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    Organic Bergamot Essence

    The essence is obtained by pressing the peel. It is the fresh and characteristic aroma of the Earl Grey aroma that we know. Bergamot trees are found in the Mediterranean basin and in West Africa. Originally from Italy, it is related to other Citrus trees in this botanical family.

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    Our opinion

    The only fruit of the Rutaceae family whose flesh is not consumed. The essence of the peel has always been known for its fragrance. Its reputation in aromatherapy inevitably depends on this aspect.

    Botanical family: Rutaceae
    Latin name: Citrus bergamia
    Origin: Italy, Mediterranean basin and West Africa
    Cultivation: Controlled organic agriculture - Certisys-BE1 control
    Part used: Zest of the fruit
    Production process: Cold pressing
    Quality: 100% pure, natural, integral and chemotyped
    Olfactory notes: fresh and fruity

    Monoterpenes: limonene 40%
    Monoterpenols: linalool 10%
    Esters: linalyl acetate
    Aldehydes: neral and geranial
    Coumarins

    • Not to be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women or children.
    • Photosensitizing oil, do not use before sun exposure.
    • Prefer the respiratory and oral routes to the skin
    • To avoid the risk of skin irritation, make sure to dilute it well for skin use.
    • Risk of allergy (linalool, limonene, citral): take care not to overdose in mixtures; an elbow test is recommended prior to any skin application.
    • Avoid contact with the eyes.
    • Keep out of reach of young children.
    • This essential oil is pure and therefore powerful. This essential oil can be used in cooking if it is first diluted as recommended, dispersed in a fat (oil, dairy), alcohol or syrup (honey, syrup). It should not be ingested pure.

    Skin type
    Oily skin
    blemished skin
    mixed skin
    Olfactory notes
    Fruity
    Bio
    Yes
    Slow cosmétique label
    Yes

    Reference
    HECIBEB10