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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract

The Beauty & Personal Care Brand Builder Series

Ingredient Deep Dive

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract

The Vitamin-C Orange Extract

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract is a naturally derived sweet-orange extract rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, used to brighten the look of and refresh the skin.

It supports a fresh, even, radiant-looking complexion and brings a feel-good, juicy citrus story to a formula.

Quick Insights

Ingredient Rating:

GOOD

Type of Ingredient:

Antioxidant and Tone Evener

Intended Function:

A vitamin-C- and antioxidant-rich sweet orange extract used to brighten and refresh the look of skin.

Common Applications:

Used in moisturizers, serums and masks and treatment formulas.

Target Audience:

Brands wanting a bright, natural citrus antioxidant for radiance-focused skincare.

Also Known As:

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Sweet Orange Fruit Extract

Private Label Formulas

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Exfoliating Toner

Benefits of Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract

A vitamin-C-rich orange extract that brightens and refreshes the look of skin.

Antioxidant: Vitamin C and citrus polyphenols help defend the skin’s appearance from oxidative stress.
Brightening Look: Supports a fresh, radiant, even-looking complexion.
Refreshing: A juicy, revitalizing citrus note.
Conditioning: Helps skin feel soft and comfortable.
Naturally Derived: A plant-based fruit active.

How It Works

Sweet orange is naturally rich in vitamin C and antioxidant flavonoids that help neutralize free radicals at the skin surface, supporting a brighter, more even-looking, refreshed complexion.

Formulating with Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract is water-soluble (or oil-soluble for the oil) and added to the appropriate phase, typically at cool-down and at low levels to protect its actives. It pairs well with other antioxidants and humectants. Observe good manufacturing and preservation practice.

Safety Analysis

Orange fruit extract is well tolerated as a botanical. With citrus botanicals, be mindful of potential sensitivity and photosensitivity in high-citrus systems and screen accordingly. As always, substantiate the finished product’s safety (e.g. patch / HRIPT testing) in line with MoCRA requirements.

References

https://incidecoder.com/ingredients/citrus-aurantium-dulcis-fruit-extract

https://cosmeticanalysis.com/cosmetic-ingredients/citrus-aurantium-dulcis-fruit-…

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_(fruit)

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