Description

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is an essential oil extracted from the flowers of the Pelargonium graveolens plant, commonly known as Geranium. This oil is valued in cosmetic and personal care products for its unique floral aroma and beneficial properties for the skin. It is used for its calming, balancing, and soothing effects.

Chemical Composition and Structure:
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil contains several key compounds, including:

Essential Oils: Primarily geraniol, citronellol, and linalool, which contribute to the oil's pleasant floral scent and provide antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and soothing properties.
Monoterpenes: Such as limonene and pinene, which enhance the oil’s aromatic profile and offer additional antimicrobial and antioxidant benefits.
Sesquiterpenes: Including caryophyllene, which provides anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.

These compounds have complex molecular structures that enhance the oil’s functional and aromatic characteristics.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically a clear to pale yellow liquid.
Odor: Features a fresh, floral, and slightly rosy scent characteristic of geranium flowers.
Solubility: Soluble in oils and alcohol; generally insoluble in water.

Production Process:

Harvesting: The flowers of Pelargonium graveolens are collected.
Extraction: The essential oil is extracted from the flowers using steam distillation or cold pressing, depending on the extraction method.
Purification: The extracted oil is purified to remove impurities and concentrate the beneficial compounds through filtration and refining processes.
Formulation: The purified oil is incorporated into various cosmetic and personal care products, including perfumes, creams, and lotions.

Applications:

Cosmetics: Used in skincare products, perfumes, and aromatherapy for its soothing properties and pleasant fragrance.
Skincare: Beneficial for calming and balancing the skin, as well as providing antimicrobial protection.
Haircare: Can be included in hair products to improve scalp health and impart a pleasant scent.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: The extraction of Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil generally has a low environmental impact compared to some other essential oils. Sustainable harvesting and production practices are recommended to minimize environmental effects.
Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products when used as directed. Essential oils should be used with caution, as they can cause irritation in sensitive individuals. Individuals with allergies to Geraniaceae family plants should be cautious.

INCI:


Antioxidant agent. Ingredient that counteracts oxidative stress and prevents cell damage. Free radicals, pathological inflammatory processes, reactive nitrogen species and reactive oxygen species are responsible for the ageing process and many diseases caused by oxidation.

Skin protectant. It creates a protective barrier on the skin to defend it from harmful substances, irritants, allergens, pathogens that can cause various inflammatory conditions. These products can also improve the natural skin barrier and in most cases more than one is needed to achieve an effective result.

Skin conditioning agent - Miscellaneous. This ingredient has the task of modifying and improving the condition of the skin when it is damaged or dry, reducing flaking and restoring its elasticity.
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CAS: 90082-51-2 EC number 290-140-0