The bergamot is the fruit of a tree belonging to the Rutaceae family. Over the past several centuries it has been grown mostly in the Reggio Calabria region of Italy, where its cultivation is the foundation of a local industry. It is also cultivated on a smaller scale in Morocco and Portugal. Bergamot is used mostly for the oil extracted from its peel, which has applications in the food industry as well as the perfumery and cosmetics sectors.
Citrus bergamia Risso et Poiteau
Italy
Code B123
CAS TSCA 8007-75-8
CAS EINECS 89957-91-5
The bergamot is the fruit of a tree belonging to the Rutaceae family. Over the past several centuries it has been grown mostly in the Reggio Calabria region of Italy, where its cultivation is the foundation of a local industry. It is also cultivated on a smaller scale in Morocco and Portugal. Bergamot is used mostly for the oil extracted from its peel, which has applications in the food industry as well as the perfumery and cosmetics sectors.
In order to offer this essential oil of bergamot, we source our supply from an Italian essential oil producer that rectifies the oil to qualify for the organic label.
Peel
organic
In order to offer this essential oil of bergamot, we source our supply from an Italian essential oil producer that rectifies the oil to qualify for the organic label.
In cosmetics, bergamot extracts are used in products like shampoos. They are also used in products for all types of combination and oily skin, problem skin and irritated skin, as well as haircare.
Main components: D-Limonene (34.00 to 52.00%), Linalyl acetate (20 to 34%) and Linalool (3 to 16%)