Neroli oil is distilled from the delicate white blossoms of the bitter orange tree. Known for its soft, floral aroma, neroli has long been used in skincare rituals not only for how it supports the skin, but for how it helps create a sense of calm and balance during application.
This is an ingredient that doesn’t push results. It supports the skin gently and works best when paired with slow, intentional care.
What Is Neroli?
Neroli oil comes from the flowers of Citrus aurantium. Unlike citrus oils derived from fruit peels, neroli is non-sharp and non-stimulating, making it especially well suited for sensitive or easily overwhelmed skin.
In skincare, neroli is often used in small, thoughtful amounts to support both skin comfort and sensory balance.
Why Neroli Is Used in Skincare
Neroli is valued for its ability to help the skin feel more settled and even.
Common skincare benefits include:
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Calming stressed or reactive skin
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Supporting tone and softness
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Helping the skin feel balanced, rather than stimulated
Because of its gentle nature, neroli is often chosen for formulas meant for daily use or for moments when the skin needs extra care and ease.
Neroli Through a TCM Lens
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, skin health is closely connected to the Shen, often translated as spirit or mental-emotional balance. When the system feels overstimulated or unsettled, the skin can reflect that through sensitivity, tightness, or uneven tone.
While neroli is not a classical Chinese herb, its qualities align with TCM principles:
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Soothing the spirit, which supports overall balance
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Encouraging gentle flow without agitation
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Supporting harmony between skin, breath and daily rhythm
In this way, neroli fits naturally into skincare rituals designed to calm rather than correct.
Neroli in the Beyond Chi Collection
At Beyond Chi, neroli is used intentionally - not as a dominant fragrance but as a supporting botanical that enhances both skin feel and ritual.
You’ll find neroli in:
Radiance Youth Oil
A lightweight facial oil that blends neroli with other botanicals to support balance, glow, and daily nourishment. Neroli contributes to the calming sensory experience while complementing ingredients chosen to support circulation and skin vitality.
Awakening Moringa Active Butter
A rich, comforting butter designed to deeply nourish the skin. Neroli is included as part of a thoughtful botanical blend that helps the skin feel soothed and supported, especially during moments when the skin feels dry, sensitive or out of balance.
In both formulas, neroli plays a subtle but meaningful role: supporting calm, consistency, and comfort.
A Simple Ritual to Try
Apply your oil or butter slowly, using gentle pressure and steady movements. Allow the aroma to be part of the experience - not overpowering, just present.
In TCM, calm application supports balance just as much as the ingredients themselves. This is care meant to be felt, not rushed.
Neroli is a reminder that skincare doesn’t always need to be active or intense. Sometimes, the most effective care is the kind that calms, balances and supports both skin and system.
A soft floral note.
A grounding ritual.
Care that settles in.
