Botanical Oils
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
An aromatic botanical oil that helps soothe and condition the skin, provide antioxidant support, improve the appearance of dullness, and promote a softer, smoother, more radiant-looking complexion.
Key Benefits
- Provides aromatic skin conditioning
- Offers antioxidant support
- Helps soften the feel of skin
- Supports a fresh, radiant-looking complexion
- Enhances the sensory experience of a formula
How It Works
Ingredient Details
INCI Name: Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil
Ingredient Type: Essential Oil
Best For
Normal skin · Dry skin · Dull-looking skin · Skin exposed to environmental stress
What It Is
What It Does
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil FAQs
Common questions about this ingredient in skincare.
What is neroli oil?
Neroli is the essential oil distilled from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree, Citrus aurantium amara.
Is neroli oil the same as bitter orange peel oil?
No. Neroli comes from the flowers, while bitter orange peel oil comes from the fruit peel. Their chemical profiles and fragrance characteristics differ.
Is neroli oil phototoxic?
Flower-distilled neroli is different from expressed citrus peel oils commonly associated with phototoxic furocoumarins. Even so, follow the finished product’s directions and use daily sunscreen.
Can neroli oil brighten skin?
It can support a fresher, more radiant appearance through conditioning and antioxidant support, but it is not a bleaching ingredient.
Is it safe for sensitive skin?
Fragrant essential oils can trigger sensitivity in some people. Use a properly diluted finished formula and patch test if your skin is reactive.
What does the research show?
Laboratory studies have characterized neroli oil and reported antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. These results are preliminary and do not by themselves prove clinical cosmetic benefits.
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