Ingredient · 🇮🇳 India

Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Oil

Fragrance/essential oil Support / formulation
!Use with awareness

In our reference data, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Oil can feed Malassezia (fungal acne).

What it is

Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Oil is an essential oil distilled from geranium leaves and stems, used in skincare primarily as a natural fragrance and for its purported antimicrobial and astringent properties. It contains constituents such as citronellol and geraniol, which are recognized fragrance allergens.

🍄 Fungal-acne trigger

Side effects reported in research

Reported effectHow oftenNotes
Allergic contact dermatitisUncommonDriven mainly by sensitizing constituents like geraniol, citronellol, and linalool oxidation products.
Skin irritation (redness, stinging)UncommonMore likely at higher concentrations or on sensitive/compromised skin.
Contact sensitization with repeated exposureUncommonRisk increases with cumulative use; oxidized oil is more allergenic.
Photosensitivity reactionsRareLess photosensitizing than citrus oils, but reported occasionally.
Generalized or systemic allergic responseVery rareIsolated case reports in highly sensitized individuals.

Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.

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