What it is
This essential oil is cold-pressed from the peel of sweet oranges and gives a bright, fresh citrus aroma. It is used as a natural fragrance and contains naturally occurring scent compounds such as limonene.
Safety & warnings
It contains naturally occurring fragrance allergens (such as limonene) that the EU requires to be labeled; citrus oils can also be irritating to sensitive skin.
Origin & sourcing
Cold-pressed from the peel of the sweet orange (Citrus sinensis).
Questions everyone asks
Why is orange peel oil in a product?
It is used as a natural fragrance to give a fresh citrus scent.
Can citrus oil irritate skin?
It contains fragrance allergens and can irritate sensitive skin, so the fragrance-sensitive may wish to avoid it.