Citrus Sinensis Oil
What Citrus Sinensis Oil is & what it does
Citrus Sinensis Oil is a fragrant plant oil pressed from the peel of the sweet orange, used mainly to give a product a natural citrus scent and a light skin-feel. In a sunscreen it acts as a botanical fragrance and emollient rather than a sun-protecting ingredient. Like other citrus peel oils it contains naturally occurring fragrance components, so very sensitive or fragrance-avoidant skin may prefer to skip it.
What is Citrus Sinensis Oil and what does it do in sunscreen?
Citrus Sinensis Oil is an essential oil pressed from sweet orange peel, used as a natural fragrance and light emollient. In a sunscreen it mainly provides a fresh citrus scent rather than any sun protection. It is one of the botanical touches a brand adds for a more natural sensory experience.
Is Citrus Sinensis Oil safe?
For most people, yes, at the small amounts used in cosmetics. It is a natural citrus peel oil, and like other essential oils it contains fragrance components that a minority of people can find irritating or sensitizing. If your skin is sensitive or reacts to fragrance, you may prefer a fragrance-free formula.
Does Citrus Sinensis Oil clog pores?
Generally no. Citrus peel oils are light and used in tiny fragrance-level amounts, so they are not a typical pore-clogging concern. The bigger consideration with citrus oils is fragrance sensitivity rather than comedogenicity. Heavier oils and waxes in a formula are more likely culprits for clogged pores.
Does Citrus Sinensis Oil make skin sensitive to sunlight?
It is worth a note. Some citrus oils contain phototoxic compounds, though sweet orange (Citrus Sinensis) peel oil is generally considered low in them compared with cold-pressed bergamot or lime. At the small levels used in a finished sunscreen the risk is low, but fragrance-sensitive users may still choose to avoid added citrus oils.
Is Citrus Sinensis Oil natural?
Yes. Citrus Sinensis Oil is a natural essential oil obtained directly from sweet orange peel, with no synthetic processing to create the molecule. Natural does not automatically mean gentler for everyone, since plant oils still carry fragrance components that can bother sensitive skin.
Sunscreens with Citrus Sinensis Oil
We rate 149 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Goodal Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Care Sun Serum SPF 50+ Pa++++
93/100
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Nacific Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++
93/100
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AGE 20's Moist Up Skin Fit Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++
92/100
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Medik8 Advanced Day Total Protect SPF 30
92/100
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BRTC Mild Sun Cream
90/100
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Kundal Waterful Moisture Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
90/100
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Bielenda Professional Hydro-rewitalizujący Krem Ochronny Do Twarzy Z Tetra-vit C SPF 50
89/100
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Bielenda Professional Supremelab Skin Tone Anti-Spot Face Cream SPF 50
88/100
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Bielenda Recharge Protective Mist SPF 50
87/100
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SUNdance Matt Fluid SPF 50
87/100