What it is
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract is derived from the fruit of the sweet orange. It supplies vitamin C, citrus flavonoids, and natural acids that contribute antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties, and it can also lend a light citrus character. It is used as a supporting botanical in moisturizers and sun care, typically at low levels.
Safety & warnings
Sweet orange fruit extract is generally well tolerated. Citrus-derived materials can contain naturally occurring fragrance constituents such as limonene that may sensitize fragrance-allergic individuals. Unlike expressed citrus peel oils, fruit extracts generally carry fewer phototoxic furocoumarins, but patch testing is still reasonable for sensitive skin.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, plant-derived. It is obtained by extracting the fruit of the sweet orange (Citrus sinensis / Citrus aurantium dulcis).
Questions everyone asks
What does sweet orange fruit extract add to a formula?
It provides antioxidant and conditioning benefits along with a light natural citrus character.
Is orange fruit extract phototoxic like citrus peel oils?
Fruit extracts generally contain fewer phototoxic furocoumarins than expressed peel oils, but fragrance-sensitive users may still want to patch test.