Geranium
Essential OilPelargonium graveolens / Pelargonium x asperum
Origin: South Africa, Egypt, Réunion
About
Often called "the poor person's rose," geranium oil offers a complex floral aroma with documented balancing and toning properties. It is particularly effective for hormonal skin conditions and is one of the best oils for balancing combination skin and supporting lymphatic massage.
Native to South Africa, geranium was introduced to Europe in the 17th century and rapidly adopted into European herbal traditions. The variety grown on the island of Réunion (Bourbon geranium) is considered the finest for aromatherapy due to its complex, rose-like quality.
Benefits
- ✓Hormonal and emotional balancing
- ✓Toning and firming for skin
- ✓Supports lymphatic drainage
- ✓Antifungal properties
- ✓Relieves anxiety and PMS symptoms
Pairings (14)
Geranium is the natural companion to rose — sharing geraniol chemistry, they enhance each other's floral character while geranium extends the costly rose.
Both support circulation and lymphatic function — a classic pairing for lymphatic drainage massage and treatment of fluid retention.
Geranium's balancing, lymphatic, and skin-toning properties synergise perfectly with lemongrass in detox and body-contouring blends.
Borage seed's GLA content and geranium's hormonal-balancing properties work synergistically for skin conditions with hormonal drivers — a complementary pairing for hormonally reactive skin.
Geranium's balancing, floral note beautifully rounds out Tea Tree's medicinal sharpness while both contribute to skin balancing and antimicrobial care.
Geranium's balancing, floral properties pair excellently with sweet almond for skin-balancing and emotionally supportive massage blends.
Geranium and lavender share balancing, hormone-supportive, and skin-nourishing properties and their floral aromas blend harmoniously for relaxation and wellness massage.
Geranium's balancing floral aroma and skin-regulating properties pair superbly with grapeseed for balancing skin blends.
Bergamot's bright citrus note and geranium's rose-green quality balance perfectly for mood, hormonal support, and antidepressant blends.
Geranium balances sebum, uplifts the spirit, and harmonises beautifully with pomegranate seed's earthy aroma in balancing and skin-renewing blends.
Properties
- Aroma
- rose-like, sweet, green, slightly citrus
- Max Dilution
- 5%
Contraindications
- ⚠Avoid in pregnancy
- ⚠May cause sensitisation in some individuals
- ⚠Not suitable for hormone-sensitive conditions (endometriosis) without guidance