What it is
This ingredient is the floral water obtained from the flowers of Citrus natsudaidai, the Japanese natsumikan citrus. It carries volatile aromatic components from the blossom and is used to provide a light, soothing water phase with a subtle natural scent. It is typically part of the aqueous base of a formula.
Safety & warnings
As a citrus floral water it contains natural aromatic components, including possible fragrance allergens such as limonene and linalool, so individuals with fragrance sensitivity should take care. It is otherwise a dilute, generally gentle water-phase ingredient.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, obtained from the flowers of the natsumikan citrus (Citrus natsudaidai), a citrus cultivated in Japan.
Questions everyone asks
What is natsumikan?
Natsumikan is a Japanese citrus fruit; this ingredient is the aromatic water distilled from its flowers, used as a soothing, lightly scented skincare ingredient.
Does the flower water add fragrance?
Yes. It carries natural floral aromatic components, which give a subtle scent and may include fragrance allergens like limonene and linalool.