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Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) - 15 ml
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) - 15 ml
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Citrus bergamia
Bergamot is the most delicate of the citrus plants, requiring a special climate and soil in order to thrive. In Greece, the unripe fruits are eaten by the spoonful as a dessert or with coffee. Bergamot is also unique among citrus oils because of its ability to be both uplifting and calming. Bergamot has been used for hundreds of years to promote calm and rejuvenate the complexion.
Primary Benefits
- Cold pressed from the rind of the bergamot fruit, Bergamot essential oil is unique and the most delicate fruit among citrus oils, valued for its citrus quality.
- Bergamot is frequently used in massage therapy for its calming benefits to the skin.
- Used in a variety of perfumes, creams, lotions, soaps and skincare for its soothing benefits and fragrance.
Skin Care & Bergamot
Uses
- Add one to two drops to your DIY skin care cleanser.
- Apply to the skin while showering and enjoy its purifying skin benefits.
- Mix with Fractionated Coconut Oil for a soothing massage oil.
Directions for Use
Cautions
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. Consult your doctor if pregnant or in treatment. Avoid eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Avoid UV rays for 12 hours after applying.
Sourcing
Why Italy?
The vast majority of all bergamot grows in Reggio Calabria in southern Italy, a beautiful area known for its fruit. It is also where we source our Bergamot Essential Oil.
How Does it Work?
Bergamot is a member of the citrus family. It is the most delicate of the citrus plants and resembles a cross between a lime and a grapefruit. In Italy, bergamot fruit is not usually eaten because of its bitter flavour, although in Greece it is eaten as a dessert or with coffee. Traditionally, bergamot has been grown mainly for essential oil, but due to recent studies showing the benefits of drinking fresh bergamot juice, there has been increased demand.
The essential oil comes from “rasping” the peel (similar to a cheese grater that scratches the peel) using special equipment. This rasping equipment is submerged in water, just enough to cover the blades, and as it scratches the peel, the oil is released into the water. The fruit comes out looking something like a small, fuzzy ball with the peel completely removed. The oil is then separated from the water in a centrifuge, where it is processed at least twice.
