Description A yellowish green color that is light citrus orange, delicate, and refreshing. Sweet, spicy, and joyful. Combats mental fatigue and depression. Origin Sicily Latin/Species Citrus bergamia Distillation/Extraction Method Expressed from the peel of the Bergamot fruit Suggested Use Expressed from the peel, Bergamot has a sweet fruity, citrus aroma and is clear in color. A really special, rounded, citrus aroma, Bergamot is the perfect oil to help lift that Monday-morning feeling any day of the week! Bergamot is strongly antiseptic and is used in a burner to cleanse and uplift a room’s atmosphere. Experiment by blending with the other citrus oils, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Lavender or Clary Sage. Expressed from the peel of the Bergamot fruit, the bergaptene content of this oil causes photosensitivity in sunlight. It is recommended for use in massage only by qualified aromatherapists but is ideal for the home oil burner/diffuser. Did you know? Bergamot is used to flavor Earl Grey tea. Specific Safety Advice Strong sunlight should be avoided after use because it’s high bergaptene content increases the photosensitivity of the skin.