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Fragrance

CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS OIL

CAS 8008-57-9 Updated
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Sweet orange essential oil. Smells lovely and adds antioxidant terpenes, but contains limonene — a labelled EU fragrance allergen — and can sensitise once oxidised.

Function

FRAGRANCE

Skin benefits

  • Pleasant natural citrus fragrance
  • Mild antimicrobial activity
  • Antioxidant terpenes
  • Aromatherapy mood lift

Known concerns

  • Contains limonene — common fragrance allergen (EU 26)
  • Photosensitivity risk if cold-pressed and not bergapten-controlled
  • Oxidised oil more sensitising

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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