Geranium oil skin benefits

Geranium oil is a natural essential oil. It is extracted from the leaves and flowers of the geranium plant. It has many cosmetic benefits and has been used for centuries in skincare. Some of the benefits of Geranium oil are mentioned below.

Geranium oil can hydrate your skin and moisturize it. It will nourish your skin and make it soft and supple. This oil has a balancing effect on the skin’s oil production. As a result you can use the oil for both dry and oily skin types.

Geranium oil has anti-inflammatory properties that makes it ideal for soothing irritated skin and reducing redness. Geranium oil also has anti-bacterial properties. This gives it the ability to fight acne causing bacteria and prevent acne breakouts. It can also reduce the appearance of existing pimples.

Massaging with this oil can improve blood circulation to the skin. This will promote the regeneration of new skin cells, which in turn can improve skin elasticity and firmness.

Geranium oil is rich in anti-oxidants which can fight free radicals that cause skin aging. This can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. As a result you will start to look younger.

With its antiseptic properties geranium oil can help to treat scars and blemishes. This will make your skin look smoother and more even toned.

With so many uses geranium oil can become an important part of any skincare routine. But since it is an essential oil and all essential oils are concentrated it is important to dilute the oil before applying it to the skin.

Now that we know the benefits of using geranium oil on your skin let us look at ways by which you can use it on your skin.

The first way is to add it your moisturizer. Just add a few drops to geranium oil to your favourite moisturizer. This will boost its hydrating and nourishing properties.

As mentioned above you will have to mix a few drops of geranium essential oil to a tablespoon of carrier oil like jojoba oil or coconut oil. You can then massage this mixture on your skin to improve its elasticity, reduce appearance of wrinkles and nourish your skin. 

You can mix a few drops of geranium essential oil with water or with hazel. You can then use this mixture as a facial toner. This will help to balance your skin’s pH and reduce inflammation. Both these are important to prevent acne.

The final way to use geranium oil is to use it as a facial steam. Boil a bowl of water. Add a few drops of geranium oil to the boiled water. Place your face above the bowl and cover your head with a towel. This way direct the steam towards your face. This will open up the pores of your skin and improve circulation.

It is important to test any new skincare product on a small area of the skin before using it on the face. This is done to check for any allergic reactions.

In conclusion

Geranium essential oil is a versatile oil which can make you look younger, moisturize your skin, treat acne and other skin infections and improve the overall health of your skin. Only use it in a diluted form as it is high in concentration.