Bergamot essential oil

Botanical name: Citrus aurantium bergamia

Key Facts 🔎

Sizes	10 ml, 25 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 litre
Origin	Morocco, Southern Italy, Sicily & parts of Africa
Extraction	Cold pressing of fresh fruit rind
Fragrance Note	Top
Purity	100 % pure; carefully quality-checked
Sourcing	Pesticide-free; sustainable cultivation

Why Choose Abbey Essentials Bergamot Oil?

Pressed cold from ripe bergamot fruit within hours of harvest, our oil preserves its bright citrus top notes and warm balsamic undertones. Small-batch production in Southern Italy and Morocco, combined with rigorous quality checks, delivers an authentically fresh, perfumery-grade oil cherished in Earl Grey tea and premium cosmetics.

Overview

Bergamot essential oil offers a fresh, subtle spicy-lemon aroma with gentle balsamic depth. Uplifting and calming, it may help relieve melancholy, tiredness and irritability, while also acting as a natural antiseptic and skin balancer.

Notes

• Top Note: Bright, citrusy opening
• Middle Note: —
• Base Note: Warm, sweet balsamic finish

Scent Family

Citrus · Floral · Fresh

Aromatic Description

Delicate lemon-zest top notes with a subtle spicy heart and a soft, warming undertone.

Therapeutic Properties

Uplifting · Calming · Antiseptic · Skin-balancing

Volatility & Evaporation Rate

Fast evaporation; ideal for top-note prominence in blends.

Plant Origin & Production

• Botanical Source: Citrus aurantium bergamia
• Grown in: Morocco, Southern Italy, Sicily & Africa
• Plant Part: Fruit rind
• Extraction Method: Cold pressing
• Aroma Profile: Spicy-lemon with balsamic undertones

Tradition & Natural Wellness Use

Famous for flavouring Earl Grey tea and as a fixative in perfumery, bergamot has been used to:

• Lift mood and ease stress
• Balance oily and combination skin
• Provide natural antiseptic action

Ideal For

• Emotional well-being blends
• Refreshing skincare formulations
• Uplifting diffuser and vaporiser mixes
• DIY bath and massage oils
• Home antiseptic sprays

Popular Uses

Aromatherapy (Mood & Atmosphere)

Add 3–5 drops to a diffuser or warm-water bowl to refresh the air and uplift mood.

Holistic & Wellness Routines

Blend 2–3 drops with carrier oil and massage onto pulse points to relieve tension and fatigue. Note: see your product label for dilution guidelines and seek professional advice for health concerns.

DIY Skincare & Beauty

In lotions or serums, bergamot may help balance combination skin. Example: add 2 drops per 10 ml base. Patch test before use; avoid direct sun exposure after application.

Home Cleaning & Fragrance

Mix 8–10 drops with 500 ml water and a splash of vinegar for a naturally antiseptic surface spray. Shake before use.

Crafting & Candle Making

Ideal for citrus-fresh candles, room sprays and potpourri, imparting a bright, uplifting top note.

Blends Well With

• Black Pepper essential oil
• Clary Sage essential oil
• Frankincense essential oil
• Ginger essential oil
• Neroli essential oil
• Sandalwood essential oil

⚠️ Caution

Bergamot oil may irritate skin, especially if exposed to sunlight. Always dilute before applying to skin. Not recommended for internal use. Consult a healthcare professional if pregnant, breastfeeding or under medical supervision. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Tags

Uplifting · Citrus aroma · Skin balancing · Antiseptic · Earl Grey flavour

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