Bergamot Calabrian – Essential Oil

Fresh, fruity and slightly spicy – Bergamot essential oil adds elegance and harmony to your creations and home.

INCI

Citrus Bergamia Oil

Botanical name

Citrus bergamia

Scent description

Bergamot combines bright citrus notes with a delicate floral and slightly spicy undertone. A fresh and sophisticated aroma, famously known from Earl Grey tea.

Properties and uses

Bergamot essential oil is a timeless classic, valued for its elegant and versatile fragrance. It is widely used in DIY cosmetics, candles, and room sprays, and brings a touch of freshness and harmony to any space.

• Home fragrance: a few drops in a diffuser create a refreshing and uplifting atmosphere.
• DIY cosmetics: popular in soaps, shower gels, shampoos, or body oils for a unique citrus-floral accent.
• Candles and waxes: when combined with soy wax, it develops into a refined and modern scent.
• Household: suitable for room and fabric sprays to add a sense of cleanliness and freshness.
• Aromatherapy: appreciated for its uplifting and energizing character.
• Perfumery: a classic top note that opens compositions with sparkle and elegance.

What do essential oils dissolve in?

Essential oils are hydrophobic and do not dissolve in water on their own. They must always be blended with a carrier:

• Alcohol – ideal for perfumes, sprays and air fresheners.
• Vegetable oils – suitable for massage blends and cosmetics.
• Polysorbate 80 – allows mixing with water.
• Augeo – suitable for perfumes and diffusers.

Safety information

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements (H):
H226 – Flammable liquid and vapour.
H304 – May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H315 – Causes skin irritation.
H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H410 – Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements (P):
P210 – Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P241 – Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
P273 – Avoid release to the environment.
P280 – Wear protective gloves.
P301+P310 – IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P331 – Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303+P361+P353 – IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P501 – Dispose of contents/container in accordance with regulations.