OriginNative to South Africa. Pelargonium graveolens is a flowering plant in the Geraniaceae family native to South Africa and neighboring regions. The oil is extracted through steam distillation of the plant's leaves and flowers.
Pelargonium Graveolens [Geranium**] Flower/Leaf Oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Geraniaceae (Geranium family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Subshrub or shrub
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
90082-51-2
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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