The Plant
Plant part: Flowering Summit
Origin: France
Native to South Africa, the Geranium was imported to Europe in the early 17th century, mainly for ornamental purposes. Geranium rosat is a cultivar that was first grown in the Grasse region of Provence to extract a rose-like essential oil for use in perfumery.
Fearing frost, crops had to be renewed every year. Growers soon sought out milder climates and planted them in warmer regions such as Reunion. Our rose geranium is a quality native to Reunion Island, “Bourbon” meaning “of the islands”. With its rose-like fragrance, it is an essential oil much appreciated in cosmetics, particularly for anti-aging treatments. Thanks to their citronellol and geraniol content, Geranium essential oil and hydrosol are also known to repel mosquitoes.
What are the benefits of Bourbon Geranium?
Highly valued in perfumery and cosmetics, Geranium is a plant with multiple benefits for the skin. Thanks to its healing properties, it is ideal for reducing scars and promoting cell regeneration. Its effect on rosacea and couperose also makes it a top choice for soothing redness and skin irritations. Moreover, its antifungal properties make it an effective remedy against fungal infections, while its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic virtues allow for the treatment of wounds and skin infections.
Common questions
How to use Geranium?
Beyond its ornamental interest, Geranium is an ally of skin health and beauty. It can be used in several ways:
- Essential Oil: Always diluted to avoid irritation, Geranium Essential Oil is used for diffusion only, as a mosquito repellent. It is mainly used orally and dermally:
1. Cutaneous: To promote healing and blood circulation, Geranium Essential Oil can be applied diluted in a lotion, cream or vegetable oil such as Apricot Kernel Oil, and massaged into the skin;
2. Oral use: this oil can be diluted on a carrier for internal use. This method of use, reserved for adults, must be very short-lived.
-Hydrolat : Hydrolat can be taken orally or diffused. It is suitable for cutaneous use to soothe the skin, particularly in cases of couperose or rosacea. It is also suitable for rebalancing sebum production, purifying and moisturizing oily skin.
-Infusion: Geranium can be used as an infusion. Place a handful of berries in a teapot, then pour in simmering water. Leave to infuse for a few minutes before drinking.
What’s the difference between Geranium Bourbon essential oil and Geranium Rosat essential oil? There are many different types of geranium (Pelargonium). The ornamental geranium, common in France, is a different type from the rose geranium (Pelargonium graveolens). This latter category is further subdivided into several types of Rose Geranium. There are, for example, Geranium Rosat Bourbon, which we have chosen to use at Essenciagua for its quality, and Geranium Rosat Egypt.
Beyond the difference in origin, these two types of geranium have a very distinct scent.
The Products
Rose Geranium Bourbon Essential Oil 100% Organic and Handcrafted
Discover Geranium Rosat Bourbon Essential Oil (Pelargonium graveolens), a true gem of nature. Native to South Africa and cultivated on Reunion Island, this oil is renowned for its rose-like fragrance, prized in cosmetics and aromatherapy. With its soothing virtues, it effectively combats spasms and viral infections. Its effectiveness extends to a variety of therapeutic applications. In emergency care, it helps heal small cuts thanks to its antiseptic and healing properties. In dermatology,...
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100% Organic and Handcrafted Geranium Rosat Bourbon Hydrolate
Discover Essenciagua’s Geranium Rosat Bourbon Hydrolate, a French aromatherapy treasure, hand-distilled to preserve all its beneficial properties. This exceptional product, distilled from the fresh flowering tops of Geranium Rosat (Pelargonium graveolens), is known for soothing sensitive, irritated skin. Thanks to its haemostatic and slightly healing properties, Geranium Rosat Hydrosol cleanses and soothes cuts and small wounds, and is very useful for soothing razor burn. It can also be used...
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