Known for its calming properties and refreshing aroma, Bergamot Essential Oil is highly regarded as one of the most popular citrus oils for aromatherapy.
In this article, we uncover the key benefits Bergamot Essential Oil can bring to the mind and body, plus some simple ways to use Bergamot Oil in your daily routine and enjoy its powerful natural properties.
Table Of Contents
What Is Bergamot Essential Oil
Benefits of Bergamot Essential Oil
How To Use Bergamot Essential Oil
3 Popular Bergamot Essential Oil Uses
How Do You Know If You Have Quality Bergamot Oil
Considerations For Using Bergamot Essential Oil
What Customers are Saying About Bergamot Essential Oil
What Is Bergamot Essential Oil?
Bergamot Essential Oil – also called Bergamia Oil - is derived from the fruit rind of the Citrus bergamia botanical species by cold pressing.
The result is an oil with a delightful citrusy-sweet and refreshing essence that combines oranges, lemons and florals, and is packed with properties said to support many aspects of health and wellbeing: antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and calming, to name a few.
What is Bergamot Oil good for? A plethora of things – from targeted skin support to sanitising kitchen worktops. It’s all down to the natural constituents in Bergamot, including Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate and β-Pinene:
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Limonene contributes cleansing and purifying properties
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Linalool supports relaxation and skin soothing
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Linalyl Acetate is known for its stress-relieving qualities
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β-Pinene offers additional antimicrobial support.
Together, these compounds are responsible for Bergamot Oil’s uplifting aroma, antibacterial activity, and calming effects on both the skin and the mind – and these properties ensure the wide-ranging benefits of Bergamot across skincare, emotional wellbeing and natural home care.
Benefits Of Bergamot Essential Oil
The complex chemical profile and properties of Bergamot Oil mean it hosts a wealth of benefits to promote a healthy mind and body.
Here are the six key Bergamot Essential Oil benefits:
1. May Help Relieve Nervous Tension
One of the main benefits of Bergamot Oil is its ability to manage emotions.
With natural uplifting properties, Bergamot has become a popular oil when it comes to reducing nervous tension and negativity – and this capability is backed up by science.
A 2015 study revealed that inhaling Bergamot Essential Oil can help reduce negative feelings and fatigue while improving overall mood.
2. Believed To Help Fight Infections
The antiseptic, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties of Bergamot Essential Oil are known to help treat upper respiratory tract infections.
These properties are also believed to reduce fevers, soothe sore throats and heal minor cuts and wounds.
3. Acts as a Natural Skin Cleanser
With antibacterial, antibiotic, antiseptic and astringent properties, Bergamot is said to help naturally cleanse and tone the skin, preventing the growth of bacteria - meaning the potential Bergamot Oil benefits for the skin and face are exponential.
Bergamot Essential Oil May Work To Fight Acne Naturally!
The natural cleansing properties of Bergamot Oil, combined with its analgesic and anti-inflammatory qualities, are believed to work as an effective treatment for pimples and acne. Additionally, as Bergamot Oil is classified as a cicatrizant, it is known to help prevent acne scarring.
4. Known To Improve Sleep
One incredible spiritual benefit of Bergamot Oil is its ability to relax the mind, which is why many users rely on its powerful properties each night to help them sleep better.
It's down to the Linalool content in Bergamot Oil, a chemical with a natural sedative effect. This natural property is what makes Bergamot Oil help many people achieve a restful night's sleep.
5. Can Be Used As A Powerful Cleaning Aid
With powerful antibacterial, anti-fungal and antimicrobial properties, it’s believed that Bergamot benefits cleaning routines by helping keep households free from germs.
Additionally, thanks to Bergamot Oil’s high levels of limonene, it leaves a relaxing, citrusy aroma behind on every newly-cleaned surface.
6. Helps Ward Off Insects
The limonene content in Bergamot is believed to naturally deter insects, making it a popular choice in natural home and outdoor blends.
With its fresh citrus aroma and cleansing properties, Bergamot Oil can help create an environment that insects find less appealing - without the need for harsh chemical sprays. When diffused or diluted for topical use, it offers a gentler, plant-based way to support a more comfortable, pest-free space.
How To Use Bergamot Essential Oil
To enjoy the many Bergamot Oil benefits for the mind and body, we recommend either topical application or inhalation via a diffuser.
Topical Application
Dilute a few drops of Bergamot Essential Oil into a carrier oil and apply to the skin using one of the below methods.
- Add a few drops of Bergamot Oil to a carrier oil of your choice, like Almond or Jojoba Oil, at a 2-4% dilution.
- For facial application, we recommend using the same method at a 1-2% dilution.
What is Bergamot Essential Oil good for topically?
Bergamot can be used as a cleanser, an acne treatment, an insect repellent and may also provide relief for skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema.
Diffuser
Enjoy the benefits of Bergamot Essential Oil for aromatherapy, fusing your diffuser.
- Add some water to the diffuser basin
- Add 5-8 drops of Bergamot Essential Oil
- Plug in and start your diffuser
What is Bergamot Essential Oil good for in a diffuser?
In addition to calming the body and mind, Bergamot Oil can help promote restful sleep. Simply diffuse Bergamot Oil in your bedroom for 30-40 mins before going to bed.
Bergamot is also known to kill airborne bacteria and viruses, with one study showing the vapour of diffused Bergamot Oil reducing the growth of the influenza virus on surfaces.
3 Popular Bergamot Essential Oil Uses
Now you know the many benefits Bergamot Essential Oil can bring to your mind, body and home, you might be wondering how to incorporate it into your care routine.
Some of the most popular ways to use Bergamot Oil include:
1. Adding A Few Drops of Bergamot Oil To Your Body Wash
To enjoy the many Bergamot Oil benefits for the skin, add 10-15 drops to your body wash bottle (and mix well). Additionally, the steam from the shower will also allow you to enjoy the oils’ refreshing aroma.
2. Mixing Bergamot With A Carrier Oil For A Pimple-Fighting Spot Treatment
To help tackle skin breakouts, mix a few drops of Bergamot Oil with a carrier oil of your choice and apply directly to acne, cysts or blackheads. Leave on the skin overnight and wash off in the morning.
3. Bergamot Oil to Water and Vinegar For A Natural Cleaning Solution
To create a natural, deodorising cleaning solution, mix 2 cups of water, ½ a cup of white vinegar and 15-20 drops of Bergamot oil in a spray bottle. Shake well and apply directly to surfaces before wiping with a cloth.
What Can You Mix Bergamot Essential Oil With?
Bergamot Essential Oil is a versatile oil that blends well with most scents. Here are some popular diffuser blends you can try.
For An Uplifting Blend
- 3 drops Bergamot Oil
- 3 drops Geranium Oil
- 2 drops Sandalwood Oil
For A Calming, Restful Blend
- 3 drops Bergamot Oil
- 3 drops Lavender Oil
- 2 drops Frankincense Oil
Quick tip: Easily create this blend with AWO’s ‘Essential Oil Sleep Pack’.
Lavender
Essential Oil
Both Lavender and Bergamot Oil are praised for their wealth of benefits for the skin, particularly those with acne.
Frankincense
Essential Oil
Bergamot and Frankincense are two essential oils known for their ability to help relieve feelings of stress.
Essential Oil
Sleep Pack
With Bergamot, Lavender and Frankincense Oils, our Essential Oil Sleep Pack promotes a restful sleep.
How Do You Know If You Have Quality Bergamot Essential Oil?
A Bergamot Essential Oil blend that isn’t 100% won’t allow you to enjoy it’s benefits to their full potential. That’s why it’s important to look for a pure oil from a quality supplier.
- Look for Bergamot Oils Latin name, Citrus Bergamia (or Citrus aurantium var. Bergamia), listed on the bottle. If a product doesn’t have the Latin name listed, it’s probably a mix of synthetic ‘fragrance oils’.
- The oil should always be packaged in a dark glass bottle to prevent light and heat from damaging the oil.
- The label should clearly state ‘100% pure Bergamot Essential Oil’ to ensure the product isn’t blended with any other oils.
- Always check the product’s 'best before' date if buying in a store.
- The product should clearly state where the oil originates from.
- Be wary of a very low price. It could be an indicator of a low quality or adulterated essential oil.
Top 6 Things To Look For
At AWO, our Bergamot Essential Oil is sourced from either Brazil or Italy and isn’t diluted with any other ingredients. This means you’re getting exactly what you pay for - 100% pure Bergamot Essential Oil naturally extracted via cold pressing.
Considerations For Using Bergamot Essential Oil
When using Bergamot oil topically, always dilute it with water before applying onto the skin. See our Topical Dilution Guide for details.
Bergamot Essential Oil contains chemical compounds that can sometimes have a phototoxic effect on the skin. This means the skin can become extremely sensitive, especially when exposed to sunlight. Therefore, when Bergamot Oil is on the skin, it is advised to avoid sunlight.
With powerful oils like Bergamot, we recommend performing a skin patch test before incorporating it into your routine.
Bergamot Oil is a highly concentrated, powerful oil and and can cause serious harm if ingested . For this reason, taking Oil of Bergamot orally is NOT recommended for the general public.
We also recommend storing your Bergamot Oil in a cool, dry place at room temperature, ensuring it is not directly exposed to sunlight and is out of reach of children and pets.
What Customers Are Saying About Bergamot Essential Oil
“Love the citrus and floral scent, very calming and uplifting as described”
Yi (Verified Customer)
“Delightful aroma and fabulous packaging”
Vicky (Verified Customer)
“This oil has a gentle fragrance which I love. I used it in my vaporiser and to fragrance the body lotion I have made”
Suzie (Verified Customer)
FAQs
What are the key benefits of Bergamot Oil in personal care?
The benefits of Oil of Bergamot largely come down to its antibacterial, antifungal and calming properties. It’s commonly used on the face to help cleanse pores, balance excess oil, and soothe irritation. Beyond skincare, Bergamot Oil is also valued for its uplifting yet calming aroma, making it a popular addition to natural deodorants, body oils and stress-relief blends.
What makes Bergamot Oil unique?
Unlike sweet oranges, the Bergamot orange fruit is primarily grown for its aromatic peel rather than for eating. This is where Bergamot orange benefits stem from, with its naturally high levels of limonene and linalool extracted from the rind during the steam distillation process.
This unique composition gives Bergamot its distinctive citrus-floral scent and makes it especially valued in personal care and aromatherapy.
What are the main properties of Bergamot Oil?
The main Bergamot Oil properties include antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory activity, which make it particularly valuable in skincare and natural cleaning products. It’s also known for its uplifting yet calming aroma, thanks to its high linalool and linalyl acetate content, supporting emotional balance and relaxation.