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Fragrance ingredient

Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil

INCI: Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil

The essential oil steam-distilled from bitter orange (Citrus aurantium amara) flowers, known as neroli, used primarily as a luxury natural fragrance in cosmetics.

Also known as: neroli oil, bitter orange flower oil, neroli essential oil

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Benefits

  • ✓Contributes a refined floral-citrus fragrance (neroli)
  • ✓Mild skin-conditioning properties

Watch for

  • ⚠Fragrant essential oil that can sensitize reactive skin
  • ⚠Contains fragrance allergens including linalool and geraniol
  • ⚠Phototoxic potential at high concentrations — use with caution in leave-on sun-exposed products
At a glance
CategoryFragrance
IrritancyLow–moderate
Beginner-friendlyYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 2 products
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Products with Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil

Moringa Cleansing BalmBalm
Emma Hardie
Moringa Cleansing Balm
Vitamin 10 Porestrix Brightening SerumSerum
Anua
Vitamin 10 Porestrix Brightening Serum