Bergamot Bergaptene Free

Citrus aurantium subsp. bergamia

Chemotype: bergaptene-free / FCF type

freshcitrusylightgreenfaintly floral

PLANT PART: peel
EXTRACTION: cold expression followed by furanocoumarin-removal processing
AROMA NOTE: top

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Aroma & character

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freshcitrusylightgreenfaintly floral

Aroma intensity: 50 / 100

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Note layer: top

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Cited dermal maximum · leave-on: 75%
Phototoxicity: Not flagged in this profile
Oxidation risk: high

A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.

Public bergaptene-free / FCF references state that the phototoxic furanocoumarin fraction has been removed, so this variant is treated as non-phototoxic in normal dermal use.

Contraindications & cautions

moderateBergaptene-free processing removes the phototoxic furanocoumarin fraction, but the underlying citrus monoterpene fraction (limonene-rich, matching this record's high oxidation_risk rating) is still prone to rapid oxidation. Tisserand and Young note that old or oxidized bergamot oil should not be used on skin because oxidation products increase the risk of irritation and sensitization, independent of the phototoxicity question addressed by the FCF processing.

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Inside the oil

7 constituents

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About this composition

This profile is anchored to a public Italian bergamot FCF GC-MS batch sheet with exact constituent percentages. Public supplier and reference pages agree that bergaptene-free / FCF bergamot has had the phototoxic furanocoumarin fraction removed, while retaining the characteristic bergamot balance of limonene, linalyl acetate, and linalool. The oil-level maximum below is taken from a public IFRA 51 conformity certificate for Bergamot Oil FCF Category 5A use.

Constituent	Typical amount	Reported range	Chemical family	Source
Limonene	41.88%	41.88–41.88%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Bergamot Oil Italy FCF Chemical Composition (GC-MS), lot 13231 https://shayandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bergamot-Essential-Oil-GCMS-Shay-and-Company-Lot13231.pdf (Limonene 41.88%)
Linalyl acetate	25.14%	25.14–25.14%	monoterpene ester	View source Bergamot Oil Italy FCF Chemical Composition (GC-MS), lot 13231 https://shayandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bergamot-Essential-Oil-GCMS-Shay-and-Company-Lot13231.pdf (Linalyl acetate 25.14%)
Linalool	11.03%	11.03–11.03%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Bergamot Oil Italy FCF Chemical Composition (GC-MS), lot 13231 https://shayandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bergamot-Essential-Oil-GCMS-Shay-and-Company-Lot13231.pdf (Linalool 11.03%)
gamma-Terpinene	8.19%	8.19–8.19%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Bergamot Oil Italy FCF Chemical Composition (GC-MS), lot 13231 https://shayandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bergamot-Essential-Oil-GCMS-Shay-and-Company-Lot13231.pdf (Gamma terpinene 8.19%)
beta-Pinene	6.43%	6.43–6.43%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Bergamot Oil Italy FCF Chemical Composition (GC-MS), lot 13231 https://shayandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bergamot-Essential-Oil-GCMS-Shay-and-Company-Lot13231.pdf (Beta pinene 6.43%)
beta-Bisabolene	0.47%	0.47–0.47%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Bergamot Oil Italy FCF Chemical Composition (GC-MS), lot 13231 https://shayandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bergamot-Essential-Oil-GCMS-Shay-and-Company-Lot13231.pdf (Beta-bisabolene 0.47%)
Geranial	0.29%	0.29–0.29%	monoterpene aldehyde	View source Bergamot Oil Italy FCF Chemical Composition (GC-MS), lot 13231 https://shayandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bergamot-Essential-Oil-GCMS-Shay-and-Company-Lot13231.pdf (Geranial 0.29%)

Profile source: Bergamot Oil Italy FCF Chemical Composition (GC-MS), lot 13231; Bergamot Oil FCF IFRA certificate; Bergamot vs. FCF Bergamot Essential Oil Explained · https://shayandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bergamot-Essential-Oil-GCMS-Shay-and-Company-Lot13231.pdf ; https://www.madarcorporation.com/spec-sheets/essential-oil/bergamot-bergaptene-free/Bergamot%20Bergaptene%20Free%20-%204546302%20All%20docs.pdf ; https://www.aromaweb.com/articles/bergamot-vs-fcf-bergamot-essential-oil.php

A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY

Traditional & reported uses

These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.

traditionally used in aromatherapy for uplifting mood and easing occasional low spirits
reported use in diffuser blends for a fresh, citrusy, calming atmosphere without phototoxicity concerns
used in perfumery for a bright, citrus top note, notably in eau de cologne styles
traditionally associated with easing occasional tension and supporting relaxation
reported use in skincare-oriented blends where phototoxic risk is a concern, due to the bergaptene-free profile

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For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.

What we're still learning · 2 data gaps

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The public IFRA certificate supports a Category 5A maximum of 75% for Bergamot Oil FCF, but a product-specific Tisserand-style aromatherapy leave-on limit was not located in this pass.
Odor intensity 50 is a normalization from public qualitative bergamot / bergamot FCF strength language rather than a directly published 0-100 laboratory measure.