Hydrogenated Orange Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
AKA “Orange seed oil unsaponifiables
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated orange seed oil unsaponifiables
Essential Oil · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Essential Oil
Clean
Hydrogenated Orange Seed Oil Unsaponifiables is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Catalytic Hydrogenation | Functions: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Effective at 30.0%
CAS #
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Form
Oil
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Orange seed oil has been used traditionally in Chinese medicine and folk remedies for skin vitality. Modern hydrogenation of the unsaponifiable fraction (developed in the 20th century) stabilizes beneficial plant compounds for cosmetic preservation.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0005%
60.0%
0%84%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.3-4 | 0.001-3 | 0.01-15 | 0.0005-60 | 0.06-3
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR