Geranium oil to help stop celluliteThe essential oil is extracted from the plant Pelargonium graveolens or P. odorantissimum, of the Geraniaceae family and is also known as rose geranium. It is a strong smelling oil with a floral aroma and a hint of mint, and when extracted from the Odorantissimum plant has a slight apple undertone, whereas the Graveolens oil has a rosier aroma. The oil is mostly colorless but can have a slight light green color to it, and has a watery viscosity. The essential oil is composed of various chemical constituents and includes the following: geraniol, geranic, citronellol, citronellyl formate, linalol (linalool), euganol, myrtenol, terpineol, citral, methone and sabinene. The therapeutic properties of geranium oil include the following: as an astringent, haemostatic, diuretic, antiseptic, anti-depressant, tonic, antibiotic, anti-spasmodic and anti-infectious. Geranium oil can be used to help in the treatment of the following: acne, bruises, burns, cuts, poor circulation, dermatitis, eczema and is good to relieve fluid retention and help fight cellulite.
In cosmetic and skincare products its function is classified as a fragrance ingredient and chemically classed as an essential oil. Cellumend
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