Orange Blossom

Orange Blossom Description

Orange blossom is a fragrant skin care ingredient most commonly derived from the flowers of _Citrus sinensis_ and _Citrus aurantium_ orange trees. These blossoms have a star-like appearance, with five petals that are white-to-ivory in color, and they emit a warm scent that has floral and citrus notes.

Orange blossom ingredients range from extract and oils to infused waters. These ingredients can contain volatile aromatic compounds like linalool that can cause sensitization. Even if sensitization isn’t observed after application to skin, volatile compounds can wreak havoc within skin, causing damage you won’t see or feel until years later.

The percentage used in skin care depends on whether the orange blossom ingredient is an extract, oil or water.

Often times, orange blossom and neroli are confused for one another due to having similar aromas; however, they’re separate ingredients that can be taken from different parts of the same plant.

Outside of skin care, orange blossoms are also used in the food industry