Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

CIT

4/10

Concern level

Moderate concern

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is bergamot essential oil, a fragrant citrus oil used mainly for perfuming and masking odor in cosmetics. It is naturally rich in volatile aroma compounds and may contain phototoxic furocoumarins unless it is furocoumarin-free/bergapten-free. In leave-on products, use is typically tightly limited because of phototoxicity risk, especially on sun-exposed skin.

Pore-clogging

Low

Pregnancy

Caution

Regulatory

No data

Concerns

Essential OilFragrancePhotosensitivityAllergen

Chemical Properties

Typical Concentration

0.01% - 0.40%

CAS Number: 8007-75-8

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin2/10

oily skin2/10

sensitive skin0/10

acne prone1/10

mature skin1/10

normal skin2/10

Interactions

incompatible with: Avoid combining with strong exfoliating acids on exposed skin if phototoxicity is a concern, Avoid layering with retinoids before sun exposure, Use caution with other fragrance allergens and essential oils, Avoid in formulas intended for daytime sun exposure unless furocoumarin-free

Risks & Warnings

Main concern is phototoxicity from furocoumarins such as bergapten/5-MOP in non-bergapten-free oil. It can also trigger irritation and allergic contact dermatitis in fragrance-sensitive users, and oxidized citrus oils can be more sensitizing. Avoid use before sun exposure unless the material is explicitly furocoumarin-free and used within IFRA-style limits.

Vegan Cruelty-Free

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