Citrus aurantium bergamia (Bergamot) leaf oil

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AKA: Bergamot Leaf Oil
Plant-Derived
Astringent
Clean
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as astringent. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
89957-91-5
Form
Oil
Functions
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Tightens Pores
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Tightens and tones pores
Traditional Use
Bergamot leaf oil has been used in Mediterranean perfumery and skincare since the 17th century. Traditionally valued for its fresh, crisp scent and purported skin-balancing properties.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR