Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium**) flower/leaf oil
AKA “Geranium** Flower/Leaf Oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium**) flower/leaf oil
AKA: Geranium** Flower/Leaf Oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
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
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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.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Softens and smooths skin
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Geranium has been used in European and Middle Eastern skincare since at least the 17th century for its balancing and skin-conditioning properties. Valued in traditional aromatherapy and cosmetics for its ability to regulate sebum and improve skin tone.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR