Bitter Orange Flower Extract – Botanical Floral Water for Cosmetics

What is Bitter Orange Flower Extract?

Bitter Orange Flower Extract (Citrus aurantium amara flower water) is a multifunctional botanical ingredient with gentle yet effective properties — perfect for incorporation into facial, body, and hair care formulations.

Key Benefits & Features:

• Soothing Action: Helps calm delicate or irritated skin. In cosmetics, bitter orange flower water is commonly used for its soothing properties.
• Antioxidant & Protective: Rich in flavonoids and vitamin C, it helps neutralize free radicals and supports prevention of premature aging.
• Toning & Balance: Acts as a botanical toner, helping to balance skin pH, impart a refreshing feel, and give light hydration.
• Natural Fragrance Enhancer: Adds a soft floral scent to formulations without overpowering them.
• Gentler than Essential Oils: As a floral water, it is milder and better suited for sensitive skin (though patch testing is always recommended).

Usage & Formulation Tips:

• Use in concentrations of 5–20 % (or as a base aqueous component) in toners, facial mists, serums, or masks.
• Pair with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or calming botanical extracts.
• Use as a post-cleansing spray (facial mist) or include in hair sprays/leave-in products to refresh scalp and strands.

Why this extract stands out:

• Pure, plant-derived ingredient
• Multifunctional (skin, body, hair)
• Combines soothing & antioxidant benefits
• Enhances sensory appeal with natural aroma
• Easy to integrate into formulations

Safety Note / Patch Test Suggestion:
For sensitive skin types, perform a patch test first. Extracts from citrus flowers may, in rare cases, cause sensitivity.

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I.N.C.I. Name: Water & Propylene Glycol & Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract.