What it is
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice is the liquid expressed from sweet orange fruit. It contains water, sugars, vitamin C, and citrus acids that contribute conditioning and antioxidant effects and can add humectant character to a formula. It is typically used as a minor botanical ingredient in moisturizers and sun care.
Safety & warnings
Orange juice as a cosmetic ingredient is generally well tolerated at typical low use levels. It can carry naturally occurring fragrance constituents such as limonene that may sensitize fragrance-allergic individuals. Its natural acid content may be a minor consideration for very reactive skin, and patch testing is reasonable for sensitive users.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, plant-derived. It is the juice obtained by pressing the fruit of the sweet orange (Citrus sinensis / Citrus aurantium dulcis).
Questions everyone asks
Why is orange juice used in skincare?
It contributes vitamin C, natural acids, and a humectant, conditioning character as a botanical additive.
Can orange juice in a product irritate skin?
At the low levels used it is generally well tolerated, though its natural acids and fragrance constituents may bother very sensitive skin.