What it is
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water is the water-based fraction obtained from sweet orange fruit, carrying water-soluble constituents and a light citrus character. In cosmetics it functions as a skin-conditioning aqueous ingredient that can also lend a subtle natural scent. It is used as part of the water phase of a formula.
Safety & warnings
As a dilute fruit water it is generally mild and well tolerated. It may carry trace citrus aroma constituents such as limonene, a recognized fragrance allergen, so those sensitive to citrus may prefer to patch test.
Origin & sourcing
Plant-derived; the aqueous fraction obtained from the fruit of Citrus aurantium dulcis (sweet orange).
Questions everyone asks
What is orange fruit water?
It is the water-based fraction from sweet orange fruit, used as a skin-conditioning aqueous ingredient that adds a light citrus character to a formula.
Is it a UV filter?
No. It is a conditioning aqueous botanical and does not absorb or reflect UV light.