Bergamot Essential Oil

Bergamot Essential Oil

Bergamot is a cross between a bitter orange and a lemon, which is grown in almost all subtropical countries. Originally the tree comes from the West Indies. Christopher Columbus is said to have brought Bergamot from the Canary Islands. It is a small tree, which is currently cultivated mainly in Italy and the Ivory Coast. Bergamot pear is not used as a food. The tree is only grown for the essential oil, which is mainly used in the perfume industry. Bergamot oil is an important ingredient in eau de colognes and the well-known aroma in Earl Gray tea.

Bergamot Essential Oil Characteristics

Botanical INCI: Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Synonyms: Bergamot, Citrus Bergamia.

Origin: Italy

Extraction: Bergamot oil is obtained by cold pressing the skins of the nearly ripe fruit.

Applications: Aromatherapy applications, fragrance component in the perfume industry and cosmetic products.

Properties: Anti-depressant, calming for anxiety and restlessness, strong skin regeneration, wound healing and insomnia.

effect / helps with: Eczema, acne, psoriasis, itching, depression.

Please note: Bergamot essential oil is a strong phototoxic oil which means that bergamot can cause brown skin discoloration on the skin under the influence of sunlight (UV radiation).

CAS: 89957-91-5