Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract
What Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract is & what it does
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract is a botanical extract from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree, the same plant that yields petitgrain. It is used in skincare as a skin-conditioning and refreshing botanical, contributing aromatic and antioxidant plant compounds. Citrus-derived extracts are common in toners and lightweight hydrating products. It is generally well tolerated, though citrus botanicals can be a fragrance source for sensitive users.
What is Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract?
It is a botanical extract from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree, the same plant that yields petitgrain. It is used as a skin-conditioning and refreshing botanical.
What does Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract do in skincare?
It contributes aromatic and antioxidant plant compounds and gives a refreshing character to toners and lightweight hydrating products. It functions mainly as a conditioning botanical.
Is Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract safe?
It is generally well tolerated. As a citrus-derived botanical it can be a fragrance source, so very sensitive users may want to patch test.
Sunscreens with Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Coola Mineral Body Sunscreen Spf 50
81/100
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Coola Organic Spf 30 Full Spectrum 360° Sun Silk Drops
68/100
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Coola Full Spectrum 360° Sun Silk Drops Organic Face Sunscreen Spf 30
68/100
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Coola Full Spectrum 360° Sun Silk Drops Organic Sunscreen SPF 30
67/100