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CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FLOWER OIL

Last update on Jul 3, 2025

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil is an essential oil used in cosmetics for its fragrance, antimicrobial, and soothing properties. It contains linalool and limonene which impart the oil with a lovely, sweet smell. In its raw form, this oil appears as a pale yellow to amber liquid. Also known as Bitter Orange Flower Oil or Neroli Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil comes from the flowers of bitter orange. Not only does it give beauty products a floral, citrusy scent, but also protects the skin against oxidative stress and refines the appearance of pores. It is non-phototoxic and safe but should be used in very small amounts.

CAS Number: 68916-04-1 / 72968-50-4Chem/IUPAC Name: Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil EINECS/ELINCS No: - / 277-143-2COSING REF No: 82488

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What is CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FLOWER OIL used for?

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil is beneficial for both skin and hair in many ways. Being a natural ingredient, this essential oil is quite popular in the beauty industry focused on improving the appearance and health of hair and skin.

Skin care: Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil is a potent antioxidant and fights off free radicals that are responsible for premature aging of the skin. Its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties soothe and calm irritated skin. Being an astringent, this essential oil tightens pores and gives the skin a healthy and youthful glow. The floral scent of Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil makes it popular in perfumes and scented skin care products.

Hair care: In the hair care segment, neroli oil is used for its scalp soothing and conditioning properties. It treats damaged hair to make the shafts healthier, shinier, and more manageable. Further, this oil is popular for dandruff control.

Origin

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil is extracted from the flowers of the bitter orange tree. The flowers of this tree are very delicate making the harvesting process meticulous. Fresh bitter orange flowers undergo steam distillation to separate its water and oil components. The resulting essential oil is collected and purified for use. Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil is quite expensive due to its labor-intensive production and is reserved for luxury cosmetics.

What does CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FLOWER OIL do in a formulation?

ANTIOXIDANT|
SKIN CONDITIONING|
PERFUMING|
ANTIMICROBIAL|
SOOTHING|
ANTIDANDRUFF|
ASTRINGENT

Safety Profile

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil is safe and non-toxic for use in cosmetics. However, like all essential oils, it must be diluted before use. The recommended usage concentration is below 1%. Due to the presence of high amounts of fragrant compounds, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil can be sensitizing for some individuals. It is best to perform a patch test prior to full application of products containing this essential oil.

CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FLOWER OIL technical profile

PropertyValues

Boiling Point

224°C - 225°C

Solubility

Insoluble in water

Viscosity

Low

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