Citrus aurantium var. bergamia (bergamot bergaptene free) oil
AKA “bergamot bergaptene free oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Citrus aurantium var. bergamia (bergamot bergaptene free) oil
AKA: Bergamot bergaptene free oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Citrus aurantium var. bergamia (bergamot bergaptene free) oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
68916-04-1, 72968-50-4
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.
Skin Protecting
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Shields skin from damage
Traditional Use
Bergamot essential oil has been used in Italian traditional medicine and perfumery since the Renaissance. The oil was historically valued for its uplifting properties and was applied in folk skincare practices, though the naturally-occurring bergapten was later removed for safety in topical applications.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR