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CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL EXTRACT
Score:
Data: Limited
- Other Concerns
- Functions
- About the Chemical
- Synonyms
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Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions (low), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low), and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
Cancer 
Cancer: Ingredients linked to cancer in government, industry or academic studies or assessments.
Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
Developmental and reproductive toxicity: Ingredients linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, a broad class of health effects that range from infertility and reproductive organ cancers to birth defects and developmental delays in children.
Allergies & Immunotoxicity
Allergies and immunotoxicity: Ingredients linked to harm to the immune system, a class of health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissue in the body.
Products with this Ingredient
| facial moisturizer/treatment | 25 products |
| mask | 25 products |
| serums & essences | 16 products |
| facial cleanser | 14 products |
| moisturizer | 9 products |
| body wash/cleanser | 6 products |
| recreational sunscreen | 5 products |
| toners/astringents | 5 products |
| conditioner | 4 products |
| 4 products | |
| makeup primer | 4 products |
| shampoo | 4 products |
| lip balm with SPF | 4 products |
| exfoliant/scrub | 3 products |
| makeup remover | 3 products |
| body firming lotion | 3 products |
| antiperspirant/deodorant | 3 products |
| hand cream | 2 products |
| detangler | 2 products |
| fragrance for women | 2 products |
| tooth whitening | 2 products |
| anti-aging | 1 products |
| baby lotion | 1 products |
| around-eye cream | 1 products |
| body oil | 1 products |
| shaving cream (men's) | 1 products |
| hair treatment/serum | 1 products |
| setting powder/spray | 1 products |
| hand sanitizer | 1 products |
| daily use with SPF | 1 products |
| hair styling aide | 1 products |
| CC cream | 1 products |
| baby soap | 1 products |
| baby shampoo | 1 products |
| styling gel/lotion | 1 products |
Enhanced skin absorption
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Ethanol has been found to act as a penetration enhancer for many chemicals. | S Mutalik & N. Udupa. 2003. Effect of some penetration enhancers on the permeation of glibenclamide and glipizide through mouse skin. Die Pharmazie 58(12), 891-4. |
Allergies/immunotoxicity
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| REACH registrations this substance may cause an allergic skin reaction. | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| REACH registrations this substance causes skin irritation. | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| REACH registrations this substance may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) |
Use restrictions
| Concern | Reference |
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| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | Final report 09/2016 |
Ecotoxicology
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| REACH registrations this substance is toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) |
Data Sources
- S Mutalik & N. Udupa. 2003. Effect of some penetration enhancers on the permeation of glibenclamide and glipizide through mouse skin. Die Pharmazie 58(12), 891-4.
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Final report 09/2016
- Products with the EWG VERIFIED mark have met use restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data.
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