Pelargonium capitatum leaf extract




AKA: Rose-scented geranium, Rose Geranium
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Pelargonium Capitatum Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Rose Geranium, Pelargonium capitatum, Geraniaceae
Family
Geraniaceae (Geranium family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Subshrub or shrub
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
90082-45-4
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Used in traditional South African medicine and cosmetics for its astringent and skin-balancing properties. Geranium has been historically valued for treating oily or congested skin and reducing inflammation.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR