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Geranium and Lemongrass Essential Oils

aka pelargonium graveolens flower oil · cymbopogon flexuosus oil · pelargonium graveolens oil · cymbopogon citratus leaf oil

Fragrance component combination in botanical body oil formulations providing fresh, floral, and citrus-green aromatic character. Both oils are EU fragrance allergen-relevant.

Benefits
  • Geranium: rose-green floral fragrance character
  • Lemongrass: fresh, citrus-green, herbaceous notes
  • Natural origin — steam distillation derived
  • Antimicrobial properties at undiluted concentrations
  • Geraniol (geranium) and citral (lemongrass) as key active fragrance components
Example uses
  • Botanical body oils
  • Natural fragrance blends
  • Aromatherapy-positioned skincare
  • Shower oils
  • Body butters with natural fragrance
Formulation notes

Oil-soluble fragrance components. Both geraniol (geranium) and citral (lemongrass) require EU allergen disclosure above threshold. IFRA use guidelines for both oils in leave-on applications.

Watchouts

Both oils contain multiple EU fragrance allergens. Geranium oil contains geraniol, linalool, citronellol (all EU mandatory allergens). Lemongrass oil contains citral — a sensitiser requiring IFRA restriction in leave-on applications. Natural origin does not mitigate sensitisation risk.

Clean beauty perception

Natural fragrance components — positively received in clean beauty. The natural origin framing may mute appropriate sensitisation risk communication. Clean-beauty consumers often underestimate allergen risk from natural essential oils.