ROSE GERANIUM OIL
Distilled from Pelargonium graveolens var. roseum, this variety leans more rosy in aroma, with elevated levels of citronellol and geraniol. It balances sebum, refines texture, and lends radiance, while its scent bridges floral and green notes. Energetically, rose geranium is nurturing and heart-opening, offering a sense of ease, uplift, and graceful balance.
How it works on the skin
Sebum regulation: Geraniol and citronellol help normalize sebaceous activity, making rose geranium valuable for both oily and dry skin types. By modulating lipid production, it refines texture and promotes a balanced, matte-but-radiant complexion.
Barrier support: Rich in antioxidants, rose geranium strengthens the skin’s protective mantle and reduces transepidermal water loss, helping skin maintain hydration and resilience.
Anti-inflammatory action: Studies show its bioactive terpenes calm the release of inflammatory mediators, easing redness, swelling, and irritation in sensitive or compromised skin.
Wound healing and renewal: Rose geranium enhances fibroblast activity, collagen synthesis, and keratinocyte proliferation, accelerating the repair of microtears, acne lesions, and early signs of aging.
Antimicrobial protection: Its natural antibacterial and antifungal activity helps to balance the skin’s microbiome and defend against pathogens without stripping or over-drying.
The sensory effect
Rose geranium’s aroma bridges floral and herbal-green, evoking both freshness and comfort. Through neurocutaneous pathways, its compounds gently influence the nervous system, lowering cortisol expression and stress-related flare-ups while uplifting mood. It is frequently described as heart-centering—easing emotional tension and bringing a sense of lightness.
Energetic signature
Within Forrestine’s perspective, rose geranium embodies nurturing balance. It is heart-opening and harmonizing, offering serenity where there is overstimulation, and vitality where there is dullness. Its energetic essence is graceful equilibrium—an aromatic embrace that restores both skin and spirit to their natural poise.
