Bergamot essential oil is obtained from the bergamot (Citrus bergamia) peel by cold pressing, preserving its natural active ingredients and characteristic elegant aroma. The oil has a unique fragrance – fresh citrus with a delicate floral and slightly bitter note.
Bergamot oil is one of the most prized oils in aromatherapy due to its strong effects on emotional well-being.
Features and benefits
- Helps relieve pain and inflammation
- Calming and relaxing effect
- Supports skin recovery and regeneration
- Helps reduce stress, anger and frustration
- Supports quality and
- Helps to deal with situational anxiety in a natural way
Bergamot essential oil is the perfect choice if you want to create an atmosphere that is calming, balancing and yet slightly refreshing.
Use of
Suitable for:
- aromatherapy (diffusers, relaxing mixtures)
- massage oils (diluted)
- body care products (creams, oils, perfumes)
- Bathroom products
- relaxing products and products that support sleep quality
IFRA and safety
Bergamot essential oil is widely used, but with important limitations.
Can be used for:
- body care products
- in soaps and shampoos
- in perfumery and home fragrances
Important:
- phototoxic (in particular the cold-pressed variant contains bergapten)
- avoid exposure to sunlight for 12-24 hours after skin application
- use diluted
- comply with IFRA limits (very low % in leave-on products)
- not recommended for candles, as the smell dissipates quickly and the candle does not burn steadily.
Download safety data sheets (SDS), IFRA, allergen table here.
Storage: the recommended shelf life is 1 year, but if stored properly (away from sunlight, in a dry and cool place) the product will remain usable for several years.
