Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Egyptian Rose Geranium

Regenerating, Egyptian Geranium essential oil is widely used for skin prone to redness. Its purifying compounds make Egyptian Geranium essential oil an ideal skincare ingredient for skin that is uncomfortable or prone to imperfections. To purify the air, Egyptian Geranium essential oil gives off a very pleasant round, flowery fragrance.

Normal hair

Dry hair

Normal hair

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How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Suitable

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Suitable

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Suitable

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Appropriate

  • Food grade

    Food grade

    Appropriate

Features

Properties and uses

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Extracted organs: leaves

Botanical name

Pelargonium Graveolens cv Egypt

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Properties and uses

Egyptian Rose Geranium essential oil is traditionally used foracne, spots: Acne, spots, eczema, chapped, cracked skinfungal infection , wrinkles, fine lines , fungal infections, insect repellent , nosebleeds , stretch marks

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Health

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Rich in monoterpenols, with powerful antifungal and anti-infectious properties, Egyptian Geranium or Rose Geranium essential oil is traditionally used to treat fungal infections, minor bleeding and skin infections. Studies show that it contains compounds capable ofrepelling insects and mosquitoes, which is why it is commonly used for air diffusion.

Properties

In the field of health, Egyptian rose geranium essential oil is recognised for its properties:

  • Powerful antifungal: studies have shown its action against fungal infections.

  • Scientific studies have demonstrated its effective antibacterial action .

  • Traditionally used for minor bleeding and for its recognised healing properties .

  • Tonic, skin astringent

  • Promotes theassimilation of sugars and starches

  • Studies show the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effectiveness of Rose Geranium essential oil.

  • Active compounds such as (-)-10-epi-gamma-eudesmol, citronnellol and geraniol have the ability torepel mosquitoes.

Uses

Egytpian Geranium essential oil is traditionally used to improve the following conditions:

  • Skin mycoses, candidiasis

  • Slimming, diabetes, water retention

  • Skin rashes, skin problems, eczema, psoriasis, impetigo

  • Nosebleeds, small cuts

  • General fatigue

Synergies

  • Slimming: Lemon, Juniper, Eastern Red Cedar essential oils, etc.

  • Anti-smoking: Lavender, Clary sage, Marjoram essential oils, etc.

  • Diffusion: Lavender, Litsea Cubeba, Rosewood, Marjoram, Narrow-Leaved Eucalyptus, Thyme Linalool essential oils, etc.

In practice

For skin problems: Mix into your oil blend. Apply a few drops of your mixture locally to the area concerned.

Fatigue: Mix with your oil blend. Massage the mixture locally along the spine.

Precautions

  • Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy or while breastfeeding, or on children under the age of 3.

  • May be irritating in large doses, always dilute well before applying to the skin.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Avoid contact with eyes.

  • Certain natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy in some sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition (according to the 7th Amendment to the European Cosmetics Directive (2003/15/EC)): citronnellol, geraniol, linalool and, to a lesser extent, limonene, citral (neral and geranial).

  • As a general rule, always carry out a test application of your mixture in the crease of the elbow at least 48 hours before using it.

  • For use as a cosmetic ingredient, please refer to the specific precautions.

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Native to southern Africa, pelargonium - or florists' geranium - belongs to the Geraniaceae family. TheGreek origin of the plant's botanical name is " geranos ", which means "crane", because the fruit of the plant is similar to the bird's beak. The geranium was imported to Europe at the end of the 16th century. Its pretty, fragrant pink, white or red flowers were a big hit, and it quickly became very fashionable at court and in the gardens of French châteaux.

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Fungal skin infections (Aroma News - NARD)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • Palmarosa Essential Oil - 2 ml

  • Tea Tree Essential Oil 1 ml

  • Rose Geranium Essential Oil - 1 ml

  • Litsea cubeba Essential Oil - 0.5 ml

  • Bay Laurel Essential Oil - 1 ml

  • 30 ml Calophyllum Inophyle carrier oil as a supplement

Use: 3 to 4 topical applications a day until noticeable improvement.

Sting lotion - insect repellent (C. Lacroix)

Health & wellbeingVarious

  • 150 drops citronella essential oil

  • 100 drops rose geranium essential oil

  • 100 drops lemon eucalyptus essential oil

  • 100 drops patchouli essential oil

  • 50 ml sweet almond carrier oil

Directions: Mix the essential oils, then add sweet almond carrier oil.

Use: Apply a few drops only to parts of the body exposed to insect bites. Also put some on a cotton hat and reapply after 90 minutes.

Hives (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • True Lavender essential oil: 3 ml

  • Roman chamomile essential oil: 1 ml

  • Egyptian Rose Geranium: 2 ml

  • Palmarosa Essential Oil: 1 ml

  • Calendula oil: 3 ml

Use: 3 to 6 drops of the mixture applied topically 3 times a day until clear improvement.

Acne in teenagers (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • Rose Geranium Essential Oil: 5 drops

  • Carrot Essential Oil: 10 drops

  • Palmarosa essential oil: 10 drops

  • Tea tree essential oil: 5 drops

  • Sweet almond oil: 2 tablespoons

Use : Stir vigorously before each application. Pour 3 to 4 drops of the mixture into the palm of your hand and gently apply. Leave on for 5 to 10 minutes, then wipe off with a soft, clean cloth.

Nosebleeds (epistaxis), haemorrhage in adults (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingVarious

  • Cistus ladanifera essential oil 3 drops

  • Rose Geranium essential oil 3 drops

Directions for use : compress the haemorrhage with a cloth soaked in 6 drops of the mixture. For nosebleeds, place 2 drops of the mixture on a cotton wick and then insert it into the nostril.

Mosquitoes - repellent and treatment (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingVarious

  • Rose Geranium essential oil: 3 ml

  • Java citronella essential oil: 1 ml

  • Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil: 2 ml

Uses:

- Repellent: apply 10 to 12 drops of the mixture locally to exposed limbs 4 to 5 times a day

- Curative: apply 1 to 2 drops to the sting.

Stretch mark prevention - Not for pregnant or breastfeeding women (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • True Lavender essential oil 1 drop

  • Egyptian Rose Geranium CV essential oil 2 drops

  • Mandarin essential oil 3 drops

  • Wheat Germ oil 10 drops

Use: 6 to 8 drops of the mixture applied locally to at-risk areas 2 times a day.

Note from Aroma-Zone: Mandarin essential oil is photosensitising. Do not expose yourself to the sun after applying this blend.

Eczema in adults and children (over 6 years and on medical advice) (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

Liquid form (oily)

  • Egyptian rose geranium: 1.5 ml

  • Spike lavender essential oil: 1.5 ml

  • Rosewood essential oil: 0.3 ml

  • Myrrh essential oil: 0.3 ml

  • Blue tansy essential oil: 0. 3 ml

  • Wheatgerm carrier oil: 10 ml

  • Tamanu carrier oil: 5 ml

  • Evening primrose carrier oil: add up to 50 ml extra as required for product optimisation

Uses: 1 topical application 3 times a day for 3 weeks or more

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Impetigo (D. Festy)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • Rose Geranium Essential Oil: 1 drop

  • Tea Tree Essential Oil: 1 drop

Use: Apply this mixture locally.

Eczema in children (over 6 years and on medical advice) (D. Festy)

Health & wellbeingChildren's medical care

  • Geranium essential oil: 2 ml

  • Palmarosa: 1 ml

  • Chamomile essential oil: 1 ml

  • True lavender essential oil: 2 ml

  • Calendula oil: 8 ml

  • Rose hip carrier oil: 8 ml

  • Evening primrose carrier oil: 8 ml

Use: Apply a few drops of this formula (depending on the area to be treated) at least 3 times a day. You can repeat as many times as necessary, without limits.

Skin allergy (D. Festy)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

Use: Roman chamomile essential oil

Apply 2 undiluted drops to the affected area 2 to 3 times a day until there is a noticeable improvement.

To apply (oily blend):

Mix:

  • Roman chamomile essential oil: 5 drops

  • Rose geranium essential oil: 5 drops

  • True lavender essential oil: 5 drops

  • Calendula macerated oil: 10 drops

Apply to the affected area, 2 to 3 times a day, until there is a noticeable improvement.

To apply (talcum powder):

Ask your pharmacist to make the following talc:

  • Artemisia dracunculus (tarragon) essential oil: 1 g

  • Chamaemelum nobile essential oil (Roman chamomile): 1 g

  • Tanacetum annuum (blue tansy) essential oil: 1 g

  • Aniba rosaeodora (rosewood) essential oil: 1 g

  • Venice talc: 100 g

Sprinkle on affected areas. Spray 3 to 4 times a day for 3 to 4 days.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis (A. Maillard)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

To be made in a 50 g jar

  • Rose geranium EO, Pelargonium graveolens CV Egypt 1 g

  • Eucalyptus menthol EO, Eucalyptus dives 1 g

  • Palmarosa EO, Cymbopogon martinii 1 g

  • Tea tree EO, Melaleuca alternifolia 1 g

  • Copahu balm, Copaifera officinalis 1 g

  • Jojoba oil 1 g

  • Aloe vera gel 44 g

Use: Apply generously to the areas to be treated (skin or scalp), at least twice a day (every evening for the scalp and shampoo the next morning), for 15 days

DIRECTIONS: equipment required: a mini-mortar, a mini-balance, a mini-pilon or a mini-whip. Place the mortar on the balance and tare it. Weigh in all the essential oils in the quantities indicated, then add the jojoba carrier oil and blend with the whisk. Then add up to 50g of aloe vera gel. Mix off the scales until the two phases are completely miscible. This gel should be kept in a cool place and used within two months.

Extract from the book Le grand guide de l'aromathérapie et des soins beauté naturels, by Aude Maillard and Aroma-Zone, published by J'ai Lu, 2016

Inhalation for anxiety (R. Wilson)

Health & wellbeingNerve pain and disorders

  • 3 drops Benzoin oleoresin or absolute

  • 2 drops Geranium essential oil

  • 2 drops Rosewood essential oil

  • 2 drops Ylang-Ylang essential oil

  • 1 drop Frankincense essential oil

  • 1 drop Vetiver essential oil

Procedure: Mix all the ingredients in a small airtight bottle.

Use: Inhale directly over the bottle to soothe or prevent an anxiety attack. Repeat as often as necessary.

Pityriasis rosea (after consulting a doctor) (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • Matricaria recutita (German chamomile) essential oil: 0.5 ml

  • Lavandula latifolia spica (spike lavender) essential oil: 1 ml

  • essential oil Pelargonium x asperum cv Egypt (rose geranium) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Mentha x piperita (peppermint) essential oil: 0.5 ml

  • Myrtus communis CT cineole essential oil (myrtle) essential oil: 0.5 ml

  • Calendula officinalis (marigold) carrier oil: add up to 15 ml extra as required for product optimisation

Use: 2 to 3 applications a day until clear improvement.

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Dominique Baudoux - Editions Amyris