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)
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No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.