What it is
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil is the essential oil expressed from the peel of the sweet orange and is composed largely of limonene with minor aldehydes and other terpenes. In cosmetics it provides a sweet citrus scent and helps mask the odor of other ingredients. It is included for aroma rather than for any active skin benefit.
Safety & warnings
Sweet orange peel oil is high in limonene, a declarable fragrance allergen that can sensitize susceptible individuals, and limonene oxidizes on air exposure to more sensitizing forms. Expressed citrus peel oils may contain furocoumarins linked to photosensitivity, so use levels are generally kept low. Fragrance-sensitive users should patch test products containing it.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; cold-pressed (expressed) from the peel of Citrus sinensis (sweet orange).
Questions everyone asks
What is sweet orange peel oil used for here?
It is a fragrance component that gives the product a citrus scent; it has no sunscreen function.
Does it contain allergens?
Yes, it is rich in limonene, a recognized fragrance allergen that must be declared on EU labels.