Bergamot, Certified Organic, 100% Pure Essential Oil

Certified Organic Irish Apothecary's Own Brand 100% Pure Essential Oil Bergamot oil is a member of the Rutaceae family. This oil is both sweet and spicy and is classed as a top note. Bergamot blends well with camphoraceous, citrus, herby, floral, minty, spicy and woodsy oils. It is known to elevate mood and reduce stress. It also has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and astringent properties which makes it useful for a variety of health problems. Bergamot essential oil, derived from the peel of the Citrus bergamia fruit, is renowned for its fresh, uplifting, and complex aroma. Here’s a detailed description of its scent profile: Top Notes: Citrusy and Fresh: The initial impression of bergamot essential oil is distinctly citrusy, with a bright, fresh, and invigorating scent. It’s reminiscent of the zesty aroma of freshly peeled oranges, lemons, and limes. Sweet and Tart: Alongside its citrus freshness, bergamot carries a sweet yet slightly tart quality, similar to a perfectly ripe citrus fruit that is both sweet and tangy. Middle Notes: Floral Undertones: As the top notes settle, subtle floral nuances begin to emerge. These floral undertones add a delicate softness and complexity to the oil, often compared to the scent of delicate blossoms like neroli or jasmine. Herbal and Green: There are also subtle green and herbal notes that provide a crisp, clean edge, enhancing the oil’s overall freshness. These green notes are reminiscent of fresh-cut herbs or leaves. Base Notes: Light and Subtle Woody: The base notes of bergamot are light and slightly woody, grounding the bright and fresh top and middle notes with a subtle warmth and depth. Balsamic and Sweet: There is a faint balsamic sweetness in the background that adds a smooth and rounded finish to the fragrance. Overall Characteristics Uplifting and Refreshing: Bergamot essential oil is characterized by its bright, uplifting, and refreshing aroma. It has a balancing quality that can simultaneously energize and calm. Complex and Layered: The oil’s scent profile is complex and layered, with a harmonious blend of citrusy, floral, herbal, and subtly woody notes, making it versatile and appealing. Descriptive Analogies Sunny Citrus Grove: Imagine walking through a sunlit citrus grove, where the air is filled with the vibrant, zesty scent of ripe oranges and lemons mingling with the soft aroma of blooming flowers. Refreshing Citrus Drink: The scent can be likened to a refreshing, sweet-tart citrus drink, offering an invigorating burst of citrus with a hint of sweetness and complexity. Elegant Citrus Perfume: It has the refined and elegant quality of a high-end citrus perfume, with its blend of bright, fresh, and subtly floral notes. Usage Contexts Aromatherapy: Bergamot essential oil is widely used in aromatherapy for its mood-enhancing and stress-relieving properties. It can help alleviate anxiety, depression, and emotional stress, promoting a sense of well-being. Perfumery: Due to its complex and appealing aroma, bergamot is a key ingredient in many perfumes and colognes, particularly those in the citrus and floral families. Skincare: It is often included in skincare products for its antiseptic and soothing properties, helping to balance oily skin and improve complexion. Household and Personal Care: Bergamot oil is used in natural cleaning products and air fresheners for its refreshing scent and antibacterial properties. Bergamot essential oil has a bright, fresh, and complex aroma characterized by its citrusy and sweet top notes, floral and herbal middle notes, and light, subtly woody base notes. This multi-dimensional fragrance is both uplifting and calming, making it popular in aromatherapy, perfumery, and skincare. The harmonious blend of zesty, sweet, floral, and green notes creates an invigorating and elegant scent that can enhance mood, relieve stress, and add a refreshing touch to various personal and household products. Certified Organic Irish Apothecary's Own Brand 100% Pure Bergamot Essential Oil Botanical Name Citrus bergamia risso Origin Reggio Calabria, Italy Family Rutaceae Plant Part Fruit Peel Extraction Mechanically expressed from the peel of the Bergamot Fruit Note Top Colour Greenish yellow Consistency Light Scent Fruity and sweet with a warm spicy floral quality Blends With Camphoraceous, citrus, floral, herby, minty, spicy and woodsy oils. Group Citrus Produced from the rind of the freshly harvested Calabrian Bergamot Fruit. True Calabrian Bergamot has been traced back to the 11th century, when it was believed to have been known as limon pusillis calabar, from which Bergamot would have originated from. The purest and finest of essential oils bringing you the best of natural medicine for your physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Amber Glass with aluminium cap, product includes a dropper and pipette enclosed. Approximate Weight 10ml = 40g 30ml = 80g 50ml = 120g This pure essential oil is undiluted, unadulterated and created just for you. It can be used in your diffuser (3-5 drops, depending on diffuser size, for whole water capacity), in your skincare, applied directly on the skin (patch test first), 15 drops per 100ml with good filtered water to make a mist or as you please. It is very effective with the tunnelling method or for an instant energy change. When we diffuse an essential oil, we passively ingest the molecules in the air. As they enter our bloodstream, we are benefitting from the intelligence and healing properties of the oil. Close lid tightly during uses. If you are using your product with the pipette on frequent usage, ensure the pipette is empty when placing back into your product. It is best to store your pipette separately if not in frequent use. This will prevent your pipette from degenerating and your oil evaporating. It is advisable to patch test product before use. Keep out of direct reach from children. Store in a cool dry place. Take necessary precautions when using other medicines.