Pure Rose Geranium Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Pelargonium roseum
Origin: France
Family: Geraniaceae
Aroma: Floral, herbal with rose notes
Perfume Note: Middle
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled
Source: Leaves
Blends Well With: Basil, bergamot, carrot seed, cedarwood, citronella, clary sage, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lime, neroli, orange and rosemary essential oils
Rose Geranium Description and Uses:
Description and Uses: Rose Geranium essential oil has a wonderful rose aroma and is both uplifting and calming. Like the other geraniums, Rose Geranium is a balancing oil, helping to lift us out of negativity, relax us if we're under stress, or invigorate us if we're feeling low in energy.
An astringent oil, Rose Geranium essential oil is excellent for all skin types and is used in skin care products for both its fragrance and cleansing properties.
One or two drops applied weekly to a dog's collar is said to be very effective at deterring ticks.
Recipes Using Rose Geranium Essential Oil:
Rose Geranium Bath Salts:
1 cup of coarse sea salt or fine sea salt
1 cup of epsom salt
1/4 cup of baking soda
15 drops of Rose Geranium essential oil
Pour the first three ingredients into a large bowl and stir until well mixed. Add the Rose Geranium essential oil and stir until completely blended. Place in a glass container with a lid.
