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Bergamot
AKA “Bergamot oil, Citrus bergamia, Bergapten-free bergamot”
Antioxidant
Ingredient Facts
Bergamot
AKA: Bergamot oil, Citrus bergamia, Bergapten-free bergamot
Antioxidant · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Antioxidant
Not Clean
Bergamot/Grapefruit/Orange/Tangerine Fruit Ferment Extract is the extract of the product obtained by spontaneous fermentation of the fruits of Citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot), Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange), Citrus paradisi (grapefruit), and Citrus reticulata (tangerine)
CAS #
8007-75-8
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Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Neutralizes Free Radicals
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Italian and Mediterranean medicine for skin brightening and toning; the essential oil was adopted in European perfumery and skincare from the 17th century onward, known for its citrus aromatherapy benefits.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Cell Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Bergamot Fruit Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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The effect of lemon, orange and bergamot essential oils and their components on the survival of Campylobacter jejuni, Escherichia coli O157, Listeria
Fisher K, Phillips CA
Journal of applied microbiology, 2006
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Clinical Pharmacology of Citrus bergamia: A Systematic Review.
Mannucci C, Navarra M, Calapai F, Squeri R, Gangemi S et al.
Phytotherapy research : PTR, 2017
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Clinical Pharmacology of Citrus bergamia: A Systematic Review.
Mannucci C, Navarra M, Calapai F, Squeri R, Gangemi S et al.
Phytotherapy research : PTR, 2017
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Essential Oil and Juice from Bergamot and Sweet Orange Improve Acne Vulgaris Caused by Excessive Androgen Secretion.
Sun P, Zhao L, Zhang N, Wang C, Wu W et al.
Mediators of inflammation, 2020
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Essential Oil and Juice from Bergamot and Sweet Orange Improve Acne Vulgaris Caused by Excessive Androgen Secretion.
Sun P, Zhao L, Zhang N, Wang C, Wu W et al.
Mediators of inflammation, 2020
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR