CELESTIAL ® ROSE GERANIUM ESSENTIAL OIL - Pelargonium graveolens roseum RELAX ANXIETY

Rose Geranium Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Pelargonium graveolens (var. roseum)
Origin: Reunion Islands
Method: Steam Distillation
Part Used: Leaves & Flowering Tops
Perfumery Note: Middle to Top
Scent: Strong, dry floral scent, cooling and uplifting with a delicious complex bouquet that includes a natural rose scent.

Rose Geranium can be used as a substitute for Rose essential oils or absolutes as a cheaper alternative that still lends a beautiful rose scent. It has a wide range of applications and is an incredibly popular addition to cosmetics like face creams and moisturisers, as well as in  natural perfumes and for aromatherapy.

If you are feeling stressed or worried this is a beautiful scent to diffuse. In aromatherapy it is used to balance mind and body, uplift moods and promote feelings of well-being. 

Skin: this oil is a popular addition to face creams and serums that are designed to help control excess secretion of sebum, which is responsible for acne and dull oily skin.

Topical Application Information:

This essential oil is pure and undiluted, so if you wish to use it on your skin it will have to be diluted first. The general guide to using essential oils on your skin is that they should be diluted to a maximum of 3-5% in a carrier oil. 

Essential Oil Safety:

Always dilute essential oils before applying them to your skin as when undiluted they may cause skin irritations. It is always a good idea to do a small patch test somewhere like the back of your hand when using a new essential oil for the first time. 
DO NOT ingest essential oils. It is against the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) Guidelines to suggest ingestion of essential oils in Australia. This is due to safety concerns around the harm an undiluted and highly concentrated essential oil can do when ingested. There are very few exceptions to this, which include a small number of essential oils allowed to be used in the food manufacturing industry in highly diluted amounts for flavouring and scent (such as Lavender and Peppermint), or when under the care of a qualified Naturopath or Aromatic Medicine Practitioner (holds recognised qualifications, and is a member of a Professional Association granting TGA exemptions).
It is always best to avoid using essential oils on or around your pets. Dogs process most essential oils similar to how humans do, and will usually not be bothered by most essential oils being diffused in a well ventilated space. Many dog shampoos and conditioners also contain essential oils. However we recommend you never leave a dog unsupervised in a room with an essential oil diffuser on. Cats do not tolerate essential oils and small amounts may be harmful, even using a diffuser in the same room may cause toxicity. 

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