BERGAMOT OIL
100% NATURAL PURE
ESSENTIAL OIL
DESCRIPTION:
Botanical Name : Citrus aurantium
Origin : India
Mode of Extraction : Steam Distillation
Main Constituents : Linalyl acetate, linalool, a-pinene, b-pinene
Description : Clear Transparent Liquid
Appearence : Yellowish-green liquid
Organoleptic properties : Citrus woody orangelinalyl acetate
Refractive index at 20 °C : 1.464-1.467
Specific Gravity at 20 °C : 0.875-0.880
Solubility: Almost insoluble in water; sol in 0.5 volume 95% alcohol, 2 volume 80% alcohol
Use : For masking many disagreeable odors such as iodoform, naphthalene , etc. In perfumery, hair oils, pomade
Storage: Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.
Extraction: This oil is obtained by the process of cold pressing. The rind of both ripe and unripe fruit is used to extract the oil.
Chemical Composition: A-pinene, myrcene, limonene, a-bergaptene, b-bisabolene, linalool, linalyl acetate, nerol, neryl acetate, geraniol, geraniol acetate and a-terpineol.
Bergamot Oil Information: Bergamot oil is obtained from a tree that can grow up to four meters high, with star-shaped flowers and smooth leaves, bearing citrus fruit. The fruit ripens from green to yellow. The name is derived from the city Bergamo in Lombardy, Italy, where the oil was first sold.
Bergamot Oil Properties: The scent of the oil is basically citrus, yet fruity & sweet, with a warm spicy floral quality & is reminiscent of neroli as well as lavender oil.
Blend well with: Neroli oil and Lavender oil.
Summary: This oil is extracted from fresh peel of the fruit. The oil is emerald green in color & smells spicier than lemon but with similar citrus quality. It is used as a flavoring agent in Earl Gray Tea. It is main ingredient in eu-de-cologne & commonly used in toiletries to refresh and relax.
Precautions: Do not go in direct sunlight after applying this oil, it can cause burns when used on a sensitive skin.
Our Essential/Carrier Oils are 100% natural and pure (undiluted/uncut) therapeutic grade.
APPLICATION:
No fillers, additives, bases or carriers added. These high quality oils are excellent for Aromatherapy, skin and hair care.