Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Essential Oil

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA FRUIT OIL

CAS Number
8007-75-8
Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning, perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.0015%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Panel: safe with furocoumarin limits; GRAS for food use (21 CFR 182.20)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Phototoxicity is the primary concern — bergapten (5-MOP) causes photomutagenic and photocarcinogenic effects; oxidized limonene is a strong sensitizer; IFRA restricts use by product category.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component eu_children_restricted ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Essential Oil safe in cosmetics?

Phototoxicity is the primary concern — bergapten (5-MOP) causes photomutagenic and photocarcinogenic effects; oxidized limonene is a strong sensitizer; IFRA restricts use by product category. The EU classifies Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Essential Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Essential Oil allowed in the EU?

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Essential Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.0015%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Essential Oil do in cosmetics?

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Essential Oil functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning, perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8007-75-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Essential Oil?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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