Geranium Essential Oil

Scientific Name- Pelargonium graveolens

Origin- Egypt

Method of production- Steam distilled

Color- Green

Aroma- Floral, sweet, and slightly fruity

Pelargonium graveolens is the Geranium species that is most cultivated for the extraction of the sweet-smelling essential oil.

It is used as a beautifying agent in Ancient Egyptian times, Geranium essential oil is extracted from the whole plant of geranium. The uses and benefits of this beautiful plant are highly versatile and are used to boost the appearance of skin and hair. The aroma of Geranium essential oil can also help lessen feelings of stress and calm nerves. The beautifying properties of Geranium oil can be used to promote healthy-looking hair and skin. When applied topically to the body, Geranium oil promotes the appearance of clear skin. The benefits of Geranium oil can also be used on both dry and oily hair to give hair a vibrant glow. Additionally, the strong chemical components in Geranium essential oil offer a natural way to repel insects.

The main chemical constituents of Geranium Essential Oil are linalool, geranyl formate, citronellol, and geraniol.

Key Benefits

1. Balance and enhance the complexion. 
2. Have uplifting properties that enhance the mood to reduce feelings of anxiety, nervousness, irritability, and sadness.
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4. Exhibit astringent properties that cause the skin, tissues, and muscles to contract in order to leave the face and body looked clear, toned, and tightened.
5. Stimulate and enhance circulation.
6. Have antioxidant, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties that may prevent viral infections.
7. Facilitate the body’s elimination of toxins.
8. It has the power to minimize the look of wrinkles because it tightens facial skin and slows down the effects of aging.
9. Geranium oil has been shown to reduce excess oil and help skin to maintain a healthy natural balance.
10. An antiseptic and antioxidant, it helps to unblock pores and restore the natural sebum balance on the skin’s surface, helping your skin to breathe and keeping it looking fresher and younger.
11. Geranium oil is often used in natural bug sprays and insect repellents. It’s great as a non-toxic alternative to chemical mosquito repellents, and if you are bitten, it’s fantastic for soothing the irritation of bites or stings and, as I mentioned earlier, speeds up skin’s natural healing process and resilience.
12. It is effective in the treatment of anxiety and depression.
13. As geranium is a natural circulatory oil, it absorbs quickly and exits the skin through perspiration. It is antibacterial, so it helps to eliminate unpleasant body odour and makes your sweat smell, well, like geraniums. Using geranium oil mixed with water in a spray is a great way to create a natural botanical deodorant and smell great all day.
14. It speeds up the healing of wounds and helps healthy new skin cells to regenerate more quickly - it is often used to treat scar tissue and the dark spots and marks left by acne and sunburn.
15. Transform the look of your hair by enriching your haircare routine with the use of Geranium essential oil.
16. Geranium oil aromatherapy steam facials are a great way to open your pores and renew your skin.