Geranium Oil

Category: Essential Oil

Brief Description: Extracted from the flowers, leaves, and stalks of the Geranium plant, Geranium oil is known for its sweet and floral aroma. It is often priced around $15-$25 per oz.

Benefits: Known for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and astringent properties. It can help balance oil production, making it great for both dry and oily skin.

Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types but particularly beneficial for balancing oil production in skin, hence good for oily, dry, and combination skin types.

Target audience: Individuals seeking natural skincare products, especially those looking to balance skin oil production.

Chemical composition: Contains geraniol, citronellol, linalool among others.

Physical aspect: It is a clear to light green liquid with a sweet, floral aroma.

Compatibility: It blends well with citrus oils like lemon and bergamot, as well as with lavender and patchouli.

Concentration: Typical concentration in products is between 0.5% to 3%.

Side effects/adverse reactions: May cause skin irritation in some people. Always do a patch test before use.

Regulatory status: Geranium oil is considered safe for use by FDA.

Sustainability/ethical considerations: It is generally sustainable and ethical, though it's always best to choose products from companies that adhere to ethical farming and sourcing practices.

Variants: Rose geranium and lemon geranium are two of the variants, differing slightly in aroma.