Bergamot is the oil that surprises people. It looks like a citrus oil — and it is — but unlike lemon or orange, bergamot doesn’t energise. It calms. It lifts mo…
Bergamot essential oil is cold-pressed from the rind of Citrus bergamia, a small citrus fruit grown primarily in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The fruit itself is rarely eaten — it is cultivated almost entirely for its rind, which yields one of the most complex and beautiful essential oils in aromatherapy.
A note on FCF bergamot: Standard bergamot contains bergapten, a furanocoumarin compound that is strongly photosensitive — it can cause severe skin reactions and pigmentation when exposed to sunlight. FCF (furanocoumarins-free) bergamot has had this compound removed, making it safe for topical use without the risk of photosensitivity. Always use FCF bergamot for skin application. For diffusing, sta
How to use it
Add a few drops to an ultrasonic diffuser, dilute in a carrier oil for topical use (start low, 1–2%), or blend into your own rollerball and room-spray recipes. Always patch-test first.
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