Geranium’s lilac, pink petals are beloved for their beauty and sweet aroma. In aromatherapy, Geranium is well-regarded for its many wonderful therapeutic properties. If you’re on the fence about Geranium or could use another reason to love it, we’ll discuss the top benefits and uses of Geranium essential oil and why this floral oil is so popular and prestigious in aromatherapy.
Benefits
Geranium oil offers a bevy of uses, including aiding hormonal imbalance, promoting healthy hair, reducing nerve pain and increasing blood circulation.
Geranium essential oil is touted as being uniquely antifungal and antibacterial making it an excellent natural cleaner and healer.
Geranium oil’s ability to alleviate tension and anxiety is one of our favorite things about this oil, and it may just become yours as well.
Geranium oil is compatible with most skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea and more. It is gentle enough to be used on delicate facial skin, yet still powerful enough to heal effectively, while preventing skin irritation.
Uses
Face: Create an everyday facial serum by combining 6 drops of Geranium and 2 tbsp of Jojoba oil. Apply to your face as the last step in your routine.
Blemishes: Combine 2 drops Geranium, 2 drops Tea Tree and 2 drops Carrot Seed in a 10 ml roll-on. Fill to the top with olive oil and apply to blemishes and imperfections.
Cleaner: Make a natural Geranium cleaner by combining 1 oz 190-proof alcohol and 80 drops Geranium or Rose Geranium (or 40 drops of each) in a glass spray bottle. Let sit for a few hours before adding 3 oz distilled water. Shake to combine. Spray surfaces, doorknobs, sinks and more areas where germs may linger. Let sit and dry or wipe away after 30 seconds.
Topical: To use Geranium oil for local inflammation, dilute the oil to 5% and apply to the area of inflammation twice daily. Reduce dilution to 1% for children.
Respiratory: For respiratory inflammation and to soothe airways, diffuse Geranium oil in an essential oil diffuser in 30-60 minute intervals. Reduce to 15-20 minutes for children.