Geranium is one of the more popular essential oils in aromatherapy due to its numerous healing benefits and its beautiful deep and floral smell making it invaluable to a therapist.
The oil originates from Egypt, but today the Geranium plant is grown around the world, for its many uses in medicine and cosmetics. In fact, ancient Egyptians used Geranium against cancerous tumours and growths, usually combined with Clove oil. Centuries ago, and even today in some cultures, Geraniums are placed around the house to keep evil spirits at bay.
Today there are hundreds of different types of Geranium plants and the colour of the oil extracted differs slightly depending on the conditions the plant is grown. The oil is extracted from the stems, leaves and flowers of the plant.
The properties of Geranium essential oil are many and varied. This versatile essential oil has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, decongestant and relaxing qualities.
Geranium essential oil is ‘adaptogenic’ meaning that it adapts to the skin it is on and helps to balance it. o, whether you have oily skin, dry skin or combination skin, Geranium is the perfect choice to add to a skincare routine.
Benefits and uses of Geranium essential oil
- Because of its qualities as an astringent and all-around healer, Geranium essential oil is a highly effective anti-ageing ingredient. It can help tone and protect the skin, tighten your epidermis to help reduce the appearance of fine lines, and it also has potent cellular regeneration properties.
- Geranium essential oil also has powerful effects when it comes to balancing hormones, and can effectively help the skin by regulating sebum production. Whether your skin is dry or oily, it can help regulate the moisture and oil levels in your epidermis to leave your skin re-balanced and rejuvenated.
- Can help with breast congestion, fluid retention and cellulite.
- Useful for menopausal and menstrual problems, and is a popular oil with women.
- The oil also helps athletes’ foot, eczema and dry skin, due to its regenerative and moisturising properties.
- Geranium essential oil blends well with light-smelling essential oils such as Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender Grapefruit, Lavandin, Lavender, Lime, Neroli, Orange, and Rosemary essential oils
- While there are no known contra-indications for Geranium essential oil recorded, the essential oil should still be treated with respect and always be blended correctly with a carrier base before use.
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