In our reference data, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil can feed Malassezia (fungal acne).
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil (bergamot oil) is a cold-pressed essential oil from bergamot orange peel, used in skincare and perfumery for its fresh citrus scent. It contains photoactive furocoumarins (notably bergapten) that can cause phototoxic reactions.
| Reported effect | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Phototoxicity (berloque dermatitis, photosensitization) | Common | Non-bergapten-free oil can cause hyperpigmentation and burns upon UV exposure |
| Contact irritation | Uncommon | Redness or stinging, especially on sensitive or compromised skin |
| Allergic contact dermatitis | Uncommon | Linked to limonene, linalool and other oxidized terpene constituents |
| Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation | Rare | May follow phototoxic or irritant reactions |
Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.