With its fresh, sweet, fragrance Bergamot is relaxing, uplifting, mood-enhancing, good for building confidence, and calming negative emotions. Promotes healthy clear skin. Bergamot essential oil is extracted by expression from the ripe as well as unripe fruits of the bergamot orange tree. This essential oil that smells citrus-like yet sweet, is great for creating a relaxed and happy feeling. The name Bergamot is derived from the city Bergamo, Italy, and its essence and flavour have been used in traditional medicine for hundreds of years. Bergamot essential oil is used to promote calm and confidence, relieve stress and tension and is said to be helpful for those suffering from SAD (Seasonal Affected Disorder). The components of alpha-pinene and limonene are stimulating in nature. Bergamot oil has a long history of use for oily and troubled skin. Aromatic Description: Sweet, fragrant Plant Part: Zest, peel Source: Italy Extraction method: Cold expression How to use essential oils Massage – Both body and facial massage can benefit from the intoxicating aroma of essential oils. Always ensure that you add the essential oil to a carrier oil first, and never apply directly to your skin. A carrier oil, also known as base oil, is used to dilute essential oils before they applied to the skin. Bathing – There is no better way to unwind than in an essential oil bath, calming oils like Lavender and Clary Sage are especially relaxing. Add 5-10 drops in a bath and disperse vigorously before entering the bath. Steam inhalation – This is a really good way of helping to relieve blocked sinuses or congestion. Eucalyptus is one of the most popular oils for this. Fill a large bowl with hot (not boiling water), add 3-4 drops of your chosen oil then lean over the bowl placing a towel over your head and slowly breathe in the until you start to feel relief. Diffusers – There are many diffusers available, one of the most popular being an ultrasonic diffuser which uses water to crea
