The Basics On Bergamot Oil
What is Bergamot Oil?
A volatile citrus oil that.
What are other names for Bergamot Oil?
BERGAMOT FRUIT OIL, BERGAMOT OIL, BERGAMOT OIL (FUROCOUMARIN FREE)(CITRUS BERGAMIA RISSO ET POITEAU), BERGAMOT OIL EXPRESSED, BERGAMOT OIL, ESSENTIAL, BERGAMOT OIL, TERPENELESS, BERGAMOT OIL; BERGAMOT OIL; BERGAMOT OIL, CONCENTRATED; BERGAMOT OIL, TERPENELESS, CITRUS AURANITIUM BERGAMIA FRUIT OIL (BERGAMOT), CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) ESSENTIAL OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA ESSENTIAL OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA FRUIT OIL, ESSENTIAL BERGAMOT OIL, OIL OF BERGAMOT, OIL, ESSENTIAL, BERGAMOT, OILS, BERGAMOT, OILS, BERGAMOT, PSORALEN-FREE, and TERPENELESS BERGAMOT OIL
What is Bergamot Oil used for?
Purify. Thanks to its antibacterial properties, Bergamot Essential Oil is a natural cleanser. It’s particularly good for oily skin, helping to unclog pores and balance sebum levels. For skin that leans on the dry side, look to Chamomile oil to purify and nourish the skin.
How Bergamot Oil is classified
Plant Extracts, Fragrance: Synthetic and Fragrant Plant Extracts
Recommendations for using Bergamot Oil during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Avoid
Bergamot Oil During Pregnancy
What we know about using Bergamot Oil while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Bergamot Oil from CIR
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel assessed the safety of 33 Citrus flower- and leaf-derived ingredients, which are most frequently reported to function in cosmetics as fragrances and/or skin conditioning agents. The Panel reviewed the available data to determine the safety of these ingredients. Because final product formulations may contain multiple botanicals, each containing similar constituents of concern, formulators are advised to be aware of these constituents and to avoid reaching levels that may be hazardous to consumers. With Citrus flower- and leaf-derived ingredients, the Panel was concerned about the presence of the hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool in cosmetics. Industry should use good manufacturing practices to limit impurities that could be present in botanical ingredients. The Panel concluded that these ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be nonirritating and non-sensitizing
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Products where you might find Bergamot Oil
Naturopathica Sicilian Bergamot Body Lotion (8.4 fl. oz.); TOM FORD Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil; TOM FORD Soleil Blanc Mini Shimmering Body Oil; OUAI Rose Hair & Body Oil
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.
