Lavender Essential Oil – Organic

What is lavender oil?

Our organic lavender oil (also known as lavandula angustifolia) 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.

It is extremely popular in cosmetics, perfumes and aromatherapy. Our organic lavender 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 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, it was used for perfumery purposes and in bath water. In Ancient Greece, they used the essential oil for embalming practices.

It 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 the 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 the 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 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 aroma.

Blending Suggestions

It has a unique and recognisable soft floral aroma. Steam distilled lavender is great in diffusers and blends well with other floral essential oils, as well as citrus and woodsy scents.

It can be blended with essential oils like chamomile, lemongrass, peppermint, rosemary, eucalyptus and bergamot.

Here are a few of our favourite blends:

Woodsy and floral blend:

6 drops Petitgrain oil

5 drops Organic ylang ylang oil

10 drops lavender oil

5 drops Organic bergamot oil

Sweet and floral blend:

4 drops Organic lemongrass oil

10 drops Clary sage oil

11 drops lavender oil

Smoky and woodsy blend:

2 drops Organic eucalyptus oil

4 drops Amyris oil

10 drops Organic tea tree oil

7 drops lavender oil

2 drops Cinnamon oil

How to Store Your Essential Oils

It should be stored 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 essential oils on the skin as this could cause sensitivity, inflammation and irritation.

Essential oils can be used in skincare products, however they must be diluted by adding a few drops to a carrier oil.

It 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.

What is lavender essential oil INCI name?

The INCI name for our organic lavender is Lavandula angustifolia oil.

Where does our organic lavender originate from?

Our organic lavender essential oil originates from Bulgaria.

What is lavender good for?

Our steam distilled lavender is often used in cosmetics and perfumes for its familiar floral aroma and to add its own 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 diffusers and aromatherapy for its mood lifting, relaxation and sleep benefits.

There are also claims that it has anti inflammatory properties, can treat sunburn and relax muscles. However, there are not enough studies to back these claims.