pelargonium graveolens (rose geranium) flower oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking.
Family
Geraniaceae (Geranium family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Subshrub or shrub
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
90082-51-2 / 8000-46-2
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Masking
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Introduced to European cosmetics in the 18th century after being brought from South Africa. Became popular in Victorian-era skincare formulations as a fragrant astringent with mild wound-healing properties.