Bergamot Essential Oil for Skin Care - Benefits and How to Use It?

Acne, pimples, wrinkles and scars, only if we could remove them all. Over the years, natural oils have gotten quite famous for their tremendous effects. They have become an essential part of many skincare routines. They work well with masks, shampoos, conditioners and hair oils. Many natural oils have soothing aromatherapeutic properties. Bergamot oil derived from the bergamot orange fruit is famous for its aroma. It is used in many perfumes and is also a key ingredient in Earl Grey Tea. We also use Bergamot oil for skin care because it has various beauty and skin health benefits.


Benefits of Bergamot Oil for Skin Care

Bergamot oil has excellent stress-relieving properties and helps relieve stress and anxiety. It has anti-depressant, antiseptic, pain relieving and beauty-enhancing properties. It helps regulate bodily fluids. Along with the health benefits, Bergamot oil can also do wonders for our skin. Let's discuss some of the beneficial properties of Bergamot oil:

1. Reduce Acne And Scar

The anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of the oil help reduce acne. Bergamot Oil reduces redness and soothes acne lesions. It balances the sebum production of the skin and thus helps prevent acne breakdown. Bergamot oil also reduces dark spots and maintains an even skin tone.

2. Cure Chest Congestion

Bergamot oil asts as an expectorant. An expectorant is a medicine that promotes the secretion of phlegm from the air passage, clearing them in order to treat coughs. Bergamot oil helps loosen up the phlegm and removes the mucus from the body.

3. Improves Blood Circulation

Bergamot oil is composed of alpha-pinene and limonene, both these chemical compounds are known to reduce stress and anxiety. Bergamot oil helps regulate high blood pressure and is stimulating in nature. It also has diuretic properties and helps regulate other bodily fluids such as water.

4. Skin Care

Bergamot oil balances the sebum production of the skin and thus has the ability to maintain your skin tone. It promotes the even distribution of melanin and thus effectively treats skin pigmentation. It can help lighten dark spots. It is also very effective in treating acne and scars because of its antimicrobial properties. Bergamot oil makes skin soft and radiant by removing excess oil.

5. Protect From Infections

Bergamot oil has antibacterial properties. It contains a chemical compound called Linalool, which is responsible for treating bacterial infections. Bergamot oil helps fight off infection caused by bacteria, fungi and viruses. Few drops of bergamot oil can help prevent major infections like tetanus.

Homemade Recipe of Bergamot Oil for Skin Care

There are many ways Bergamot oil can be used. You can either apply it directly or mix it with other oils and then use it. There are also various formulas you can create yourself using Bergamot oil to treat various skin conditions.

Here are some DIYs that you can try out to treat different skin conditions with bergamot oil:

1. Facial and Body Scrub Recipe with Bergamot Oil for Sensitive Skin

Body scrubs are great for stimulating circulation and lymph flow. They exfoliate the skin and give a fresh feeling. A facial and body scrub with bergamot oil is a great solution. Bergamot oil adds antibacterial and stress-relieving properties to the scrub.


Ingredients

  • Carrier Oil - ½ Cup (Which can be grapeseed, sweet almond, olive, coconut, jojoba or any other skin nourishing oil)
  • Sugar - 1 Cup
  • Bergamot Oil - 15-20 Drops

How to Make & Use

Step-1: Add the essential oil to ½ cup of carrier oil and then combine with 1 cup of sugar.

Step-2: Mix all these ingredients nicely and store the mixture in a mason jar.

Step-3: You can use store the mixture for 2-3 months and use it as a body scrub while taking a bath.

Step-4: You can also use this scrub after the face mask to exfoliate the dead cells of your face.

2. Acne Facial Gel Spot Treatment with Bergamot Oil for Acne

Bergamot oil contains antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. All these properties can help soothe painful acne. Its antibacterial properties can prevent acne as well. You can create the bergamot oil acne facial gel for spot treatment of your acne anytime.


Ingredients

  • Organic Gel - 30 Gm (Such as aloe vera gel or a facial oil such as rosehip or jojoba oil)
  • Bergamot Oil - 3 Drops

How to Make & Use

Step-1: Add the bergamot oil to the organic gel or facial oil and mix well.

Step-2: Once it is thoroughly mixed, you can store it in an opaque dark-coloured flip-top container.

Step-3: As bergamot oil is highly photosensitive, it becomes toxic when exposed to Step-4: sunlight and thus should always be stored in opaque dark-coloured bottles.

Step-4: You can also apply this gel directly to the affected spots.

Step-5: You can leave it for a few hours and wash it off with lukewarm water for better results.

3. Facial Cleanser with Bergamot Oil for Itchy Skin

Bergamot oil’s antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties make it a great cleanser for the skin and hair. It removes bacteria, fungi and viruses, and can be very beneficial to oily skin, acne-prone skin or psoriatic.

Ingredients

  • Facial Cleanser - 60 Gm
  • Shampoo - 60 Gm
  • Bergamot Oil - 10-15 Drops

How to Make & Use

Step-1: To make a facial cleanser, you can add the bergamot oil to 60 gm of facial cleanser and mix it well.

Step-2: Once thoroughly mixed, you can store it in an opaque dark-coloured bottle.

Step-3: To make a hair cleanser, you can add the bergamot oil to 60gm of shampoo and mix it well.

Step-4: Once thoroughly mixed you can store it the same way.

Step-5: You can use the facial cleanser as a makeup remover or every night. You can apply a few drops of this mixture to a cotton pad and use it to clean your face.

Step-6: You can use the shampoo mixture to clean your hair and scalp, twice a week.

Safety Precautions While Using Bergamot Oil for Skin Care

Bergamot oil comes with many benefits, but also has its own side effects and needs to be used with caution. Here are some precautions you should follow while using bergamot oil on your skin:

  • Bergamot oil is photosensitive in nature and tends to get toxic when exposed to sunlight. So, it should always be stored in a cool and dark place.
  • A high dose of bergamot oil can have adverse effects and thus should be avoided strictly.
  • If you have over-sensitive skin, always consult with your dermatologist before applying the oil directly to your skin.
  • Always do a patch test before using bergamot oil, as you can either be allergic or sensitive to it.
  • If you are sensitive to bergamot oil, you should always use it with an appropriate carrier oil.
  • Avoid sunlight exposure for 12 hours after using bergamot oil directly on the skin.


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