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Bergamot Essential Oil
Bergamot Essential Oil
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Bergamot - Citrus bergamia - Italy
Family : Rutacea (citrus family)
Country of Origin: Italy
Extraction: Expeller pressed from peel of fruit
Volatility: Top / Middle note
Colour: Greenish yellow
Aroma: Musty deep lemon
Noted Constituents
Furocoumarins (photosensitizing) – bergamotine, bergaptene (0.2 – 0.5), bergaptole
Esters – Linalyl acetate (25 – 46%)
Aldehydes – Citral
Alcohols – linalool (4-25%), nerol, geraniol, a-terpineol
Monoterpenes- limonene (19-38), a-pinene, b-pinene
Cautions / Safety Data
Do not use on the skin before exposure to the sun, or sun bed, as photosensitization can occur. May irritate sensitive skin. May become more sensitizing as oil ages and oxidizes.
Useful Information
Has more “staying power” in blends than other citrus peel oils. Useful to blend when stronger lemon aroma is required. More expensive than lemon so better utilized for topical and emotional apps.
Disclaimer: Essential oils are not meant to be a replacement for traditional medical treatment of diseases and conditions. When in doubt, please consult a physician.
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