Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender (lavandula angustifolia)

A woody evergreen shrub, up to 1 meter tall, with pale green, grey, narrow, linear leaves and flowers on blunt spikes of a beautiful violet-blue color. The whole plant is highly aromatic.  

Lavandula angustifolia is indigenous to the Mediterranean region, now cultivated all over the world. The oil is produced mainly in France, as well as Spain, Italy, England, Australia, Tasmania, Yugoslavia, Turkey, Russia, Bulgaria, Greece, etc.

Lavendula comes from the Latin word “lavare”, meaning 'to wash'. It’s antiseptic qualities are well-known. The familiar, sweet aroma rendered it known as the 'nose herb' in ancient times. Lavender has been used for centuries as a calming yet reviving oil and commonly added to linen as a sleep aid, as a flavoring agent for water or alcoholic beverages and in baths, massage oils and tonics to help relieve stress-related ailments.

Lavender also makes a valuable addition in skin care products for all skin types due to its ability to balance the skin and soothe irritation. 

It is quite effective in combination with Helichrysum and Calendula oils for burns and bruises

Lavender's anti-inflammatory, skin-healing properties will help heal wounds, rashes, skin irritations; it is even effective for sunburn relief.

Good for all skin types especially suited for sensitive skin, those suffering from acne, eczema & athlete's foot   

• neutralizes microbes
• reduces redness
• diminishes swelling
• deodorizes
• helps heal burns and wounds
• encourages cell regeneration
• detoxifies
• purifies
• reduces scarring
• minimizes stretch marks
• neutralizes repells insects / parasites