Bergamot Essential Oil

Bergamot essential oil is obtained by cold pressing the peel and has a sweet, delicate citrus aroma, perfect for making a room feel lighter and more welcoming. In aromatherapy it is a favorite among people looking for relaxation, a sense of wellness and emotional balance, and it also shows up often in self-care routines aimed at a more even-looking complexion (always for external use and diluted).

• INCI: Citrus Bergamia
• Origin: Brazil
• Extraction: Cold pressed peel

Citrus and lightly sweet, with a soft base, a cheerful, comforting fragrance that blends easily with lavender, geranium, orange and other citrus oils.

What bergamot essential oil is used for:

Without promising any medical treatment, these are the most common and most requested uses:

1. Relaxation and wellness (aromatic use)

   • Helps create a lighter atmosphere, which makes it a popular pick for busy, restless, fast paced days.

2. Winding down (evening rituals)

   • Used in a diffuser, it adds a comforting mood that suits the end of the day.

3. Skin care (topical use, always diluted)

   • Widely used in cosmetic blends for oily skin and for a feeling of care and balance.

4. Hair routine (oily scalp)

   • Can be added to shampoo or conditioner (to the portion you are using) when you want a clean, weightless feel.

How to use bergamot essential oil

• Pour in 100 ml of water and add 5 drops.
• Use more or fewer drops depending on the size of the room and how sensitive you are to the aroma.

• Babies: 1 drop in 1 tablespoon (15ml) of carrier oil
• Children: 1 drop in 1 teaspoon (5ml) of carrier oil
• Adults: 3 to 6 drops in 1 teaspoon (5ml) of carrier oil

• Dilute 0.5 ml of the oil in 1 tablespoon (15ml) of carrier oil (or honey or apple cider vinegar).
• Add 1 tablespoon of that mixture to a full bathtub.

• Dilute 1 to 3 drops in 1 teaspoon (5ml) of carrier oil and massage in for a few minutes, or add it to the product of your choice.
  • Hair: shampoo, conditioner, hair mask, leave-in, serum, scalp tonic
  • Skin: liquid soap, after shower oil, body lotion, facial cleanser, facial moisturizer, foot cream

• About 8 drops (0.3ml) in 500ml of water.

• Place 1 drop in your hands, rub them together, cup them over your nose and breathe in for a few seconds.

• Dilute about 20 drops (0.5ml) in 1 tablespoon (15ml) of carrier oil or unscented cream.

Safety and care

• External use only. Do not ingest.
• May cause skin irritation in sensitive people, so do a patch test first.
• Avoid high amounts and continuous use for more than 28 days without a break.
• Photosensitivity: because it is a citrus oil, avoid sun exposure after applying it to the skin to reduce the risk of dark spots or discoloration.
• If you have any doubts (pregnancy, breastfeeding, small children, reactive skin), ask a professional for guidance.

Storage

Store it in dark glass, without transferring it to another container, in a cool, dry place, protected from light and heat.