Spotlight: Bergamot Essential Oil

Hey Ya’ll!! This week I want to focus on an amazing essential oil… With both calming and uplifting abilities, Bergamot oil can dissipate anxious feelings while simultaneously providing cleansing and purifying benefits.

Bergamot is the most delicate of the citrus plants, requiring special climate and soil in order to thrive. Bergamot has been used for years to reduce feelings of stress and too soothe and rejuvenate skin. The unripe fruits are used as sweetmeats, eaten by the spoonful as a dessert or with coffee. 

Bergamot is unique among citrus oils due to its ability to create both an uplifting and calming environment. It is also purifying and cleansing for the skin while having a calming effect.

USES:

• Diffuse Bergamot oil when stress levels or tension is high.
• Apply to the skin while showering and inhale deeply to experience its calming aroma while enjoying its purifying skin benefits.
• Change regular tea too Earl Grey with the addition of Bergamot oil.
• Apply to the feet before bedtime or use with a carrier oil for a calming and relaxing massage.
• Add one to two drops to your DIY skin care cleanser.

In my home I LOVE to diffuse Bergamot.  Here are 5 of my favorite diffuser recipes.  

At the Beach:

2 drops Bergamot oil

2 drops Lavender oil

1 drop Rosemary oil

1 drop Eucalyptus oil

Rejuvenate:

2 drops Bergamot oil

2 drops Lavender oil

1 drop Lemon oil

Stress Less:

3 drops Bergamot oil

2 drops Frankincense oil

2 drops Lavender oil

Mental Clarity:

2 drops Bergamot oil

2 drops Juniper Berry oil

1 drop Spearmint oil

Rainy Day:

5 drops Bergamot oil

3 drops Sandalwood oil  

How do you use this amazing essential oil?  I would love to hear in the comments below.

Blessings!

XOXO-Alisha