Organic Bergamot (FCF) Essential Oil
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Citrusy • Uplifting • Relaxing
Bergamot’s bold freshness is revitalizing. Its bittersweetness provides a calming yet distinctly uplifting effect to redirect nervous energy.
✔ Uplifting to the senses
✔ Supports blemish-prone skin
✔ Helps relieve nervous tension
• 10mL & 30mL
• Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) peel oil*
• Product of Italy
• Bergapten free (ie. can be used in sunlight)
Properties: uplifting, comforting, cleansing
Great for: skincare, bath, stress
Blends well with: pink grapefruit, Egyptian geranium, atlas cedarwood
Diffusion: Add 5-7 drops to a diffuser or essential oil burner.
Dilution ratio: 2-5% (12-25 drops per 20mL) in a base oil.
BODY
Massage: Add 2 drops to 1 tsp of sweet almond oil and rub into the abdomen to treat flatulence.
Steam inhalation: Add 2 drops to steaming water and inhale to clear nasal congestion.
SKIN
Direct method: Add 1 drop to a cotton tip and apply directly to blemishes and cold sores.
Swab: Add 5 drops to 250mL warm water. Soak a cotton square and dab it onto affected areas to disinfect shingle sores. Boost with palmarosa.
MOOD
Combine 2 drops each of bergamot, lime, grapefruit and tangerine plus 2 drops of Australian sandalwood for an earthy base.
MIND
Diffuse 2 drops of bergamot and 2 drops of petitgrain to help ease nervous anxiety when your stomach is in knots.
BODY
Bathe: Soak in 2 drops each of bergamot, neroli and lavender in a base oil to prepare for sleep.
Hip bath: Soak in 2 drops each of bergamot and cedarwood in a base oil to treat cystitis.
Botanical Name: Citrus bergamia*
Extraction Method: Expression (Cold pressed)
Plant Part: Outer fruit peel
Plant Family: Rutaceae
Origin: Italy
Aromatic Scent: A fresh, uplifting, bittersweet, fruity aroma
Aromatic Note: Top - Middle
Aromatic Strength: Medium
Blending Factor: 7
Main Constitutes: Monoterpene / limonene • Ester / linalyl acetate • Monoterpenol / linalool
Shelf Life: 3-4 years (Use within 1 year after opening)
* Certified organic ingredient
Non-toxic and non-irritant when diluted. APTIVA's bergamot is bergapten-free bergamot (FCF) to remove photosensitivity.
If you are on long-term medication, please consult your practitioner.
Store out of reach of children. Please remember to store our products in a cool place below 25°C (77°F) to prevent oxidation and preserve their shelf life. Your care will ensure its effectiveness. For external use only. This is not a medicinal remedy.
*See pediatric essential oil dilution table.
- No SLS, SLSA, synthetics or fragrances
- GC/MS tested for purity by all suppliers
- Ethically and sustainably sourced
- 100+ singles and blends, sourced worldwide
