Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil is a bright, zesty essential oil cold-pressed from the peel of sweet oranges. It brings a fresh citrus scent to skincare and haircare while offering gentle cleansing and skin-conditioning properties. Popular in UK beauty products for its uplifting aroma and natural glow-boosting effects.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil functions as a fragrance ingredient, solvent and skin-conditioning agent. Its naturally occurring limonene and other terpenes help to dissolve excess sebum and impurities, making it a useful addition to cleansers, toners and shower gels. The oil also lends a fresh, uplifting scent to creams, serums, body lotions and hair products while contributing to a feeling of softness and cleanliness on skin and hair.
Key benefits
- Delivers a bright, uplifting natural citrus scent
- Helps dissolve and remove excess oil and impurities
- Conditions and softens skin and hair
- Adds a fresh aroma to cleansing and body products
- Provides a light, non-greasy feel in formulations
- Enhances the sensory experience of skincare routines
Best for
oily skin, combination skin, normal skin, dull skin
Where it comes from
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil is cold-pressed from the outer peel of the fruit of the sweet orange tree (Citrus aurantium var. dulcis), a member of the Rutaceae family native to the Mediterranean and now grown widely across Europe and beyond.
Products with Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.
- Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel 50ml Dermalogica
- Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel Refill (500ml) Dermalogica