INCI name

CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA FRUIT OIL

Bergamot oil

The essential oil of bergamot fruit, used for fragrance.

What it is

Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fruit of bergamot, Citrus aurantium var. bergamia. The CosIng definition describes a psoralen-free oil. CosIng lists it as fragrance and perfuming.

Where it is used

Found in perfumes, eaux de toilette, creams, shower gels and other scented products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Like other citrus oils it contains fragrance components such as limonene and linalool, which may also appear separately in the INCI list.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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