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CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA FRUIT WATER.

Valuable CAS 89957-91-5 / SKIN CONDITIONING

This botanical ingredient, derived from bergamot fruit, primarily serves as a skin conditioning agent. It aims to soothe and balance the skin, potentially offering antioxidant benefits and contributing to overall skin vitality when properly formulated.

Summary

Skin conditioning Antioxidant Astringent Antiseptic Anti-inflammatory Sebum regulation Skin regeneration

Science

Mechanism of Action

Primarily functioning as a skin conditioning agent, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Water helps to hydrate and soften the skin. Based on properties observed in related bergamot extracts and oils, it may also contribute to antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and regenerating effects. It can assist in balancing sebum production and toning the skin. Aqueous extracts from the Citrus aurantium species have demonstrated antioxidant activity through free radical scavenging.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Bergamot juice typically has a low pH (2.2–2.8). For stability of the fruit water, it should be stored in a cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.

Conflicts

  • Furanocoumarins, such as 5-methoxypsoralen (bergapten), if present above 0.0015% (15 ppm) in leave-on products due to potential photosensitivity.
  • Strong oxidizers or ingredients that may react adversely with acidic components, should the fruit water maintain a low pH.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Max tested
0.0015%
Sensitization risk Moderate

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has concluded that citrus fruit-derived ingredients, including Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Water, are safe for cosmetic use when formulated to be non-sensitizing and non-irritating. Crucially, leave-on products must not exceed 0.0015% (15 ppm) of photosensitizing furanocoumarins like 5-methoxypsoralen. While generally recognized as safe by the FDA for food substances (GRAS), it is considered a fragrance ingredient and may potentially cause irritation or allergic reactions in highly sensitive individuals, despite recommendations for low furanocoumarin content.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Water is a valuable skin conditioning agent with potential antioxidant and balancing properties, provided it is precisely formulated to minimize furanocoumarin content and prevent photosensitivity.

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