– PHOTOSENSITIZING (UNLESS BERGAPTEN-FREE) –

If applying to skin make sure you are using bergapten-free Bergamot or do not expose skin to sunlight for up to 12 hours.

BEST FOR NORMAL, COMBINATION & OILY SKIN

INGREDIENT FEATURES

anti-viral

analgesic

antibacterial

anti-infectious

antispasmodic

antioxidant

antiseptic

antidepressant

antitoxic

deodorant

anti-inflammatory

sedative

tonic

protecting

cleansing

healing

helps heal burns and wounds

encourages cell regeneration

regulates the production of sebum

tones the skin

helps prevent scarring

detoxifying

prevents premature aging

clarifying

acne

cold sores

eczema

insect repellent

insect bites

oily complexion

psoriasis

wounds

most skin conditions

infections:

viral

bacterial

inflammation

scars

skin growths

eczema

blemished skin

active

fragrance

The bergamot orange is small and roughly pear shaped. Its essential oil is derived from the cold pressed peel of nearly ripe fruit of the bergamot tree. The essence of bergamot is used in wide measure for skin and is one of the main ingredients of traditional cologne waters. Properties for skin include: antiseptic, balancing, deodorizing, refreshing, stimulating, vulnerary and warming. Bergamot is used in treating the following skin conditions: acne, blackheads, cellulite, sagging skin and seborrhea. The aroma of bergamot is described as a fresh fruity, sweet citrus top note. Properties for the mind include: antidepressant, balancing, calming, harmonizing, refreshing, uplifting and overall emotional wellbeing. Emotional benefits include ease of: aggression, disappointment, distress and grief. In fact, wearing the scent of bergamot aids in reopening the heart when it is closed from the pain of grief. Furthermore, bergamot essential oil is one of the most useful in the neuro-psychiatric field for the cure of neuroses, depressions and anxious states. Its solar aroma has the power to temper the emotional excesses, to encourage confidence in oneself and to re-emerge suffocated vitality. It has also been known to improve lack of appetite and morning laziness in adolescents.

Citrus bergamia, also called Citrus aurant bergamia is native to the Mediterranean region growing to 12 meters in height when uncultivated. Bergamot originates from a small coastal area of southern Calabria in Italy where the trees grow to their fullest. The tree has smooth oval leaves and produces small yellow fruit that are very bitter and thus, normally not eaten. Unable to be propagated by seed, Bergamot cuttings are often grafted onto other citrus tree rootstock such as lemon or bitter orange. It is still grown in Italy, mostly in Calabria.

The tree grows almost exclusively in a narrow coastal strip in the southern part of Calabria, Italy.

ABOUT THE OIL

The fruit from which Bergamot is pressed actually produces four common essential oils: Bergamot, Neroli (steam distilled from the flowers which become the fruit), Petitgrain ((French for 'small grains' from leaves and branches with unripe fruit, the 'petit' grains) and "Neroli Petitgrain" (steam distilled oil from the leaves and branches of the tree when the branches are in full bloom).

is producxed by cold expression from the peel of the nearly ripe fruit

is a green or olive green, mobile liquid of

These Bergamot oils are cold pressed from the peels of ripe fruit grown in Italy. The soil and conditions of Italy are known to produce the finest bergamot oils in the world. These are wonderful 100% pure Bergamot essential oils with beautiful, full bouquets. The organic Italian is absolutely exceptional, with an incredible body we've never experienced in any other Bergamot. It has a wonderful, rich, tart-sweet aroma. Customers have told us this is the best they've ever found, and we very much agree. We've also included a Bergaptene-Free (BPF) Bergamot oil for use in skin care, or anywhere photosensitivity created by Bergamot would be a concern. No matter what your application, enjoy!

Bergaten-free

amonth the number of various methods of deterpination, vacuum distillation is the most popular for bergamot oil

OF INTEREST

The fruit is named after the Italian city of Bergamo in Lombardy, where the oil was first sold. It was a primary ingredient in one of the first 'eau de cologne' formulas, and continues to this day to be found in a number of 'high end' perfumes and colognes. The essential oil is also notably found in Earl Grey Tea, a black tea lightly flavored by Bergamot.

First mentioned in the 17th century En la Parfumerie Francoise.

(+)-Limonene

Linalyl acertate

Linalool

Sabinene

γ-Terpinene

β-Pinene

α-Pinene

β-Myrcene

Neryl acetate

NON-VOLATILE COMPOUNDS

Bergamottin

5-Geranyloxy-7-methoxycoumarin

Citropten

Bergapten

Bergaptol

5-Methoxy-7-geranoxycoumarin

Psoralen

release | relax | uplift

KEY WORD: NON-COMPULSIVEMain Element: Wood

BENEFITS

settles digestion

increases absorption in the intestines

promotes normal peristalsis

assists the body’s natural eliminatory response

increases appetite

neutralizes microbes

uplifting

promotes sleep

calms the nervous system

relieves stress

lessens anxiety

enhances immunity

aids digestion

reduces:

depression

anxiety

insomnia

compulsive behavior (like eating disorders

aids withdrawal from addiction

balances emotions

instills composure

sedative yet uplifting

relieves anxiety, depression

PROPERTIES

antidepressant

antiseptic

antispasmodic

antitoxic

digestive stimulant

anti-parasitic

calmative

stimulant

tonic

balancing

calming

motivating

harmonizing

uplifting

USES

halitosis

anxiety

depression

impatience

instability

insomnia

stress

overwork

inhalation

ENERGETICS

cool

dry

neutral with cooling and warming potential

relaxing

restoring

calming

enhances the circulation and free flow of Qi

SUBTLE AROMATHERAPY

CHAKRA: HEART

The green color of bergamot has an affinity with the heart chakra, and is useful when the heart chakra is affected by grief.

Studies suggest that the aroma of Bergamot essential oil has the ability to lessen the formation neural pathways for stress. Repeated exposure to elements in our environment will normally carve connective pathways for our neurons to fire between (this creates thoughts that are always associated with other thoughts and produce reflex reactions based on the emotions drawn out by these associations). Specifically, Bergamot acts as a diversion in the neural pathway, allowing individuals a chance to intercept thoughts and prevent associated reactions such as stress, fear or anxiety. In effect, acting as a buffer, it affords an opportunity to re-teach the brain what thoughts to associate and which should be disconnected. This can take many years (depending on how deeply grooved are the pathways). Work with a psychologist to dissociate the thought patterns is always beneficial.

refreshing

uplifting

brings:

freshness

illumination

lifts out of stagnation

encourages:

concentration

confidence

balance

strength

joy

motivation

good cheer

harmony

completeness

In one study, adolescents wearing aromatherapy amulets self-scored their psycho-emotional conditions significantly higher than those who had amulets containing other substances.

Extensively used as a fragrance and, to a degree, a fixative

Terpeneless, or Bergapten-free, Bergamot essential oil is not only better for skincare, but can produce a stronger aroma than regular Bergamot oil and is found more among high-class perfumes and better florals, although it is harder to find.

used extensively for its sweet freshness

particularly in citrus colognes

chypres

Fougères

modern fantasy bases

AROMA NOTES

Bergamot essential oil is subtle and uplifting, uniting the one of the most enticing perfume aromas with the possibility of powerful healing effects. This light greenish-yellow bergamot has a fresh, sweet-tart, orange-fruit scent, with a slightly spicy balsamic undertone. This is a truly wonderful Bergamot, with a more exquisite combination of notes than any we've ever tried.

Bergamot can have a range of aroma's and aromatic intensities. There are some that are produced from fruit which are not picked quite at the right time, or perhaps have not had ideal rains and temperatures for the season, resulting in an aroma that may seem week or 'incomplete' when sampled. The finer the essential oil, the more complex its aroma will be, with the very best being both notably sweet and tart at the same time. We have found this to be the case with our organic variety. While we have sampled oils that are a little sweeter, and some that are a little more sour, there have been no others so well rounded as this one.

sweet & fruity

fresh & citrusy

green & slightly floral undertones

extremely rich

fresh sweet-fruity topnote

flollowed by an oily-herbaceous

somewhat spicy-balsamic body

and dryout

The sweetness yields to a more tobaccolike and rich note

Bergamot essential oil blends well with: Black Pepper Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Lavender, French, Lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Neroli, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang-Ylang essential oils. Cypress, Juniper, Coriander and Violet all essential oils

Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art by Kathi Keville and Mindy Green

Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Restoring Emotional and Mental Balance with Essential Oils by Gabriel Mojay

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Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin by Steffen Arctander

The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy Second Edition by Salvatore Battaglia

The Fragrant Heavens, the Spiritual Dimension of Fragrance and Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Worwood

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism

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