Geranium essential oil is very popular and is widely used in four areas:
- by aromatherapists
- the cosmetic industry
- the pharmaceutical industry
- the food industry
There is a cross over in all the areas and indeed as a qualified aromatherapist, I cross over with the other areas as
A) I understand the need to have fresh looking skin
B) the need for the skin to be healthy
C) the need to consider how what we eat can affect our skin, health and well being.
Through commen usage within the skincare industry, geranium has been shown to have a very positive effect on the skin as it boosts circulation and calms irritated skin, but I feel its most important function is its anti-oxidant properties.
Anti-oxidants helps to 'fight' free radical activity which over time ages the appearance of the skin, and therefore adding anti-oxidants to the skin will over time improve the skin's appearance.
The clinical studies which have taken place also consider the anti-oxidant properties of geranium oil, but for different reasons than to improve the appearance of skin.
Studies consider how geranium oil can help with cancer treatment as it is known that many diseases including cancer are caused by free radicals (amongst other things) inside human bodies.
In 2009, the Biochemistry Department at Cairo University carried out a study with the objective to evaluate:
'Antioxidant and Anticancer Activities of Citrus Reticulate (Pettigrain Mandarin) and Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) essential oils.'
This study showed that thirty two compounds were identified constituting 99.23% of geranium essential oil.
In a controlled environment, geranium essential oil was studied for its antioxidant and anticancer activity on leukemia cells. In conclusion, it was confirmed that geranium essential oil:
A) reduced free radical activity
B) reduced anticancer activity
I find this study such wonderful confirmation of the outstanding properties of geranium essential oil and it's so exciting to confirm that at INSKIN Skincare we are at the forefront of using quality essential oils to improve the health and natural look of our skin.
INSKIN Precious Anti-Ageing Facial Oil contains the essential oil of geranium.
Many thanks for taking the time to read this blog, and if you've found it interesting I'd be delighted if you'd ask your friends to take a look.
Many thanks
Lizzy Radcliffe
ITEC Certified Aromatherapist 1996
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