Reggio Calabria, Italy · Bergamot peel, first distillation
Bergamot Water: The Complete Guide
Bergamot is pure bergamot water, distilled from the peel of the bergamot orange on Calabria's coast, where almost all of the world's bergamot grows. Bright, sparkling and uplifting, it is the mist for tired, dull-looking skin, and the most awakening of our three flower waters.
- Ingredient (INCI)
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Water
- Origin
- Reggio Calabria, Italy
- Plant
- Bergamot orange peel
- Method
- Steam-distilled, first distillation
- Scent
- Bright citrus, floral, a hint of tea
- Best for
- Tired, dull-looking skin
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Born in Calabria. On Italy's southern coast, where the sea meets the citrus groves, sun-ripened bergamot is distilled into a bright, uplifting water. A little Calabrian sunshine, bottled.
Bergamot is the jewel of Calabria, the citrus perfumers have treasured for centuries. Its water awakens tired, dull-looking skin and leaves it fresh, balanced and glowing.
Ritual: Mist over clean skin each morning and press in with your fingertips. Follow with Katari Hoba Oil. Mist again in the afternoon whenever you need a lift.
One & Only Ingredient: 100% pure first distillation bergamot hydrosol (Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Water). No added preservatives, alcohol, dyes or fragrance.
3.3 fl oz | 100 ml
What it is
Bergamot is a hydrosol made by steam-distilling the peel of the bergamot orange, the small green-gold citrus of Calabria. It is not bergamot essential oil mixed with water and alcohol. It is a pure, first distillation water carrying the fruit's own aromatic character.
Where Roseau feels soft and floral and Géran feels cool and green, Bergamot is bright and sparkling: citrus, a little floral, a little tea. It is the most awakening of our three flower waters.
Where it comes from
Almost all of the world's bergamot grows on one narrow strip of coast in Calabria, at the toe of Italy, where the sea air and mild winters suit it like nowhere else. Perfumers have treasured it for centuries; it is the soul of the original eau de Cologne and the scent of Earl Grey tea.
Our bergamot water is distilled by a small producer in Reggio Calabria, in the heart of the bergamot groves. It will always come from Calabria.
How to use it
- Cleanse. Wash, or oil-cleanse with Hoba.
- Mist and press. Mist Bergamot over face and neck and press it in with your fingertips.
- Seal while damp. Press in Hoba, or your Katari oil, before it dries.
More ways to use Bergamot
- Morning wake-up. The brightest way to start the day, before coffee.
- Afternoon lift. Mist over makeup whenever you need a reset.
- Hair and scalp. Mist through hair for a fresh citrus scent.
- Linen and pillow mist. A clean, uplifting scent for sheets and towels.
- Clay masque. Mix with Argil instead of water for a brightening masque.
The chemistry
Bergamot water carries trace amounts of the fruit's aromatic compounds in a gentle water base.
| Component | In Bergamot | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Linalool | Main aromatic compound | Soft, floral-citrus scent |
| Other light aromatics | Present in small amounts | The bright, tea-like sparkle |
| Heavy, non-volatile compounds | Left behind in distillation | A gentle water, unlike cold-pressed bergamot oil |
| pH | Slightly acidic, like skin | Comfortable after washing with tap water |
Typical composition of first-distillation bergamot hydrosol. Scent varies naturally from harvest to harvest.
Who it's for
- Tired, dull-looking skin that needs waking up.
- Normal, combination and oily skin.
- Anyone who loves citrus and fresh, clean scents.
- Men and women alike. Bergamot is as at home in a barbershop as a spa.
For professionals
Bergamot is a natural opening note for a treatment: an energizing first mist, a bright finish after a facial, or a refreshing towel spritz. Pair it with Roseau and Géran for a three-water menu: Roseau to tone, Géran to calm, Bergamot to awaken.
Storage and shelf life
Sealed, Bergamot keeps for 2-3 years. Once opened, enjoy it within 12 months. Keep it out of hot sun; chilling it makes it even more refreshing.
Safety
For external use only. Patch test any new product: apply a little to your inner forearm once a day for two days. If you notice redness, itching or swelling, rinse with cool water and stop using it. Avoid the eyes. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, check with your doctor first.
Questions
Bergamot, Roseau or Géran: which one is for me?
Roseau tones and refreshes, Géran cools and calms, Bergamot brightens and awakens. Dry or mature skin often prefers Roseau; oily or flushed skin loves Géran; tired, dull skin and citrus lovers reach for Bergamot. Many people keep more than one.
Is it made from flowers?
No. Unlike Roseau and Géran, Bergamot is distilled from the peel of the fruit, where the bergamot's scent lives.
Can men use it?
Absolutely. Its fresh citrus scent makes it a favorite aftershave mist.
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