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Getting to Know Your Oils – Bergamot Essential Oil

April 24, 2017 Updated on July 14, 2019 By Jenn Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links.

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Bergamot essential oil is known for its refreshing and uplifting, yet relaxing aroma. For this reason, it is a popular essential oil used in perfumes, cosmetics, and other beauty products. It’s a perfect choice to diffuse at home to create a welcoming and positive environment. Add Bergamot to your nightly beauty routine to increase the appearance of smoother skin. It also possesses amazing cleansing properties.

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Bergamot Essential Oil

Citrus bergamia

Botanical Family

  • Rutaceae (citrus)

Historical Uses for Bergamot Essential Oil

Bergamot was used in the Mediterranean as early as the 1600’s where it was used in home remedies and tonics.

Fun Facts:

  • Bergamot orange is a citrus fruit about the size of an orange, but yellow-green in color.
  • Italy produces the majority of the world’s supply of Bergamot.
  • It is renowned for its flavoring in Earl Grey Tea.

Aroma and Tips for Blending

  • Bergamot essential oil is pressed from the rind of the fruit through steam distillation.
  • It has a sweet and lively scent that can be described as citrusy or fruity.
  • It is considered a top note when blending with other oils.
  • Bergamot essential oil wears several hats when blending with other oils, acting as an equalizer, modifier, and enhancer.
  • It blends especially well with Geranium, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Patchouli, and Ylang Ylang.

Uses

  • This essential oil can be used for topical, aromatic, and internal applications.
  • Bergamot for internal use can be found using Young Living’s Vitality line of essential oils.

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Tips & Recipes for Using Bergamot Essential Oil

  • Bergamot essential oil is gentle and safe for most users to use.
  • Citrus oils can cause photosensitivity so avoid direct sunlight or UV rays for up to 48 hours after application.
  • We suggest applying this essential oil with a carrier oil to help it stay on the skin longer for a more long-lasting effect.
  • The Vitality essential oil tastes great in our Jazzed Up Strawberry Shortcake recipe!
  • Or jazz up your laundry with this Natural DIY Fabric Softener.
  • It is a key player in these fabulous beauty products:
    • Homemade Vanilla Lip Balm
    • Moisturizing After Shower Body Oil
    • Sensual Citrus Body Wash
  • Need to take a breather and gain a little perspective? Try these diffuser recipes:
    • Downtime Diffuser Blend – It’s great for the whole family!
    • Walking on a Cloud Diffuser Blend – Mix up a bottle and give it to mom for Mother’s Day!
  • Or get the kids to go to bed on time with this Off to Dreamland Diffuser Recipe!
  • Wow your man and keep him coming back for more with one of our perfume blends or make some cologne for him to wear:
    • Long Kiss Goodbye – for you!
    • Spiritually Aware Cologne – for him!

See all of our recipes with Bergamot here.

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