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How to Use Essential Oils: Bergamot

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Bergamot is the most delicate of the citrus plants, requiring a unique combination of climate and soil to thrive. Known for its uplifting and calming properties, bergamot has been used by Italians for centuries to help reduce feelings of stress and promote overall well-being. It is a popular choice for aromatherapy, often diffused in classrooms, workplaces, or homes when tension runs high. Just a few drops in a diffuser can create a soothing environment that fosters relaxation and mental clarity.

Beyond its effects on mood, bergamot essential oil is highly valued for its skin-purifying benefits. When applied during a shower, it not only provides a calming aroma but also supports clear, healthy skin. Mixing bergamot oil into a DIY facial cleanser enhances its cleansing properties, helping to refresh and rejuvenate the complexion. It can also be used in a relaxing nighttime routine by applying a few drops to the bottom of the feet or blending it with fractionated coconut oil for a soothing massage before bed.

In addition to its well-known stress-relieving and skincare benefits, bergamot has been studied for its potential impact on digestion and appetite regulation. Some research suggests that bergamot essential oil may help support healthy metabolic function when taken internally in small, appropriate amounts. Its ability to balance emotions, improve skin health, and potentially aid digestion makes bergamot an incredibly versatile essential oil with a long history of use in both traditional and modern wellness practices.

Bergamot-Did You Know?

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canstockphoto17542085Did you know bergamot essential oil is the oil of Self-Acceptance? Bergamot relieves feelings of despair, low self-esteem, and self-judgment. It supports people in need of a good self esteem. Bergamot invites people to see life with more optimism, it also has a cleansing affect on sluggish feelings and limited belief systems. Bergamot awakens the soul to hope, and offers courage to share their inner-self.

Bergamot has a long history of use in potpourri and perfume recipes. Bergamot oil does many benefits to us and our body we value most. Recent Italian research has shown that Bergamot essential oil has a wide variety of uses in aromatherapy application; Bergamot is unique among citrus oils due to its ability to be both uplifting and calming.

Although a native to the Southern regions of Asia, Bergamot Citrus bergamia is now cultivated primarily in the Calabria region. It also takes its name from an Italian city, that of Bergamot in Lombardy, where the essential oil was originally sold. The Italians have used Bergamot in folk medicine for years, used mainly for fevers. It also promotes healthy, clear skin.

Bergamot essential oil is obtained from the cold expression of the peel of nearly ripe fruit of the Bergamot tree. The small fruit tree is characteristic of the southern Italian landscape: it’s small, round fruit is very bitter and not likely eaten when raw. The fruit looks like a miniature orange. The essential oil obtained from the fruit of the Bergamot tree has a citrus-like aroma but also a spicy undertone.

Bergamot is the most delicate of the citrus plants, Requiring special climate, and soil in order to thrive. Italians have used Bergamot for years to reduce tension, stress, and to soothe, and rejuvenate skin. Bergamot is unique among citrus oils due to its ability to be both uplifting and calming, making it ideal to help with anxious, and sad feelings. It is also purifying, and cleansing for the skin, helping with oily skin conditions, and promoting a smooth, clear complexion while having a calming effect.