Sweet Orange Essential Oil; Bitter Orange Flower Extract(in 2,781 products)
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Functions:
1. Emollient - Softens and soothes the skin. Helps with skin conditioning.
Bitter orange, Seville orange, sour orange, bigarade orange, or marmalade orange is the citrus tree Citrus × aurantium and its fruit. It is native to southeast Asia and has been spread by humans to many parts of the world. It is probably a cross between the Pomelo, Citrus maxima, and the Mandarin orange, Citrus reticulata. [1]
Recent Findings:
The Hong Kong Consumer Council has stated that sweet orange essential oil is a known fragrance allergen and "might expose consumers to allergic reactions".
Scientific References:
Regulatory References:
1. South Korea - Ministry of Food and Drug Safety - Prohibited/Restricted Chemicals
- Ref: 1325
2. Hong Kong Consumer Council 2018-2019 Annual Report
- Report: Improving Product Quality and Safety, p28
Safety and Hazards (UN GHS):
1. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways (H304)
2. Causes skin irritation (H315)
3. May cause an allergic skin reaction (H317)
4. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects (H410)
Potential Health Concerns For:
1. Hemorrhage (PubMed ID:33159585)
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