Bergamot FCF

Latin name: Citrus bergamiaCountry of origin: ChinaPart of the plant: RindsObtained by: Cold pressedProperties: Antiseptic, deodorizing, antiviral, antidepressant, balancing, uplifting and refreshing.   Bergamot essential oil is extracted from the rind of the bergamot fruit, which is a citrus fruit that is commonly used in flavorings and perfumes. However, bergamot essential oil contains a chemical compound called bergapten, which can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight and increase the risk of sunburn or other skin damage. This compound also makes bergamot essential oil phototoxic, meaning that it can cause skin irritation or burns when exposed to sunlight or other sources of UV light. To address the phototoxicity issue, a type of bergamot essential oil called Bergamot FCF (Furanocoumarin Free) has been developed. Bergamot FCF essential oil is created by removing the bergapten compound through a process of distillation or vacuum fractional distillation, which eliminates the pho