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Citrus aurantium bergamia (Bergamot) leaf oil
AKA “Bergamot Leaf Oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Citrus aurantium bergamia (Bergamot) leaf oil
AKA: Bergamot Leaf Oil
Oil · Astringent · EWG: 2
Plant-Derived
Astringent
Clean
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as astringent. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
89957-91-5
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Tightens Pores
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Tightens and tones pores
Traditional Use
Bergamot leaf oil has been used in Mediterranean perfumery and skincare since the 17th century. Traditionally valued for its fresh, crisp scent and purported skin-balancing properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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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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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: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR