Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Extract
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Extract is derived from the bergamot orange plant. The closely related fruit oil is an essential oil containing fragrant compounds including limonene (~37%), linalyl acetate (~30%), and linalool (~8.8%), and is commonly used as a top note in perfumery. Some versions of bergamot-derived ingredients contain phototoxic furanocoumarins, though furanocoumarin-free variants are increasingly used in cosmetics.
Primarily used for its perfuming and masking functions in cosmetic formulations. No established skin-active benefits are described in the source beyond its fragrance contribution.
Bergamot-derived ingredients can contain furanocoumarins, which are phototoxic compounds that may cause bullous (blistering) phototoxic reactions upon sun exposure; furanocoumarin-free versions reduce but may not eliminate this risk. The ingredient also contains known fragrance allergens (e.g., limonene, linalool, linalyl acetate), making it unsuitable for those with sensitive skin or those seeking fragrance-free products.
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