Getting to Know Your Oils – Bergamot Essential Oil

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.

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.

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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