Egyptian Geranium Essential Oil

Highlights

• Botanical name: Pelargonium x asperum
• Distilled part: Leaf
• Aromatic molecules: Citronnellol, geraniol
• Odour: Rose-like with a varying minty note

Description

Only a few of the over 500 species of geranium are used in aromatherapy. It is cultivated in Madagascar, La Réunion, Guinea and Algeria. The mild and smooth or stronger perfumes of some species explain their frequent use in perfumery and cosmetology.

Suggested Use

Directions: Used for local and body massages and essential oil diffuser. A skin patch test is recommended for those with sensitive skin.

• For Local Massage: 1-2 drops added to 1-2 drops of neutral vegetable carrier oil.
• For Body Massage: 2-10 drops added in 5-10 ml of neutral vegetable carrier oil.
• For Use in an Essential Oil Diffuser: 1-6 drops can be added undiluted into the diffuser (ultrasonic, atmospheric).

Cautions & Warnings: Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Do not take orally. Do not use essential oils undiluted. If accidental ingestion occurs, seek urgent medical attention or contact a Poison Control Centre. If you have epilepsy or asthma, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with water or vegetable oil. Avoid exposure of applied area(s) to the sun. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or with children under the age of 6. If you experience nausea, dizziness, headache or an allergic reaction, discontinue use.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Pelargonium graveolens oil*.

*Organic signifies “proceeding from organic farming” (contrôle Certisys BE-BIO-01).

*ECOGARANTIE products certified organic in accordance with ECOGARANTIE (Certisys Control) specification.