Orange Peel Oil
Orange Peel Oil is a bright, zesty essential oil extracted from the rind of oranges. It brings a fresh citrus scent to beauty products and is widely used in cleansers, toners, body scrubs and perfumes. Shoppers often choose it for its uplifting aroma and gentle skin-purifying properties.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, Orange Peel Oil functions primarily as a fragrance ingredient and natural astringent. Its high limonene content helps to dissolve excess sebum and lift away impurities, making it a popular choice in facial cleansers, shower gels and toning mists. The oil also acts as a mild antioxidant, helping to protect formulations from oxidation while imparting a refreshing, energising scent.
Key benefits
- Delivers a bright, uplifting citrus scent
- Helps dissolve excess oil and impurities
- Provides a mild astringent effect on the skin
- Acts as a natural antioxidant in formulations
- Gives a fresh, clean feel to cleansers and toners
- Enhances the sensory experience of body and hair products
Best for
oily skin, combination skin, dull skin, acne-prone skin
Where it comes from
Orange Peel Oil is steam-distilled or cold-pressed from the outer rind of the fruit of Citrus sinensis, the sweet orange tree native to Southeast Asia and widely cultivated in Mediterranean and subtropical regions.
Products with Orange Peel Oil
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Orange Peel Oil than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.