Geranium Bourbon Essential Oil

Ideal for composing skin care, Geranium Bourbon essential oil is known as a skin tonic. Astringent, Geranium Bourbon essential oil unifies and brightens the complexion. Rich in purifying active ingredients, Geranium Bourbon essential oil is also known for fighting skin imperfections. When diffused, Geranium Bourbon essential oil purifies the air and reveals a soft, rosy scent. Its sweet, floral scent is also appreciated in perfumery.
 Process of obtaining
 Complete distillation by steam distillation
 Part of the plant used Leaves
 Botanical name: Pelargonium graveloens cv Bourbon
 Properties and uses
 Geranium Bourbon essential oil is traditionally used for: Acne, pimples, eczema, chapping, cracks, wrinkles, fine lines, mycosis, insect repellent, nosebleeds, stretch marks
 Thanks to its content of compounds with powerful antifungal and anti-infectious effects, Geranium Bourbon essential oil is widely recognized in aromatherapy to help with skin mycoses, minor infections, small wounds or insect bites.
 Properties
 In health, Bourbon geranium essential oil is recognized for these properties:
 Rich in anti-infectious, antibacterial and antifungal active ingredients
 Rich in anti-inflammatory active ingredients
 Antispasmodic, relaxing
 Tonic, astringent, hemostatic, healing
 Renowned for toning venous and lymphatic circulation
 Rich in calming and pain-relieving active ingredients
 Contains compounds that have shown repellent effects on mosquitoes
 Uses
 Geranium bourbon essential oil is traditionally used to improve the following situations:
 Skin conditions, eczema, dermatoses
 Small wounds, superficial cuts
 Precautions
 Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy and breastfeeding, or in children under 3 years old.
 May be irritating in high doses, always dilute well for cutaneous application.
 Avoid any contact of pure essential oil with the eyes.
 Some natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy in certain sensitive people when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition: citronellol, geraniol, linalool and, to a lesser extent, citral (neral and geranial), limonene.
 As a general rule, always do a test application of your preparation, in the crease of the elbow, at least 48 hours before using it.
 For use as a cosmetic ingredient please refer to specific precautions.
 Warning
 The properties, indications and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is given for information purposes only and cannot in any way constitute medical information. This information can in no way replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical monitoring, nor engage our responsibility. We recommend that you consult the essential oils guide before using them, to learn about the precautions. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.