Essential Oils

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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€8.44

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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.

Quality

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

Main constituents

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

Precautions for use

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.