Geranium

Geranium Bourbon, the Reunion type, ethically farmed in France and steam-distilled from the leaves: softly floral and green, and among the most versatile of all oils for skin care.

At a glance Blend it with clary sage, rose, sandalwood, frankincense, lavender or chamomile; citrus… Kerkhof-Knapp Hayes considers it safe at up to an 8% dilution, but patch test first… Avoid it if you are hypoglycemic Robert Tisserand notes a low risk of skin sensitization, and possible interactions with…

A garden after rain, leaves brushed in passing, a soft floral note rising out of the green. This geranium smells much softer and less sharply green than most: softly floral as well as green.