• It has stimulating properties that help in enhancing blood circulation. As a stimulant, it helps in promoting hair growth.
• It has a soothing effect that calms down the mind as well as nervous system. Hence, this oil is great when used as hair massage oil.
• Bergamot oil has anti-microbial properties that help keep scalp infections away.
• It has antiseptic properties that make it perfect for treating acne and pimples.
• Bergamot oil has disinfectant properties that stunt the growth of odour causing bacteria. It acts as a natural deodorant.
• This sweet and fruity essential oil with warm and spicy floral notes can be also used for adding natural fragrance to your body oils and homemade skincare recipes.

Uses of Bergamot Essential Oil

Here are some everyday uses of bergamot essential oil :

1. Relaxant/Sedative

The oil is quite effective in lifting the mood up while also relaxing the nerves.  A drink infused with bergamot oil should be enough to get your mood up for the day or get you to sleep quickly at night. The chemical is also known to stimulate certain hormones in the body like dopamine and serotonin which leads to a natural relaxed state.

2. As a Deodorant

Citrus oils are known for their strong aromatic odor which can be used to cancel or mask the effects of foul-smelling stenches. This is why bergamot can be used as a deodorant for the body. Applying it on odor-heavy areas like the armpits will allow the oil to disinfect the area, preventing germs from accumulating there which causes the smell.

Also, it’s easy to make bergamot deodorant yourself. All you need are a few ingredients and tools and you’d have your own stash of stench-busting oil deodorant to use.

3. As Toothpaste

Due to its germ-killing properties, Bergamot can also be used to clean the teeth and prevent bacterial build up there.  Add a drop to your tube of toothpaste and mix it up.  Apply and brush your teeth as normal.

The oil should also form a coat around the tooth which prevents the buildup of cavities. As for any claim that it can also whiten the teeth, these have yet to be confirmed.

4. Treating Muscle Pains

Bergamot oil is also a natural relaxant for muscles. This could be a great solution for any person suffering from muscle spasms, convulsions, and other severely painful constrictions on the muscle.

It also works well if cold pressed to the affected area several times throughout the day.

5. Injury and Burn Treatment

Aside from being an antiseptic compound, bergamot also possesses some antibiotic properties. If applied on a wound or a burn, the oil can act as a soothing agent on the inflamed area while also cleaning the area from any dirt and germ-carrying foreign object.

This would also form a coat around the wound which should at least give the body additional defenses from bacteria attempting to enter the bloodstream through the injured region. As such, if there is an infection developing in the wound, bergamot oil should be effective in helping it heal, while preventing new ones from occurring in the same region.

For burns, bergamot essential oil also possesses soothing properties which should address the burning sensation over the affected area. If used in conjunction with a cold compress, the inflammation should be greatly reduced within a few hours.

However, experts do advise on not exposing the bergamot oil to direct sunlight when it is applied to a wound. The oil has photosynthetic properties which means that its chemical buildup will be altered once introduced to sunlight. This might lead to adverse reactions such as rashes and itching in the area.

To prevent this, it would be better to apply the oil first and then dressing the area with gauze strips. This would allow the oil to clean the wound while preventing irritation from forming around the wound.  Keep the wound out of sunlight for 12-24 hours after bergamot application.

6. Skin Care

Experts do point out that bergamot has properties that can keep the skin moisturized and firm. A few drops of bergamot rubbed over the skin’s surface should keep moisture inside, resulting in firmer and livelier looking skin. This is why bergamot is present in the composition of several cosmetics products.

A key component found in bergamot oil is this substance called cicatrizant which is necessary for treating scars, liver spots, and other unsightly blemishes on the skin. It can also help in the distribution of melanin in the body while also inhibiting the growth of acne in the pores and hair follicles.

However, like in treating wounds, it is best not to expose the oil coating to sunlight. This might lead to rashes in the skin, worsening the condition when it was supposed to alleviate it.

7. Pain Relief

Studies conducted by experts show that bergamot has properties that can reduce the sensation of pain throughout the body. Its compounds are vital to the stimulation of hormones through the body which inhibits a person’s ability to perceive pain.

8. Asthma Prevention

Bergamot is also known to be an ideal substance to address asthma in the body. Since asthma attacks occur when the bronchial passage constrict, bergamot works by helping the muscles in the passage relax and open up just a bit more. To help your bronchial passage open more fully, add a drop of bergamot oil in your hand, with a teaspoon of carrier oil.  Mix well and apply over your throat.  Use caution of the sun with the use of bergamot essential oil over the throat.

9. As an Antidepressant

Studies have also shown that bergamot has some anti-depressant properties which helps when you suffer from bouts of low energy. However, the way it attacks the condition is subtler and more natural than other anti-depressant solutions.