Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FLOWER WATER

CAS Number
72968-50-4
Function
Skin conditioning, refreshing, toning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restriction; considered safe botanical hydrosol at typical use concentrations

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Safety Opinions

Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

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Verdict: unknown

Expert Verdict

Neroli flower water (hydrosol) obtained by steam distillation of bitter orange flowers. Much gentler than neroli essential oil due to minimal volatile oil content. Rich in vitamin C and flavonoids. Safe for all skin types including sensitive skin with excellent tolerance profile and no EU or US restrictions.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

hydrosol floral-water skin-conditioning gentle sensitive-skin-safe low-hazard toning

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water safe in cosmetics?

Neroli flower water (hydrosol) obtained by steam distillation of bitter orange flowers. Much gentler than neroli essential oil due to minimal volatile oil content. Rich in vitamin C and flavonoids. Safe for all skin types including sensitive skin with excellent tolerance profile and no EU or US restrictions. The EU classifies Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water allowed in the EU?

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water do in cosmetics?

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water functions as: Skin conditioning, refreshing, toning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 72968-50-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantium Amara 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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