Fresh, uplifting and a little floral, bergamot adds brightness and balance to a blend without the sharpness of straight lemon. This is standard cold-pressed bergamot, the single oil I stock.
Common uses
Natural perfumes and roll-on blends
Deodorants and body care
Laundry and surface cleaners
Mood-lifting diffuser blends
Blends with
Lavender, cedarwood, frankincense, eucalyptus and sweet orange.
Safety
Standard bergamot is strongly phototoxic, so do not use it on skin that will see the sun, and keep dilution low in any leave-on product. For leave-on skincare, a bergaptene-free (FCF) bergamot is the safer choice. For external use only; patch test first, and check with a professional if pregnant. Keep away from pets and out of reach of children.
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