10 Ways to Use Geranium Essential Oil

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Geranium essential oil is distilled from the flowers and leaves of the Pelargonium graveolens plant. It is native to Africa and has a long history of therapeutic use by ancient Egyptians. The sweet, floral fragrance of geranium makes it a great option for diffusing, as well as many topical applications. Check out these 10 ways to use geranium essential oil.

Foot Soak or Foot Powder

Geranium can freshen and soothe feet. Add a few drops to some baking soda and sprinkle in athletic shoes in between wearings. Alternatively, you may want to create a soothing foot soak with 4-6 drops of geranium oil in a warm water foot bath.

Use in Perfumes

The bright, floral scent of geranium makes it a favorite for use in essential oil perfumes. For a few recipes to try, check out this post about making your own Essential Oil Perfumes!

Eliminate Body Odor

Geranium is an excellent deodorizer. Add it to your homemade deodorant recipe, or just add a spritz or swipe before applying your regular non-toxic deodorant.

Tighten Muscles and Skin

It’s no wonder geranium is found in so many lotions, toners, and other preparations for the skin. It helps tighten and smooth skin of the face, arms, legs, and other areas. Simply add a drop or two to your usual moisturizer, lotion or massage cream. You may also want to try out this Mama Belly Serum with geranium essential oil to nurture a pregnant tummy.

Promote a Healthy Complexion

This Clarifying Green Clay Face Mask is so nourishing and soothing to the skin of the face. Try using geranium essential oil in the recipe to smooth lines on the face.

Freshen Linens

Add a few drops of geranium to your wool dryer balls to add an uplifting fragrance to your sheets, towels, or other linens and even clothing.

Soothe Hemorrhoids

Nobody likes to talk about the pain and burning from hemorrhoids. Geranium may bring welcome relief. Add 2 drops to a teaspoon or more of a neutral carrier oil and apply onsite.

Add Shine to Hair

Want luxurious, shiny locks? Try mixing 5-7 drops of geranium essential oil into your daily conditioner or add it to this DIY Hair Tonic.

Balance the Emotions

Geranium essential oil supports the heart chakra. When this energy center is balanced, we freely experience love for ourselves and others. It also promotes clear vision, discernment, compassion, and appreciation for the beauty of life. You may also want to use rose quartz alongside geranium to open the heart. To learn more about balancing chakras with essential oils, check out this post.

Make Some Freshening Sachets

These DIY Lavender Sachets with geranium essential oil are so quick and simple to make. They make great favors or DIY project for your next make and take class.

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Lavender Sachet DIY

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When you’re busy spring cleaning, don’t neglect those small spaces. Chase away odors and refresh your closets, drawers, and other ares of your home with these handy lavender sachets. You can even stash them away in your car, sports equipment bags, and other ares to freshen the air.

Sachet bags are so quick, simple and inexpensive to make. These make fantastic favors for a baby shower or a simple project for a DIY class at home. The best part is, you can always revive them by adding more essential oils.

Ingredients for each bag

1 small cotton mesh bag

2 tablespoons uncooked rice

1 teaspoon dried lavender buds

4-8 drops of essential oils of your choosing

Essential Oil Suggestions:

Stink Away – for drawers, shoes, athletic bags, diaper pails, etc.

  • 4 drops tea tree essential oil
  • 4 drops geranium essential oil

Fresh Air – for cars and other confined spaces

  • 4 drops lavender essential
  • 3 drops peppermint essential oil

Sweet Cedar – for closets, drawers, etc

  • 4 drops cedarwood essential oil
  • 4 drops lavender essential oil

Instructions

  1. For best results, combine essential oils in an empty bottle and allow to “marry” together at least 24 hrs.
  2. In a small bowl, combine rice and lavender buds.
  3. Add oils, and stir to thoroughly incorporate.
  4. Pour into mesh bag and add a ribbon, if desired.

Check out this post for some more great DIY recipes for Spring Cleaning.

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Pampered Mama DIY Recipes

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I often talk about the importance of self care. Let’s face it, if we don’t take good care of ourselves, we don’t have much left to pour out on others. I can’t think of many times that this is more true than during pregnancy and when caring for a new baby. A mom who takes time to nurture and care for herself has more to offer to her children. So mamas, here are a few Pampering DIY recipes just for you.

Mama Belly Serum

During pregnancy, your growing belly could use a little extra care to keep skin smooth, moisturized, and elastic to prevent discomfort and stretch marks.

The camellia seed oil provides essential fatty acids, as well as anti-aging polyphenol antioxidants. This non-greasy oil absorbs quickly and permeates into lower layers of skin, making it an excellent moisturizer for your growing belly. Add to that the antioxidant power of vitamin E oil to further tone the skin.

The skin-loving essential oils in this serum add a therapeutic fragrance that will leave your baby bump feeling smooth and nurtured!

Ingredients

20 drops frankincense essential oil

15 drops lavender essential oil

15 drops lemon essential oil*

20 drops geranium essential oil

½ ounce camellia seed oil

½ ounce vitamin E oil

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a 2 oz. dropper bottle. Shake gently before each use.
  2. For best results, rub a dropper-full of serum over the belly 1-2 times daily.

*Lemon essential oil is phototoxic. Use caution and do not apply before going into the sun. Alternatively, you can substitute myrrh in place of lemon for a serum that is sun-safe.

Boobie Balm

Candelilla wax is rich in nutrients and absorbs easily into the skin while creating an instant barrier to prevent moisture loss.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons organic coconut oil

1 teaspoon candelilla wax flakes

3 drops geranium essential oil

3 drops myrrh essential oil

Instructions

  1. Combine coconut oil and candelilla wax in a double boiler. Melt over low heat, stirring constantly.
  2. Allow mixture to cool slightly before adding essential oils.
  3. Mix well and pour into a small jar.
  4. Apply this balm as often as necessary to soothe the stressed skin of growing or breastfeeding breasts. Gently wipe clean immediately before nursing your baby.

Shout out to my friend Julie Folger for these recipes. Go find her on Facebook!

Looking for another great DIY for the expectant mom in your life? Check out this Pregnancy Leg Balm!

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Extra Special Citrus Rose Sugar Scrub

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Every girl loves to receive roses. So how about a luxurious sugar scrub infused with rose petals and a fresh citrus burst? This scrub takes a bit more effort than ordinary sugar scrubs, but the result is so worth it. The presentation is lovely enough to give as a gift for Mother’s Day or anytime for the special lady in your life. Treat her like royalty with this Citrus Rose Sugar Scrub!

You will need to plan ahead a bit to dry the rose petals and orange peels, or you can purchase these items pre-dried.

Rose Sugar Scrub

Ingredients

1 cup dried rose petals

1/8 – 1/2 ounce dried orange peel

1 cup sugar

1 – 2 tablespoons honey

1/2 cup calendula oil

1/2 cup jojoba oil

8 drops coriander essential oil

7 drops lavender essential oil

10 drops orange essential oil

3 drops rose or geranium essential oil

Instructions

  1. To dry your own rose petals and/or orange peels, place on a screen in a well ventilated area. Allow to dry for several days to a few weeks, depending on the humidity of your area. Alternatively, you can use a food dehydrator for this job.
  2. Grind rose petals and orange peel in coffee or spice grinder. Alternatively, you can use a blender. Begin by pulsing the ingredients, and then grind into a fine powder and set aside.
  3. Combine 1 tablespoon petals/orange powder, sugar, honey, calendula oil, and jojoba oil in a small bowl.
  4. Add essential oils and mix well.
  5. Transfer to a cute jar and attach a label and ribbon as desired.

To Use

This scrub may separate somewhat, so give it a quick stir before using. Apply a small amount of scrub on legs, arms, elbows, knees, feet, hands, and even the face. Gently massage to smooth away dry skin and leave the skin feeling smooth and hydrated.

Thanks to Julie Folger for contributing this special recipe. Check her out on Facebook!

You may also like this Sugar Lip Scrub to go with your Citrus Rose Sugar Scrub!