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Geranium

Geranium is a popular floral ingredient in UK skincare and beauty products, valued for its fresh, rosy-citrus scent and gentle balancing properties. Derived from the leaves and stems of the geranium plant, it is commonly used in facial oils, creams, toners and body lotions to refine and uplift the skin.

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How it works in skincare

In cosmetics and skincare, geranium essential oil and extracts function as a natural astringent and aromatic component that helps to balance sebum production while imparting a pleasant, clean floral fragrance. It is frequently blended into formulations to improve the sensory experience and works synergistically with other botanicals to support skin clarity and even tone without irritation.

Key benefits

  • Balances oily and combination skin
  • Refines the appearance of pores
  • Provides a fresh, uplifting scent
  • Soothes and calms sensitive skin
  • Helps even skin tone and clarity
  • Suitable for use in both face and body products

Best for

oily skin, combination skin, sensitive skin, mature skin

Where it comes from

Geranium essential oil is steam-distilled from the leaves, stems and flowers of Pelargonium graveolens, a shrubby plant native to South Africa and widely cultivated in Europe, Egypt and China.

Products with Geranium

Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Geranium than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.

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