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Active Ingredients

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Often labeled as: Geranium Essential Oil

The sebum-regulating floral oil.

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Overall Safety Caution
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 2 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

Distilled from the flowers and leaves of the Geranium plant. It is highly prized in natural skincare for its unique ability to regulate sebum production and physically tone/astringe the skin.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Balances oily skin, tightens the appearance of pores, and provides a sharp, green-rose scent.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Use with caution; contains high amounts of geraniol and citronellol.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It cures hormonal acne.

The Science

It regulates surface sebum and kills some bacteria, but cannot alter systemic hormonal causes of acne.