Fragrance

Bergamot (Citrus Aurantium Bergamia) Essential Oil

Fragrance, skin conditioning, perfuming
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Fragrance, skin conditioning, perfuming

Purpose

Function

Fragrance, skin conditioning, perfuming
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Restricted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
EU Max Concentration0.0015%
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationhigh
MoSadequate
ConcernHigh
Verdict

Phototoxicity is the primary concern — bergapten (5-MOP) causes photomutagenic and photocarcinogenic effects; oxidized limonene is a strong sensitizer; IFRA restricts use by product category.

US Note

CIR Panel: safe with furocoumarin limits; GRAS for food use (21 CFR 182.20)

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Fragrance
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.