Lavender essential oil, NZ
100% pure NZ
01661
Essential Oils: J - O
Description
Lavender essential oil, NZ
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INCI |
Lavandula angustifolia |
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Certification |
Conventional |
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Appearance |
Pale yellow liquid |
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Odour |
Floral, rustic and ethereal |
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Plant part used |
Flowers |
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Extraction method |
Steam distillation |
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Purity |
100% |
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Origin |
NZ |
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Solubility |
Oil and alcohol |
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Usage rate |
Skincare : 0.1 - 1% |
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Note |
Middle - Top |
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Blends well with |
Bay, bergamot, chamomile, citronella, clary sage, geranium, jasmine, lemon, mandarin, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, pine, tangerine, thyme, rosemary, rosewood, ylang ylang |
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Vegan |
Yes |
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Palm oil |
No |
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Animal tested |
No |
The different regions lavender is grown in, the different soil, precipitation, etc, contributes to the variation in perfume.
Strength of aroma: strong
Aromatic scent: well-balanced and full-bodied aroma.
Common uses
Aromatherapy: Lavender oil is often used in aromatherapy to create a calming and relaxing atmosphere. Inhaling its aroma is believed to reduce stress, anxiety, and promote a sense of relaxation.
Improved sleep: Lavender oil's soothing aroma is thought to aid in improving sleep quality. It's commonly used to help induce a sense of calm before bedtime.
Stress reduction: Inhaling lavender oil's aroma might help alleviate feelings of stress and tension due to its potential to influence the nervous system and promote relaxation.
Mood enhancement: The pleasant scent of lavender oil can contribute to mood enhancement, potentially helping to uplift spirits and improve overall emotional well-being.
Air freshener: Lavender oil can be used as a natural air freshener, providing a pleasant scent to indoor spaces.
Enhanced focus: The calming effects of lavender oil might aid in improving focus and concentration, helping to create a more conducive environment for work or study.
Reduced agitation: The soothing properties of lavender oil may help reduce restlessness and agitation in certain situations.
Insect repellent: Lavender oil is sometimes used as a natural alternative to chemical insect repellents, as some insects are believed to be repelled by its scent.
Enhanced bathing experience: Adding a few drops of lavender oil to a bath can create a relaxing and soothing experience, potentially helping to alleviate stress and tension.
Safety data: Very potent and not to be used on sensitive skin. Avoid use during pregnancy.
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Our essential oils come in amber glass bottles with dripulator caps:
5ml and 20ml with an 18 neck dripulator cap, either white or black, depending on stock availability.
30ml, 50ml, 100ml, 250ml, with a 28 neck white dripulator cap (except for oils that are too thick for a dripulator, which have a black open pour cap).
500g and 1kg options come in an aluminium bottle; 5L comes in a plastic jerrycan.
If you need precise drops for your products we suggest you buy our 5ml or 20ml dropper bottles and transfer the oils or buy our disposable or glass pipettes.
Important note: The information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
General safety information: Do not take any oils internally.
Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin.
Essential oils should be avoided in pregnancy due to their possible skin sensitising effects.
If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.
Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children.
A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before.