Why we require furocoumarin-free bergamot
By Jeremy Fain, founder of Restelys. Updated 17 October 2026. 2 sources cited.
Bergamot gives Le Matin its freshness. But the raw oil contains molecules that can mark the skin in the sun.
Some citrus essential oils, bergamot among them, contain furocoumarins such as bergapten. In sunlight, these molecules can cause skin reactions and pigmented marks.
European scientific experts recommend strictly limiting their content in cosmetics, and the international fragrance association regulates the use of oils that contain them.
Our specification therefore requires bergamot freed of its furocoumarins: the same luminous scent, without the risk.
Sources
- Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP). “Opinion on furocoumarins in cosmetic products”. 2005.
- International Fragrance Association (IFRA). “IFRA Standards”, standards on citrus oils.
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