Lavender Essential Oil - Organic
Lavandula angustifolia
What is organic lavender essential oil?
Our organic lavender essential oil is extracted through steam distillation from the flowers of organic lavender plants. The oil has a light floral aroma and is a pale green to yellow colour.
Lavender oil (also known as lavandula angustifolia) is extremely popular in cosmetics, perfumes and aromatherapy.
Our organic lavender oil is certified organic by the Soil Association. We are inspected annually to make sure we comply with their strict regulations.
You can find the technical documents for our organic lavender oil here.
Origin & History
Lavender is native to the Mediterranean region, the Middle East and parts of Africa and Asia. It is thought to have been discovered around 2500 years ago. Traces of lavender were found in ancient Egypt and ancient Rome.
Traditionally, lavender oil was used for perfumery purposes and in bath water. In Ancient Greece, they used lavender essential oil for embalming practices.
Lavender oil was even a popular perfume in Ancient Egypt. It was also used for its fragrance when washing and bathing in Ancient Rome. In the 20th century lavender essential oil became more popular in southern Europe.
A french chemist in the 1930s, René-Maurice Gattefossé, is said to have burned his hand in his laboratory and used lavender essential oil to help treat the burn. He was so surpised by the oils quick healing process, that he published a book, “Aromathérapie: Les Huiles Essentielles, Hormones Végétales,”
Today, lavender essential oil is one of the most popular and recognisable essential oil. It is used to help relax and soothe the mind in aromatherapy. It is also used in the cosmetics industry for its distinctive scent.
Blending Suggestions
Organic lavender oil has a unique soft floral aroma. Lavender blends well with other floral essential oils, as well as citrus and woodsy scents.
Lavender oil can be blended with essential oils like chamomile, lemongrass, peppermint, rosemary, eucalyptus and bergamot.
Here are a few of our favourite blends with organic lavender essential oil:
Woodsy and floral blend:
6 drops Petitgrain oil
5 drops Organic ylang ylang oil
10 drops Organic lavender oil
5 drops Organic bergamot oil
Sweet and floral blend:
4 drops Organic lemongrass oil
10 drops Clary sage oil
11 drops Organic lavender oil
Smoky and woodsy blend:
2 drops Organic eucalyptus oil
4 drops Amyris oil
10 drops Organic tea tree oil
7 drops Organic lavender oil
2 drops Cinnamon oil
How to Store Your Essential Oils
Store your lavender essential oil in a cool, dry place and out of direct sunlight. This helps to stop the oil from degrading overtime and to help prolong the quality. Make sure to keep the essential oil out of reach of children.
Safety Precautions
We do not recommend direct application of lavender essential oil on the skin as this could cause sensitivity, inflammation and irritation.
Essential oils can be used in skin care products for all skin types, however they must be diluted in a carrier oil before applying to skin.
Lavender essential oil is not suitable for consumption, and please consult a doctor before use in pregnancy. It is recommended to do a patch test with the dilute oil to check for sensitive skin or irritation to the oil.
FAQ's
What is lavender essential oil INCI name?
The INCI name for our organic lavender essential oil is Lavandula angustifolia oil.
Where does our organic lavender oil originate from?
Our organic lavender essential oil originates from Bulgaria.
What is lavender oil good for?
Our steam distilled lavender essential oil is often used in cosmetics and perfumes for its familiar floral scent and to add its own skin benefits. It can be found in body butters, creams, moisturisers and body sprays.
It is very popular for use at bedtime to induce sleep. It is used in aromatherapy for its mood lifting, relaxation and sleep benefits.
There are also claims that lavender oil has anti inflammatory properties, can treat sunburn and relax muscles. However, there are not enough studies to back these claims.
