Technical data
- Product Name: Bergamot
- Latin name: Citrus bergamia
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
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- CAS: 8007-75-8
Features
- Scent: Bright, sparkling citrus opening with a soft floral-spicy heart and a faintly warm, balsamic finish
- Scent type: Citrus smells
- Note: Top
- Color: Pale yellow to light olive-green
- Viscosity: Low — thin and free-flowing
Blends with
Tuscan Daydream
Purpose
- A diffuser blend to bring sunlit Mediterranean calm to any room.
- Recipe
4 drops Bergamot, 2 drops Lavender, 2 drops Cedarwood in an ultrasonic diffuser
Velvet Citrus Body Oil
Purpose
- A grounding, mood-lifting massage oil for self-care evenings.
- Recipe
30 ml jojoba oil, 6 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Ylang Ylang, 3 drops Frankincense (2% dilution)
Dillution guideline
- Use at 1-2% dilution for body application (approx. 6-12 drops per 30 ml carrier oil); 0.5% for facial use.
- Patch test
Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Avoid undiluted use on children. For ages 2+, use only at low dilution (0.5%) and never near the face.
- Pregnancy
Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use during pregnancy or nursing.
- Pets
Keep diffusion in well-ventilated spaces and away from cats, birds and small pets, who may be sensitive to citrus oils.
- Photosensitivity
Bergamot is phototoxic. Avoid direct sun or UV exposure on treated skin for at least 12 hours after topical use.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under guidance of a qualified aromatherapy or medical professional.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight to preserve freshness.
