Description
"Bergamot Essential Oil" is cold-pressed from the peel of Citrus bergamia, a citrus fruit cultivated along Italy’s Calabria coast. This oil boasts a fresh, uplifting aroma with a delicate balance of floral and citrus notes. Frequently used in perfumery, it enhances relaxation and emotional well-being in aromatherapy. Its bright, complex fragrance harmonizes seamlessly with lavender, sandalwood, and neroli, lending depth to calming blends. Cherished for its versatility, bergamot remains a signature note in botanical applications.
Category
Single Oils
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Color
Greenish – Yellow
Aroma Family
Citrus
Bergamot Essential Oil
Botanical Name
Citrus bergamia
Common Names
Bergamot Orange, Kaffir Lime, Citrus Bergamia, Magnoliophyta Lime, Rutaceae Bergamot, Bergamotto
Directions For Use
To diffuse, add 4 drops of Bergamot essential oil to a diffuser. For internal use, follow the brand's guidelines carefully. For topical application, dilute 5 drops with 10 ml of a carrier oil before applying to the skin.
To diffuse, add 4 drops of Bergamot essential oil to a diffuser. For internal use, follow the brand's guidelines carefully. For topical application, dilute 5 drops with 10 ml of a carrier oil before applying to the skin.
Oil Applications
Bergamot essential oil has a soothing, citrusy aroma that relieves stress, uplifts mood, and combats anxiety and depression. It promotes relaxation, heals bruises and skin irritations, and can be applied during showers for calming effects. Used as a hair tonic, it treats dandruff and thinning hair. Additionally, Bergamot oil purifies and refreshes when massaged into the skin or used in a foot soak before bedtime.
Bergamot essential oil has a soothing, citrusy aroma that relieves stress, uplifts mood, and combats anxiety and depression. It promotes relaxation, heals bruises and skin irritations, and can be applied during showers for calming effects. Used as a hair tonic, it treats dandruff and thinning hair. Additionally, Bergamot oil purifies and refreshes when massaged into the skin or used in a foot soak before bedtime.
Main Constituents
(+)-Limonene, Linalyl Acetate, Linalool, Sabinene, Gamma-Terpinene, Bergapten
Properties
Bergamot essential oil offers diverse benefits, including analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, cicatrizant, deodorant, digestive, disinfectant, euphoric, febrifuge, sedative, vermifuge, and vulnerary properties. Its versatility makes it ideal for wellness and self-care routines.
Aromatic Profile
Bergamot essential oil features a citrusy, bright, and spicy aromatic profile, delivering a refreshing and uplifting experience.
Safety Considerations
Bergamot essential oil may cause skin sensitivity. Keep it out of reach of children, and consult a physician if you are pregnant, nursing, or under medical care. Avoid contact with eyes, ears, and sensitive areas. Due to its estrogenic properties, it should not be used by individuals with endometriosis or estrogen-sensitive cancers.
Bergamot essential oil may cause skin sensitivity. Keep it out of reach of children, and consult a physician if you are pregnant, nursing, or under medical care. Avoid contact with eyes, ears, and sensitive areas. Due to its estrogenic properties, it should not be used by individuals with endometriosis or estrogen-sensitive cancers.
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References
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