Organic Bergamot Essential Oil

Alchemilla's Organic Bergamot Essential Oil is a 100% undiluted, therapeutic quality aromatherapy oil.

Source:
Citrus bergamia
Cold pressed fruit peel

Aromatherapy Properties:
Jubilant, Refreshing, Purifying, Astringent, Antiviral

Scent:
Top Note; Light, floral, citrusy, sweet, fruity.
Blends well with Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Rosemary.

Composition:
The main chemical constituents of bergamot essential oil include: Bergaptene, dipentene, limonene, linalool, linayl acetate, nerol, terpineol.

About Bergamot Essential Oil:

Not to be confused with the Bergamot herb (Monarda didyma), jubilant, jovial and refreshing Bergamot essential oil (from Citrus bergamia) brings welcome relief to tense, stressed bodies. The reviving, soothing, radiant aroma of Bergamot makes it the essential oil of choice for the convalescent and relieving depression and grief.

Bergamot essential oil is a top note and one of the major ingredients of Eau de Cologne and other toilet waters and fragrances.

Phototoxic Effects of Bergamot Essential Oil

Our organic bergamot essential oil has been unadultered, meaning it is in its completely natural state. As such, it does contain chemical constituents which are known to be phototoxic, particularly if skin is exposed to UV radiation immediately after applying the product. ('Phototoxic' means the product can increase the chance of a sunburn when applied topically). Therefore, if citrus essential oil is to be used in a leave-on topical product (eg. body lotion, massage oil), the maximum concentration recommended by the International Fragrance Association (IFA) (bergamot, orange, mandarin, lemon, grapefruit) is up to 0.5%, depending upon concentration of terpenes. This is particularly important if skin is going to be exposed to UV radiation soon after application of a leave-on product containing citrus essential oils. To put it another way, if you have 30 grams of skin lotion or carrier oil, up to a maximum of 1.5 grams of citrus essential oil is considered safe by the IFA*.

Also see Bath & Shower Foaming Gel - Bergamot.

* D.G. Williams, The Chemistry of Essential Oils, Micelle Press, 2006