Citrus aurantium bergamia (Bergamot) peel water
AKA “Bergamot Peel Water
Mineral
Ingredient Facts
Citrus aurantium bergamia (Bergamot) peel water
AKA: Bergamot Peel Water
Mineral · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Mineral
Clean
Bergamot peel water from citrus fruit gently conditions skin and hair, leaving them soft and refreshed with a naturally bright citrus essence.
CAS #
89957-91-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Conditions Skin
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Bergamot peel water has been a staple in Italian and Mediterranean skincare for centuries, used as a toner and astringent. Traditionally prized for brightening the complexion and providing antiseptic benefits.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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
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
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
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR