied for its antimicrobial and skin-brightening properties, and the leaves were traditionally used in perfumery.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR