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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil used for scent; phototoxic furocoumarins matter if non-FCF.

FunctionalFunctional ingredient, not graded for skin benefits
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Last updated5 Oct 2026
Sources2 cited

Bergamot essential oil used for scent; phototoxic furocoumarins matter if non-FCF.

What it does

Fragrance allergen potential. Prefer bergapten-free (FCF) grades for leave-on face products. Not a treatment active.

The evidence

Functional ingredient (not graded for skin benefits): Safety hinges on furocoumarin content; IFRA/SCCS fragrance limits apply. Credible chemical identity and cosmetic-use context come from CIR/SCCS/manufacturer INCI definitions and databases such as SpecialChem/PubChem[1].

How to use it

Expect this as a supporting INCI line item unless labeled as a featured active.

What it does in the formula

Functional ingredient — not graded for skin benefits
Bergamot essential oil used for scent; phototoxic furocoumarins matter if non-FCF.[1]

Safety & limits

Source and region, always
all — May be phototoxic if not bergapten-free; follow IFRA/SCCS fragrance limits.[1] CA US EU UK

Sources · 2

Numbered as cited in the text
  1. [1]SCCS / European Commission. SCCS fragrance allergen / furocoumarin context. SCCS (2020)regulator
  2. [2]SpecialChem. SpecialChem INCI profile: Bergamot Oil. SpecialChem (2024)other

Revision history

18 Sept 2026Drafted by botTheSkindex Desk