GERANIUM ESSENTIAL OIL
Pelargonium graveolens Grown in Egypt
Geranium Oil has a sweet, floral aroma with minty undertones.
Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil
Plant Part: Leaves / Tops
Note: Middle to Top Note
Aroma Families: Floral, Green, Rosy
Aroma: Very fresh, light rose-like floral, somewhat penetrating, with pronounced, leafy green/herbaceous body notes.
Blends with:
Agarwood, Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Citronella, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Frankincense, Galbanum, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Marjoram, Myrrh, Neroli, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosemary & Sandalwood Oils, Ylang-Ylang.
Benefits:
Geranium has a balancing, cooling & reviving effect on the skin. It works well as an anti-septic & anti-inflammatory. Can help control acne as well as calm dry, inflamed skin. Geranium Oil can support women's health, reducing hormone related pain and relieve hot flushes. Geranium can balance the emotions.
Recommended use:
In for skin care for all types, to balance sebum; in perfumery; in blends to alleviate stress, anxiety & general wellbeing.
Care Instructions:
Non toxic & non-irritant in dilution. Not recommended for ingestion.
Information on the traditional uses and properties of essential oils are provided on this site is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before self-administering herbs.
Easy Recipe:
Moisturising Bath Melt
Works well in the shower or the bath for a deeply hydrating skin treatment.
Equipment:
Bain-marie
Glass bowl
Spoon or Stirrer
Small cupcake cases
Storage container
Ingredients:
50g Shea Butter
50g Cocoa Butter
2 tbsp Coconut Oil
20 drops Geranium Essential Oil
Method:
Place the Shea & Cocoa Butter in the glass bowl & melt in Bain-marie.
Add the Coconut Oil to the melted butters. Once blended, take off the heat. Allow to cool slightly & before mixture sets mix in the Geranium Essential Oil.
Pour into cupcake cases.
Leave to cool & set. Store & refrigerate, will last up to 3 months.
Use: Add the melt to the warm bath or in the shower allow to melt into your skin.