Surfactant

Bergamot

Aromatic citrus from Calabria — the base of Earl Grey and a favorite perfumery component. Bergamot combines antibacterial and brightening properties with a unique fresh scent. The bergapten-free variant is safe for daytime use.

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✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Bergamot — oil or extract from the peel of Citrus Bergamia. Contains linalyl acetate (30-40%), linalool, limonene, and bergapten (furanocoumarin). Bergapten is photosensitizing — modern cosmetics use FCF (furanocoumarin-free) bergamot. In INCI: Citrus Bergamia Peel Oil Expressed or Citrus Bergamia Fruit Extract.

Used in perfumery cosmetics, cleansing toners, antibacterial acne treatments, and aromatherapy body products.

Key Benefits

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Antibacterial and anti-acne action

Linalyl acetate and limonene are active against P. acnes and other harmful bacteria, effective in products for acne-prone skin.

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Refreshing and balancing effect

Bergamot refreshes the skin and helps balance sebum production, popular in toners for combination skin.

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Aromatherapy calming effect

The aroma of bergamot is clinically proven to reduce cortisol and stress levels — a unique psychological component of care.

Suitable for

oily skinacne-prone skincombination skin

Main Actions

✓ antibacterial action✓ sebum balancing✓ refreshing✓ calming (aroma)✓ brightening

FCF — safe for daytime use

Bergapten in regular bergamot oil can cause pigmentation in the sun. Look for 'Bergamot FCF' or 'furanocoumarin-free' in the ingredients for daytime use without the risk of photosensitization.

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