Blood Orange
Blood orange is a vibrant citrus extract prized in British skincare for its brightening and antioxidant properties. Rich in vitamin C and natural fruit acids, it delivers a fresh, juicy scent and helps give products a healthy glow. It is commonly found in facial serums, cleansers, masks and body scrubs.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, blood orange extract and essential oil function as a natural antioxidant and mild exfoliant. The high vitamin C content helps protect the skin from environmental stressors while the gentle fruit acids promote a brighter, more even-looking complexion. Its uplifting citrus aroma is frequently used to fragrance bath and body products, and the cold-pressed oil provides a lightweight, non-greasy feel in facial oils and moisturisers.
Key benefits
- Helps brighten dull-looking skin
- Provides antioxidant protection against environmental stressors
- Offers a refreshing natural citrus scent
- Gently exfoliates to promote smoother texture
- Supports a more radiant and even skin tone
- Lightweight and refreshing in both face and body formulas
Best for
dull skin, uneven skin tone, normal skin, combination skin, oily skin
Where it comes from
Blood orange is a natural citrus fruit (Citrus sinensis var. Moro), a pigmented variety of sweet orange grown primarily in Mediterranean climates such as Sicily. The deep red colour comes from anthocyanins, and the extract or cold-pressed oil is obtained from the peel and pulp of the fruit.
Products with Blood Orange
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Blood Orange than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.