Botanical name
Lavandula angustifolia
Extraction
Steam distilled
Plant part
Flowers
Aromatic description
Clear floral, herbaceous aroma with deep undertones
Aromatic olfactive family
Middle note
Blends well with
Bergamot, Chamomile, Geranium, Lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Patchouli, Rosemary.
Emotional & spiritual benefits
Lavender is the most popular essential oils worldwide due to its superior relaxation properties. It has a tranquilising action that aids stress and tension. It calms anxious feelings and promotes restful sleep. It provides comfort during periods of gloominess and can bring peace to an overactive mind.
Cosmetic benefits
With cytophylactic properties, Lavender helps to promote the healing process, minimising the appearance of scars, fine lines and stretch marks. It has a soothing and calming effect on the skin, so it can reduce the irritation of dry skin conditions, alleviate redness and inflammation and lessen the occurrence of breakouts. Lavender oil encourages cellular regeneration, making it a fantastic inclusion in anti-ageing products, improving skin texture and health. All skin types and ages can benefit from Lavender including children, babies, teens and those with mature skin. It is often included in first aid kits to soothe insect bites and stings.
Formulation types
Lavender is useful in almost all cosmetic products, including bath oils, creams, lotions, soaps, body and face products, serums, massage, balms and salves, masks and scrubs. It is a great addition to functional essential oil blends and relaxing massage products. It is one of only few oils which is appropriate for use in baby and children’s products and is also beneficial to the elderly.
% Use in formulation
See our Essential Oil Safety Guide for more information.
Precautions/contraindications
Avoid during first trimester of pregnancy. Take care with low blood pressure.
Recipes & applications
Articles
Disclaimer
Suggested recipes are provided as examples only. Whilst all care has been taken in creating these examples, Sage Cosmetic Coaching accepts no responsibility relating to the manufacture of products. Any responsibility for the performance, efficacy and stability of the product lies with the manufacturer.
