What it is
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract is prepared from the peel of sweet oranges and contains flavonoids and other polyphenolic compounds along with some aromatic constituents. It is used as a botanical conditioning ingredient and contributes a citrus character to formulas. In sunscreens it typically serves a supporting role within botanically themed products.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated as a peel extract. Because citrus peel materials can carry aromatic and potentially photoactive constituents, well-made cosmetic extracts limit these, but those sensitive to citrus or fragrance components may occasionally react.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; a botanical extract from the peel of sweet orange fruit, Citrus aurantium dulcis (Citrus sinensis).
Questions everyone asks
How is the peel extract different from orange oil?
The extract is a broader water- or solvent-based preparation rich in polyphenols, while the oil is the concentrated aromatic essential oil from the peel.
Does orange peel extract protect against the sun?
No. It is a conditioning botanical and not a UV filter; sun protection comes from the formula's dedicated filters.