The begamot is a citrus fruit with tonic, regulating, calming, anti-inflammatory and cicatrizing properties, useful especially in case of skin diseases, acne and oily skin. Let us see the main uses and applications of the bergamot essential oil.
In case of stress and tiredness
Bergamot essential oil is a powerful emotional regulator: in case of tiredness and depression it is a tonic for the body and stimulates the vitality, while in case of stress, anxiety, mental confusion it is able to give calm and serenity. You can diffuse the essential oil with an oil burner, one drop for each square meter, or you can add some drops on a handkerchief and breathe during the day.
Acne, oily skin, skin irritations
You can benefit from the anti-inflammatory, cicatrizing, cleaning and sebum-regulating properties of the bergamot essential oil in case of acne with lesions and sebum excess, but also eczema and insect bites. Add three drops of this essential oil to the tonic or face cream and apply on the skin. If you want to try the bergamot essential oil on your skin avoid sun exposure and sun lamps just after the application of the oil because the bergamot essential oil contains photosensitizing substances that can cause spot on the skin.
Bad breath
Add some drops of bergamot essential oil to the toothpaste or mouthwash.