Bitter orange oil

Bitter orange oil

INCI CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA PEEL OILRole Skin conditioning

CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA PEEL OIL (INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA PEEL OIL) is an extract of Bitter Orange (Peels and rinds, Fat or essential oil). It is used as a skin care agent.

Skin conditioningRestricted useSubject to controversy
Ingredient

Roles & functions

Skin conditioning — Keeps the skin in good condition and protects it; improves its comfort.

Regulatory framework

What the authorities say

AuthorityStatus
Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009)Autorisé sous conditions
CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008)No CMR classification
ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health)Not identified as an endocrine disruptor
ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59)Not on the Candidate List (SVHC)
European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III)Cosmetic allergen subject to labelling (Annex III)
European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009)No referenced nanoform
European Commission — Annex III (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMTPermitted subject to restrictions (Annex III) — The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

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Most frequent categoriesBath & shower oils · Body & bath
Most frequent brandsI LOVE
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