Bergamot Oil (Bergaptene Free) Essential Oil
Bergamot (BF - Bergaptene Free) essential oil is probably named after the city of Bergamont in Lombardy, Italy, where the fruit was first cultivated, in the 18th century. It is also now grown commercially on the Ivory Coast. The essential oil is cold pressed from the peel of the nearly ripened fruit. Bergamot is grown exclusively for the essential oil within its peel. The entire plant emits a strong fragrance similar to citrus, but most like that of the tropical tree, orange bergamot. The scent is suitable for use in potpourris and other scented mixtures. The blossoms provide the flavoring for the famous Earl Grey tea. Bergamot oil is skin sensitizing, in order to remove the chemical responsible, the essential oil is distilled, removing the bergaptene, and producing a more acceptable oil for aromatherapy usage.
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