Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the essential oil derived from the fruit (likely the rind) of the bergamot orange. It is a common top note in perfumery and contains fragrant compounds including limonene (37%), linalyl acetate (30%), and linalool (8.8%). It may contain phototoxic furanocoumarins, though furanocoumarin-free (FCF) versions are increasingly used in cosmetics. Its official CosIng functions are listed as masking and perfuming.
Primarily used as a fragrance ingredient to impart a characteristic citrus scent to cosmetic formulations. Furanocoumarin-free versions are considered safer for leave-on products. No established skin-treatment benefits are described in the source.
Contains fragrance allergens (limonene, linalool, linalyl acetate). Standard bergamot oil contains phototoxic furanocoumarins that can cause accidental bullous phototoxic reactions upon sun exposure; furanocoumarin-free versions reduce but may not eliminate this risk. Not recommended for those with sensitive skin or those seeking fragrance-free products.
