Citrus aurantium (Neroli) flower oil
AKA “Neroli Oil, Neroli Essential Oil
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Citrus aurantium (Neroli) flower oil
AKA: Neroli Oil, Neroli Essential Oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
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.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR