Bergamot Essential Oil

• Extracted (usually by cold pressing) from the rind of the bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia), a citrus fruit mainly grown in Italy.
• Famous for its bright, citrusy yet slightly floral aroma.
• A key ingredient in Earl Grey tea and in many perfumes, skincare, and aromatherapy products.

🔹 Aroma Profile

• Top notes → fresh, sweet citrus.
• Middle notes → light floral (lavender-like).
• Base notes → slightly herbal, spicy undertone.
  👉 Overall: uplifting, refreshing, and calming.

🔹 Main Constituents

• Limonene → fresh, citrusy, mood-boosting.
• Linalyl acetate & linalool → calming, relaxing.
• Bergapten (a furanocoumarin) → photosensitizing (increases skin’s sensitivity to UV light).

🔹 Benefits & Uses

1. Aromatherapy & Emotional Well-Being

• Reduces stress, anxiety, and tension.
• Uplifts mood, promotes positivity.
• Supports better sleep when blended with lavender.

2. Skin Care

• Antiseptic & antibacterial → useful for acne-prone skin.
• Cleansing & balancing → helps regulate oily skin.
• Adds a refreshing scent to lotions, creams, and soaps.

Important: Standard bergamot oil contains bergapten, which makes skin more sensitive to sunlight (phototoxic). Always use bergapten-free (FCF – Furocoumarin Free) Bergamot Oil in leave-on skincare products.

3. Hair Care

• Added to shampoos and conditioners for fragrance and scalp refreshment.
• Can help reduce scalp irritation and oiliness.

4. Perfumery & Cosmetics

• Popular as a top note in perfumes (fresh opening scent).
• Blends beautifully with floral oils (lavender, neroli, jasmine) and woodsy oils (cedarwood, sandalwood).

🔹 Typical Uses in Formulations

• Diffusion & aromatherapy blends → mood-boosting oils.
• Lotions, creams, and serums → at safe dilution (≤1%).
• Soaps & body washes → refreshing scent.
• Massage oils → calming and uplifting.

Recommended dilution:

• Topical use:5–2% (diluted in a carrier oil like jojoba, almond, or coconut).
• Diffusion: a few drops in a diffuser or inhalation.

🔹 Safety & Precautions

• Phototoxic (if not FCF grade): avoid sun/UV exposure for 12–24 hrs after applying to skin.
• Always dilute before skin use (essential oils are concentrated).
• Store in a dark glass bottle away from heat/light.