Another favorite essential oil of mine is Bergamot Essential Oil. I’ve used it for some soap making in the past, but because of its multiple healing properties, it’s great for other great DIY skin care projects. Bergamot has a light citrus scent, which can be both uplifting and relaxing when diffused. It is a tropical plant, but thrives in Europe as well. The oil is taken from the peel of the fruit and used to make medicine. It’s derived through cold compression, which is different than the steam distillation of many other essential oils. The oil is commonly used in black tea, which is called Earl Grey.
1. Relieves Stress:
Bergamot essential oil is a relaxant — it reduces nervous tension and feelings of stress. This powerful oil can stimulate hormones, such as dopamine and serotonin. The smell of the oil leads to a feeling of ease and contentment. If you’re making a DIY bath soak or bath salt, add a few drops to the mixture and add to your bath for natural stress relief.
2. Heals Skin:
Bergamot essential oil is used to minimize the look of scars and other marks on the skin; it tones the skin by making the supply of melanin even. These scars can be the result of acne or skin infections or irritations. To rid the skin of irritations, put five drops of bergamot oil on a cotton ball or pad and rub it on the infected area.
3. Deodorant:
Bergamot essential oil prevents the growth of germs that cause body odor. The refreshing and citrus smell of bergamot oil is used as a natural deodorant and air freshener. The strong scent eliminates odors on the body or in a room. You can add two–three drops of bergamot oil to the deodorant you already use every day.
4. Calming Shower:
Apply to the skin while showering and inhale deeply to experience its calming aroma while enjoying its purifying skin benefits.
Bergamot is a wonderful oil to try for these uses and so many more. If you are curious about Bergamot essential oil, give these uses a try and see what a difference it can make in your daily health and beauty routine.
5. Cold Sores:
Finally, Bergamot essential oil is known to help with cold sores that appear on your skin from a viral infection. Although it can’t kill the virus, it can weaken it and help your body fight off the outbreak. Add bergamot oil in a skin lotion and applying it directly to the cold sore.
Where to Buy Bergamot Essential Oil
You can usually find bergamot essential oil and other essential oils in your local health food store and sometimes, at retail chains like Walmart or Walgreens, though supplies may be limited. You can also find this on Amazon.com.
Do you use Bergamot essential oil? If so, are there any additional uses to add to this list?
**If you like this post, also check out 5 Different Uses for Lemongrass Essential Oils**
I like to drop a bit of oil on my lightbulb when it is off. Then when you turn it on you slowly get such great fragrances
I love that oils can heal the body. This is one I need to check out
It is so great for my skin! I really love it!
Have you tried it as deo? I’d be curious to see if it works. I love eo’s.
I have never heard of Bergamot oil. I use Lavender oil a TON for stress and my hypertension. I will have to find some of this and get some.
I love bergamot! Be really careful using it in DIY skincare – it is one of the most phototoxic oils out there. (Meaning it will cause sunburn if you put it on your skin and go outside.)
I didn’t know essential oils had so many different functions!
Essential oils have a lot of benefits and it’s so useful as well! It’s definitely something that I normally keep at home. I’ve tried some of the things on this list and it doesn’t disappoint.
Wow, this is a great information, My mom loves using different essential oils.
I’m not really in to essential oils. I have several friends who swear about them. I’m going to share this one with them.
I love using essential oils. There are so many great uses for them. I have a lot of different scents too.
Love this! I have been getting into the essential oils lately. Love them! It’s just a little confusing knowing which oils to use for what. LOL
I have that in a lotion here I think. I forgot about it though! I didn’t realize it could affect cold sores. Good to know!
I so love essential oils. I have not heard about this specific one though so thanks for sharing.
New discovery. Awesome ways to use bergamot oil
I love Essential oils! It is life 🙂 Thanks for sharing!