Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot)Fruit Oil

CIT

4/10

Concern level

Moderate concern

A volatile essential oil obtained from bergamot fruit; CIR identifies Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil as psoralen-free volatile oil, while PubChem notes bergamot oil is used in perfume and that some constituents contribute to photosensitization. INCI Decoder also identifies it as a perfuming ingredient. ([cir-safety.org](https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/citrus.pdf))

Pore-clogging

Low

Pregnancy

Caution

Regulatory

No data

Concerns

Essential OilPhotosensitivityAllergen

Chemical Properties

Typical Concentration

0.01% - 2.00%

CAS Number: 68648-33-9

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin3/10

oily skin4/10

sensitive skin1/10

acne prone2/10

mature skin3/10

normal skin4/10

Interactions

incompatible with: Avoid layering with other strong fragrance allergens if possible., Avoid daytime use without adequate photoprotection if the material is not confirmed furanocoumarin-free., Use caution with other potentially irritating actives on sensitive skin.

Risks & Warnings

Major concerns are fragrance sensitization and, depending on composition, phototoxicity/photosensitization from citrus constituents. This makes it a poor choice for very sensitive skin and a cautious choice for daytime leave-on products unless the oil is explicitly furanocoumarin-free and used at low levels. ([pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Bergamot-Oil?utm_source=openai))

Vegan Cruelty-Free

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