Pelargonium roseum (Rose Geranium) oil









AKA: Neitjie Storksbill, Rose geranium oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to South Africa. Rose geranium oil is steam-distilled from the flowers and leaves of Pelargonium roseum, a plant native to South Africa in the Geraniaceae family. The extraction process involves passing steam through plant material to release and condense the volatile aromatic compounds into oil.
Pelargonium roseum (rose geranium) oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Geraniaceae (Geranium family)
Plant Part
Flower
Climate
Desert or dry shrubland
CAS #
90082-55-6
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.
Adds Fragrance
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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