Geranium Essential Oil

Spring is in full bloom and this week I wanted to share one of our most floral oils; Geranium. Throughout history, Geranium has been noted to promote youthful looking skin, hair and nails. 

dōTERRA Geranium has a sweet floral aroma and is in desserts, sweets, teas, and pastries. When consumed, it calms nerves and lessens stress. Citronellol is a main component in Geranium; it acts as a natural insect repellent and is handy during spring due to insect activity. With these natural benefits from dōTERRA Geranium, there are infinite ways to utilize it all year round. Below is some information about Geranium;

• Combine Geranium with Organic Fractionated Coconut Oil to give your partner a sensual massage.
• Apply this essential oil directly to the skin or enjoy an aromatherapy steam facial to beautify the skin.
• Apply Geranium to the skin after a shower for a smoothing effect.
• Add a few drops to shampoo or conditioner for a healthy, vibrant glow.
• Try adding a few drops of Geranium to shampoo to help keep the scalp looking healthy and clean.
• Combine Geranium with Lavender, Melaleuca, and Peppermint to make your own oral rinse.
• Add a few drops to your daily moisturizer to keep your skin looking healthy.
• Place one drop in the palms of your hands, rub them together, and cup over the nose and mouth. Then breathe slowly for a calming, grounding effect.
• This essential oil naturally repels insects.
• Geranium may support a healthy urinary tract.*
• This essential oil supports healthy immune function and response.*
• It may support healthy blood pressure that is already in the normal range.*
• It may support healthy blood sugar levels that are already in the normal range.*
• Geranium may contain cleansing properties when applied topically to the feet alone or with other essential oils such as Oregano, Thyme, Cinnamon Bark, Lemongrass, Clove, Peppermint, or Lavender.
• Geranium contains internal cleansing properties.*
• Geranium may help to maintain the general health of a variety of organs and organ systems.*
• Geranium blends well with Basil, Bergamot, Cassia, Coriander, Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cypress. Fennel, Ginger, Grapefruit, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Melissa, Wild Orange, Patchouli, Peppermint, Tangerine, Rose, Rosemary, and Ylang Ylang.

A great use for Geranium is acutally DIY Hairspray. I cut out toxic hairspray form my life years ago but this is a great recipe for when I need my hair to maintain some curls and stay in place.  

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 4 teaspoons sugar 
• 2 drops Geranium oil
• 2 drops Lavender oil
• 2 drops Peppermint oil
• 2 drops Rosemary oil
• 2 drops Clary Sage oil

Instructions

1. In saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring heat to boil and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool.
2. Pour essential oil into 8-ounce glass fine mist spray bottle and add cooled sugar water. 
3. Use as you would any other hairspray.

Tip: Use more or less sugar depending on how strong you want the hold to be.

And of course feel free to customize the essential oils to your preference.  However, be careful using citrus oils as they can lighten your hair if exposed to UV light and can also be photo sensitive and photo-toxic if applied directly to skin if exposed to UV light.

Recipe from here.

resources; https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/spotlight-geranium-oil

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.