Pelargonium roseum (Rose Geranium) oil
AKA “rose geranium oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Pelargonium roseum (Rose Geranium) oil
AKA: Rose geranium oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
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
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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.
Adds Fragrance
Traditional Use
Used in traditional South African and European herbalism for skin healing and emotional balance. Historically featured in Victorian-era perfumery and skincare preparations for its complex floral-rosy scent and mild antimicrobial properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR