Essential Oils
The bergamot tree is cultivated in Italy, mainly to collect this delicately scented essence, made from the zest of the bergamot. It is found in the famous Eau de Cologne. Its subtle, sunny and fruity fragrances are unanimously appreciated. Here, devoid of furocoumarins, it is non-photosensitising.
Main constituents Terpenes: limonene (43%), terpinene, pinene Esters: linalyl acetate (26%) Monoterpenols: linalool Our opinion This citrus essence is ideal because it does not contain bergapten, a photosensitizing compound of the furocoumarin family. What a pleasure to enjoy its sublime fragrance without risk! For use in aromatherapy, however, we recommend that you use organic Bergamot essential oil without rectification. Precautions for use • Not suitable for pregnant women during the first 3 months of pregnancy, nor for children under 7 years of age. • Always use diluted, respecting the recommended doses. • Do not get in eyes. • Like all essential oils, keep out of reach of children. • Certain natural compounds in this essential oil, limonene, citral and linalool, may present a risk of allergy in certain sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition (according to the 7th Amendment of the European Cosmetics Directive (2003/15/EC). • As a general rule, we recommend that you always test the elbow fold 48 hours before use to check that no reaction occurs.
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