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Geranium Oil Uses and Benefits

 Essential Oil Spotlight

Geranium Essential Oil  

Used as a beautifying agent in Ancient Egyptian times, Geranium essential oil is extracted from the entire geranium plant. The uses and benefits of this beautiful plant are highly versatile. 
 
Geraniums are valued in the perfume industry for their floral scent. Inhaling Geranium essential oil’s sweet aroma can support emotions by creating a calming and grounding effect. The aroma of Geranium essential oil can also help to ease anxious feelings. 
 
The beautifying properties of Geranium oil can be used to promote healthy-looking hair and skin. When applied topically to the body, Geranium oil promotes the appearance of clear skin. The benefits of Geranium oil can also be used on both dry and oily hair to give hair a vibrant glow. Additionally, the strong chemical components in Geranium essential oil offer a natural way to repel insects. 
 

Geranium Essential Oil Uses and Benefits 

  1. Geranium essential oil is ideal for massages. The properties of Geranium oil help promote the appearance of healthy skin while also providing a grounding and calming effect to emotions. Combine Geranium oil with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil for a luxurious, comforting at-home massage. Consider combining Geranium essential oil with another essential oil like Lavender or Bergamot to enhance your massage experience even further.
  1. One of Geranium essential oil's key benefits is promoting the appearance of clear and healthy skin. Take advantage of this powerful benefit by applying Geranium oil to your skin to promote a healthy-looking complexion. Dilute Geranium essential oil with Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity before applying to skin.
  1. Sometimes feelings of stress and anxiousness can get in the way of daily living. For those frustrating or uneasy moments, make sure to take advantage of the aromatic benefits of Geranium essential oil. Dilute one drop of Geranium essential oil with Fractionated Coconut Oil, place it in the palm of your hands and then rub your hands together. Once you have rubbed the oil in your hands, cup your hands over your nose and mouth and breathe slowly. As you breathe in the aroma of Geranium essential oil, you will feel the calming, grounding effect it has on the emotions.
  1. Practice your craft skills and share the sweet, floral scents of Geranium essential oil by making DIY Potpourri. Simply gather some of your favorite spices, add a couple drops of Geranium essential oil and any other favorite essential oils, and combine in a bowl of your choosing. With a little help from Geranium essential oil, this homemade potpourri is great for adding décor to a room or for using in bathrooms to maintain a constant, pleasant aroma.
  1. Geranium essential oil comes in handy when unwanted insects wander into the house. Because of the chemical components found in Geranium essential oil, it can be useful for naturally repelling insects. Add a drop to a cotton ball and place it in corners where insects are likely to be found. If you are going to garden outside, wear Geranium essential oil to keep the insects away.
  1. Aromatherapy steam facials are a great way to open your pores and renew your skin. The best steam facial includes herbs or essential oils. Create your own steam facial with Geranium essential oil. The properties of Geranium essential oil will help beautify the skin while the steam facial cleanses and clears the skin.
  1. Due to Geranium essential oil’s ability to promote healthy-looking hair and skin, Geranium is a great oil to include in many skin and hair products. Add a drop or two to your DIY hand wash, shampoo, heat protectant, hairspray, conditioner, body wash, or detangler. Adding Geranium essential oil to your everyday products will help to promote healthier and more vibrant hair and skin. Dilute one drop of Geranium essential oil with Fractionated Coconut Oil before applying to skin or hair, to minimize any skin sensitivity.   

Fun Fact about Geranium Essential Oil 

The leaves and flowers of a geranium plant are edible and are often used in desserts, cakes, jellies, and teas. In the Victorian era, fresh geranium leaves were used as decorative pieces on formal dining tables and the leaves of the geranium could be consumed as a fresh sprig if desired. 

Plant Description 

Where does Geranium essential oil come from? The geranium plant is a fragrant member of the Pelargonium species. Also known as Pelargonium graveolens, this plant is native to South Africa. The plant produces fragrant, green leaves and rose-colored flowers and can reach up to one meter in height. A geranium grows best in full sun and well-drained, fertile soils. doTERRA’s Geranium essential oil is extracted from the whole plant.  

Chemistry of Geranium Essential Oil 

Main Chemical Components: citronellol, citronellyl formate, geraniol 
 
One of the primary chemical constituents of Geranium essential oil is citronellol. Citronellol is a monoterpene alcohol that highly contributes to Geranium essential oil’s ability to repel insects. Another main chemical component found in Geranium essential oil is geraniol. Geraniol is also a monoterpene alcohol.  
 

Oils that Blend Well with Geranium Essential Oil 

Geranium essential oil blends well with Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lime, Wild Orange, and Rosemary essential oils for diffusion.  

Cautions 

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. For dilution, add one drop of geranium to 10 drops of Fractionated Coconut Oil. 

 

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