INCI: Citrus aurantium bergamia (Bergamot) leaf oil

Botanical name: Citrus aurantium bergamia

Extraction method: steam distillation

Parts used: leaves, branches and unripe fruits

Quality: 100% natural

Organoleptic properties appearance: clear liquid color: light yellow to amber scent: floral, citrusy, with grassy and woody hints; it blends well with Cedar, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Niaouli, Rosemary, Sage and Tea Tree

Major constituents: linalyl acetate, geranyl acetate, linalool, terpineol, geraniol, nerol, farnesol, limonene and others Uses

In aromatherapy: the fresh, delicate, floral fragrance rebalances nerves, helps memory and calms anxiety. Excellent for massages and relaxing baths.

Recommended doses massages: 2-3% solution in a carrier oil (40-60 drops in 100 ml, or 5-6 drops in a spoonful for on-the-spot preparation) suitable for most areas of the body; 1% solution in a carrier oil or base cream (20 drops in 100 ml, or 2 drops in a spoonful for on-the-spot preparation) for delicate areas of the body and delicate skin types; aromatic baths: 15 drops in 3 spoonfuls of honey, natural marine salt or neutral liquid soap; airborne: 10 drops in an aroma or vaporizer lamp.

In cosmetics: it is used for its perfuming/flavoring, antibacterial, antiseptic and deodorant properties.

applications: as a perfuming agent in products such as bath foam, shampoo and for intimate hygiene products; as an active ingredient in products for sebum balancing, greasy hair, impure and acned skin.

recommended dosages: up to 10-15 drops per every 100 grams of product; add at temperatures below 40°C.