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Expert Verdict
Traditional neroli flower water (hydrosol) with excellent safety profile, rich in flavonoids and antioxidants, COSMOS-compliant, with no EU or US restrictions and good tolerance across skin types.
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Is Bitter Orange Flower Water safe in cosmetics?
Traditional neroli flower water (hydrosol) with excellent safety profile, rich in flavonoids and antioxidants, COSMOS-compliant, with no EU or US restrictions and good tolerance across skin types. The EU classifies Bitter Orange Flower Water as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Bitter Orange Flower Water allowed in the EU?
Bitter Orange Flower Water EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bitter Orange Flower Water do in cosmetics?
Bitter Orange Flower Water functions as: skin conditioning, toning, soothing, antioxidant, perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68916-04-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Bitter Orange Flower Water?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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