Details
Bergamot is a small tree that reaches about 4.5m (15ft)
high. It has smooth, oval leaves and bears small round
fruits that turn from green to yellow when they ripen.
Pure
Bergamot oil is extracted by cold pressing the peel of
the fruit. However, Bergamot contains Bergaptenes,
chemicals which are believed to lead to photosensitivity
of the skin, and the prevention of the intestine
absorbing Potassium, an important element. Bergaptene
free Bergamot oil is made using fractional distillation
of pure Bergamot Oil.
Bomb
Cosmetics only sells Bergaptene free Bergamot Oil.
Bergamot Oil blends well with Lavender, Neroli,
Geranium, Clary Sage and other citrus essential oils.
Country of Origin
Bomb
Cosmetics Bergamot essential oil is produced in Italy
Warning
Do not use undiluted essential oils directly on the
skin. Please see the Essential Oil Category Heading
for information on how to dilute this oil.
Perfume
Bergamot has a fresh, citrus odour coupled with sweet,
slightly spicy/floral green notes.
Key Qualities
Refreshing, reviving, strengthening
Ingredients
Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot) Oil (Bergaptene Free)
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