L'geranium essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the aerial parts of Pelargonium graveolens. It belongs to the family of essential oils and has an olfactory profile reminiscent of rose, making it historically one of its most esteemed substitutes in perfumery.
The main components are geraniol and citronellol, monoterpenols that provide the characteristic floral note and contribute to the perception of freshness on the skin. In the tradition of plant-based cosmetics, geranium is associated with combination skin, due to its affinity with formulas that work to balance the skin's surface.
In LeLang formulas, it appears in the body care line and purifying treatments, where the olfactory component is just as much a part of the result as the functional one: a massage oil or shower product is judged by its fragrance too, and choosing a natural one rather than a synthetic one changes the experience.
Geraniol and citronellol are among the allergens that regulations require to be declared on the label when they exceed a certain threshold. Seeing them listed means that the fragrance comes from the distilled plant: this transparency helps people with reactive skin make informed choices.
