Pelargonium Graveolens Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Also known as: Rose Geranium Whole-Plant Extract

INCI: Pelargonium Graveolens Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | Function: Astringent, Soothing, Antioxidant | Type: Botanical Extract

What Is Pelargonium Graveolens Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract?

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is a comprehensive extract obtained from the entire aerial parts (flowers, leaves, and stems) of the rose geranium plant. This full-spectrum extract captures a broader range of phytochemicals — including tannins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, and volatile compounds — compared to single-part extracts, providing enhanced astringent, antioxidant, and skin-conditioning benefits.

Key Skin Benefits

+ Full-spectrum phytochemical profile — broader benefits than single-part extracts
+ Antioxidant — flavonoids and phenolics neutralize free radicals
+ Astringent — tannins tone and tighten skin
+ Skin conditioning — complex mixture of compounds improves skin feel

Pros

+ Comprehensive extract captures full plant benefit spectrum
+ Better antioxidant profile than single-part extracts
+ Natural, renewable botanical ingredient
+ Suitable for clean beauty formulations

Cons

− Limited published safety data on whole-plant extract specifically
− Extract composition highly variable by source
− May contain trace essential oil compounds that irritate sensitive skin

Specifications

Property	Value
Usage Areas	Face, Body, Hair
Product Type	Leave-On, Rinse-Off
Source	Plant
Natural Level	Natural

Safety Ratings

Metric	Rating
Skin Sensitivity	1-2/5
Comedogenic Rating	0/5
EWG Score	1/10

Regional Regulatory Limits

Region	Leave-on %	Rinse-off %	Status
EU (CosIng)	No limit	No limit	Allowed
US (CIR/FDA)	No limit	No limit	Allowed
Japan (MHLW)	No limit	No limit	Allowed
ASEAN	No limit	No limit	Allowed
China (NMPA)	No limit	No limit	Allowed

Typical Usage % by Product Type

Product Type	Typical %
Toner / Mist	1 - 5%
Serum	0.5 - 2%
Cream / Lotion	1 - 3%

References

CosIng (2025) — Pelargonium Graveolens Extract variants. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/
EWG Skin Deep — Botanical extracts. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
SpecialChem — Botanical extracts in cosmetics. https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/

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