LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL
A classic floral essential oil with a soft, sweet and herbaceous aroma.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia
Family: Lamiaceae / Labiatae
Origin of Plant: Mediterranean Europe; widely cultivated
Country of Production: South Island, New Zealand
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the flowering tops
Note: Middle
Colour: Colourless to pale yellow
Aroma: Sweet, floral, soft and herbaceous
About This Essential Oil
Lavender Essential Oil is one of the best-known materials in aromatherapy and natural perfumery. Steam distilled from the flowering tops of Lavandula angustifolia, it offers a soft floral and herbaceous aroma. Its versatility makes it popular in diffuser blends, soaps, skincare, body-care products and household fragrance formulations.
Key Benefits
• Provides a soft, sweet lavender aroma
• Creates a calm and comforting aromatic atmosphere
• Popular in diffuser and bedtime fragrance blends
• Suitable for carefully formulated skincare and body care
• Adds a classic floral note to soaps and washes
• Blends well with many floral, citrus, herbal and woody oils
History
The name Lavender is often associated with the Latin lavare, meaning 'to wash', reflecting the plant's longstanding use in bathing, linen care and fragrance. Lavender has been cultivated across Europe for centuries and remains important in perfumery, cosmetics and household products. Lavandula angustifolia is commonly called true lavender; it should be distinguished from spike lavender and lavandin, which have different aromatic and chemical profiles.
Main Chemical Components
45% Esters, 36% Alcohols
Aromatic Characteristics
• Sweet and floral
• Soft and herbaceous
• Clean and gently fresh
• Balanced middle aromatic note
Aromatic Uses
• Adds a floral note to diffuser and room-fragrance blends
• Popular in bedtime and relaxation-focused aromas
• Complements soaps, washes and household products
• Suitable for carefully formulated skincare and massage oils
Aromatic Profile
• Often described as calm, familiar and comforting
• Opens with soft floral and green notes
• Develops sweet herbaceous nuances
• Useful for softening sharp or strongly aromatic blends
Blends Well With
Rose, Rosemary, Geranium, Marjoram, Sandalwood, Clary Sage, Sweet Orange, Neroli, Chamomile, Bergamot, Cedarwood and Frankincense.
Health & Safety
• For external use only; do not ingest or apply undiluted. Always dilute appropriately.
• Patch test before first use and discontinue if irritation occurs.
• Avoid eyes, mucous membranes and broken or irritated skin.
• Do not use as a substitute for medical treatment or first-aid care.
• Use diffusers intermittently in a well-ventilated space.
• Oxidised oil may increase sensitisation risk; keep tightly closed and use fresh oil.
• Keep away from children and animals; store below 25°C away from sunlight and heat.
