The fresh, fruity scent of bergamot is a key ingredient in classic colognes. Bergamot's cleansing properties complement tea tree's purifying actions while moderating its medicinal aroma. Bergaptene-free bergamot has been re-distilled to remove most of the constituents that can accelerate sunburn.
Botanical Name
Citrus bergamia
Ingredients
Citrus bergamia (bergamot) oil
Directions
Dilute properly.
Suggested Uses
Cologne: 1/2 C. vodka, 12 drops bergamot BF, 12 drops neroli, 30 drops lemon, 4 drops rosemary, 2 tbsps water. Brighten Your Mood: Waft open bottle under nose.
Safety Notes
CAUTION: IF PREGNANT, SUFFERING FROM ANY MEDICAL CONDITION, OR TAKING MEDICATION, CONSULT A HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER BEFORE USE. DILUTE PROPERLY MAY IRRITATE SKIN NOT FOR INTERNAL USE AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Dilute properly. Avoid use in the sun. The constituent bergaptene has been removed from Bergamot BF, making the oil safer to use in skin care products when there is exposure to ultraviolet light. There is still potential for reaction in sensitive individuals, however.
Product Notes
- Color: Clear, colorless
- Viscosity: Mobile
- Top Note: Rich, sweet-fruity, citrus
- Middle Note: Oily herbaceous, floral-citrus, sweet
- Dry Note: Lightly sweet-balsamic, clary-sage or tea like
- Aromatherapy Actions: Uplifting, normalizing, confidence-building
- Safety Data: Mild skin irritant. Dilute before use.
- Regulatory Status: GRAS 182.20
Origin
Italy
Processing Notes
Essential oil is obtained by cold expression of the peels (pericarp) of unripe fruits. This is distilled to remove the furocoumarins.
Common Name
Bergamot BF (Bergaptene-Free)
Form
Essential Oil
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