Botanical name
Citrus aurantium var. bergamia
Extraction
Cold pressed
Plant part
Peel
Aromatic description
Fresh, delicate citrus aroma with mild floral tones
Citrus olfactive family
Top Note
Blends well with
Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Neroli, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang.
Emotional & spiritual benefits
Bergamot has a unique calmative yet uplifting quality. It can cool and refresh emotions whilst decreasing their intensity. It enhances feelings of relaxation at the same time as strengthening the heart and soothing frustrations.
Cosmetic benefits
With its antiseptic action, Bergamot can be used for oiliness, breakouts and teenage skin. It offers healing properties, so could be included in an aromatherapy first aid kit. It can be added to hair preparations for nourishing the scalp. Due to its calming action on the mind, it may also help where skin irritation is exacerbated by stress and emotional turmoil.
Formulation types
Bergamot is often used in perfumery due to its light, almost floral aroma. It is suitable for cleansing and toning products, creams, soaps, massage oils, moisturising products, calming and balancing essential oil blends and more.
% Use in formulation
See our Essential Oil Safety Guide for more information.
Precautions/contraindications
Strong photo-toxicity, application to skin may increase sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid sun exposure unless utilising Bergaptene-free oil.
Recipes & applications
- Floral Embrace Essential Oil Blend
- Add 1ml Bergamot to 100ml of our Natural Cream Base for a light moisturising cream for acne prone, oily or teenage skin.
- For a beautiful natural scent to wear as a perfume, add 2ml of Bergamot oil to 8ml of Jojoba oil and apply on neck and wrists.
- Try 4 drops of Bergamot oil and 4 drops of Lavender oil in your vaporiser for a delicately scented way to keep insects at bay.
Disclaimer
Suggested recipes are provided as examples only. Whilst all care has been taken in creating these examples, Sage Cosmetic Coaching accepts no responsibility relating to the manufacture of products. Any responsibility for the performance, efficacy and stability of the product lies with the manufacturer.
