Bergamot Essential Oil

Citrus bergamia

Plant and Oil Description

An all-natural fusion of sweet orange and delicate floral makes bergamot a top choice for perfumes. The fruit is lime-green and about the size of an orange, thought to be a hybrid formed from lemon and bitter orange trees. It is predominantly grown on the Italian coast of Reggio di Calabria, just north of Sicily. The oil comes from the rinds of the bergamot fruit, traditionally through a slow-folding process called “sfumatura” that dates back to 18th century Italy. 

What’s it Good For?

1. Room deodorizer – Freshen up any room with the bright, floral scent of SenseLAB’s bergamot oil! Simply dilute in a spray bottle filled with water, and spritz! Combine with other essential oils to create a more complex, sophisticated aroma. May also be added to diffusers and potpourri.
2. Curly hair – Are your curls taking over? Say no more. Bergamot oil is known for its ability to tame curls, soften hair, alleviate scalp irritation, and add a lightly sweet scent. Add our bergamot oil to your regular shampoo and use it as directed.
3. Acne spot-treatment – Treat stubborn pimples overnight! Bergamot oil has both antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties for an acne treatment that won’t dry out your skin. Particularly painful pimples will find soothing relief from bergamot oil’s analgesic properties. Dilute with a carrier oil and dab onto pimples, blackheads, and cysts, and leave on overnight for best results. Add SenseLAB’s tea tree oil to the mixture for even more acne-fighting benefits.
4. Fatigue and mood balancer – Studies suggest that inhaling bergamot-infused water vapor can reduce stress, anxiety, and fatigue by stimulating dopamine and serotonin production in the brain. Add our bergamot oil to a diffuser or bowl of boiling hot water, and breathe in the steam. 

How to Use It?

Deodorize any room by adding to a spray bottle with water, diffuser, or potpourri. Dilute with a carrier oil and spot-treat acne overnight. Add to shampoo and work into the scalp to help manage curly hair and improve shine. Breathe in the steam from a vaporizer or bowl of hot water to reduce stress, anxiety, and fatigue. Pairs well with tea tree, jasmine, chamomile, basil, and lavender oils. 

Note: Citrus oils may cause photosensitivity, and should not be used prior to exposure to sunlight.

How it’s made?

It takes approximately 5 pounds of bergamot peels to produce 10 ml of pure SenseLAB Bergamot Essential Oil

Bergamot Essential Oil Physical Properties

Our carefully crafted Bergamot Essential Oil is cold-pressed from the fresh, tart, green rinds of Citrus aurantium var. bergamia fruits grown in orchards lining parts of the southern Italian coast.

Origin: Italy

Parts used: Peels

Extraction method: Cold-pressing

Note classification: Top

Appearance: Pale yellow to greenish-yellow colored liquid 

Blend ideas of Bergamot Essential Oil

Bergamot blends well with Lemon, Eucalyptus, Helichrysum, Grapefruit, Orange sage, and Clove.

SenseLAB “Seasonal Mood” Signature Blend: 

• 3 drops Bergamot
• 2 drops Lavender
• 2 drops Juniper Berry
• 1 drop Peppermint

SenseLAB “Manifestation” Signature Blend: 

• 3 drops Bergamot
• 2 drops Frankincense
• 1 drop Myrrh

SenseLAB “Sweet Sunset” Signature Blend: 

• 2 drops Bergamot
• 2 drops Grapefruit
• 4 drops Juniper Berry
• 1 drop Ylang-Ylang

SenseLAB “Mental Clarity” Signature Blend: 

• 3 drops Bergamot
• 2 drops Juniper Berry
• 1 drop Spearmint

SenseLAB “Spa Day” Signature Blend: 

• 2 drops Bergamot
• 2 drops Ylang-Ylang
• 2 drops Lavender
• 3 drops Peppermint
• 3 drops Rosemary

Cautions / Safe use

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.