Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Water

Also known as: Geranium Hydrosol / Floral Water

INCI: Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Water | Function: Humectant, Soothing, Fragrance | Type: Floral Water / Hydrosol

What Is Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Water?

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Water is the aromatic hydrosol (floral water) obtained during the steam distillation of geranium essential oil. It contains water-soluble aromatic compounds and trace essential oil in a much gentler, diluted form than the essential oil itself. It provides mild toning, hydrating, and fragrant properties suitable even for sensitive skin.

Key Skin Benefits

+ Gentle toning — mild astringent effects without irritation
+ Hydrating — floral water provides light moisture
+ pH balancing — helps restore skin's natural pH after cleansing
+ Aromatherapeutic — subtle rose scent calms and refreshes

Pros

+ Much gentler than essential oil — safe for sensitive skin
+ Can be used undiluted as face mist or toner
+ Natural and preservative-free (when freshly distilled)
+ Suitable for all skin types including sensitive

Cons

− Shorter shelf life than essential oil — prone to microbial growth
− Mild effects — not a replacement for active ingredients
− Quality varies significantly by distillation method and source

Specifications

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

Safety Ratings

Metric	Rating
Skin Sensitivity	0-1/5
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 %
Face mist / toner	5 - 100% (standalone)
Cream / Lotion	5 - 20%
Sheet mask essence	10 - 30%

References

CosIng (2025) — Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Water. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/
EWG Skin Deep — Floral waters safety. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
SpecialChem — Hydrosols in cosmetic formulation. https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/

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