A volatile oil from the wild geranium, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Geranium maculatum oil is the volatile oil obtained from the roots and leaves of the wild geranium, Geranium maculatum, of the geranium family (Geraniaceae). CosIng lists it as a fragrance and tonic ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of scented products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
It is not the same as the geranium oil usually used in perfumery, which comes from Pelargonium species. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.