Products with Bergamot
Botanical Name: Citrus bergamia
Family: Rutaceae
Extraction: Cold Pressed
Bergamot essential oil, pressed from the rind of the bergamot orange, is one of aromatherapy’s brightest stars. With its fresh, citrusy-sweet aroma and gentle floral undertones, bergamot is often called the “oil of joy.” At once uplifting and calming, it has been used for centuries to ease the mind, brighten the spirit, and nurture the skin. Whether diffused into the air, blended into skincare, or added to a warm bath, bergamot essential oil offers a versatile path to balance and emotional well-being.
The bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia) is primarily grown along Italy’s southern coast, where the climate and soil create the perfect conditions for this fragrant fruit. For hundreds of years, bergamot has been cherished not just for its therapeutic properties but also as a prized ingredient in perfumery. In fact, bergamot is one of the most common top notes in fine fragrances. Beyond that, it’s the unmistakable flavor in Earl Grey tea, giving the beloved drink its floral-citrus signature.
One of bergamot essential oil’s most unique qualities is its ability to be both uplifting and calming at the same time. Its bright citrus scent can lift the spirits, ease fatigue, and encourage a more positive outlook, while its floral notes gently calm stress, anxiety, and restlessness. For this reason, it’s often used in aromatherapy blends for emotional balance, offering comfort in times of worry and inspiration when motivation is low.
Bergamot essential oil has long been valued for its purifying and balancing effects on the skin. It is especially useful for oily or blemish-prone skin, as it helps regulate sebum production while gently cleansing. Its refreshing scent also makes it a wonderful addition to natural deodorants, body oils, and facial cleansers. Because of its lightening and brightening qualities, bergamot can leave the skin looking more radiant and clear.
Unlike Bergamot Mint, true bergamot oil is phototoxic, meaning it can increase the skin’s sensitivity to sunlight and cause irritation if applied before sun exposure. To stay safe, always dilute bergamot oil in a carrier oil and avoid direct sunlight on the skin for at least 12 hours after topical use—or look for bergaptene-free (FCF) bergamot oil, which has the phototoxic compounds removed.
Bergamot essential oil is like bottled sunshine—bright, refreshing, and full of warmth. Its dual ability to uplift the spirit while calming the mind makes it one of the most versatile and beloved oils in aromatherapy. By incorporating bergamot into your daily rituals, you can embrace a sense of joy, serenity, and radiant well-being, all wrapped in its citrusy-floral embrace.