How to Use Bergamot Essential Oil: A Detailed Guide to Methods of Use
Bergamot essential oil is extracted from the fruit of Italian bergamot, which belongs to the Rutaceae family, Citrus genus. This essential oil has a fresh scent and is a favorite in aromatherapy, capable of creating a relaxed and pleasant feeling.
How to use bergamot essential oil
Essential oils should be kept away from young children. For older children (over 5 years old), they can learn to use essential oils correctly under the supervision of a qualified practitioner.
The use of essential oils is prohibited during pregnancy.
Essential oils are absorbed through the skin, and using too much can lead to overdose.
Avoid contact of essential oils with the eyes, nose, and ears. If skin sensitivity occurs during use, or if essential oil accidentally gets into the eyes, immediately rinse with pure vegetable oil, never with water. Use essential oils with caution, as they have an irritating effect on mucous membranes (digestive tract, respiratory tract, and urogenital tract).
Do not take essential oils orally for the purpose of treating illness. Safe ingestion of essential oils requires professional training and is therefore not recommended for beginners. Some essential oils may be toxic even in small amounts and can be fatal if taken internally.
Before going out into the sun or taking a UV bath, do not use essential oils that may increase the skin's sensitivity to sunlight, such as citrus oils (bergamot, grapefruit, etc.).
If your skin has had allergic reactions before, or if you think you may be allergic to a certain essential oil, be sure to perform a skin allergy test before use. For this purpose, we have labeled on each bottle of essential oil the potentially allergenic chemical components contained in that essential oil. You can also search online for material safety data sheets to find information on these allergenic components. You can test whether you are sensitive to aromatherapy products by applying a small amount to your arm. Add one drop of essential oil to every 2.5 milliliters (or half a teaspoon) of vegetable oil, then apply to the arm. If the applied area turns red, or there is a burning sensation or itching, immediately wash the applied area and do not use that essential oil.
Overuse of essential oils can cause headaches or dizziness; do not exceed the recommended dosage.
If you are undergoing treatment for an illness, consult a qualified practitioner before using essential oils. Certain patients should not use certain essential oils.
Those with liver or kidney disease should only use essential oils under the guidance of a qualified practitioner. Once essential oils are absorbed into the bloodstream, they are eventually eliminated from the body by the liver and kidneys; overuse of essential oils can damage these organs.
If you use essential oils while taking medication, consult a qualified practitioner, as essential oils may react with certain medications.