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Bergamot Essential Oil - Organic
$14.50
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Botanical Species: Citrus Bergamia FCF*
Country of origin: Italy
Organic bergamot essential oil is a bright, citrusy, and uplifting oil cold-pressed from the rind of the Citrus bergamia fruit. Known for its refreshing aroma and balancing properties, it is widely used in aromatherapy to encourage relaxation, emotional harmony, and overall well-being. This is a type of bergamot oil that is free of bergaptene, a compound that can cause skin sensitivity to sun exposure. This makes it safer for topical use without risk of photo toxicity.
*Certified organic by MOSA
Key Benefits:
- Aroma helps ease stress, tension, and anxious feelings
- Supports emotional balance and uplifted mood
- Often used in skin care formulas
- Offers a refreshing, purifying aroma perfect for diffusing
Detailed description
Organic bergamot essential oil comes from the peel of the bergamot orange, a unique citrus fruit primarily grown in Italy. Its vibrant, sweet-tart aroma makes it popular in perfumery, cosmetic formulations, and wellness rituals. The organic designation ensures the fruit is cultivated without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, preserving its purity and aromatic integrity.
Extraction Method
Organic bergamot essential oil is typically obtained through cold pressing of the fresh fruit rinds. This mechanical process preserves the delicate aromatic compounds and ensures a clean, high-quality oil. Some bergamot oils may be steam-distilled, but cold pressing is the most common method.
Viscosity
The oil has a thin, light, free-flowing viscosity, making it easy to blend with other essential oils or carriers.
Color
Bergamot essential oil is generally pale green to light yellow in color.
Odor Profile
Its aroma is fresh, sweet, citrusy, slightly floral, and lightly tart, with soft herbal undertones. The scent is bright, uplifting, and calming, often associated with emotional harmony.
Extraction Method
Organic bergamot essential oil is typically obtained through cold pressing of the fresh fruit rinds. This mechanical process preserves the delicate aromatic compounds and ensures a clean, high-quality oil. Some bergamot oils may be steam-distilled, but cold pressing is the most common method.
Viscosity
The oil has a thin, light, free-flowing viscosity, making it easy to blend with other essential oils or carriers.
Color
Bergamot essential oil is generally pale green to light yellow in color.
Odor Profile
Its aroma is fresh, sweet, citrusy, slightly floral, and lightly tart, with soft herbal undertones. The scent is bright, uplifting, and calming, often associated with emotional harmony.
Usage suggestions
• Aromatherapy: Diffuse to uplift mood, promote relaxation, and help ease anxious feelings.
• Skincare: When properly diluted, apply to help balance oily skin and reduce the appearance of blemishes. (Use only in phototoxic-free versions or with caution — see precautions.)
• Massage: Combine with a carrier oil for a soothing, emotionally supportive massage blend.
• Bath: Add a few diluted drops to bathwater for a calming and refreshing experience.
• Perfumery: Use as a top note in natural perfume blends for its bright, sparkling aroma.
• Home Freshening: Add to cleaners or room sprays to create a fresh, citrusy home environment.
• Skincare: When properly diluted, apply to help balance oily skin and reduce the appearance of blemishes. (Use only in phototoxic-free versions or with caution — see precautions.)
• Massage: Combine with a carrier oil for a soothing, emotionally supportive massage blend.
• Bath: Add a few diluted drops to bathwater for a calming and refreshing experience.
• Perfumery: Use as a top note in natural perfume blends for its bright, sparkling aroma.
• Home Freshening: Add to cleaners or room sprays to create a fresh, citrusy home environment.
Precautions
• Phototoxicity Warning: Cold-pressed bergamot essential oil contains bergapten, which can increase skin sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid direct sunlight or UV exposure for at least 12 hours after topical use, unless using a bergapten-free (FCF) version.
• Always dilute before skin application.
• Conduct a patch test before use.
• Not recommended for use during pregnancy without professional guidance.
• Keep away from eyes, inner ears, and mucous membranes.
• Store in a cool, dark place to maintain freshness and prevent oxidation.
• Always dilute before skin application.
• Conduct a patch test before use.
• Not recommended for use during pregnancy without professional guidance.
• Keep away from eyes, inner ears, and mucous membranes.
• Store in a cool, dark place to maintain freshness and prevent oxidation.
