Citrus Aurantium (Orange) Peel Oil
Citrus Aurantium (Orange) Peel Oil
Volatile essential oil expressed from sweet orange peel, used primarily as a fragrance and masking ingredient. It is rich in limonene and related terpenes, and may contain naturally occurring furocoumarins that can contribute to photoreactivity in some citrus oils. CIR reviewed citrus-derived peel oils, including sweet orange peel oil, as cosmetic fragrance ingredients; published use data show it is used in products at a wide range of levels, with higher levels in some rinse-off and hair products. ([cir-safety.org](https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/citrus_1.pdf?utm_source=openai))
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Risks & Warnings
Known sensitization risk because it is an essential oil/fragrance ingredient; may irritate sensitive skin. Citrus-derived peel oils can be phototoxic or photosensitizing depending on composition and furocoumarin content, so daytime leave-on use should be cautious. Avoid use on compromised skin and use extra caution in leave-on face products. ([cir-safety.org](https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/citrus.pdf?utm_source=openai))
