Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
What Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract is & what it does
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract is an extract obtained from the flowers of the sweet orange plant. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it is used mainly as a fragrance component and a skin-conditioning agent, lending a fresh citrus scent and a sensory finish. The extract contains aromatic and antioxidant plant compounds, which is one reason it appears in lightweight, pleasant-feeling products.
What does Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract do in skincare?
It mainly acts as a fragrance ingredient and skin-conditioning agent. Sourced from sweet orange flowers, it adds a fresh citrus scent and a pleasant sensory feel, and it carries some plant antioxidants. In sunscreens it is typically a minor, finish-enhancing ingredient rather than an active.
Is Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract safe?
It is widely used in cosmetics and is generally considered safe at the low levels used in formulas. As a citrus and fragrance-type botanical, it can be a potential irritant or allergen for sensitive or fragrance-reactive skin. If you tend to react to citrus or scented products, patch testing first is sensible.
Is Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract natural or synthetic?
It is a naturally derived ingredient, obtained from the flowers of the sweet orange plant. The raw extract is plant-based, though it is processed and standardized for use in cosmetic formulas.
Sunscreens with Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
We rate 12 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Some By Mi Daily Waterfull Sun Serum (White) SPF 50+ PA++++
94/100
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Rougj + Crema Solare Alta Protezione SPF 30
89/100
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Dr Dennis Gross Dark Spot Sun Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF50
83/100
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Dr Dennis Gross Instant Radiance Sun Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf 40
82/100
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A'pieu Pure Block Mild Sun Cream Spf 32 Pa++
73/100
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A'pieu Pure Block Natural Daily Sun Cream Spf45 Pa+++
72/100
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A'pieu Pure Block Natural Sun Cream SPF 45+
72/100
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A'pieu Pure Block Natural Daily Sun Cream SPF45/pa+++
71/100
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A'pieu Pure Block Natural Sun Cream Spf 45 Pa+++
71/100
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The orchid skin ORCHID UV Sun Cream (Yellow) SPF 50 + Pa +++
70/100