Geraniums are grown for their beauty and as a staple of the perfume industry. They are known for their sweet and strong floral fragrance. Egyptians are known to use geranium oil for beautifying their skin; it is an excellent skincare oil that balances sebum production and secretion, cleanses the skin, clears the pores, kills bacteria, tightens and tones the skin, boosts the healing process of open wounds and promotes healthy skin growth. Geranium oil is also ideal for healthy hair. Due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties it is recommended to be used by athletes as massage oil, as it regulates the water in the body and purify the body from toxins. Kills bacteria, reduce sweating and cleanses the skin creating a nice deodorant effect. As massaging geranium oil improves water retention in the body, it is also good for oedema, obesity and cellulite. Geranium oil is a strong anti-depressant with a regulating action on the hormones that promotes rest and relaxation alleviating stress, tension and anxiety. Geranium is also known to naturally repel insects.
How to use:
Use in aromatherapy steam facial, by adding a few drops to water to beautify your skin
Add a drop to your moisturizer for a smoothing effect
Geranium is great for both dry and oily hair, add a few drops to your shampoo or conditioner for deep conditioning
Add a few drops to any carrier oil and use as a hair oil for deep conditioning and nourishing your hair and scalp
Add two drops to your facial lotion and apply daily to reduce wrinkles or dry skin
Use it as a massage oil to treat muscle cramps, aches or sore body
Apply two drops to a cut or wound to fight infection and easy healing
Add five drops to a foot bath with warm water with sea salt to treat athlete’s foot, do this twice daily for best results
For fragrance use a few drops on your trouble areas as a natural deodorant
Add a few drops in water and spray on your body for bug repellence
Use a few drops in a diffuser for a calming effect.
Caution:
Possible skin sensitivity; always do a patch test. 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. Always dilute the essential oil with any carrier oil (coconut oil, almond oil, jojoba oil, etc) to avoid skin sensitivity. Do not use in first trimester of pregnancy.