bergamot oil

Bergamot (bur-guh-mot) Essential Oil is derived from the cold-pressed essence of a tropical orange hybrid rind. Bergamot essential oil smells like sweet, fresh citrus fruit with subtle floral notes and strong spicy undertones.

Bergamot is loved for its mood-boosting, focus-enhancing properties as well as its topical skincare applications. It`s most commonly diffused in aromatherapy to create a pleasant mood or mixed into self-care products like facial scrubs, bath salts and body wash. Bergamot is also largely used as one of the best essential oils for stress relief.

Its pleasant smell makes it a staple scent in many perfumes, and you can also apply bergamot mixed with a Carrier Oil directly to your skin as a fragrance.

What is bergamot essential oil?

Bergamot essential oil is extracted from the fruit rinds of a tropical citrus fruit, Citrus bergamia, a plant widely grown in Italy and around the world. Bergamot fruit resembles miniature oranges and ranges in color from green to yellow.

Bergamot Oil is sought out for its distinctive, uplifting yet soothing scent, which smells like sweet citrus and spice. It`s often used in combination with other essential oils like sweet orange and lavender to create aromatherapeutic blends.

Bergamot is one of the main ingredients in Earl Grey, which means many people are already familiar with its distinctive flavor, possibly without knowing they were consuming it at all.

What are the benefits of bergamot essential oil?

While clinical studies in the therapeutic uses of bergamot are mainly limited to its use in aromatherapy for anxiety, bergamot is believed to have a number of benefits that have been pre-clinically studied, such as analgesic and antiseptic properties, antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, deodorizing properties, hair growth properties, osteoporosis relief and anti-infection properties.

Bergamot is used to treat mild respiratory problems during cold and flu season and to treat muscle pain and spasms as an additive to Massage Oil. It`s also diffused to help with moods, promote good sleep cycles and introduce calm.