Geranium essential oil is commonly used in perfumes for its uplifting aroma, and it may reduce the appearance of blemishes and fine lines when applied topically.*
Get to Know
PRODUCT BACKGROUND
Geranium essential oil comes from the
Pelargonium graveolens
plant, a multibranched shrub that grows up to 5 feet tall. Geranium oil is produced by steam distilling the plant’s flowers and leaves. It is native to subtropical southern Africa and was used by the Egyptians to promote beautiful, radiant skin. Geranium is also found in many perfumes, lotions, and skin care products. It is an important ingredient in many Young Living skin care products—including ART® Creme Masque, Boswellia Wrinkle Cream™, and Animal Scents® Ointment—and Acceptance™, Awaken™, Believe™, and Clarity™ essential oil blends.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Pelargonium graveolens
BOTANICAL FAMILY:
Geraniaceae
REGIONS FOUND:
Egypt, India
PLANT PART USED:
Flowers and leaves
EXTRACTION METHOD:
Steam distilled
YL REGION:
Most Young Living Geranium essential oil comes from Egypt.
Geranium essential oil joined the Young Living family in 1994.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pelargonium graveolens† (Geranium) flower oil
†100% pure essential oil
Product Snapshot
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Topical
- May help maintain the appearance of healthy, youthful-looking skin
- Helps promote healthy, radiant-looking hair
- May help cleanse the skin
Aromatic
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Has a sweet, floral fragrance
AROMATIC PROFILE
From the bottle: Floral and herbaceous
KEY CONSTITUENTS
- Citronellol
- Geraniol
- Citronellyl formate
- Linalol
ALSO FOUND IN
- Acceptance™ essential oil blend
- Animal Scents® Ointment
- Animal Scents® Shampoo
- AromaGuard® Meadow Mist™ Deodorant
- EndoFlex™ essential oil blend
- Joy™ essential oil blend
- Lady Sclareol™ essential oil blend
- Trauma Life™ essential oil blend
WORKS WELL WITH
- Lavender essential oil
- Ylang Ylang essential oil
- German Chamomile essential oil
- Desert Mist™ Ultrasonic Diffuser
Suggested Uses
APPLICATIONS
Topical
- Add Geranium to a neutral skin moisturizer and apply it morning and night to enhance the appearance of healthy-looking skin.
- Add Geranium to your skin regimen to help cleanse your skin.
- Mix it with your favorite Young Living shampoo to help promote healthy, radiant-looking hair.
Aromatic
- Diffuse Geranium in your home or office for a pleasant, uplifting aroma.
- Combine it with oils like Lavender and Ylang Ylang to blend in a hot bath. The aromatic blend of floral and sweet smells creates a peaceful, private getaway.
WHERE TO DIFFUSE
- Get creative juices flowing by filling your office or study with this pleasant, uplifting aroma.
- Bring the family together by accenting the air in the den or kitchen with its sweet fragrance.
- Make your bedroom bloom with the romantic scents of Geranium, Lavender, and Jasmine.
EXPERIENCE
Geranium oil’s sweet, floral aroma can be diffused in intimate settings to create a memorable, warming environment for you and your family.
DIRECTIONS
Topical: Apply 2–4 drops directly to desired area. Dilution not required, except for the most sensitive skin.
Aromatic: Diffuse up to 1 hour 3 times daily.
Aromatic: Diffuse up to 1 hour 3 times daily.
CAUTIONS:
Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health professional prior to use.