In our reference data, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil can feed Malassezia (fungal acne).
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil is a cold-pressed essential oil from the bergamot citrus fruit, used in skincare primarily as a fragrance and aromatic component. It contains volatile terpenes and the phototoxic compound bergapten (5-methoxypsoralen).
| Reported effect | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Phototoxic reaction (berloque dermatitis / hyperpigmentation) | Common | Caused by furocoumarins like bergapten; can produce streaky pigmentation or burns on sun-exposed skin, especially with non-bergapten-free oil. |
Contact irritation | Uncommon | Redness, stinging, or burning, particularly on sensitive or compromised skin at higher concentrations. |
Allergic contact dermatitis | Uncommon | Sensitization to terpene constituents such as limonene and linalool, which can oxidize and become more allergenic over time. |
Photoallergic reaction | Rare | Immune-mediated response triggered by light exposure following application. |
Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.