Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Oil
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Oil is an essential oil derived from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange plant (Citrus aurantium L. var. amara, Rutaceae). It is closely related to Bitter Orange Flower Oil (Neroli Oil), which is obtained from the flowers of the same plant. Like other bitter orange essential oils, it contains fragrant components including linalool and limonene. Its official CosIng functions are listed as masking and skin conditioning.
Primarily used for its fragrance and skin conditioning properties, as defined by its CosIng functions. The source does not provide specific clinical benefit data for the leaf/twig variant beyond general skin conditioning.
As an essential oil containing multiple fragrant components (including linalool and limonene), it may cause sensitization or contact allergy, particularly in individuals with sensitive skin. The source references patch-test data linking essential oils of this type to contact allergy reactions.
