When applied to the skin.
Bergamot oil side effects.
Bergamot oil is possibly unsafe when applied to the skin.
As listed by emedtv these effects include blisters scabs redness and skin pigmentation changes mainly lightening effects.
Side effects of bergamot extract are generally mild and may include dizziness muscle cramps or heartburn.
Even then bergamot oil can cause side effects in some people.
Bergamot essential oil should never be applied to the skin at full strength.
Doing so can cause extreme skin inflammation stinging and photosensitivity.
You may report side effects to fda at.
Some people use bergamot oil to help even out pigmentation lightening due to the disorder vitiligo but the effects may not be consistent.