Citrus aurantium bergamia (Bergamot) leaf cell extract

AKA: Bergamot Leaf Cell Extract
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Barrier Support
Extract
Not Clean
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Cell Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin protecting. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
68916-04-1, 72968-50-4
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
A modern extraction of bergamot leaf compounds used for their antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties. Traditional bergamot leaf use in Mediterranean folk medicine focused on skin health and vitality.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR