Essential Oil – Bergamot

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Product Type 100% Pure & Natural Essential oil
Available in 5ml | 30ml
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Botanical Name Citrus bergamia
Origin Italy
Part Peel
Extraction Cold Pressed
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Price range: $14.00 through $56.00

[ Scent Library ]
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Aroma Unlike the "sharp" scent of lemon, Bergamot is more rounded, featuring a floral-green sweetness and a sophisticated, slightly peppery-balsamic undertone.
Category Citrusy | Herbaceous
Note Top
Intensity 1/6
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[ More About ]
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AKA Citrus bergamia Risso et Poiteau, Bergamia, Bergamot orange
Chinese 佛手柑
Japanese ベルガモット
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Botanical Family Rutaceae
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Chemistry Esters - Linalyl acetate
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Common Usage Emotional & Mental Wellness

  • Anxiety & Stress Reduction: One of the most effective oils for lowering cortisol levels. It helps calm the nervous system during periods of high tension.
  • Natural Mood Booster: Helps to dispel feelings of sadness, "the blues," or seasonal affective disorder (SAD) by promoting a sense of joy and vitality.
  • Balance & Grounding: Unique in its ability to be both "energizing" and "relaxing," making it perfect for those who feel both tired and "wired."
  • Confidence Building: Often used to help people overcome self-criticism or "imposter syndrome" by encouraging self-acceptance.

Digestive & Physical Health

  • Appetite Regulation: Helps to balance the "hunger hormones," making it useful for those who experience stress-eating or a lack of appetite due to nerves.
  • Digestive Antispasmodic: When diluted and massaged onto the abdomen, it helps ease gas, bloating, and painful cramps.
  • Fever Reducer: Traditionally used in cold compresses to help gently bring down a high body temperature.

Skincare & Hygiene

  • Oily & Acne-Prone Skin: Its natural antiseptic and astringent properties help clear pores and balance excess sebum production.
  • Skin Healing: Helps to minimize the appearance of scars and "spots" by encouraging even skin tone (pigmentation).
  • Natural Deodorant: Its refreshing, sophisticated scent neutralizes body odors while inhibiting the bacteria that cause them.

Infection Support

  • Immune Booster: Known for its powerful antimicrobial properties, it is often used to support the body during urinary tract infections (UTIs) or cold sores.
  • Air Purifier: Diffusing Bergamot helps sanitize the air in a room while creating a professional, spa-like atmosphere.
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Blending note As a top note, it provides the initial "spark" of a blend but is rounded enough to act as a bridge between different scent families
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Do you know? Christopher Columbus is said to have discovered Bergamot trees in the Canary Islands and introduced them to Spain and Italy—though the fruit is named after the city of Bergamo in Lombardy, where the oil was first sold
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Contraindication Unless using a "Bergamot FCF" (Furocoumarin-Free) version, you must avoid direct sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after topical application to prevent severe skin burns
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