Do you love the smell of citrus fruits like oranges and lemons? Bergamot is a citrus fruit, but it smells different than other citrus fruits. Bergamot has a more floral aroma with hints of lemon and orange. It’s not as strong as some citrus scents, which can make it perfect for those sensitive to strong perfume or cologne. Happy reading! Bergamot essential oil is sourced in Italy, cold-pressed and then distilled from an evergreen citrus tree. It’s unique in the fact that this essential oil can be both uplifting and calming. Check out this video.

Bergamot has been shown to promote relaxation and mood elevation while also being helpful for skin conditions like acne. As a relaxant, Bergamot Essential Oil alleviates tension, anxiety and depression. By reducing the levels of cortisol in the body, as well as promoting feelings of cheerfulness and energy, Bergamot oil is a natural mood booster. Here is a great article from Natural Living Family about the benefits of Bergamot.

Bergamot Essential Oil Uses and Benefits

1. Helps to calm and soothe

This is a great essential oil to diffuse or use topically to help calm and soothe your body. You can add it to a carrier oil like organic fractionated coconut oil for a calming, soothing massage, and a relaxing aroma.

Try blending Bergamot with Lavender and apply it topically to the abdomen to promote feelings of relaxation. I love to diffuse it with dōTERRA Balance.

2. Helps to reduce feelings of negativity and stress

Diffuse it in the classroom, at work, or at home when stress levels or tension is high. It has been used in massage therapy for it’s relaxing and uplifting benefits.

Here is a great diffuser!

3. Helps to reduce the appearance of blemishes

Bergamot helps to soothe, calm, and rejuvenate the skin. It is also purifying and cleansing. You can add one to two drops of it to your next DIY skincare cleanser for extra benefits.

4. Cleansing properties

Since bergamot essential oil has cleansing properties, it makes it an effective surface cleanser. You can add some drops to homemade cleaners.

5. Helps to support a healthy metabolism

Bergamot helps to support metabolism. This is a great essential oil to diffuse in the classroom, at work, or at home in between meals as well.

BODY

Sleep: Diffuse before bed in a diffuser to help you overcome resistance to sleep. Finally get the sleep you long for.

Skin: Alleviate skin infections. Skin bath soak: 2 cups Epsom salt, 4 drops Bergamot, 2 drops White Fir, 3 drops Roman Chamomile, and 4 drops Helichrysum. Soak for 25-30 minutes several times a week. Bergamot helps clean skin. Just remember not to expose the skin to direct sunlight or UV rays for 12 hours. Dilute with Fractionated Coconut Oil and massage on face, back or area of skin that needs cleansing. Bergamot oil can be used in sugar scrubs and soaps.

Appetite: Like most citrus oils, Bergamot helps you balance your appetite again. Bergamot is especially great for those who have lost their appetite. Simply diffuse Bergamot or add 1 drop into warm water and drink as a cleansing tea.

Joint Support: Alleviates sore and uncomfortable joints. Simply dilute with Fractionated Coconut Oil and massage on joints as needed.

Muscle Cramps: Relieve muscle spasms following surgery. Mix equal portions of Bergamot, Roman Chamomile, Frankincense, and Fractionated Coconut Oil mixed in a roller bottle and rub on areas of concern.

Sore Throat: Ease soreness in an occasional sore throat. Drink or gargle a few drops of Bergamot oil when you have a sore throat. Consider combining with Clove essential oil.

Digestion: Gently detox your gastrointestinal intestinal track. Rub diluted Bergamot oil on your tummy or bottom of your feet to support digestion.

MIND

According to the Emotions & Essential Oils, the negative emotions Bergamot oil helps to release are : Despair, low self-esteem, self-judgement, unlovable, and hopeless.

The positive properties we can adopt are: Self-acceptance, optimism, confidence, hopeful, loveable, and good enough.

Bergamot helps you let go of self judgment. It helps us love and accept ourselves more. Give this article at Natural Living Family on the 9 benefit Bergamot has on Anxiety & Pain.

Calming: Add a few drops of Bergamot oil in a diffuser and diffuse for a calming atmosphere. This is great in the classroom, at work, or at home.

Self Confidence: Add a few drops of Bergamot oil in your necklace diffuser to boost your confidence in you. It is great for your 3rd chakra.

Grieving: Cypress, Marjoram, and Bergamot can be mixed together and diffused to help those who are going through grief. It is important that we pass through sorrows and resolution.