Our organic bergamot oil is cold pressed from fruit peels and then fractionated to remove the bergaptene, making this oil non-phototoxic. It is used in all kinds of cosmetic recipes such as lotions, hair care, salves, and especially in perfumery.
This fragrant citrus is mainly found growing in southern Italy but is also cultivated in France, Turkey, the Ivory Coast, South-East Asia, and parts of South America. Though the fruit is used for some confections and juice, bergamot is predominately grown for its essential oil. It is also used to make the familiar aromatic ingredient in earl grey tea.
Aroma
It has a fresh citrusy aroma with sweet, floral, and bitter notes.
Constituents
This oil contains limonene, linalyl acetate, linalool, sabinene, γ-terpinene, and β-pinene.
Limonene is prevalent within a large variety of essential oils such as sweet orange, grapefruit, lemon balm, and celery seed. Linalyl acetate is in clary sage, lavender, and lavandin grosso oils. Linalool will also be found in a wide variety of oils like ho wood, lavender tea tree, and neroli. Sabinene, γ-terpinene, and β-pinene are all found in black pepper, juniper berry, and nutmeg oils.
Precautions
This oil can cause skin sensitization if oxidized. Never use essential oils undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children.
Before using topically, perform a small patch test on your inner forearm or back by applying a small quantity of diluted essential oil and apply a bandage. Wash the area if you experience any irritation. If no irritation occurs after 48 hours it is safe to use on your skin.
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.