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Geranium oil is one of the most important essential oils, esteemed for its fragrance and for its therapeutic action on both the body and mind.

The sweet, fresh floral scent of geranium oil with its fruity and minty undertones makes it a fragrant addition to massage and bathing blends. It combines well with many oils, especially complementing the scents of lavender, bergamot, neroli, rose and sandalwood. The essential oil is distilled from the leaves and stems of the geranium plant which are harvested just before flowering to gain oil of maximum potency.

Geranium is a valuable oil for treating depression, anxiety and frustration. Its uplifting action helps to dispel fears, feelings of self-doubt and insecurity. The regulating action of geranium also helps to ease menstrual problems.

A valuable beauty aid, it balances sebum secretions, enabling its use on both dry and oily skins. Add this versatile oil to facial treatments and products to promote radiant skin.

Geranium oil contains more than 250 different molecules belonging to many chemical families. Its dual balancing actions are due to its high content of stimulating alcohols and relaxing esters. Geranium is often described as an adaptogen, able to act as either a sedative or stimulant.
Its balanced chemistry results in its regulating effect on hormonal systems and it acts on the adrenal cortex to balance the nervous system.

Alcohols: Geraniol, citronellol and linalol are the alcohols that make up more than 50 per cent of the oil. These have antiseptic, healing properties.

Esters: Cooling, soothing esters make up 30 per cent of geranium oil.

Allow the wonderfully powerful effects of geranium to truly indulge, pamper and heal your mind, body and spirit.

Geranium is a very motherly oil. It can bring both comfort and cheer in different conditions. Benefit from the harmonizing effects of geranium to achieve emotional balance in all areas of your life.

Use geranium in a room vaporizer at work or home to dispel feelings of self-doubt and insecurity. If you are not permitted to use a vaporizer in the office, take in an atomizer containing a geranium blend to give your self a spray when you need it.

Deal with panic attacks by adding a few drops of geranium to a handkerchief. Keep close at hand for times of need. You could also add a geranium blend to a roller to apply to your pulse points.

Soothe restlessness and anxiety with a relaxing body massage, diluting geranium in a carrier oil.

Give skin a radiant glow by adding geranium to a daily skincare regime.

Treat oily, blemished skin to an aromatherapy face rinse. After washing, add 2-3 drops of geranium oil to a bowl of water and gently splash the face.

Nourish and firm mature skin with a weekly facial massage. Blend 2-3 drops of geranium and lavender with 25ml of wheatgerm oil. Massage using gentle circular movements avoiding the eyes.

Deep cleanse dry skin with a facial mask. Make a paste of oatmeal and water and add a teaspoon of melted honey and 4-5 drops of geranium oil.

Geranium's regulating effect on the hormonal system makes it a useful, comforting oil for women of all ages.

For relief from painful periods soak in a warm, milk bath, adding 6-8 drops each of geranium and Roman chamomile oils.

Combat the trying symptoms of pre-menstrual tension by blending 2 drops each of geranium, clary sage, sandalwood and lavender oils. Dilute in 30ml of sweet almond oil and massage into the lower back, solar plexus, upper thighs and buttocks.

Help to dispel the discomfort of menopausal hot flushed by adding a few drops each of geranium and lemon oils to a morning bath.

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