Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Bergamot Fruit Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
CAS #
8007-75-8
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Perfuming
Traditional Use
Extracted from Citrus bergamia, this essential oil has been used since the 16th century in Italian folk medicine for skin ailments and digestive issues. It became a signature ingredient in traditional eau de cologne formulations in the 18th century.