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Bergamot essential oil
INCI Name:
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil
- Citrus Bergamia Peel Oil
Originally from Southeast Asia, bergamot is a citrus fruit belonging to the Rutaceae family. In Europe, it is cultivated mainly in southern Italy (Calabria) and Greece. The essential oil is obtained by pressing the fruit's peel. Interestingly, bergamot peel provides the distinctive aroma of the famous Earl Grey tea.
Main Components:
Limonene, linalyl acetate, linalool, citral, geraniol, terpenes, and furocoumarins, such as bergapten.
Aromatherapeutic benefits of Bergamot Essential Oil:
Bergamot essential oil has a calming effect on the mind and spirit. It relieves anxiety, fosters optimism, and boosts self-confidence.
Benefits of Bergamot on the Skin:
Bergamot has an astringent effect, regulating sebum production, making it ideal for oily, acne-prone, and combination skin, as well as for oily scalp treatments.
Precautions:
Bergamot essential oil requires careful use due to its allergenic components and high phototoxicity caused by bergapten content. According to international guidelines, its concentration should not exceed 0.4% in leave-on cosmetics (e.g., massage oils). After application, direct sunlight and tanning beds should be avoided for 24 hours.
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