dōTERRA Geranium Essential Oil - 15ml
dōTERRA Geranium Essential Oil - 15ml
Geranium is steam distilled from the leaves, stems and flowers of the plant, harvested just as it starts to flower rather than at full bloom, since yield drops once the plant is in full flower. It's distilled within hours of harvest, using crops grown in Madagascar's central highlands and on the slopes of Mount Kenya.
The aroma is rosy and green, sweeter and softer than a true rose but sharing enough of the same character that it's sometimes used as a more affordable stand-in for it in a blend. There's a slightly minty freshness underneath that keeps it from feeling too heavy.
A few drops in a diffuser bring a soft, floral lift to a blend, and it's a popular addition to an unscented moisturiser or toner for anyone who wants a rosy scent in a skincare routine without the cost of Rose itself.
Why people choose it
- A rosy, green floral aroma with a soft, slightly minty freshness underneath
- Steam distilled from leaves, stems and flowers, distilled within hours of harvest
- Grown in Madagascar's central highlands and on the slopes of Mount Kenya
- Shares much of its aroma character with Rose, at a fraction of the cost
- A popular addition to unscented moisturiser or toner for a floral skincare scent
How it smells
Rosy and green with a soft, slightly minty freshness underneath, sweeter and less intense than true Rose.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- Three to four drops in a diffuser, alone or blended with a floral or citrus oil for a soft, rosy lift.
- On skin
- Dilute with a carrier oil before applying, or add a drop to an unscented moisturiser or toner.
- Dilution
- One drop of Geranium to four drops of fractionated coconut oil for topical use.
- Worth knowing
- A little goes a long way in a skincare blend — start with one drop and add more only if needed.
Details
- Botanical name
- Pelargonium graveolens
- Plant part
- Leaves, stems and flowers
- Extraction
- Steam distillation
- Key compounds
- Citronellol, Geraniol
- Size
- 15 ml
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Dilute with a carrier oil for topical use.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Blends well with
Common questions
What does Geranium smell like?
Rosy and green, with a soft, slightly minty freshness underneath — sweeter and less intense than a true Rose oil.
Is Geranium similar to Rose?
They share some of the same aroma compounds, which is why Geranium is sometimes used as a lighter, more affordable rosy floral in a blend.
Can I add it to my moisturiser?
Yes, a drop or two in an unscented moisturiser or toner is a popular way to bring a floral scent into a skincare routine.
Where does doTERRA source Geranium from?
Madagascar's central highlands and the slopes of Mount Kenya.
What does it blend well with?
Other florals like Lavender soften it further, while a citrus oil such as Bergamot brightens it in a diffuser blend.