Get a Free 5ml Mini Now Free 5ml Mini With Every Order of The Mantle
Moumoujus

CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FLOWER WAX.

Insufficient Data / NOT REPORTED

Derived from bitter orange blossoms, this plant-based wax is believed to offer conditioning and protective benefits to the skin, potentially assisting in cell renewal and the removal of dead skin cells. Its unique composition makes it suitable for incorporation into various skincare and lip products.

Summary

Skin conditioning Skin protecting Soothing Exfoliant

Science

Mechanism of Action

This botanical wax is thought to exert a calming and soothing influence on the skin, simultaneously promoting enhanced cellular turnover. It is also believed to facilitate the natural exfoliation of dead skin cells, functioning as both a protective and conditioning agent for the epidermal barrier.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Commonly dusted

Despite proposed mechanisms for skin conditioning and cellular turnover, there are no reported concentrations of use or clinical studies available to substantiate specific efficacy claims. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has deemed data insufficient to determine safety under cosmetic use conditions, making any strong efficacy claims potentially misleading.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

The raw material is a dark orange liquid semi-solid wax with a characteristic orange oil aroma, demonstrating stability and non-reactivity with water. Care must be taken during handling, as the material can ignite if moderately heated, and its melted form can cause severe burns.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Insufficient data
Sensitization risk Moderate

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that available data are insufficient to ascertain the safety of Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Wax under standard cosmetic use conditions, with no reported usage concentrations in industry surveys. Undiluted application demonstrated moderate, reversible erythema in rabbit studies, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) indicate it as a mild irritant to eyes and mucous membranes. An in vitro eye tolerance study, however, showed essentially no cytotoxicity at concentrations exceeding 50%. While EWG notes low concerns for cancer, allergies & immunotoxicity, and developmental and reproductive toxicity, its 'Restricted' classification for EWG VERIFIED products without adequate substantiation highlights the overall data gaps.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Moderate
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

Due to insufficient safety data from CIR and a lack of clinical studies on efficacy or optimal concentrations, the integration of Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Wax into precision skincare formulations requires further investigation.

Related

Similar Ingredients

Finding similar ingredients…