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Data: Good

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil

  • Products with this ingredient are allowed for use in EWG VERIFIED but must meet use restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data.
  • This ingredient's score is higher if used in product forms that are inhalable (e.g., sprays, powders) because of respiratory concerns. The score is lower if used in product forms that have lower risk of inhalation (e.g., solids, liquids)
  • This ingredient's score is higher if used in products that may not meet industry safety guidelines or U.S. and international government requirements. The score will be lower if used in products that meet these safety guidelines and requirements.

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Other Concerns

Use restrictions (moderate), Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low_moderate), Ecotoxicology (low), and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)

SYNONYMS

● CITRUS SINENSIS PEEL OIL
● CITRUS SINENSIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL
● CITRUS ARANTIUM DULCIS PEEL OIL
● CITRUS ARANTIUM DULCIS PEEL ESSENTIAL OIL
● CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL ESSENTIAL OIL
● CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL
● CITRUS SINENSIS PEEL OIL EXPRESSED
● CITRUS SINENSIS VALENCIA PEEL OIL EXPRESSED
● ORANGE PEEL OIL, SWEET (CITRUS SINENSIS (L.) OSBECK)
● SWEET (CITRUS SINENSIS (L.) OSBECK) ORANGE PEEL OIL

Restricted

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • HIGH
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • MODERATE
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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facial cleanser141 products
body wash/cleanser178 products
exfoliant/scrub121 products
facial moisturizer/treatment204 products
conditioner117 products
shampoo151 products
baby shampoo7 products
baby soap8 products
baby lotion4 products
moisturizer156 products
damaged skin treatment2 products
body oil39 products
after shave3 products
shaving cream (men's)7 products
styling gel/lotion21 products
mask99 products
toners/astringents22 products
Dry Shampoo and Hair Powders1 products
hand cream40 products
lip balm68 products
hair treatment/serum64 products
bar soap51 products
bubble bath26 products
hair spray11 products
depilatory1 products
hair styling aid25 products
serums & essences113 products
daily use with SPF58 products
Oils & Serums3 products
detangler6 products
antiperspirant/deodorant58 products
body firming lotion21 products
liquid hand soap105 products
BB cream10 products
after sun product11 products
bath oil/salts/soak61 products
setting powder/spray5 products
styling mousse/foam8 products
hand sanitizer21 products
makeup remover15 products
sunless tanning8 products
CC cream6 products
Face Wipes2 products
shaving cream5 products
baby sunscreen11 products
recreational sunscreen30 products
toothpaste9 products
lip plumper2 products
anti-aging12 products
baby bubble bath1 products
baby wipes4 products
around-eye cream14 products
foundation48 products
body spray15 products
makeup primer6 products
lipstick47 products
eye makeup remover1 products
eye liner2 products
blush7 products
foot odor control2 products
mouthwash2 products
baby oil2 products
fragrance for women16 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)7 products
oil controller1 products
lip gloss18 products
Exfoliants1 products
bronzer/highlighter4 products
skin fading/lightener2 products
fragrance for men6 products
foot cleansing2 products
muscle/joint soreness2 products
Beard Soaps1 products
hair color and bleaching10 products
foot moisturizer2 products
hair removal waxes1 products
beard cleanser1 products
Hair Styling Gel1 products
brow liner1 products
lip liner1 products
beard care1 products
Massaging Preparations1 products
cuticle treatment1 products
beard oil1 products
nail treatment1 products

Allergies/immunotoxicity

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Known human toxicant or allergenEU Cosmetics Directive
Limited evidence of toxicity or allergiesEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Human toxicant or allergen - strong evidenceEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Possible human immune system toxicant or allergenEuropean Union
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity or allergiesUS National Library of Medicine,
Limited evidence of [[system]] toxicity or allergiesPeer Reviewed Literature

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Insufficient data to determine safetyCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada
Classified as medium human health priorityEnvironment Canada
Classified as toxic or harmful.European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be persistentEnvironment Canada
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlifeOSPAR Comission
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlifePeer Reviewed Literature

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada
Wildlife and environmental toxicityEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Wildlife and environmental toxicityPeer Reviewed Literature

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodUS Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Use restrictions

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - phototoxicityInternational Fragrance Association (IFRA)
Restricted in cosmetics - labeling requirement for allergensEU Cosmetics Directive
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualificationsCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Determined safe for use when formulated to avoid irritation, in assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR)Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Limited evidence of skin irritationEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
skin/eye/lung irritation - weight of evidence unknown/unassessedCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
Classified as [[system]] irritantPeer Reviewed Literature
Human [[system]] irritant - moderate evidencePeer Reviewed Literature

Developmental/reproductive toxicity

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CONCERN REFERENCE
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high dosesStudies on d-limonene as a gallstone solubilizer (VII) Effects on development of mouse fetuses and offsprings(1977-01-01)

Cancer

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humansInternational Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)

Miscellaneous

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Occupational hazards related to handlingPeer Reviewed Literature
  • EU Cosmetics Directive
  • European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • European Union
  • US National Library of Medicine,
  • Peer Reviewed Literature
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Environment Canada
  • OSPAR Comission
  • US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • International Fragrance Association (IFRA)
  • Studies on d-limonene as a gallstone solubilizer (VII) Effects on development of mouse fetuses and offsprings(1977-01-01)
  • International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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