Description

Our high quality Lavender Essential Oil is steam distilled from stunning top flowers of  the best of the ‘Lavandula species’ to produce a remarkable Lavender oil. This magnificent bouquet contains Italian, Bulgarian and French lavenders. It has a crisp, herbaceous, fresh floral scent with a slightly woody finish, within the characteristic Lavender scent, our Lavender Oil has its own distinct sweet floral and rich green notes making it exceptionally suited for aromatherapeutic applications. This essential oil is the most common choice for applications in soaps, candles, perfumes, and cosmetics. The “40/42” refers to the standardized balanced ratio of Linalool and Linalyl acetate, the principal constituents found in lavender essential oil.  Blending 40/42 eliminates yearly variances in the crop, to supply a more consistent aroma profile which is what gives it a consistent floral scent, which means it smells the way lavender should smell.

Lavender has been used since ancient times, and the Romans added lavender to their bath water, hence the name from Latin ‘lavare’ which means  ‘to wash’. Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil has the most floral scent of all the Lavenders and is a blend of various lavenders to achieve an economical product. While the vast majority of Lavender 40/42 in the market is synthetically compounded, our Lavender 40/42 is comprised of 100% natural constituents and is blended to match the ideal percentage of Linalool and Linalyl acetate esters, to release the best of Lavender’s floral notes,  it is often the Lavender of choice for soaps, candles, perfumes and cosmetics.

INCI: Lavandula Angustifolia  (Lavandula vera D.C)

Plant Part: Flowers

Origin: Europe

Processing Method: Steam Distillation

Flashpoint: 72°C

Main Constituents:

Linalool: 25-37%
Linalyl Acetate: 27-55%

Description / Color / Consistency: A thin clear to pale yellow liquid.

Aromatic Summary : Lavender 40/42 has a fresh, herbaceous, floral scent with a woody, balsamic undertone.

Blends With: Bay, Bergamot, Chamomile, Citronella, Clary Sage, Geranium, Jasmine, Lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pine, Thyme, Rosemary, Rosewood and Ylang-ylang.

Common Uses/ Benefits

The cooling, relaxing and mood-enhancing effects of Lavender Oil have been cherished throughout the world for thousands of years. It is used extensively in aromatherapy and works as a natural sleep aid. Lavender Essential Oil is useful for formulating blends to help purify, support pain and inflammation relief, and encourage skin healing. It is a sublime choice for promoting overall skin health and radiance.

Lavender Oil is also known to have insect repellent properties and makes a great addition to DIY, all-natural insect repellent products. Its soothing effects can even help with bug bites and stings. Emotionally and energetically, Lavender Oil has cooling and drying energy to help relax the mind, soothe anxiety and depression, and to evoke calmness and composure. Lavender Oil can help during various phases of a woman’s reproductive health especially during menopause and boasts the rare ability to soothe the stressed nerves and emotions provoked by the hormonal cycle.

Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.

Storage: It is recommended that oils packaged in metal containers (for safe shipping) be transferred into dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.