Bergamot Essential Oil

Bergamot Essential Oil

The fruit from where bergamot essential oil is extracted comes from the tree with the botanical name of Citrus bergamia.

The name Bergamot comes from the city of Bergamo in Lombardy, where the oil was first available to the public.

It’s bergamot that gives Earl Grey tea its unique flavour, and it is used widely in the cosmetic industry, toiletries, and sun tanning products.

What does bergamot essential oil smell like?

Citrusy yet spicy. Floral yet tart. You’ll love the way these scents combine to make up bergamot essential oil.

Which part of the plant provides the oil?

The peel.

Where has bergamot essential oil been sourced from?

This particular bergamot oil originates from Italy.

How is bergamot essential oil extracted?

As the oil extracts are enclosed deep inside the peel of the bergamot, bergamot essential oil is extracted by cold-pressing the fresh rind of the ripened fruit.

The fruit is cut lengthwise, the pulp is removed, and the rind is then soaked in water to make it soft and pliable.

What other oils blend well with bergamot essential oil?

Bergamot oil blends well with clary sage, cypress, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, jasmine, marjoram, patchouli, rosemary, sweet orange, and ylang ylang.

How can I benefit from bergamot oil?

Are you stressed out? Then you may need bergamot oil. It can cheer you up after a particularly bad day.

It is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties, as well as being a wonderful antiseptic capable of treating many skin conditions.

Bergamot oil is particularly suited to those of us with oily skin. Its uplifting properties can be helpful in treating anxiety and nervousness.

Use it as a massage oil to release stress knots and uplift your mood. It may also help treat eating disorders by stimulating one’s appetite.

Are there precautions I should know about?

The ingredient bergaptene, found in bergamot essential oil, can cause phototoxicity. It is advisable to keep out of the sun if you’ve applied the oil to your skin, as it may burn more easily under direct sunlight.

Use with caution if you will be in the sun for prolonged periods. This oil should only be used in concentrations of 1% or less. Do not use if you have liver problems or are pregnant or nursing.