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Neroli

Neroli is a delicate floral essential oil steam-distilled from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree. Prized in British skincare and fragrance for its light, sweet-citrus floral scent, it brings a touch of luxury to creams, serums and mists. Gentle yet effective, it is a favourite for sensitive and mature skin formulas.

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How it works in skincare

In cosmetics and skincare Neroli works as a soothing aromatic ingredient that helps calm and balance the skin while imparting a fresh, elegant fragrance. Its natural volatile compounds lend a mild astringent effect that can refine the look of pores and support a smoother skin surface. Formulators value its ability to blend harmoniously with both water- and oil-based products, making it a versatile addition to facial oils, toners, moisturisers and bath preparations.

Key benefits

  • Helps soothe and calm the appearance of sensitive skin
  • Imparts a delicate, uplifting natural fragrance
  • Supports a more refined, toned skin texture
  • Helps balance oiliness while remaining gentle
  • Adds a luxurious floral note to skincare and haircare
  • Suitable for use in products aimed at mature or stressed-looking skin

Best for

sensitive skin, mature skin, normal skin, combination skin

Where it comes from

Neroli is obtained by steam distillation of the delicate white flowers of the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium). The blossoms are hand-harvested, usually in spring, primarily in Mediterranean regions such as Tunisia, Morocco and Italy.

Products with Neroli

Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Neroli than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.

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