Orange peel has beneficial contents. One is essential oil which can be used as medicinal raw and aromatherapy. Orange aromatherapy can stabilize the nervous system and lead to pleased feeling. This study aimed to evaluate the physical preparation of orange peel aromatherapy balm. The research method used experimental research. The concentration of orange peel extract was 0%, 5%, 10%, and 15%. It encompassed: organoleptic, homogeneity test, pH test, irritation test, and hedonic test. The finding showed white balsam preparations, semi-solid, orange peel distinctive smell, homogeneous, pH 5-6. There was no irritation on the respondents' skin, and preferably on 15% concentration. Based on the analysis of the study, it could be concluded that the physical preparation of aromatherapy balm met the standards, and the best concentration was 15% .
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