Geranium Absolute
Aadrea Geranium oil is extracted from the green leaves of Pelargonium graveolens, a plant belonging to the Geraniaceae family, and the oil is obtained through the processes of steam distillation and SFE supercritical fluid extraction.
Geranium extract is a pale green yellow liquid. Its scent is herbaceous and sweet. The main constituents of the variety that occurs locally are citronellol and geraniol (1:1) as well as citronellyl formate, isomenthone, and 10-epi-γ-eudesmol as the major constituents.
Indications (benefits from use of product)
Geranium oil is a herbal extract / product. It possesses anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antibacterial properties; tonic and sedative on the nervous system; reduces feelings of stress, anxiety, sadness, fatigue, and tension, enhances concentration. It also has antiseptic properties that help with skin conditions such as acne, dermatitis. Geranium oil is one of the most expensive essential oils used in the perfumery, flavouring, and cosmetics industries.
How to Use
Aromatherapy: Geranium oil is a healing oil, which is useful in balancing body and mind, and an ideal choice in treating stress related disorders. The oil can be used in a diffuser singly or with other essential oils, using a concentration of up to 5 drops of oil for every 100ml of clean water.
Topical (Skin and body surface) use: Geranium oil is an important skin care oil because it is good in opening skin pores and cleaning oily complexions. Carrier oils should be used to reduce the concentration without reducing potency. For every 3-6 drops of Geranium essential oil, in addition to other essential oils if you prefer a blend, use at least 50ml of carrier oil (Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil are excellent local options of carrier oils). Blend with carrier oil of choice prior to massage to minimize any skin sensitivity.
Perfumery and Flavour application: Geranium oil is a very useful perfumery ingredient giving a soft floral note (rosy) to fragrances, improving top note.
Hair Treatments Geranium Oil is a popular natural ingredient that supports reduction of hair loss, adds strength to your hair, helps with itchy & irritated scalp, rejuvenates your scalp, and gives a scrumptious aroma to your hair, as a hair conditioner for soft & smooth hair, as a hair serum for hair growth, as a hair oil for hair strengthening.
Inhalation: The oil’s benefits can be obtained by direct inhalation. Add 2-3 drops in handkerchief, place over nose and inhale. Using a Diffuser/Humidifier: Use three to six drops in diffuser of choice with clean water to generate the vapour.
Cosmetic, Skin and Face: The essential oil is known for balancing and regulating oil production in the skin and hair to prevent excessive dryness and oiliness. Used in baths, soaps and ointments, the essential oil can revitalise / promote a clear skin and promote relaxation.
Management in event of misuse/ingestion:
Drinking Geranium essential oil or any other essential oil, especially in neat concentrations is specifically discouraged. Furthermore, in the event of an allergic reaction, discontinue use of the product and see a doctor, pharmacist, or allergist immediately for a health assessment and appropriate remedial action.
Before Use:
Geranium oil is normally safe when applied to the skin or inside the nose. However, for some sensitive individuals, it can cause rash or burning sensation when it is applied to the skin. Geranium oil can also cause eye irritation if applied to the face too close to the eyes.
Should be avoided in early pregnancy. It can irritate the skin in sensitive individuals, hence a patch test is recommended. It can cause insomnia and restlessness, so is best used earlier in the day.
Our essential oils have been made using an ideal and chemical neutral /free process of either steam distillation, cold press and supercritical extraction. The purity of the oils has been ensured by keeping the amount of hydration/water content and other elements at the lowest level. With this in mind, we are confident that the product will remain effective if you store it in its primary bottle/container, away from direct sunlight, excessive heat and minimize the periods the bottle is opened (during which the oil potentially gets exposed to oxygen).
Your essential oil should remain viable (with the full optimal potential to deliver the intended benefit) for an average of 36 months (3 years)*** from the date of its manufacture.