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. Geranium essential oil is extracted from the whole plant.

Geranium Essential Oil Uses and Benefits:
Geraniums are a delicate candy-coloured flower with a rich rose like scent that calms and relaxes the body and mind. Its sweet floral fragrance is considered to have a gently relaxing effect on the mood and works as a natural antidepressant. Our sense of smell is controlled by the same bit of our brain that manages our sleep so the soothing power of therapeutic quality essential oils is a great way to help yourself get a good night’s sleep.

Stress:

Aroma candles are made with essential oils and have aroma therapeutic properties. That is to say, aroma candles are made for holistic therapeutic care — for providing well-being to the body, mind, and spirit, so what better way to destress. 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. Place one drop 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.

Reducing the signs of aging and wrinkles:

Geranium essential oil has been used for centuries, to care and support skin health. Found in our natural face and eye creams, geranium oil naturally firms up facial skin, and is used dermatologically to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It minimises many of the common signs of aging without drying your skin out.

Controlling oiliness and balancing sebum:

It helps reduce the appearance of skin imperfections, keep the skin looking clean, and reduces excess oil. An anti-oxidant, it helps to unblock pores and restore the natural sebum balance on the skin’s surface, helping your skin to breath and keeping your skin looking fresher and younger. Geranium is also a great natural exfoliator which cleanses the whole body leaving your body feeling fresh and reducing imperfections.

You can make your own do-it-yourself steam facial by adding 3–5 drops of Geranium to a bowl of hot water and putting a towel over your head. Inhale for a few minutes and allow the warm moisture to penetrate pores. Add a few drops to your facial moisturizer to beautify the skin.

Calming and soothing irritated skin and making it glow:

Geranium oil is often used to combat dermatitis and other harmful skin conditions because it is a natural anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties helps the skin cells to naturally regenerate and leaving your skin clearer and with a natural glow of health.

Reducing scar tissue and marks caused by skin irritation:

If you suffer with sensitive skin and prone to irritation, you will probably be familiar with red marks and scar tissue spots and wounds on skin. Because geranium oil is a natural cicatrisant, it speeds up healing and helps skin cells regenerate more quickly. By adding

Reducing the signs of dryness and dandruff on hair:

Transform the look of your hair by enriching your haircare routine with the use of Geranium essential oil. By adding geranium oil to a hair mask or conditioner this can help to hydrate and dramatically reduce dryness and help with dandruff, irritation on the scalp

Insect repellent:
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.