Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil – an aromatic component. Contains furanocoumarins (bergapten) – cause phototoxic dermatitis under sun. Use only in leave-off or night products. Avoid sun exposure after application.
Evidence by route
Topical application
Aromatic component. High contact allergy risk. Phototoxic.
- EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III – mandatory allergen labelling.
How to read tiers A–F
- DNo data, or very weak or conflicting data
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Medium
- Allergen risk
- High
- Pregnancy
- Caution
- Suitable for
- Normal, Combination, Oily
- Use with caution
- Sensitive, Dry
About this ingredient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is obtained by steam distillation or cold pressing. INCI: Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil. In cosmetics it is used as an aromatic component in perfumery, creams and body oils. There are no standalone dermatological effects – the main function is fragrance. Safety. Contains furanocoumarins (bergapten) – cause phototoxic dermatitis under sun. Use only in leave-off or night products. When applied under sun it causes phototoxic dermatitis – use only in leave-off products with sun protection or at night. Use levels run from 0.05 to 1% (higher levels carry irritation and sensitization risk).
Frequently asked questions
Is Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil safe during pregnancy?
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil should be used with caution during pregnancy. Consulting a dermatologist or OB-GYN is advisable.
What skin types is Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil for?
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil suits: normal, combination, oily. Use with caution in: sensitive, dry.
Can Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil irritate the skin?
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil has moderate irritation potential. Sensitive skin may show a transient reaction that usually settles with adaptation.
Can Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil cause an allergic reaction?
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil has high allergen potential. Perform a patch test on the inner forearm 24 hours before facial application.
What is Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil and what does it do in cosmetics?
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil – an aromatic component.
Is Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil comedogenic?
On the Fulton scale 1/5 – very low comedogenicity. For acne-prone skin, a rating of 3 or higher suggests choosing an alternative.
What's the INCI name for Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil?
The INCI name is Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil. It may also appear as: Bergamot Oil.
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