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Orange oil: is it comedogenic? What it does in skincare

INCI name: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil

Acne verdict Watch

Worth watching on acne-prone skin

  • ComedogenicNo published rating
  • IrritancyNo published rating

What it does

Essential oil added for scent, can irritate sensitive skin.

  • Astringent
  • Masking
  • Skin conditioning
  • Tonic

Orange oil in plain English

Sweet orange oil is pressed from orange peel and adds a sweet citrus scent. It is mostly limonene, which becomes more irritating as it oxidizes in air. Like most essential oils it contains natural fragrance allergens, which can irritate or sensitize skin over time. If your acne-prone skin is easily irritated, unscented products are the safer pick.

Is orange oil bad for acne?

Not usually, but it is worth watching. Orange oil is not a proven pore-clogger, but scent ingredients like this can irritate sensitive skin, and irritated skin can make breakouts look and feel worse. Notice how your skin reacts when a product lists it near the top.

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Also called

  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
  • Sweet orange oil
  • Orange peel oil
  • Citrus sinensis peel oil
  • Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
  • Citrus sinensis (orange) peel oil

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Frequently asked questions

Is orange oil comedogenic?

Orange oil has no published comedogenic rating in Fulton's 1989 table. It is not a proven pore-clogger, but it is worth watching on acne-prone skin.

What does orange oil do in skincare?

In short: essential oil added for scent, can irritate sensitive skin. In formulas it is used for astringent, masking, skin conditioning and tonic.

What else is orange oil called on ingredient labels?

On ingredient lists, orange oil can also appear as Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Sweet orange oil, Orange peel oil, Citrus sinensis peel oil or Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil.

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