Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is an essential oil extracted specifically from the flowers of the Pelargonium graveolens plant, commonly known as Geranium. This oil is prized in cosmetic and personal care formulations for its unique aromatic profile 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 a range of compounds, including:

Essential Oils: Predominantly geraniol, citronellol, and linalool, which are responsible for the oil’s pleasant floral aroma and contribute to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and soothing properties.
Monoterpenes: Such as limonene and pinene, which add to the oil’s aromatic profile and provide additional antimicrobial and antioxidant benefits.
Sesquiterpenes: Including caryophyllene, which contributes anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

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

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically a clear to pale yellow liquid.
Odor: Exhibits 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 method employed.
Purification: The extracted oil is purified to remove impurities and concentrate the beneficial compounds, usually through filtration and refining.
Formulation: The purified oil is incorporated into a variety of cosmetic and personal care products, such as perfumes, creams, and lotions.

Applications:

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

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: The extraction of Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil has a relatively 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.

Cosmetic safety

Restricted cosmetic ingredient as III/364 a Relevant Item in the Annexes of the European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Substance or ingredient reported: Pelargonium graveolens oil. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

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Fragrance. It plays a very important role in the formulation of cosmetic products as it provides the possibility of enhancing, masking or adding fragrance to the final product, increasing its marketability. It is able to create a perceptible pleasant odour, masking a bad smell. The consumer always expects to find a pleasant or distinctive scent in a cosmetic product.
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CAS: 90082-51-2 EC number 290-140-0