Bergamot Essential Oil (Citrus Bergamia)
- Italian bergamot. Cold pressed from the fruit peels of Citrus bergamia, a dark green-brown oil with a thin consistency.
- 39.12% limonene in this batch, with linalyl acetate at 28.91% and linalool at 11.12%. See the chemistry.
- A brighter mood. Used in aromatherapy to ease sadness, stress and anxiety and to encourage positive emotions.
- Digestive comfort. Massaged over the belly in a carrier oil, it helps soothe cramps, gas, indigestion and nausea.
- Skin and hair, with care. Diluted, it helps with oily skin and acne and adds shine to hair. It is phototoxic, so keep treated skin out of the sun for 12 hours.
- Five sizes. Choose 5ml, 10ml, 30ml, 60ml or a 4oz bottle. The bigger the bottle, the lower the price per ml.
Product specification
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View the full compositionBergamot, a bright citrus oil from Italy
6 benefits of Bergamot Essential Oil
A lifted mood
The aroma of bergamot is used to relieve feelings of sadness, grief, stress and anxiety. It has a steadying effect on the mood and encourages positive emotions.
A calm, alert mind
Bergamot helps calm the mind while supporting mental alertness, so it is a good oil to diffuse when you need a clear head.
Easier digestion
In Traditional Chinese Medicine it is used to soothe indigestion. Massaged over the belly in a carrier oil, it can help with stomach cramps, gas and nausea.
Oily and acne-prone skin
Diluted, bergamot helps with psoriasis, acne and oily skin. It is phototoxic, so only use it on skin that will stay out of the sun for the next 12 hours.
Shinier hair
Bergamot helps reduce bacteria on the scalp and adds shine to the hair. As with any skin, keep the scalp out of the sun for 12 hours after use.
Natural bug repellent
Run it in your diffuser to help keep insects away naturally.
How to use
On the skin
DilutedMix 6 to 12 drops into one ounce of carrier oil, a 1 to 2% dilution. Bergamot is phototoxic, so do not use it on skin that will be in sunlight within the next 12 hours. If your skin is sensitive, patch test a small spot first.
Belly massage
For digestionMix 2 drops each of Bergamot, German Chamomile and Sweet Fennel into 1 tablespoon of Argan Oil, then massage it over the whole belly. Keep the area out of the sun for 12 hours afterwards.
Diffuser
In the airFollow your diffuser maker's instructions. In a nebulizing diffuser, 8 to 20 drops is typical. Diffuse it to lift the mood, or to help keep insects away.
Blends well with these 5 oils
2 recipes using this oil
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Method. Combine all the oils and massage the blend over the whole belly. Bergamot is phototoxic, so keep the area out of the sun for 12 hours.
Method. All of these oils are known to help clear the mind and encourage positive emotions. Use them in equal parts in your diffuser, or mix and match them as you like.
Technical information for this batch
At 39.12% this batch is dominated by Limonene. Linalyl Acetate sits at 28.91%, Linalool sits at 11.12%. The oil is dark green-brown with thin consistency, and it reads as a top note in a blend.
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