Bergamot Oil for Skin

Sourced from the rind of the citrus that grows on bergamot orange trees, bergamot oil holds a number of benefits for your skin. In addition to having a rather soothing scent, bergamot oil may be used to clear skin of blemishes, decrease inflammation in the skin, and improve overall skin tone and appearance. It may also help to fight signs of aging in the skin thanks to a number of antioxidants found in the oil.

Bergamot oil should never be applied directly to the skin; you must always dilute an essential oil in a carrier oil or mix it into something like a lotion before applying. Once diluted, you can use bergamot oil as a spot treatment for acne. The oil has analgesic properties that may also make it helpful against cysts or deep-set pimples. Leave the oil on overnight to take advantage of its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

You may also want to add bergamot oil to your favorite body scrub or lotion. Not only will this leave behind a pleasant fragrance on your skin, but it can also help keep the skin all over your body clear, free of blemishes, and looking radiant.