One of the most prized essential oils, Rose Geranium Essential Oil is known to be beneficial for most aspects of life, from meditation to skincare and general health.
In this article, we’ll look at the many benefits Rose Geranium Oil can bring to the mind and body, while exploring the best ways to incorporate it into your routine.
What is Rose Geranium Oil?
Rose Geranium Essential Oil is distilled from the flowers, leaves and stems of the Pelargonium graveolens botanical species. The result is an oil with a lovely sweet, floral aroma subtly laced with a rosy-herbaceous undertone.
An oil that’s highly praised for its array of benefits, Rose Geranium Essential Oil is one of the most popular natural oils for topical and aromatherapy applications. More than a beautiful scent, this oil has the power to uplift and ground you, help your skin feel incredible and enrich your mind all at once!
History of Rose Geranium Oil
Native to South Africa, the aromatic, healing, and natural skincare properties in Rose Geranium Oil have been enjoyed for centuries. Indigenous communities used it for wound care and soothing inflammation, while European botanists introduced it to France in the 17th century, where it became a prized ingredient in perfumes and herbal remedies.
By the 19th century, Rose Geranium was widely cultivated in France and North Africa, valued for its balancing, cooling, and uplifting effects in traditional medicine. Today, it remains a beloved essential oil in perfumery, skincare, and aromatherapy, known for its ability to calm the mind, restore emotional balance, and nourish the skin.
Rose Geranium Oil vs Geranium Oil
Are Rose Geranium and Geranium Oil the same thing?
These two oils do stem from the same plant, which means many of their natural properties remain the same from Geranium to Rose Geranium. So, why do people prefer one over the other? The aroma.
Rose Geranium Oil has a beautiful sweet floral rose-like scent with a natural warmth that feels both uplifting and grounding; with Geranium Essential Oil carrying a softer, refreshing and rose-like floral aroma with an herbaceous undertone.
While Rose Geranium is widely loved for its harmonising aroma, another botanical Pelargonium capitatum, known as Rose Geranium Cape, brings something a little different to the table. Native to South Africa’s Cape region, this botanical beauty has a sweeter, fruitier scent with a stronger rose-like fragrance, thanks to its slightly higher citronellol content.
Benefits of Rose Geranium Essential Oil
A captivating scent is just the beginning when it comes to Rose Geranium Oil!
Known for its deeply soothing and naturally restorative powers, this popular essential oil offers an array of benefits for your mind, body and general wellbeing. Here are our top five reasons for adding Rose Geranium to your natural oils collection:
1. Believed To Help Alleviate Stress
Highly regarded for its balancing properties for both the mind and body, Rose Geranium Oil has been seen to reduce feelings of stress, nervousness and tension.
Inhaling Rose Geranium Oil is thought to help calm the brain and central nervous system, making it a popular essential oil for aromatherapy and meditation purposes.
2. Known To Help Relieve Acne
Rose Geranium Oil’s powerful antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiseptic properties have been seen to alleviate acne breakouts and skin irritation. These properties also help cleanse pores and remove dead skin cells, making it effective for reducing potential breakouts.
The natural stabilising effect of Rose Geranium Oil is also believed to help balance both dry and oily skin, helping keep it clear and supple.
3. Believed To Have Powerful Anti-Ageing Properties
Rose Geranium Oil’s powerful antioxidant properties are believed to help tighten the skins’ epidermis, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
It is also known to have powerful cellular regeneration properties that may help tone the skin and provide a radiating glow. No wonder so many people love using Rose Geranium Oil for face and skin applications!
4. May Help Reduce Muscle Inflammation
The main components of Rose Geranium Oil - citronellol, geraniol and linalool – each possess anti-inflammatory properties. For this reason, it is believed to help reduce muscle swelling and inflammation.
Additionally, Rose Geranium Oil is also known to help regulate the body’s water systems, offering relief for those suffering from excessive bloating or fluid retention.
5. May Help Heal Minor Wounds
The properties of Rose Geranium Oil have been seen to promote the healing of small cuts, wounds and abrasions.
Additionally, the complex chemical makeup of Rose Geranium Oil is known to help fade scars whilst restoring the skin’s smoothness.
How to Use Rose Geranium Oil
When it comes to enjoying the various benefits of Rose Geranium Oil for the mind and body, we recommend inhalation via a diffuser or applying it topically after safe dilution with a carrier oil.
Topical Application
To help treat various skin concerns, dilute Rose Geranium Oil into a carrier oil and apply to skin using one of the following methods:
- For application on the skin, add a few drops of your preferred carrier oil (like Jojoba or Almond Oil) at a 2-4% dilution.
- For facial application, we recommend the same method at a 1-2% dilution.
Inhalation
To help treat various skin concerns, dilute Rose Geranium Oil into a carrier oil and apply to skin using one of the following methods:
- For application on the skin, add a few drops of your preferred carrier oil (like Jojoba or Almond Oil) at a 2-4% dilution.
- For facial application, we recommend the same method at a 1-2% dilution.
Popular Ways To Use Rose Geranium Oil
When it comes to enjoying the various benefits of Rose Geranium Oil for the mind and body, we recommend topical application or inhalation via a diffuser.
Now you know the benefits Rose Geranium Oil can bring to all aspects of life, you might be wondering how to practically incorporate it into your routine.
To help you get started, here are five of our favourite ways to use Rose Geranium Oil to appreciate its extensive benefits:
1. Add A Few Drops to a Warm Bath
To promote mental relaxation, add a few drops of Rose Geranium Oil to 1 cup of Epsom Salt and dissolve in a warm bath. The steam will enhance the oil’s pleasant aroma while its properties help relax your body. To experience even more calming, relaxing benefits in the bath, try blending Rose Geranium Oil with a few drops of other essential oils like Basil, Orange Sweet or Sandalwood.
2. Combine With a Carrier Oil for an Anti-Ageing Skin Serum
To help reduce the appearance of fine lines, pigmentation and scarring, simply dilute Rose Geranium Oil with your favourite carrier oil and apply to the affected areas using a cotton ball. For best results, be sure to allow the serum to absorb fully into the skin.
3. Combine With Your Favourite Moisturiser for a DIY Hydrating Formula
To create a hydrating and nourishing formula, simply add a few drops of Rose Geranium Oil into your moisturiser.
4. In A Roller Bottle for On-The-Go Relaxation
To experience the calming benefits of Rose Geranium Oil while on the go, dilute with a carrier oil of your choice and add to a roller bottle. Apply to the temples, chest, behind the ears, wrists and soles of the feet.
5. In a Diffuser with other Essential Oils
For an enhanced aromatherapy experience, we have two popular Rose Geranium Essential Oil blend recipes to try in a diffuser.
For An Uplifting Blend:
- 2 drops Rose Geranium Oil
- 4 drops Frankincense Oil
- 2 drops Grapefruit Oil
To Help Balance Emotions:
- 3 drops Rose Geranium Oil
- 4 drops Lavender Oil
- 3 drops Lemon Oil
- 2 drops Clary Sage Oil
Topical Application
To help treat various skin concerns, dilute Rose Geranium Oil into a carrier oil and apply to the skin using one of the following methods.
- For application on the skin, add a few drops of your preferred carrier oil, such as Jojoba or Almond Oil, at a 1-2% dilution.
- For facial application, we recommend the same method at a 1% dilution.
Inhalation
To enjoy the calming benefits of Rose Geranium Oil through inhalation, add a few drops to your aromatherapy diffuser. To do so:
- Add some water to the diffuser basin
- Add roughly 5 drops of Rose Geranium Oil
- Plug in and start your diffuser
4 Common Ways To Enjoy Rose Geranium Oil
Know you know the benefits Rose Geranium Oil can bring to all aspects of life, you might be wondering how to practically incorporate it into your routine.
Some of the most popular ways to use Rose Geranium Oil are as follows:
1. Add A Few Drops To A Warm Bath
To promote mental relaxation, add a few drops of Rose Geranium Oil to a warm bath. The steam will enhance the oil’s pleasant aroma whilst its properties help relax the body. You can also blend Rose Geranium Oil with a few drops of another essential oils like Basil, Orange Sweet or Sandalwood.
2. Combine With A Carrier Oil For An Anti-Aging Skin Serum
To help reduce the appearance of fine lines, pigmentation and scarring, simply apply a dilution of Rose Geranium Oil to the affected areas using a cotton ball. Be sure to allow the serum to absorb into the skin.
3. Combine With Your Favourite Moisturiser For A Hydrating Formula
To create a hydrating and nourishing formula, simply combine a few drops of Rose Geranium Oil into a base moisturiser. We recommend a sorbelene cream.
4. In A Roller Bottle For On-The-Go Relaxation
To experience the calming benefits of Rose Geranium Oil while on the go, dilute it into a carrier oil of your choice and add to a roller bottle. Apply this solution to the forehead, temples, chest, behind the ears and soles of the feet.
What Can I Mix Rose Geranium Oil With?
Some popular diffuser blends utilising Rose Geranium Oil include:
For An Uplifting Blend
- 2 drops Rose Geranium Oil
- 4 drops Frankincense Oil
- 2 drops Grapefruit Oil
To Help Balance Emotions
- 3 drops Rose Geranium Oil
- 4 drops Lavender Oil
- 3 drops Lemon Oil
- 2 drops Clary Sage Oil
Lavender Oil
The soothing properties of Lavender and Rose Geranium Oil can help relieve stress.
Grapefruit Pink Oil
Pink Grapefruit's refreshing, citrus scent blends well with Rose Geranium's sweet, floral aroma.
Lemon Oil
Diffusing Lemon and Rose Geranium Oil may help calm the mind and relieve brain fog.
How Do You Know If You Have Quality Rose Geranium Oil?
The quality and purity of Rose Geranium Oil will vary depending on where it is purchased. For this reason, it is important to look for certain features on the bottle to ensure you’re purchasing a quality product. These include:
Top 6 Things To Look For
- Be wary of a very low price. It could be an indicator of low quality or adulterated essential oils.
- Look for Rose Geranium Oil’s Latin name, Pelargonium graveolens, listed on the bottle. If a product doesn’t have the Latin name listed, it’s probably a mix of synthetic ‘fragrance oils’.
- Oil packaging is in a dark glass bottle. This will prevent light and heat from damaging the oil.
- The label clearly states ‘100% pure Rose Geranium Essential Oil’. This will ensure the product isn’t blended with any other oils.
- Be sure to check the expiry date if buying in store
- The product clearly states where the oil is from.
At AWO, we ethically source our Rose Geranium Essential Oil from Egypt do not dilute it with any other ingredients. This means you’re getting exactly what you pay for, 100% pure Rose Geranium Oil naturally extracted via steam distillation.
Considerations For Using Rose Geranium Oil
Although rare, Rose Geranium Oil use may result in skin irritations or allergic reactions. That's why we always recommend performing a skin patch test before incorporating Rose Geranium Oil into your routine.
AWO’s Rose Geranium Oil is 100% pure and therefore very concentrated, so we always recommend diluting before using topically. Because they are so potent, essential oils can cause serious harm if ingested without the necessary expertise.
For this reason, you should never ingest essential oils. We also recommend storing your Rose Geranium Essential Oil in a cool, dry place at room temperature, ensuring that they are not directly exposed to sunlight and are out of reach of children or pets.
What Customers Are Saying About Rose Geranium Oil
“Gorgeous product to work with in a range of diverse products. Fantastic packaging to ensure longevity of product well after it leaves the warehouse. Love the product and customer care and storage! Will be purchasing again!”
Hala (Verified Customer)
“The properties of Rose Geranium are nice and it smells so wonderful. Considering Rose Oil is very expensive on its own, I’m glad I was able to use this oil…”
Brittany (Verified Customer)