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Bergamot Oil Uses and Benefits

Essential Oil Spotlight

Product Description
The Bergamot plant is the most delicate of the citrus plants, requiring special climate and soil in order to thrive. Italians have used Bergamot for years to reduce feelings of stress and to soothe and rejuvenate skin. In Greece, the unripe fruits are used as sweetmeats, eaten by the spoonful as a dessert or with coffee. Bergamot oil is unique among citrus oils due to its ability to be both uplifting and calming, making it ideal to help with anxious and sad feelings. Bergamot essential oil is also purifying and cleansing for the skin while having a calming effect.
 
Application
Aromatic, Topical, Internal, Sensitive
 
Plant Part
Bergamot rind (peel)
 
Extraction Method
Cold pressed/expressed
 
Aromatic Description
Citrus, spice, with a high floral note
 
Main Chemical Components
Limonene, linalyl acetate)
 
Primary Benefits
  • Calming and soothing aroma
  • Provides skin purifying benefits
  • Frequently used in massage therapy for its calming benefits 
Uses
  • Diffuse in the classroom, at work, or at home when stress levels or tension is high.
  • Apply to the skin while showering and inhale deeply to experience its calming aroma while enjoying its purifying skin benefits.
  • Apply to the feet before bedtime or use with dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil for a calming and relaxing massage.
  • Add one to two drops of Bergamot essential oil to your DIY skin care cleanser. 
Directions for Use
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice. 
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity. See additional precautions below.
 
Cautions
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Avoid sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying product.

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Oils that blend well with Bergamot oil
As a citrus essential oil, Bergamot blends well with a variety of other oils. If you are looking for good oils to blend with Bergamot, try doTERRA Lavender, Patchouli, Lime, or Arborvitae. Mixing Bergamot oil with any of these essential oils will provide both an uplifting and calming element to your blend.  

Cautions
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Avoid sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying product.

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