Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil is a botanical ingredient obtained from the sweet orange fruit. The tree belongs to the Rutaceae family and the fruit is used industrially by food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical companies. It contains numerous components of interest to human health such as flavonoids, terpenes, linalool, vitamin C, folic acid, with antioxidant properties. 

Description of the raw materials that form it:

• Sweet orange peel: The main raw material for sweet orange peel oil is the peel of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis). It is extracted from the peels of sweet oranges through pressing or extraction processes.

Summary of the sweet orange peel essential oil extraction process:

• Harvesting ripe sweet oranges. Sweet oranges are harvested when they are ripe to obtain the peel that contains the essential oils.
• Preparation of the peels. Sweet orange peels are separated from the pulp and can be dried or used fresh for oil extraction.
• Essential oil extraction. The essential oil is extracted from the peel using pressing or cold extraction methods. In pressing, the peels are crushed, and the oil is separated from the juices. In cold extraction, the peels are placed in a solvent, which extracts the essential oil.
• Separation of the essential oil. The extracted essential oil is separated from the solvent or juices through filtration or decantation processes.
• Refining and purification. The essential oil may undergo refining processes to remove any impurities or unwanted residues.
• Packaging and storage. The essential oil is packaged in suitable containers for storage and commercial purposes.

What it is used for and where

Cosmetics

Fragrance. It plays a very important role in the formulation of cosmetic products as it allows perfume to be enhanced, masked or added to the final product, improving its commercial viability. The consumer always expects to find a pleasant scent in a cosmetic product.

Skin conditioning agent - Miscellaneous. This ingredient has the task of modifying the condition of the skin when it is damaged or dry by reducing its flakiness and restoring its elasticity.