Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender Essential Oil has a gentle, sweet floral aroma with fresh herbal notes and a soft balsamic undertone. The scent is clean and rounded, making it widely used in aromatic blends where a calm, familiar lavender character is wanted.

Product Details

Bottled in the UK for freshness and traceability.
100% pure natural essential oil with no fillers, synthetics or additives.
Ethically sourced and cruelty free.
Vegan friendly.
Supplied in high quality amber glass bottles to help protect the oil.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia
Plant Part Used: Flowering tops
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Aroma: Sweet floral with fresh herbaceous and soft balsamic notes
Shelf Life: Once opened, store in a cool, dark place and use within 12 months for best quality.

Aroma Profile

Lavender Essential Oil is known for its balanced and recognisable aroma. It opens with light floral notes, develops into a rounded herbal body and settles into a gentle, dry floral base.

Top notes: Fresh, light floral
Middle notes: Sweet herbal-floral
Base notes: Soft balsamic, dry floral

Scent Family

Floral
Herbal
Fresh

How to Use Lavender Essential Oil

There are several ways to enjoy Lavender Essential Oil as part of everyday aromatic routines.

Diffusion
Add a few drops of Lavender Essential Oil to water in your diffuser to gently disperse its aroma into the room.

Topical Use
Always dilute Lavender Essential Oil with a suitable carrier oil before applying to the skin. A typical dilution rate is 1 to 2%, which is around 1 to 2 drops per 10 ml of carrier oil. Carry out a patch test before use.

Bathing
Add a small amount of properly diluted Lavender Essential Oil to warm bath water to create a light aromatic atmosphere.

Massage
Blend Lavender Essential Oil with a carrier oil at an appropriate dilution and use as part of a massage routine.

How to Dilute Lavender Essential Oil

General use usually requires a 1 to 2% dilution. For every 30 ml of carrier oil, add approximately 6 to 12 drops of Lavender Essential Oil and mix well in a dark glass container.
For facial use or sensitive skin, a gentler dilution of 0.5 to 1% is recommended. Always carry out a patch test before broader application, and avoid stronger concentrations unless advised by a qualified professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin or history of this essential oil

Lavender has been valued for its aroma for centuries, with records of its use in bathing and perfumery in ancient Mediterranean cultures.

How is the oil produced

The oil is obtained by steam distillation of the flowering tops of Lavandula angustifolia.

What does this essential oil smell like

It has a sweet, floral scent with fresh herbal notes and a soft balsamic finish.

Which oils blend well with it

Lavender blends well with citrus oils, florals, woods and herbs such as bergamot, geranium, cedarwood and rosemary.

How should the oil be stored

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, with the cap tightly closed.

How is it best used

It is commonly used in diffusion, massage blends, bathing and other external aromatic applications.

Is it safe for children or pets

Extra caution is advised. Use only in very low dilutions and avoid use around pets unless guidance is given by a qualified professional.

Precautions

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
Do not apply undiluted to the skin. Always dilute with a suitable carrier oil before topical use.
Avoid use during pregnancy.
Keep away from children.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Carry out a patch test before use.
Keep away from eyes.

Natural Variation Notice: This essential oil is 100% pure and natural. Variations in colour, viscosity or aroma may occur between batches and do not affect quality.
Disclaimer: Individual experiences may vary. Seek professional advice if unsure before use.