Geranium essential oil is rich in citronellol, geraniol, and linalool natural compounds that support hormonal balance, calm irritation, and help the skin retain moisture. Its aroma restores inner symmetry: floral, fresh, and faintly herbal.

For VÆR, Geranium is a harmonizer it ties bright top notes and grounding base notes together while lending a soft, floral poise to the entire ritual. It is the steady pulse between clarity and calm.

Native to South Africa and now cultivated worldwide, Pelargonium graveolens became a prized ingredient in 19th-century European perfumery. Known as “Rose Geranium,” it was valued for its scent’s natural balance between green freshness and rose-like warmth.

Used traditionally for skin care and emotional well-being, Geranium has long been a symbol of composure and quiet grace the kind of balance found not in stillness, but in rhythm.

Synthetic “rose” or “floral” blends often substitute phenylethyl alcohol or citronellol isolates for true Geranium oil. These imitations lack the natural depth and hormonal-balancing properties of authentic Pelargonium graveolens, offering only surface sweetness.

True Geranium oil captures the full complexity of the plant balancing the nervous system and restoring skin harmony.

VÆR uses only pure, steam-distilled Geranium essential oil for its complete aromatic and therapeutic integrity.

Look for Pelargonium graveolens as the INCI name, indicating true Rose Geranium. Avoid labels that simply list “Geranium fragrance” or “Geranium oil (blend),” which often include synthetic components.

Authentic Geranium oil should be steam distilled from fresh leaves and flowers. The scent will reveal balanced complexity floral, green, slightly spicy not overly sweet.

Geranium balances both mood and hormones through gentle interaction with the limbic system. It reduces stress and anxiety while stabilizing emotional fluctuations often described as bringing “the heart into rhythm.”

Its aroma nurtures confidence and calm alertness, dissolving tension while preserving clarity. In VÆR rituals, it represents harmony as a lived sensation.

Geranium supports healthy skin function by regulating sebum production, reducing inflammation, and aiding circulation. It’s excellent for maintaining equilibrium in both dry and oily skin types.

Its astringent properties refine texture, while its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects help soothe irritation. The result is balanced, radiant skin that reflects inner composure.

Geranium essential oil is steam distilled from freshly harvested leaves and flowering tops. The process preserves the delicate balance of floral esters and green aldehydes that define its distinctive aroma.

The resulting oil is pale yellow to green, with a scent that balances sweetness and herbaceous depth.

Geranium is widely cultivated through smallholder farms in Egypt, Madagascar, and South Africa. Responsible producers practice regenerative and fair trade agriculture, emphasizing soil health, biodiversity, and community empowerment.

VÆR sources only from ethical growers aligned with these principles mirroring the transparency and sustainability standards maintained by the world’s most reputable essential oil producers. Each harvest honors both land and livelihood.

Geranium is a cornerstone of the Balancer Ritual, where it intertwines with Lavender, Clary Sage, and Vetiver to create a state of poised equilibrium.

It lends floral sophistication to the blend while reinforcing emotional and physiological balance ensuring that every application feels centered, steady, and whole.

For VÆR, Geranium is the embodiment of composure where beauty arises from harmony, not perfection.

Geranium is the quiet rhythm of balance floral grace anchored in grounded calm. It teaches that steadiness is not the absence of motion but the art of moving in harmony.

Every note of Geranium in VÆR’s balms reflects that lesson: to be centered is not to be still, but to flow without losing form.