Neroli flower oil from bitter orange blossoms adds a delicate, uplifting floral scent. This Mediterranean-origin ingredient brings a naturally fresh fragrance to beauty products.
Family
Rutaceae (citrus family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8016-38-4 / 72968-50-4
Form
Oil
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
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.
Adds Fragrance
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
Orange blossom (neroli) has been used in traditional European and Middle Eastern perfumery and skincare for over 300 years. Traditionally valued for its calming properties and use in facial waters.