Dr Nicholas Monardes who wrote a book about the plants of America in 1569, named the plant Bergamot because the scent of its leaves resembled the Italian Bergamot Orange, Citrus Bergamia from which an essential oil is made.
 
FCF at the end of Bergamot indicates that the furocoumarins (namely bergaptene) have been removed by steam distillation. Bergaptene free Bergamot (FCF) reduces the susceptibility to photosensitizing and is the preferred bergamot for safe use in massage blends and in perfumes.
 
Body: Bergamot essential oil has antibacterial, deodorising, refreshing, soothing, and uplifting properties which make it excellent for body skincare preparations, for ensuring healthy and vital skin.
 
Mind: Bergamot essential oil is powerfully refreshing, uplifting and invigorating and helps maintain a balanced mood.
 
Blends well with: Bergamot essential oil blends well with Geranium, Jasmine, Clay sage, Chamomile (Roman), Cypress, Grapefruit, Lime, Lemon, Lavender and orange. 
 
Species: Parfum
Plant Family: Rutacec – also known as Citrus aurantium subsp and bergamia. 
Origin: Sicily
Aroma: Bergamot essential oil has a fresh, citrus and slightly spicy aroma.
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Extraction Method: Bergamot essential oil FCF is extracted by steam distillation of the fruit peel. 
 
Safety: Bergamot FCF is a safer alternative to traditional bergamot essential oil which has been identified as phototoxic due it its furocoumarins (notably bergapten) content. 
 
Our Commitment to Quality: Buy Bergamot essential oil online UK from an essential oil company with more than 20 experience sourcing high quality essential oils. Our essential oils are sourced from specialist essential oil producers from across the world. Our essential oils are selected based on regional excellence and reputation as well as ethical considerations, sustainability and of course, price. 
 
Each essential oil is subject to strict quality control processes starting at the point of origin and continuing through the supply chain to the customer. Essential oil quality testing includes complex gas chromatography (GC) analysis to Organothalmic analysis of essential oils to produce batch specific certificates of analysis (CoA). Spot checks on essential oil producer internal processes are used, as well as periodic validation of essential oil authenticity using at external testing facility based in the United States.
 
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