Geranium Water Organic
Description
Geranium Water Organic (Pelargonium graveolens) is obtained through the distillation of one of the most highly valued plants in perfumery and cosmetics for its floral-rose, green, and slightly lemony fragrance. The scent of the hydrosol is true to the plant, more discreet than the essential oil, but recognizable and persistent. It is a scent with personality, appreciated especially by those who work with cosmetic formulas and are looking for an elegant natural fragrance.
Geranium water is considered to be adaptogenic: it behaves differently depending on the skin type, purifying and rebalancing oily skin, soothing sensitive skin, and toning mature skin. This versatility, along with its mild regenerating action, makes it a useful ingredient in a wide range of cosmetic products.
Characteristics
- eco Cultivation: Organic, certified Ecocert Greenlife
- water_do Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid, with an intense and persistent floral-rose, green, and slightly lemony scent
- verified_userCosmetic grade, obtained by distillation from leaves, pure, microfiltered
Ingredients: Pelargonium Graveolens Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
100% of the total ingredients come from organic farming. Natural and organic cosmetic certified by Ecocert Greenlife.
Main Properties
- checkPurifying, sebum-regulating: cleanses the skin and contributes to the balance of sebaceous secretions, maintaining the optimal appearance of oily or combination skin.
- checkToning, astringent: refreshes tired skin, contributes to a more refined appearance of pores, and restores vitality to the skin.
- checkSoothing, anti-redness: reduces diffuse redness and irritation, suitable even for reactive or couperose-prone skin.
- checkHair balancer: balances an oily scalp and helps combat dandruff, providing a pleasant floral fragrance in hair formulas.
Usage & Synergies
Face care
Geranium Water is suitable for all skin types, but it shines best on combination skin, skin with imperfections, or post-acne scars. Used daily as a toner, it helps balance the skin, promotes a more even appearance, and imparts a refined floral fragrance to the care routine.
Practical recommendations
- Balancing toner: Spray onto the face morning and evening after cleansing. Gently pat in and apply your serum or cream onto the damp skin.
- Revitalizing mask: Mix with White Clay and a little Hibiscus Powder for a balancing and revitalizing effect, suitable for any skin type, especially dull, mature skin.
Synergies in face care
For combination skin with oily T-zones and sensitive cheeks, the combination with Cranberry or Apricot Oil, Niacinamide, and Marine-Mat balances the areas and evens out the skin's appearance without dehydrating dry zones. For skin with active imperfections and scars, the synergy with Palmarosa Essential Oil, Laurel Essential Oil, and Zinc Oxide is purifying, antibacterial, and soothing-repairing. For mature skin lacking radiance, it pairs well with Marula Oil, Vitamin C Ascorbyl Glucoside, and Tomato seed Oil.
Body care
The floral scent of geranium makes it a valued ingredient in body formulas, especially in natural deodorants and daily moisturizing products. The natural fragrance lasts longer on the skin compared to other hydrosols.
Practical recommendations
- Fragranced deodorant spray: Dissolve a little Alum powder in the geranium water. Spray onto the underarm area in the morning. The persistent floral scent reduces the need for additional fragrances and contributes to the surface antibacterial effect.
- Soothing after-sun spray: Add a little Aloe Gel and Glycerin to the geranium water. Spray onto exposed skin after a day in the sun for a soothing and cooling effect with a natural fragrance.
Synergies in body care
For a natural deodorant with an extended effect and an elegant floral fragrance, it can be combined with Alum powder, Lemonester, or Decalact. For a premium body cream or lotion, the synergy with Raspberry seed Oil, Cherry kernel Oil, and Acmella In-Tense is comforting and nourishing.
Hair care
The balancing and purifying action of geranium water makes it recommended for an oily scalp or a scalp prone to dandruff. The persistent floral scent is an additional advantage in hair products, where a pleasant natural aroma agreeably replaces synthetic perfumes.
Practical recommendations
- Balancing scalp lotion: Spray directly onto an oily or dandruff-prone scalp and massage gently. It can be used before washing or as a leave-in treatment between washes.
- Hydrating, fragranced hair spray: Add Silk Protein or Capil Hairmax Active to the geranium water and spray along the length of the hair as needed for manageability, hydration, and radiance.
Synergies in hair care
For a balancing shampoo for an oily scalp prone to dandruff, it combines effectively with Palmarosa Essential Oil, BHA natural Salicylic Acid and Horsetail Extract, combining sebum regulation, root strengthening, and scalp purification.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is geranium bourbon and why "bourbon"?
Geranium bourbon was originally cultivated on Réunion Island, which was once called Bourbon, from where it got this name. It is the variety with the most highly prized aromatic profile in the geranium family, used in perfumery as a heart note in many fine fragrances. The floral water comes from the same variety.
Does it contain alcohol?
Our product is 100% pure distillate, with no added alcohol or preservatives.
Is it safe during pregnancy?
Geranium floral water is considered safe for external use during pregnancy in standard topical applications, unlike the essential oil which requires additional precautions during the first months. For any doubts, consulting a doctor is recommended.
Safety in use
Floral waters are renowned for their excellent skin tolerance. Allergic reactions are extremely rare. However, as with any natural product that may naturally contain traces of substances considered allergens, hypersensitive individuals should perform a tolerance test (patch test) in the bend of the elbow 24 hours before use. Cosmetic product exclusively for external use.
Storage, preservation
Natural floral waters, which contain no alcohol or preservatives, are sensitive to contamination. Keep the bottle tightly closed, in a cool place away from light. We recommend storing it in the refrigerator, especially during the summer, to maintain its freshness.
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