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Bergamot (FCF) Essential Oil 10ml
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£3.74
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Bergamot Essential Oil (Furocoumzrines Free,
Bergapten Free) In a 10ml Amber Glass Dropper Bottle
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Origin:
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Extraction
Process |
Perfume
Note |
| Citrus bergamia |
Ivory Coast , Italy |
Cold Pressing |
TOP |
| Extraction
Description |
Scent
Description |
| Obtained by pressing
the peels of the unripe fruits, followed by rectification to produce an oil
free from furanocoumarins. The best quality oil is produced by hand
pressing. |
Fresh fruity slightly
balsamic undertone. |
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| General
Description |
| Bergamot Essential
Oil. Familiar to many as the flavouring in Earl grey tea. Freshens air. Use
in vaporiser to disperse unpleasant odours. Good for combating cigarette
smoke. Uplifts the spirit and emotions. Relaxes and refreshes and is good
for confidence building. Extremely effective on blemished, oily and
sensitive skin. It can be used as calming oil for agitation & stressful
situations. Useful when diluted as a massage for PMT. Useful when diluted,
for caring for oily and blemished skin. Insect repellent. |
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| Historical
Background |
| The fruit has been
used in Italian folk medicine for hundreds of years. The oil was primarily
used for the treatment of intestinal worms and fever. The fruit was not
exported from Italy until very recently. Traditionally used for antiseptic,
deodorant, perfume, soothing agent, skin conditioner. |
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| Properties |
| Antiseptic, uplifting,
relaxing, refreshing. |
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| Base
Products |
| Linalyl, acetate,
lialol, sequiterpines, terpenes, furocoumarins. |
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Pre-Blended Products |
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| Safety |
| DILUTE TO 5% OR LESS
IN A CARRIER OIL BEFORE SKIN APPLICATION. KEEP OUT OF EYES. DO NOT SWALLOW. |
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What other people think
'Three main areas in which the oil is uniquely
valuable are: urinary tract infection, depression and anxiety, and skin care.' -
excerpt taken from Aromatherapy an A - Z
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