Orange Flower
Orange flower, also known as neroli, is a delicately fragrant ingredient distilled from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree. Prized in British skincare and fragrance for its light, floral scent and soothing properties, it brings a touch of luxury to creams, toners, and serums. Gentle enough for daily use, it is a favourite in clean and natural beauty routines.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare orange flower is typically used as an essential oil or as a hydrosol (flower water). It acts as a fragrant component that also helps to balance sebum production, calm visible redness and refine skin texture. Its light astringent action makes it a popular addition to toners, mists and lightweight moisturisers, while its delicate aroma enhances the sensory experience of facial oils, creams and bath products without overpowering the formulation.
Key benefits
- Gently tones and refreshes the skin
- Helps balance oil production
- Calms the appearance of redness and irritation
- Provides a delicate natural floral scent
- Softens and smooths skin texture
- Suitable for use in both skincare and haircare mists
Best for
normal skin, combination skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, mature skin
Where it comes from
Orange flower is the essential oil or hydrosol steam-distilled from 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 France.
Products with Orange Flower
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Orange Flower than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.
- Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Sheer Body Mist 250ml Spray Sarah Jessica Parker