Geranium Essential Oil (Pelargonium graveolens)

Emotional & Mind

• Promotes emotional balance and stability
• Helps relieve stress, anxiety, and irritability
• Uplifts the mood and supports relaxation
• Encourages a sense of harmony and self-love

Skin & Beauty

• Balances sebum production (ideal for oily, dry, or combination skin)
• Supports clear, radiant, and youthful-looking skin
• Reduces the appearance of scars, blemishes, and stretch marks
• Often used in natural skincare for anti-aging and toning properties

Body & Physical Wellness

• Supports healthy circulation
• May provide relief from mild fluid retention and puffiness
• Traditionally used to ease menstrual discomfort and balance hormones
• Gentle insect repellent properties

Spiritual & Energetic

• Associated with the Heart Chakra – fostering love, compassion, and emotional healing
• Used in meditation to center the mind and promote inner peace
• Energetically protective, helping to restore balance and harmony

Uses

• Diffuse: Add 3–5 drops to a diffuser to uplift mood and create emotional balance.
• Topical: Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of carrier oil (around 2–3% dilution). Massage onto the skin to support circulation, ease tension, or balance hormones. Apply diluted oil to pulse points as a natural floral perfume.
• Skincare: Add 1–2 drops to facial oil, moisturizer, or toner to balance sebum and improve skin clarity.
• Bath: Mix a few drops into bath salts or body oil for a luxurious, skin-nourishing soak.
• Haircare: Add 2–3 drops to shampoo or conditioner to promote scalp balance and enhance shine.
• Room spray: Combine 10–15 drops with distilled water and alcohol or witch hazel in a 100 mL spray bottle. Shake well before use and mist over linens or rooms for a floral, refreshing aroma.

Botanical Name

Pelargonium graveolens

Extraction Method

Steam distillation

Plant Part

Flowers

Origin

Egypt

Main Compounds

Citronellol, geraniol, linalool, menthone

Aromatic Description

Fresh, sweet, floral, and slightly fruity with a rosy undertone

Perfumery Note

Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma

Medium to strong

Safety Information

Geranium oil is generally considered safe when properly diluted.

Kids: Safe when diluted; balancing and uplifting for mood.

Pets: May cause mild reactions in cats. Use lightly and provide ventilation.

Pregnancy: Safe for moderate use in 2nd–3rd trimester. Helps with hormonal and emotional balance.

• For external use only.
• Do not apply undiluted to skin.
• Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
• If pregnant, nursing, or under medical supervision, consult a healthcare professional before use.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.