Rose Geranium Essential OilRose geranium essential oil has been used as a general tonic. Its many curative properties include sharpening of memory, treating fungus and curing many skin-related diseases such as acne, dull skin, lice, cellulite, and oil skin. This floral essence oil can be used in aromatherapy as well as for external applications as essential body oil for toning the skin. Extracted from rose-scented geranium plants leaves and having botanical name Pelargonium graveolens, the rose geranium essential oil constitutes of geraniol, citronellol, and linalol. Incidentally, these are also present in rose oil. Perhaps that is why the aroma of this floral essence oil is similar to that of rose oil but with a distinct minty-green undertone. These beautiful and sweet smelling flowers belong to the same genus as the favored domestic red-flowered germaniums found commonly in many homes. Natives of arid regions of Cape Province in South Africa, geraniums are tough and drought resistant as they have a semi-succulent stems and leaves that conserve water. This essential aromatherapy oil has often been described as "natural" perfume. One of the most common uses of this floral essence oil is that it is used in soaps and detergents to add fragrance. And unlike other essential aromatherapy oils, rose geranium's aroma composition doesn't get affected very easily by the alkaline nature of soaps and detergents. Depending upon the distillations and strains of the plant, the rose geranium oil can vary in smell. This difference is also partly because of the fact that the plant is easily and to a great extent influenced by the soil in which it grows as well as the climate. So while you have rose geranium oil that is very sweet and rosy, you also have the oil that smells mint-like and musty. Very high quality rose geranium oil, locally known as Bourbon, is now used as the finest quality flower essence oil. The bourbon rose geranium is grown and then distilled entirely on the Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean. The lush climate of this island has created a strain of this plant that has a very rich and sweet rose-like aroma. Many perfume-makers like to work using Bourbon oil as it has the ability to blend very well with a wide variety of different aromatherapy and other oils such as lavender, sandalwood and clove. But nowadays, the rose geranium oil is one of the hot favorites in aromatherapy. And with more and more secrets of this oil's healing properties being revealed everyday, it has become indispensable essential aromatherapy oil. Considered to be one of the best skin-care oils, the geranium oil also provides relief from oil, dry and clogged skin. And as part of aromatherapy treatments, it promotes balance and stability at an emotional level in you. And for all you people who suffer from skin problems, using this essential oil will open up the pores of your skin and help clear your skin of acne and bring a glow to your face. You can also use cream containing geranium oil as a highly nourishing moisturize to deeply penetrate and hydrate your skin keeping it healthy at all times. Try rose geranium oil and experience the benefits yourself. |