Bergamot Oil
We use Certified Organic FCF (Bergaptene Free) Bergamot Essential Oil from Italy.
The oil is pressed from the nearly-ripe fruit, which resembles a small orange. Indeed it is thought that the Bergamot tree first came into existence by cross breeding a sweet lemon and bitter orange tree.
Bergamot Oil Benefits
Bergamot Oil is wonderful for skin that is oily or problematic which is why we use it in our Petitgrain & Tamanu Cleansing Oil – as it will help to keep skin clear and pimple-free.
It has also been used to repair scars and stretch marks.
Bergamot Oil is good for all skin types, oily as well as those with dry skin conditions. You can use it around the home to clean and refresh, with its wonderful perfume it makes cleaning more enjoyable!
Bergamot Oil is a favourite with aromatherapists for clients who are feeling down, it is said to help generate positive thoughts and is uplifting. If you’re feeling blue add a little Bergamot oil to your life.
Bergamot Oil Aroma
Used to give the classic Earl Grey tea its perfume, Bergamot smells lemony with a balsamic tinge, it is sweet yet woody and fresh. We love it in our Divine Blend Treatment Oil.
Bergamot History
Originally an Asiatic tree, the Bergamot was given its name from the city where is was first cultivated – Bergamot in Italy. During Napoleonic times it was fashionable to use Bergamot oil as a perfume, and today it still is one of the most widely used eau-de-cologne perfume ingredients. It has been used to treat a wide array of complaints including respiratory problems as well as to heal cuts and skin problems like chicken pox.
Main constituents: Nerol, Linalool, Terpineol (Alcohols), Linalyl acetate (Ester), Dipentene, Limonene (Terpenes).
Find it in: Blue Labelle Organic Bergamot Essential Oil, Petitgrain & Tamanu Cleansing Oil, Divine Blend Treatment Oil, and the Italian Bergamot Lip Balm.