Fragrance ingredient
Geranium Maculatum Oil
An essential oil steam-distilled from wild geranium (Geranium maculatum) aerial parts, used primarily as a fragrance ingredient; contains geraniol and linalool, both EU-listed fragrance allergens subject to IFRA concentration limits.
Also known as: wild geranium oil, cranesbill oil, geranium maculatum essential oil
fragranceskin conditioningantimicrobial
Benefits
- ✓Imparts a fresh, floral-herbaceous scent to formulations
- ✓Contains geraniol and linalool with mild antimicrobial and antioxidant properties
- ✓Traditionally used for mild astringent and toning effects
Watch for
- ⚠Contains EU-declarable fragrance allergens: geraniol and linalool — must be listed on-label when above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off)
- ⚠IFRA restricts geraniol concentration in finished products due to skin sensitization potential
- ⚠Linalool oxidizes on air exposure, increasing sensitization risk
- ⚠Patch test recommended for sensitive or reactive skin
