Bergamot Fruit Oil
زيت ثمرة البرغموت
Botanical extract · INCI: Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
Phototoxic unless bergapten-free - caution in leave-on/sun products.
Why this verdict
Botanical with a recognised concern (phototoxicity/sensitisation).
What It Is
A citrus essential oil prized in fragrance.
A beautiful citrus note - but cold-pressed bergamot contains bergapten (a furocoumarin) that makes skin react to sunlight and can cause burns/dark patches. The EU tightly limits furocoumarins; look for 'bergapten-free' (FCF) versions. Caution in leave-on, sun-exposed products.
Evidence & Status
IARC Carcinogen Group
Not classified
EU Status
Not restricted under Reg (EC) 1223/2009 - general botanical use.
US · FDA Status
Botanical; CIR/established use
Cosmetic Safety
EU concentration limit
Not restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (general use).
Function
skin-conditioning / botanical
Halal Status: Halal
Plant-derived; halal/vegan.
Worth Knowing
Primary Source
Bergamot Fruit Oil - not restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (general botanical use).
Evidence, not medical advice. You decide.
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