Description
Lavender Essential Oil, 50ml | True Lavender
Lavender essential oil gives aromatic blends a floral, herbal scent with a sweet finish. This true lavender oil is steam-distilled from Lavandula angustifolia flowering tops. The 50ml bottle is a concentrated ingredient for diffuser blends, perfume and properly formulated cosmetics.
Benefits and uses
- Floral, herbal and gently sweet aroma
- True lavender: Lavandula angustifolia
- Concentrated essential oil; dilute before skin use
Details
| Botanical name | Lavandula angustifolia (true lavender) |
|---|---|
| Origin | France and Bulgaria |
| Part used | Flowering tops |
| Extraction | Steam-distilled |
| Aroma | Floral, herbaceous, sweet |
| Size | 1.7oz (50ml) |
| Ingredients | 100% Lavandula angustifolia oil |
True lavender, not lavandin: lavandin is a hybrid that gives much more oil. True lavender yields roughly 1 kg of oil from 100 to 150 kg of flowering stems and is cut only once a year.
How to use lavender essential oil
- For aromatic blends, follow the product label and the directions for your equipment.
- For cosmetics or soaps, use only in a properly formulated recipe with ingredient-specific usage guidance. Do not apply the concentrate directly to skin.
Essential oils are concentrated. Always dilute before use on skin, patch test first, keep away from eyes and out of reach of children, and do not take internally. If you are pregnant or nursing, check with your doctor before use.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between lavender and lavandin?
True lavender is Lavandula angustifolia. Lavandin is a hybrid with a sharper, more camphor-like scent.
What blends well with lavender?
Citrus oils, cedarwood and geranium.
Can I put it straight on my skin?
No. Always dilute it in a carrier oil first and patch test.
Read where lavender essential oil comes from and how it is made.
For external use only. Patch test before first use, avoid the eyes and stop use if irritation occurs.
Is this lavender or lavandin oil?
This listing is Lavandula angustifolia, known as true lavender. Lavandin is a different botanical; compare Latin names when choosing between oils.
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