Bergamot – 50ml

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Bergamot (Citrus bergamia FCF)

Description

Bergamot (Citrus bergamia FCF)

Aroma
Bergamot essential oil is a light, delicate and refreshing citrus oil. It smells similar to oranges and lemons, with a floral and balsamic spicy undertone.
The plant
The citrus tree is a delicate tree, which bears orange coloured fruit that are shaped like pears. The bergamot tree is normally grown in Italy and Morocco and needs special growing conditions, including specific climate and soil quality.
The extraction
Bergamot essential oil is extracted from the peel of the fruit when it is at the stage of being nearly ripe. The extraction process used is cold expression which maintains the integrity of the active ingredients.
Amour Natural’s Bergamot essential oil is bergaptene free, which is achieved by a process called fractionation and means that the oil causes less photosensitivity when used on the skin.
Affects
Bergamot essential oil has an uplifting and rejuvenating effect and is particularly popular with aromatherapists for its ability to lift the spirits. It is often used in massage oils, burners and baths. The oil can also ease digestive stress and has an antiseptic action on the skin.
History
According to ancient legends, Christopher Columbus was the first to discover the bergamot tree in the Canary Islands and he later introduced it to Spain and Italy.
The name ‘bergamot’ comes from a small Italian town where the tree was originally grown, and the oil has been used in Italian folklore as early dated as 1725.
Interesting facts
The oil is used in earl grey tea and is one of the most common ingredients in all perfumes, especially perfumes for men.
Petitgrain is another form of bergamot, achieved by the distillation of the leaves.
Chemical constituents
Linalool, Nerol, Terpineoil (Alcohols), Linalyl acetate (Ester), Dipentene, Limone (Terpenes).
Blending
Bergamot essential oil blends well with citrus oils, as well as lavender, cypress, neroli, jasmine, and chamomile.

Technical/Cert of analysis

Technical/Cert of analysis

Description: Bergamot Oil, Essential, FCF

Inci NameCitrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil

Cas No8007-75-8 / 68648-33-9, Einecs No: *616-915-9 / *614-687-5

ANALYTICAL DETAILS RANGE RESULT
APPEARANCE @ 20°C Yellow to yellow-green, clear, mobile liquid Conforms
ODOUR Fresh, citrus fruit Conforms
SPECIFIC GRAVITY @ 20°C 0.862 – 0.872 0.8709
REFRACTIVE INDEX @ 20°C 1.460 – 1.470 1.462
FLASH POINT (°C) 55 Conforms
R10 Flammable
CHROMATOGRAPHIC PROFILE ACID NAME TYPICAL RESULT
ALPHA PINENE + ALPHA THUJENE

BETA PINENE

LIMONENE

GAMMA TERPINENE

LINALOOL

LINALYL ACETATE

1.1

7.0

36.5

6.40

13.90

31.50

Directions/Precautions

Directions/Precautions

Suggested directions for use:
Add 6-10 drops in a bath.
Mix 5 drops with water to use in an oil burner.
Mix 6-10 drops with hot water as an inhalation.
Mix 5 drops per 10ml of carrier oil for massage.

Precautions:
Do not take internally.
Avoid use before sun exposure.
Keep away from children and eyes.
If pregnant or have a medical condition consult your practitioner before use.
If oil gets into eyes splash out with water, seek medical advice if necessary.
If unfamiliar with essential oils seek advice from a practitioner.

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