Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil Description

_Citrus aurantium dulcis_ (orange) peel oil comes from a fruit commonly known as sweet orange. In cosmetics, it is largely used as a fragrance ingredient since its fresh citrus scent has broad appeal.

While this oil might smell sweet, its impact on skin is anything but. It has a high content of limonene, a volatile compound that causes skin sensitization. It also contains furanocoumarin, a compound that is mildly phototoxic (meaning it can make skin more likely to burn when exposed to UV light).

Usage ranges for _Citrus aurantium dulcis_ (orange) peel oil in cosmetics are between 0.00002% to 29%, with the 29% being in hair conditioners. Although we’re not a fan of this ingredient, it’s far less threatening in rinse-off formulations.