Essential Oil - Organic Bergamot

A small tree that can reach a height of 5 meters, the bergamot tree is part of the Rutaceae family, like the sweet orange and lemon tree.

With large, elongated and serrated leaves, the bergamot tree produces fruits that resemble oranges, except that their flesh is rather green and has a smooth, thick yellow skin. Acidic and bitter, the flavor of bergamot is characteristic and powerful.

The plant appreciates warm and sunny climates, which explains why the bergamot tree is so present in Italy and along the sea!

Cultivation & Origin

Since the 18th century, the bergamot tree has been mainly cultivated in Italy in the Calabria region, but it can also be found in Morocco, Portugal and Ivory Coast. It is believed to be a cross between bitter orange and lime.

The fruit is the most used part of the plant, both in culinary use and in perfumery or cosmetics. Bergamot essential oil comes from cold pressing the pericarp of the fruit.

Today, bergamot essential oil is found in many dishes, drinks, perfumes and confections. It is the main ingredient of Earl Grey black tea, and is the pride of the city of Nancy with the famous bergamot candies! It is found in some liqueurs, biscuits or even in tagines in the form of candied fruit. In perfumery, it is used in the composition of many colognes.

Health Properties

Soothes stress and anxiety:

• Organic bergamot essential oil is mainly renowned in aromatherapy for its relaxing benefits.

  It helps to reduce nervous tension, as well as feelings of anxiety and stress by promoting the production of dopamine and serotonin, the well-being hormones. To enjoy its calming and relaxing properties, it can be diffused in the air, or by inhalation. It is recommended for agitation, anxiety, seasonal depression, but also to boost concentration and help rebalance mood and emotions.

Aids digestive and respiratory comfort:

• Thanks to its carminative, digestive and laxative properties, bergamot essential oil is also an essential oil that can be used to regain digestive well-being in case of disorders. It stimulates the secretions of digestive acids, enzymes and bile and facilitates gastric motility. It will be recommended in case of constipation, bloating or gastrointestinal disorders to aid digestive comfort and to facilitate the digestion of fats.

  Organic bergamot essential oil is also antispasmodic, and can also be recommended to relax muscles in case of cough for example.

Calms bodily tension:

• Do you regularly suffer from bodily, joint or muscle tension, or frequent headaches? The linalool contained in organic bergamot essential oil can help you regain comfort thanks to its analgesic action.

  To benefit from the properties of bergamot, we advise you to dilute the essential oil in a vegetable oil, before applying it with light massages on the sensitive area(s).

Contributes to oral health:

• The antibacterial and purifying properties of bergamot essential oil will also be useful for oral care, in addition to regular brushing. By preventing the multiplication of bacteria, it will help prevent the appearance of oral problems and purify breath. You can thus incorporate it into your homemade toothpaste recipes with other essential oils such as tea tree or peppermint to reinforce its antibacterial and sanitizing properties.

Cosmetic Properties

Purifies combination to oily skin:

• Bergamot essential oil is a very interesting essential oil to use in skin care. Its astringent properties will be particularly appreciated by combination to oily skin, notably to help tighten skin pores and regulate sebum production. Incorporated into homemade toners, moisturizing creams or masks, it will naturally prevent imperfections alone or in combination with other essential oils such as palmarosa or tea tree. It can also be used both as an active ingredient and as a natural fragrance in deodorants.

  Be careful to dilute bergamot essential oil in a vegetable oil if you want to apply it to your skin, and to avoid any sun exposure as it is photosensitizing!

Promotes healing and skin regeneration:

• Smoothing and firming, organic bergamot essential oil is also regenerating. Mature, dry and sensitive skin will appreciate it, especially in case of skin problems to regain comfort, or to fight against the appearance of dark spots. It is also useful to help heal small wounds or acne breakouts.

Purifies the scalp and fights dandruff:

• As on the skin, organic bergamot essential oil can also be used to care for the scalp.

  Its stimulating and antibacterial properties indeed help to prevent the appearance of dandruff and soothe any itching. For this use, you can use it as an oil bath, diluted in a vegetable oil such as coconut or argan oil, and combine it with other essential oils such as rose geranium or tea tree to boost its effects.

Usage Tips

Organic bergamot essential oil is a very versatile essential oil, which has many properties both on our body and on our skin.

Soothing and euphoric, it is mainly recommended in cases of stress and anxiety, where it helps to increase well-being and self-confidence.

Like many other citrus essential oils, bergamot is also known for its positive action on the digestive system.

In cosmetics, organic bergamot essential oil cares for combination to oily skin, as well as mature skin and dry skin. Care should be taken not to apply it pure to the skin, and to avoid any sun exposure after application. Its characteristic, relaxing and powerful fragrance will bring a fresh and tangy note to your cosmetic care, your culinary dishes or any other type of homemade recipes!

Organic bergamot essential oil can be used alone, or in combination with other essential oils to reinforce or complement its various properties. It blends wonderfully with sweet orange, true lavender or chamomile to combat stress, as well as with peppermint, exotic basil or lemon oils to boost its benefits on the digestive system.