Bitter Orange Oil
Also known as: Citrus aurantium peel oil, Neroli bigarade peel oil, Bitter orange oil (Citrus aurantium L. subsp. amara L.), Curacao peel oil (Citrus aurantium L.), Daidai peel oil (Citrus aurantium L.)
Fresh, bright citrus, slightly bitter, zesty orange peel
This is the maximum allowed percentage of this material in the total finished product, not in the fragrance concentrate.
Unlike most naturals, this material has a fixed IFRA restriction that applies regardless of supplier.
This ingredient is classified as an EU allergen under the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Labeling thresholds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products
About Bitter Orange Oil
A cold-pressed essential oil from the peel of bitter orange (Citrus aurantium). Bright, fresh, and slightly bitter citrus character. Contains furanocoumarins which cause phototoxicity.