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CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FLOWER OIL

CAS 68916-04-1 / 72968-50-4 Updated
63

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Neroli essential oil from bitter orange blossom — aromatic, mildly antimicrobial, and traditionally calming. Less phototoxic than peel oils but still rich in fragrance allergens; use diluted.

Function

FRAGRANCESKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Calming floral fragrance with traditional aromatherapy use
  • Mild antimicrobial activity
  • Skin-conditioning lipophilic compounds
  • Less phototoxic than peel-derived citrus oils

Known concerns

  • Contains linalool, limonene and other fragrance allergens — labelling required
  • Possible sensitisation with repeated leave-on use
  • Compositional variability between distillations
  • Avoid undiluted application

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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