Essential oil used for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic, soothing and healing qualities.
Derived from the flowers by steam distillation. The name comes from the Latin "lavare", to wash, reflecting the fact that ancient Romans scented their baths with lavender flowers.
Added to ointments and creams for its sedative and cleansing properties. We use oil extracts of both English lavender and lavender from France.
Lavendula angustifolia. Oil from the flowering lavendar plant, an evergreen shrub that has been used in some cultures for medicinal purposes. Lavender oil is being studied for its potential benefits in the prevention and treatment of breast and ovarian cancers. As with many herbal remedies there is little formal, scientific study of safety or effectiveness regarding this substance.
Source Lavender Flowers. Purpose Deep cleansing. The fragrance has a soothing, calming effect.
Extracted from the lavender flower. Used for its soothing and healing properties.
Any of the woody evergreen shrubs belonging to the genus Lavaendula, bearing spikes of pale purple flowers and yielding a fragrant oil. Its fresh, clean scent has made it a worldwide, body pampering favorite. Lavender is an excellent all-purpose skin care oil in that it relieves pain, promotes healing, and prevents scarring by stimulating the cells to regenerate more quickly. Used on itchy skin, bruises, burns and blemishes. Stimulates circulation to the skin.
Astringent, tones the skin, deep soothing effect
An antiseptic and anti-inflammatory that is effective in treating acne, dermatitis and oily skin.
Lavender oil is an essential oil obtained by distillation from the flower spikes of certain species of lavender. Two forms are distinguished, Lavender Flower Oil, a colorless oil, insoluble in water, having a density of 0.885 (g/mL); and Lavender Spike Oil, a distillate from the herb Lavandula latifolia, having density 0.905. Lavender Flower Oil is a designation of the National Formulary and the British Pharmacopoeia.