Essential Oil Guide - G


Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) also known as Rose Geranium, has a sweet, fresh floral smell similar to Rose. It's uplifting, mentally balancing, and helps relieve stress and anxiety. Geranium is one of the best essential oils for skin care because it helps balance the skin’s production of sebum and is a natural astringent, increasing blood flow and improving skin tone and elasticity. It has traditionally been used to support a healthy reproductive system, ease menstrual cramps and menopausal symptoms. Geranium can also help deter insects and outdoor pests.

 

Ginger (Zingiber officinalis) root has a spicy warm, fresh, grounding aroma. When inhaled, Ginger can help relieve jet lag, motion sickness, and nausea. It is a very beneficial essential oil for most digestive issues. Ginger helps support healthy immune, respiratory, and circulatory systems and has a warming and soothing effect on muscles, making it a great oil to add to massage blends for sore muscles. It is emotionally energizing and uplifting and can help with nervous exhaustion.

 

Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) has a fresh, sweet citrus aroma that is cheerful and uplifting. Great for mental exhaustion and to help recover from jet lag. Often used to combat odours and freshen your environment. It is stimulating to the lymphatic and digestive systems. Grapefruit is one of the best essential oils for skin care as it is a natural astringent and can help improve skin tone, elasticity, blemish-prone and congested or oily skin. It’s also good for muscle fatigue and stiffness as well as immune support.