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Pelargonium Graveolens Oil

What Pelargonium Graveolens Oil is & what it does

A geranium essential oil with a sweet, rosy scent and balancing reputation. It adds fragrance but contains allergens that may irritate sensitive skin.

What does Pelargonium Graveolens Oil do in skincare?

Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, commonly called geranium oil, is used mainly as a natural fragrance ingredient in skincare. It gives products a floral, rosy scent. Its role in a formula is to provide aroma rather than an active function.

Is Pelargonium Graveolens Oil safe?

Pelargonium Graveolens Oil is commonly used in cosmetics at low, fragrance-level concentrations. As an essential oil it contains naturally occurring fragrance compounds that can be sensitizing for some people, so a patch test is wise. If you have fragrance sensitivities, consult a qualified professional.

Is Pelargonium Graveolens Oil natural or synthetic?

Pelargonium Graveolens Oil is a natural ingredient, steam-distilled from the geranium plant (Pelargonium graveolens). It is plant-derived rather than synthetic. The oil is extracted from the leaves and stems of the plant.

Sunscreens with Pelargonium Graveolens Oil

We rate 18 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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