Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil)
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil)
CIT
5/10
Concern level
Moderate concern
Sweet orange peel oil is a volatile essential oil expressed or distilled from the peel of Citrus sinensis (often labeled Citrus aurantium dulcis). In cosmetics it is used primarily as a fragrance ingredient and masking agent, with minor skin-conditioning effects from its terpene-rich composition.
Pore-clogging
Low
Regulatory
No data
Concerns
Essential OilFragrancePhotosensitivity
Chemical Properties
Typical Concentration
0.01% - 1.00%CAS Number: 8008-57-9
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin3/10
oily skin4/10
sensitive skin2/10
acne prone4/10
mature skin4/10
normal skin5/10
Interactions
incompatible with: other fragrance allergens, oxidized essential oils, highly exfoliating acids in very sensitive skin routines
Risks & Warnings
Can trigger irritation or allergic contact dermatitis, especially as the oil oxidizes and forms more sensitizing by-products. Citrus peel oils may also be mildly phototoxic/photoreactive due to naturally occurring citrus constituents, so daytime leave-on use should be conservative. Higher-fragrance formulas may be problematic for sensitive skin.
Vegan Cruelty-Free
