Description
"Geranium Essential Oil" is steam-distilled from Pelargonium graveolens, a flowering plant cultivated for its fresh, floral aroma. Traditionally associated with emotional balance, this oil is widely used in skincare for its ability to promote a clear, radiant complexion. It enhances relaxation when diffused and is frequently included in body care products for its soothing effects. Its rosy, slightly herbal scent harmonizes beautifully with bergamot and ylang-ylang, lending an elegant touch to botanical beauty blends and aromatherapy rituals.
Category
Single Oils
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Color
Pale Yellow
Aroma Family
Floral, Green, Rosy
Geranium Essential Oil
Botanical Name
Pelargonium graveolens
Common Names
Pelargonium, Scented Geranium
Directions For Use
To diffuse, add 4 drops of geranium essential oil to a diffuser. For internal use, ensure the oil is certified safe for ingestion by the brand and follow specific guidelines. For topical application, dilute 5 drops with 10 ml of carrier oil before applying to the skin.
To diffuse, add 4 drops of geranium essential oil to a diffuser. For internal use, ensure the oil is certified safe for ingestion by the brand and follow specific guidelines. For topical application, dilute 5 drops with 10 ml of carrier oil before applying to the skin.
Oil Applications
Geranium essential oil tightens skin, reduces aging signs, and treats microbial and inflammatory skin conditions like acne, dermatitis, eczema, and athlete's foot. It promotes wound healing, relieves muscle cramps and nerve pain, and repels bugs. Internally, it acts as a diuretic to eliminate toxins and reduces inflammation linked to arthritis, heart disease, and high cholesterol. It supports acute respiratory issues. In aromatherapy, geranium essential oil alleviates depression and anxiety, calms the mind, repels insects, and improves respiratory function.
Geranium essential oil tightens skin, reduces aging signs, and treats microbial and inflammatory skin conditions like acne, dermatitis, eczema, and athlete's foot. It promotes wound healing, relieves muscle cramps and nerve pain, and repels bugs. Internally, it acts as a diuretic to eliminate toxins and reduces inflammation linked to arthritis, heart disease, and high cholesterol. It supports acute respiratory issues. In aromatherapy, geranium essential oil alleviates depression and anxiety, calms the mind, repels insects, and improves respiratory function.
Main Constituents
Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalol, Citronellyl Formate, Isomenthone, 10-epi-Gamma-Eudesmol, Geranyl Formate
Properties
Geranium essential oil provides astringent, cicatrizant, deodorant, diuretic, styptic, tonic, and vulnerary properties. Its wide-ranging benefits make it essential for skincare, emotional wellness, and overall health.
Aromatic Profile
Geranium essential oil features an herbaceous, harmonious, sweet, and floral aromatic profile, delivering a calming and uplifting sensory experience.
Safety Considerations
Geranium essential oil may cause skin sensitivity. Keep it out of reach of children, and consult a physician if you are pregnant, nursing, or under medical care. Avoid contact with eyes, ears, and sensitive areas. Due to its estrogenic properties, it should not be used by individuals with endometriosis or estrogen-sensitive cancers.
Geranium essential oil may cause skin sensitivity. Keep it out of reach of children, and consult a physician if you are pregnant, nursing, or under medical care. Avoid contact with eyes, ears, and sensitive areas. Due to its estrogenic properties, it should not be used by individuals with endometriosis or estrogen-sensitive cancers.
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References
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