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Bergamot FCF.
Sicilian bergamot with the bergaptene removed, so it is safe on skin that will see the sun: a fruity, warm citrus-floral for perfumes, massage blends and skin care.
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About this product
Bergamot is one of the loveliest citrus notes there is, and one of the trickiest to wear: natural cold-pressed bergamot is not safe on skin that will meet sunlight or ultraviolet light. This is the bergamot for everything that touches the skin.
It is cold-pressed from the rind of organically produced Citrus bergamia in Sicily, then vacuum distilled to remove the bergaptene, leaving it furocoumarin free. It is not a pure and natural oil, then, but one adjusted for your safety, and the producer has also decolorized it, so it carries only a tint of green rather than the richer green of natural bergamot. The scent remains delightful: citrus and floral, fruity and warm.
Use it in perfumes, massage blends, skin care and toiletries. For the aroma lamp or diffuser, the natural cold-pressed bergamot is the one to choose.
Details
- Botanical name: Citrus bergamia
- Origin: Sicily, Italy; organically produced
- Method: cold-pressed rind, vacuum distilled (furocoumarin free), decolorized
- Shelf life: about 2 to 3 years after opening
- Blends with: black pepper, clary sage, cypress, frankincense, geranium, helichrysum, jasmine, lavenders, nutmeg, rosemary, sandalwood, vetiver, ylang-ylang
How to use
Dilute it in a carrier for perfumes, massage oils and skin care. With the bergaptene removed it is safe for sun and UV exposure, and there are no known contraindications. Keep it out of reach of children. Store it dark and refrigerated, and decant a half-full bottle into a smaller, full one to extend its life. Bergamot, for long days in the light.
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