Neroli
Synonym(s)
bitter orange blossom oil; Orange blossom oil
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
The essential neroli, also known as bitter orange blossom oil or orange blossom oil, is obtained by steam distillation from the freshly picked blossoms of the bitter orange tree (bitter orange). During the distillation process, the by-product is the organ blossom water and the absolute.
General informationThis section has been translated automatically.
The production of neroli is complex; from 1000 kg of white flowers 1 kg of essential yellowish oil can be extracted.
In cosmetics, neroli is used to care for mature skin. It has a skin tightening effect.
Ingredient(s)This section has been translated automatically.
Neroli contains mainly terpenes (over 90 %), mainly limonene; also linalyl acetate, neryl acetate, geraniol, citronellol, nerol. In small amounts also linalool and terpineol.