Technical data
- Product Name: Rose Geranium
- Latin name: Rose geranium
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
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- CAS: 8000-46-2
Features
- Scent: Sweet, rosy and floral with a fresh green, slightly minty and herbaceous undertone.
- Scent type: Flowers
- Note: Middle
- Color: Pale yellow to greenish-yellow
- Viscosity: Thin, free-flowing
Blends with
Quiet Bloom
Purpose
- A balancing facial oil for stressed, dull-feeling skin.
- Recipe
30 ml rosehip oil + 3 drops Rose Geranium + 2 drops Frankincense + 1 drop Lavender (approx. 1% dilution)
Slow Sunday
Purpose
- A diffuser blend that softens the household mood.
- Recipe
3 drops Rose Geranium + 2 drops Sweet Orange + 1 drop Patchouli in an ultrasonic diffuser
Dillution guideline
- For topical use, dilute to 1–2% in a carrier oil such as jojoba, argan or sweet almond (about 6–12 drops per 30 ml).
- Patch test
Apply a small amount of the diluted blend to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Avoid use on children under 3. For ages 3+, use at very low dilution (0.5%) and only with parental supervision.
- Pregnancy
Best avoided during the first trimester; from the second trimester, use only at low dilution and ideally under guidance of a qualified aromatherapist.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, small dogs and birds; diffuse only briefly in well-ventilated rooms they can leave freely.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place, away from sunlight and heat; shelf life approximately 3 years.
