Benefits: Uplifts & Calms
Aroma: Citrusy & Floral
Certified Pure: Batch-specific GC/MS Reports available with every bottle.
Size: 15mL
 
Blends Well With: Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Cypress, Frankincense (Boswellia), Geranium, Jasmine, Mandarin (Green), Nutmeg, Orange (Sweet), Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ylang Ylang.
 
The Citrus bergamia belongs to the Rutaceae Family, native to the Canary Islands. The tree may grow from 2 - 10 m. tall. Bergamot doesn't grow in the wild, but instead is cultivated. The long branches are covered with spines. The tree yields small pear-shaped fruit which are not edible but are useful for the oil extracted from the peel/rind.
 
Bergamot was named after a town in Italy--Bergamo--where Bergamot oil was first marketed. This citrus oil was most commonly used in Italian folk medicine for fevers and other medicinal purposes for many years.
 
How To Use
Always dilute an essential oil when using it on the skin. This essential oil is unlikely to cause skin irritation when diluted properly. If the oil has been oxidized (left with the cap off for long periods of time) it is more likely to cause skin irritation.
 
Safety and Shelf Life
Kid Safe: Yes, 2+
Pregnancy Safe: Yes, consult doctor
Breastfeeding Safe: Yes, consult doctor
Cat Safe: No
Dog Safe: Yes
Sun Safe: No
Dilution Rate: 5%
Shelf Life: 3 Years
More Safety Info: This oil is phototoxic. Avoid spending time in direct sunlight or a tanning bed after using this oil topically. This oil may be used at 1-2 drops per ounce of carrier oil (0.4%) without being phototoxic. If you use Bergamot oil and have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. 
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.