EDITION Reed Diffuser Set - Notes of Black Tea, Sicilian Bergamot, and Cedarwood - 220 ml

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Bergamot is characterised by its aromatic scent, which is often described as floral, zesty and tart, and very much similar to the smell of other citrus fruits. Because of this, and the fact it has a spicy edge to it, it features heavily in perfumes, especially because it works well alongside the likes of rosemary, sandalwood, jasmine and vetiver. 6 What is bergamot oil? Neroli - Morocco. A sensual floral scent, fresh and slightly narcotic, symbol of pureness and eternal youth. Note: be sure to read the “safety precautions” section of this post—bergamot and other citrus essential oils can cause photosensitivity when applied topically (i.e., you can sunburn a lot easier). Use with caution! You should always apply topical bergamot oil with a carrier oil, as using it at full strength could irritate skin and cause allergic reactions.

Here’s one of my favorite diffuser blends with bergamot to promote feelings of calm after a long day: Bergamot is a citrus fruit common in Europe and tropical areas. Commercially, it’s primarily grown in the Calabria region of Italy. It’s sometimes called a bergamot orange even though it has more of a lemon-y taste, except sweeter. A 2019 study in the Open Food Source Journal reported that bergamot oil can neutralise the common bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, at concentrations of 27 micrograms per millilitres. One study in mice with colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), found that bergamot juice inhibited the release of inflammatory proteins and reduced diarrhea episodes ( 10). According to the research, mice injected with the anti-anxiety drug Valium (diazepam) displayed lower biomarkers for stress when exposed to the scent of bergamot oil.

What is bergamot oil?

Bergamot essential oils are extracted from the peel, which is then used for a range of different commercial and at-home purposes. These include perfumes and colognes, soap-making, aromatherapy, and more. 8 How have you used bergamot in your DIY projects? Do you enjoy it in your diffuser? Let us know in the comments below! It has a citrusy, zesty aroma that features in lots of fragrances and can possibly help lift your spirits. Seasonal discomforts that to crop up during the spring months when birds are singing, the sun is shining, and the pollen levels are through the roof . This powerful little blend clears me right up: Note - bergamot oil contains the highest concentration of bergapten of any essential oil. It’s so phototoxic oil that soaking in a bath with a few drops may trigger photosensitivity. To prevent this from happening, carry out a patch test to see how your skin responds to it. 21 Takeaway

Also, I can’t help but mention that I love pairing bergamot essential oil with many of the “woodsy” oils, like cypress, white fir, or sandalwood. Bergamot Essential Oil Safety Precautions Bergamot plants produce flowers that have an extremely distinctive look about them. The flower heads consist of several tubular flowers that grow from the centre, creating a shaggy dome of petals. Bergamot flowers appear from early summer right through to early autumn. 5 What does bergamot smell like?When applied topically, bergamot oil should be diluted with a cold-pressed carrier oil that ideally contains no more than 0.4% bergamot due to its potential side effects. 20 Bergamot tea’s high concentration of many different types of antioxidants may make it especially beneficial to your health ( 4). May boost heart health Photodermatitis – bergamot contains a substance called bergapten, which is highly phototoxic. If skin has bergamot oil on it and is then exposed to UV radiation from the sun (or a sunbed), it may result in redness, pain, swelling, blistering and rashes.