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Primary Benefits
Calming and soothing aroma
Provides skin purifying benefits
Frequently used in massage therapy for its calming benefits
Aromatic Description
Citrus, spice, with a light floral note
Collection Method
Cold pressed/expressed
Plant Part
Bergamot rind (peel)
Main Constituents
Limonene, linalyl acetate, linalool, terpinene, β-pinene
Cautions
After application of Bergamot, be sure to avoid direct sunlight for at
least 12-24 hours. Best to massage this power oil into your feet for a
relaxing pre-bedtime routine or in a spot that will not be exposed to
the sun if you spend time in the sun during the day.
Oils that blend well with Bergamot oil
As a citrus essential oil, Bergamot blends well with a variety of other
oils. If you are looking for good oils to blend with Bergamot, try
doTERRA Lavender, Patchouli, Lime, or Arborvitae. Mixing Bergamot
oil with any of these essential oils will provide both an uplifting and
calming element to your blend.
Fun Fact
Earl Grey tea is characterized by the addition of bergamot oil to
black teas
