Botanical hydrosol
PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS WATER
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Steam-distilled water from rose geranium leaves and stems. Used as a soothing, lightly fragrant aqueous base in toners, mists, and creams, with mild astringent and balancing properties for normal to combination skin.
Skin benefits
- Soothing floral hydrosol with mild astringent properties
- Adds light natural fragrance to formulations
- Provides aqueous base with trace plant actives
- Traditionally used to balance combination skin
Known concerns
- Contains trace geraniol and citronellol which are EU labelled fragrance allergens
- Possible sensitisation in fragrance-reactive users
- Quality varies widely between distillers
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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