Bergamot FCF Essential Oil (Organic, Furocoumarin-Free)

Bergamot FCF is sometimes regarded as a diluted or weaker bergamot. It is the whole oil with one fraction removed. The furocoumarins, bergapten chief among them, are taken out by distillation, and the aromatic profile remains essentially intact.

01 · Origin

Citrus bergamia is a small citrus tree of the rue family, Rutaceae, grown chiefly along the coast of Calabria in southern Italy. This oil is taken from the peel of certified organic fruit (DE-ÖKO-007) and then distilled to separate the furocoumarin fraction.

02 · Process

The expressed peel oil is distilled, leaving the heavy, non-volatile furocoumarins behind in the residue. Limonene, linalyl acetate and linalool carry over and define the finished oil, as they do in the cold-pressed grade. The result is a bergamot suited to any formula that will be worn on skin exposed to sunlight, where bergapten is unwanted.

03 · In Practice

Bright, citrus-floral and lightly herbaceous. A top note. Massage blends, facial oils, skincare formulation, natural perfumery and diffusion. For comparison, Bergamot organic (No. 1175) is the expressed oil with its full composition, and Bergamot, Feccia FCF (No. 1177) is a further grade. Blends with lavender, neroli, rose, geranium, clary sage, frankincense and sandalwood.

General information: For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.