Citrus Aurantium Hydrosol ●
TL;DR. This ingredient primarily functions as a lightly aromatic aqueous vehicle, helping replace some or all of the water phase while adding a mild sensory note. It may also contribute subtle skin-conditioning value, but it is not a primary active.
What does Citrus Aurantium Hydrosol do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient primarily functions as a lightly aromatic aqueous vehicle, helping replace some or all of the water phase while adding a mild sensory note. It may also contribute subtle skin-conditioning value, but it is not a primary active.
Is Citrus Aurantium Hydrosol clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, this ingredient is generally well accepted when properly preserved and sourced. The main watchpoint is trace fragrance allergens such as limonene or linalool, which can matter for very reactive skin.
Is Citrus Aurantium Hydrosol sustainable?
This material is plant-derived and often comes from the water phase collected during steam distillation, which can make it a useful co-product. It is readily biodegradable, although shipping a mostly water-based material can add transport weight.
Is Citrus Aurantium Hydrosol COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted under COSMOS-natural standards when made by accepted physical processes, and it can align with COSMOS-organic when the agricultural source and processing meet certification rules. Its renewable origin, simple distillation route, and biodegradability fit Green Chemistry principles well.
How does Citrus Aurantium Hydrosol work chemically?
This material is an aqueous condensate, so its chemistry is mostly water with trace hydrophilic volatile compounds rather than a concentrated oil-soluble fraction. It is commonly used from about 1% up to full water-phase replacement, needs preservation, and is generally most stable in mildly acidic to neutral systems around pH 4 to 7.
Last updated 2026-05-14