INCI Name : Citrus aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit oil
SYNONYM : Bergamot oil, Cold-pressed Bergamot peel oil
CAS Number : 8025-14-1

EXTRACTION METHOD: Cold pressed essential oil

PARTS USED: Fruit peels.

ORIGIN: Italy (Calabria)

APPEARANCE: pale yellow to greenish yellow, transparent liquid. Deposit (from peel waxes) may occur.

ODOUR NOTE: Top note. Fresh, bright, green citrussy, crisp with slightly floral, spicy/herbal undertones.

QUALITY: 100 % natural, pure and whole essential oil.

NATURAL MAIN MOLECULAR COMPOSITION: Limonene (35-45%), Linalyl acetate (20-35%), γ-Terpinene (10-20%), Linalool (3-10%), β-pinene (5,5-9.5%).

STORAGE CONDITION: Keep bottles tightly closed, in a cool (can be refrigerated), dry place protected from sunlight and heat sources. Store away from children and pets’ reach.

Oils containing furocoumarins, unless under specific professional recommendations, should not be used right before a daylight (natural or artificial) exposure, (Avoid sunlight exposure for 12-18 hours) and are best used for evening applications.  

This caution does not concern FCF citrus oils (Rectified, Furocoumarin Free)
 

This is the essential oil that is referred to as “Bergamot oil”. (See more info) 

Unrectified Bergamot essential oil is a gem in all diffusion blends to uplift moods and create a reassuring, warm “joie-de-vivre” atmosphere. With its summery, solar, and citrus fruits presence, Bergamot is one of the classic essential oils in synergies to help relax and fall asleep quickly. 

This essential oil is loved for its rich refreshing top notes, to create diffusing blends and home mist that imitate classic Eau de Colognes or Italian “Aqua”. Bergamot essential oil adds a tingly, zesty touch to balance heavier or very sweet aromas. 

Unrectified Bergamot Essential oil retains the full spectrum of the natural compounds present in the fruit’s peels at the time of distillation, including furanocoumarins in traces (but still biologically active). 

This results in a more aromatically complex, richer, and sharper Bergamot essential oil, that must be highly diluted before even considering any skin applications or usage.

DIFFUSION CALM GOOD SLEEP: 

In a 50ml amber bottle combine 

• 40 drops Roman Chamomile Essential Oil
• 30 drops Bergamot Essential Oil
• 20 drops Lavender Essential Oil

Close tightly. Shake to blend. Label 30 to 20 min before sleep, diffuse 8-10 drop of your blend for a good, relax, restorative and night.

RELAXING ROOM SPRAY (100ML AMBER SPRAY BOTTLE):

• 30 drops Bergamot Essential Oil
• 20 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil
• 10 drops Vetiver Essential Oil
• Add: 10ml Natural or Home Perfumers base to dilute the essential oils. Close with your spray nozzle. Swirl and let infuse for 20 minutes. 

• Then top up (80ml) with water or a Hydrosol of your choice (Lavender/ Rose geranium/ Cape chamomile…). Label. 

   

Enjoy your Refreshing Room Mist     

UNRESTRICTED USAGE for AERIAL DIFFUSION: 

AROMATHERAPY DIFFUSERS (aromatherapy, ambiance, relaxation, meditation…), HOME SCENT SPRAY, AIR FRESHENER, HOME SPRAYS, LINEN/ CUPBOARD SACHETS OR POWDERS, CLOTHES AND LINEN SCENTING, 

•    In Ultrasonic diffusers, by itself or part of uplifting blends, use 10 min 3 times a day. 

•    Home sprays: dilute in perfumer’s base and add water or hydrosols to create home fragrance (room, pillows, and linen 
sprays, pot pourri…)

RESTRICTED USAGE FOR SKIN APPLICATIONS: Must be heavily diluted.

Use Bergamot oil (unrectified) AT LESS THAN 0.4%. to avoid phototoxicity. That is 0.4ml MAXIMUM per 100ml carrier (= 8 DROPS MAX PER 100ML):

•    IN NATURAL PERFUMERY, BODY SPRAYS...;

•    IN NATURAL COSMETIC USES RESTRICTED TO RINSE-OFF APPLICATIONS ONLY:

 products for hair, body, and hands: shampoo, rinse-off conditioners, face wash, face masks, body wash, shower gel, baths salts, foot soaks, etc…

FOR ALL OTHER DAYTIME or STAY-ON APPLICATIONS (CREAMS, LOTIONS, BALMS...), USAGE OF BERGAMOT OIL (UN-RECTIFIED) IS NOT RECOMMENDED. Use BERGAMOT FCF INSTEAD. If you do, avoid long skin exposure to daylight, sunlight (or tanning beds, UV rays) for at least 12 hours, after application.

For more detailed information, please go check this LINK TO Instructions of use essential oils page

DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and SEEK MEDICAL AND SPECIALIST ADVISE WHEN IN DOUBT.

SEE OUR PAGE ON PRECAUTION - HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS SAFELY
 

I•    Calming and sedative spasmolytic and anxiolytic
•    Antispasmodic 
•    Antiseptic, bactericidal antibacterial, antifungal, and atmospheric antiseptic, parasiticide, used in diffusion.
 

• AROMATHERAPY APPLICATIONS (DIFFUSION):
• Invigorating, Mood Boost: bergamot combined with other uplifting essential oils like grapefruit or mandarin to create a refreshing and
• Focus and Concentration during work or study sessions.: bergamot with rosemary or peppermint oils.
• Seasonal Support: During cold and flu season, bergamot with eucalyptus or tea tree oil for their air-cleansing properties. 
• HOUSECARE APPLICATIONS:
• Natural Deodorizer: For a refreshing and mildly antiseptic linen spray, combine a few drops of bergamot with perfumer’s base and water in a spray bottle. Spritz lightly on carpets, rubbish bins to neutralize unpleasant odours.
• DIY Cleaning: Add a few drops of bergamot to 100ml castile soap for a natural, uplifting scent while cleaning surfaces. (Always test on a hidden area first)
• Potpourri: add a few drops of bergamot oil to dried flowers and herbs to create a refreshing ambiance in a room.

Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy / breastfeeding 

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

As a general rule, always perform a skin patch test before using your essential oils for the first time.

DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt

Oils containing furocoumarins, unless under specific professional recommendations, should not be used right before a daylight (natural or artificial) exposure, (Avoid sunlight exposure for 12-18 hours) and are best used for evening applications.  

This caution does not concern FCF citrus oils (Rectified, Furocoumarin Free)

Difference between bergamot oil FCF (Furanocoumarin-free) and unrectified bergamot oil 

Bergamot Oil is the essential oil obtained by expressing the peel of the fruit of the Bergamot tree.

Like most Citrus Peel oils, Bergamot essential oil naturally contains Furanocoumarins, photosensitizing constituents that get activated by UV light presents during the day (Sunlight). Their topical applications can make skins more sensitive to sunlight.

 (Irritation, redness, burns, sometime blistering or skin discoloration). 

IF APPLIED TO THE SKIN, at certain concentrations, all Oils containing

 Furanocoumarins can cause irritations and burning, IF THE SKIN IS ALSO exposed to ULTRAVIOLET LIGHTS BEFORE the oil is completely absorbed.

To reduce the phototoxicity (sensitivity to sunlight), these essential oils may undergo a process to remove furanocoumarins (fractionated distillation), primarily bergapten.

 This process makes the oil much safer for topical applications.

•      Rectified Bergamot oil, also called BERGAMOT OIL FCF is Furanocoumarins Free (Bergapten removed). This version has undergone the process to remove the furanocoumarins fraction, making it safer for topical use. Bergamot oil FCF can be used during the day, as it IS NOT PHOTOTOXIC. (see page for more details)

•      Unrectified bergamot oil, also referred to simply as BERGAMOT OIL, contains the full spectrum of natural compounds from the bergamot fruit, including the traces of furanocoumarins.

Bergamot unrectified oil should not be used at more than 0.4% dilution on the skin. If it is, often under professional or doctors’ supervisions and for a limited time, the person should not expose the skin to daylight (Sun, UV…) for 12-18 hours after application (Safe laps of time to allow for complete absorption of the oil, assuming the person did not rinse or wash). 

This general warning is valid for all “leave-on” skin applications of unrectified citrus peel oils (massage & body oils, lotions, creams, balms, and perfumes).

To our knowledge, there is no documented/ reported risk from “rinse-off” products, such as soaps, shampoos, bubble baths and for all aerial / atmospheric diffusions (Home sprays, diffusers, etc...) at the dosage indicated. 

Always dilute an essential oil and perform a skin patch test before applying on the skin, especially if your skin is sensitive or reactive (the best in these cases, is to dilute the essential oil even more- use minimal dosages or less- or to avoid the sensitizing essential oils all together).