doTERRA Geranium has a sweet floral aroma and is in desserts, sweets, teas, and pastries. I like to use it in skin care and essential oil blends.
When consumed, it calms nerves and lessens stress. Citronellol is a main component in Geranium; it acts as a natural insect repellent and is handy during spring due to insect activity. With these natural benefits from doTERRA Geranium, there are infinite ways to utilize it all year round. Try a few of these DIY recipes and learn more on the doTERRA blog.
HOW TO USE
Aromatically
- Diffuse three to four drops to help relieve occasional stress and tension.
- Use in an aromatherapy steam facial to beautify skin.
Internally
- Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
- Place a few drops in the veggie capsule and take it with water.
Topically
- Add a drop to your moisturizer to help with a clear complexion.
- Apply one to two drops to desired area.
- Dilute with doTERRA® Fractionated Coconut Oil to avoid any skin sensitivity.
DIY Hairspray
Making your own hairspray is easy with essential oils and only takes a few simple ingredients you already have at home.
Ingredients
1 cup water
4 teaspoons sugar
2 drops Geranium oil
2 drops Lavender oil
2 drops Peppermint oil
2 drops Rosemary oil
2 drops Clary Sage oil
Tip: Use more or less sugar depending on how strong you want the hold to be.
Note: Feel free to customize the essential oils to your preference. You can use one or all of the essential oils listed above. However, be careful using citrus oils as they can lighten your hair if exposed to UV light.
Instructions
- In saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring heat to boil and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool.
- Pour essential oil into 8-ounce glass fine mist spray bottle and add cooled sugar water.
- Use as you would any other hairspray.
