Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) seed oil
AKA “6-dimethyl-10-methylidenedodeca-2, Orange terpenes, |A-Sinensal”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) seed oil
AKA: 6-dimethyl-10-methylidenedodeca-2, Orange terpenes, |A-Sinensal
Essential Oil · Oral-Care · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8028-48-6 / 84012-28-2
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Oral-Care
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.
Flavouring
Anti-Aging
Addresses signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness
Wound Healing
Antimicrobial
Adds pleasant taste
Traditional Use
Orange seed oil has been used in traditional medicine systems for its emollient and antioxidant properties, though documentation of cosmetic use is limited compared to other citrus seed oils.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Acid Orange 3
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Acid Orange 3
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of HC Orange No. 1
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR