geranium (bourbon) essential oil
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This wonderfully relaxing and balancing essential oil of Geranium is known for its healing effects on the skin.
It is used to soothe dry skin, reduce cellulite through massage and even to help clear the complexions of those with naturally oily skin.
Geranium also improves the skin's elasticity and helps to balance the skin's sebum levels.
Although Bourbon Geranium has the same therapeutic properties as other types of Geranium essential oil, it is preferred by many aromatherapists because of it superior fragrance and because it blends so well with a vast array of other oils.
Product Information
Characteristics
Geranium Bourbon has a strong, sweet floral aroma with a hint of mint.
Oils to Blend with
Blends with virtually every other essential oil but favourites have to be bergamot, lavender, basil, rosemary, black pepper, rose, neroli, sandalwood, rosewood, juniper, lemon, patchouli, jasmine and orange.
Latin Name
Pelargonium graveolens
Extraction Method
The essential oil is steam distilled from the flowers & leaves.
Country of Origin
France
Chemical Constituents
Geranic (Acid), Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Myrtenol, Terpineol (Alcohols), Citral (Aldehyde), Methone (Ketone), Eugeneol (Phenol), Sabinene (Terpene).
As with all essential oils we do not recommend using Geranium during pregnancy, especially as it regulates the hormonal system.
Technical Documents
Geranium (Bourbon) Essential Oil MSDS
Geranium (Bourbon) Essential Oil SPEC