Bergamot Oil (Citrus Bergamia Peel Oil)
Bergamot essential oil (bergapten-free)
Rich fragrance with phototoxic furanocoumarins (bergapten/psoralen); bergapten-free version essential for leave-on products; cold-pressed oil contains furanocoumarins; steam-distilled or deterpenated/bergapten-removed versions safe; IFRA specifies limits by product category
Function & Common Use
Fragrance
Fragrance
Fine fragrance hair care products
Vegetable (bergamot peel)
Concentration Limits
No formal limit
IFRA limits; bergapten (furanocoumarin) content must be ≤0.0004% in leave-on products; EU requires bergapten-free or specified limit
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bergamot Oil (Citrus Bergamia Peel Oil) safe to use in skincare?
Bergamot Oil (Citrus Bergamia Peel Oil) has a Medium concern rating. Rich fragrance with phototoxic furanocoumarins (bergapten/psoralen); bergapten-free version essential for leave-on products; cold-pressed oil contains furanocoumarins; steam-distilled or deterpenated/bergapten-removed versions safe; IFRA specifies limits by product category
Is Bergamot Oil (Citrus Bergamia Peel Oil) allowed in India?
Bergamot Oil (Citrus Bergamia Peel Oil) is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. The maximum permitted concentration is No formal limit.
What is Bergamot Oil (Citrus Bergamia Peel Oil) used for in cosmetics?
Bergamot Oil (Citrus Bergamia Peel Oil) functions as: Fragrance. It is commonly found in: Fine fragrance hair care products.
Can Bergamot Oil (Citrus Bergamia Peel Oil) cause an allergic reaction?
Yes. Bergamot Oil (Citrus Bergamia Peel Oil) has an allergen flag (Yes). If you have sensitive skin or known fragrance/contact allergies, patch-test products containing this ingredient before full use.
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