Aroma Solubilizer

Polysorbate 20 - a coconut derived surfactant. Enables water and oil to mix.
 

1.0 fl.oz  $9.50

Organic Bergamot Essential Oil

0.34 fl.oz (10ml) US$12.90

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

Source:
Citrus bergamia
Cold pressed fruit peel

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

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

Not to be confused with the Bergamot herb (Monarda didyma), the jubilant, jovial and refreshing Bergamot essential oil (from Citrus bergamia) brings welcome relief to tense, stressed bodies. A reviving, soothing, radiant aroma makes Bergamot the essential oil of choice for the convalescent and for relieving depression and grief. Bergamot essential oil is a top note and one of the major ingredients of Eau de Cologne as well as other toilet waters and fragrances.

Use this Essential Oil for:
Vaporization; Direct Inhalation; Massage; Therapeutic Bath

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

Phototoxic Effects of Bergamot Essential Oil

Our organic bergamot essential oil has been unadultered, meaning it is in its completely natural, unfractionated 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 this 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. For example, 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*.

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