12 Geranium Essential Oil Recipes

Geranium Essential Oil’s benefits in Aromatherapy are so diverse. From balancing the body and mind, easing nervous tension and anxiety*, to promoting productivity when feeling “stuck,” Geranium Essential Oil helps to puts us back on track where we want to be. Its aroma is strong, sweet, yet at the same time is elegant and soft. It has “Yin” properties; therefore it’s a superb oil for women to keep in their Essential Oil kit.  Read more about Geranium here: Complete Balance with Geranium

Since there are so many great benefits from the “oil of balance” I wanted to share some very useful recipes that you can incorporate into your Aromatherapy life.

Soothe the Skin: Use in the bath or massage on the body.
4 drops Geranium
2 drops Frankincense
1 Tbsp. Almond Oil

Peaceful Sleep: Add the following to the diffuser in your bedroom.
3 drops Geranium
2 drops Lavender
1 drop Orange 

A Brush of Ahhh: To refresh your mind and/or intrigue your partner, add one drop to your hair brush and brush into your hair.

Body powder– To feel beautiful and sensual mix the following in jar with a tight lid, and allow to sit for a day before using.
5 drops Geranium
2 drops Ylang Ylang
¼ cup Corn Starch or Arrow Root Powder

Chill Out Bath: Calm Irritability, sit back, relax and inhale. Mix with 1 cup Epsom salts + 1 tbsp castile soap + Apricot Carrier Oil (or any carrier oil of your choice)
4 drops Geranium
4 drops Tangerine
2 drops Lavender
1 tablespoon Apricot Carrier Oil

Balancing & Uplifting Massage & Body Oil: This makes an excellent massage oil to promote Geranium’s balancing properties while helping release overall tension. Mix the following in a 2 oz. amber glass bottle.
8 drops Geranium
6 drops Lavender
5 drops Bergamot
4 drops Grapefruit
2 oz. Grapeseed Oil or any carrier oil of your choice

Bye Bye Baby Blues– A blend that can help moms cope with post-natal blues. Make a body oil by diluting in 2 oz. of your favorite carrier oil (ex. Almond, Grapeseed, Olive) inside an amber glass bottle. You may also use as a diffuser blend by mixing 2 drops of each.
10 drops Geranium
10 drops Grapefruit
5 drops Orange

Anxiety Ease Blends– Use the formulas below as you wish in the bath, in your diffuser or as massage oil.

Massage Oil – Dilute in 1 oz. carrier oil (ex. Almond, Grapeseed, Olive) inside an amber glass bottle. Gently massage over your pulse points, abdomen and behind your neck and shoulders.
3 drops Geranium
4 drops Clary Sage
2 drops Bergamot

Diffuser
3 drops Geranium
1 drop Clary Sage
3 drops Bergamot

Bath
Mix with 1 cup Epsom salts + 1 tbsp castile soap:

•4 drops Geranium
•4 drops Bergamot
•2 drops Clary Sage

Inner Peace – Diffuse in the air of a sense of calm and to promote happiness.
2 drops Geranium
2 drops Frankincense
2 drops Orange

Geranium is wonderful, isn’t it?! What do you like to do with it? Please let us know in the comment section down below.?

*Aromatherapy is a Complimentary Alternative Medicine (CAM) and is not used by any form to replace medical care if necessary. Do not use essential oils internally or undiluted on the skin. Always test a small amount of the essential oil first for sensitivity or allergic reaction. The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made as to any medicinal value of this oil or any products from Barefūt. The information presented here is for educational purposes of traditional uses and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.