Botanical name
Pelargonium graveolens

Extraction
Steam distilled

Plant part
Flowering plant

Aromatic description
Sweet, rich and heavy aroma with rose and mint tones
Floral family
Middle note

Blends well with
Bergamot, Cedarwood, Lavender, Lime, Neroli, Orange, Petitgrain, Rose.

Emotional & spiritual benefits
Geranium is known as one of the best balancing essential oils, bringing the mind, body and spirit back into equilibrium. It can help ease a negative mindset and anxious thoughts whilst elevating the spirit. It aids in relieving stress and tension, paving the way for clearer thinking and decision making.

Cosmetic benefits
As with its emotional benefits, Geranium also brings balance to the skin. This makes it appropriate for a range of skin types and conditions. It is fantastic cleanser and balances sebum production, improving the complexion and creating a natural glow for dull skin. It also minimises congestion and improves circulation. It is recommended for oily, mature, sensitive and normal skin types, and is even used in natural deodorant and bug sprays.

Formulation types
Geranium can be incorporated into a wide range of cosmetic formulations from face and body creams, lotions, serums, cleansers and toners to bath products, soaps, body washes, balancing and feminine essential oil blends and massage products. It is often used in natural deodorants.

% Use in formulation
See our Essential Oil Safety Guide for more information.

Precautions/contraindications
Generally non-sensitising, however may cause contact dermatitis in hypersensitive individuals.

Recipes & applications

• For female health support, add 3 drops of Geranium to a tissue and keep close to your heart on days of imbalance and stress.
• For a balancing facial product, add 1ml of Geranium oil to 100ml of either our Natural Cream Base or Natural Oil Serum Base. This would be the perfect product for normal or combination skin types.
• Harmonise Essential Oil Blend
• Add 8-10 drops and a handful of Epsom Salts to a bath at the end of a long stressful day to bring your body and mind back into peaceful equilibrium.
• Chamomile Bath Salts

Disclaimer
Suggested recipes are provided as examples only. Whilst all care has been taken in creating these examples, Sage Cosmetic Coaching accepts no responsibility relating to the manufacture of products. Any responsibility for the performance, efficacy and stability of the product lies with the manufacturer.