Lavender (Fine) Oil

Fine Lavender Essential Oil

Lavandula angustifolia species grow at high altitudes (above 600 metres) on dry, limey soil from plants distinguished by small flower heads and no side shoots from the main stem.

Fine Lavender essential oil is steam distilled from the flowering tops of the plant. Essential oil is a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic odour. This essential oil contains a high percentage of Linalyl Acetate ester. Because Fine Lavender essential oil has a lower camphor content (0-0.8%), It  has a very different profile from the other lavenders [1].

According to the ISO standard, Fine Lavender essential oil should contain linalyl acetate (25–47%), linalool (max. 45%), terpinen-4-ol (max. 8%), camphor (max. 1.5%), limonene (max. 1%) and 1,8-cineole (max. 3%) [2].

Fine Lavender essential oil, which is widely used in aromatherapy, has strong anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic and antispasmodic activities. It has been popularly used for thousands of years for its sedative, headache-relieving, soothing, and skin-healing properties. One of the rarely known effects of Fine Lavender essential oil is its ability to relieve menstrual pain [3, 4].

Directions:

Fine Lavender essential oil may be applied via inhalation or topically. Before using this essential oil, carefully read Warning & Safety Requirements.

To apply to the skin, do not use undiluted essential oils on your skin.

Used topically, Fine Lavender essential oil helps purify, support pain and inflammation relief, and encourage skin healing. It reduces muscle and joint inflammation, and soothes the discomforts of arthritis, and rheumatism. It enhances skin health and radiance [3,4].

Used in aromatherapy, Fine Lavender essential oil helps promote sleep and relaxation and improve mood.

Suggested Uses:

Try adding it to a bath or diffuser as aromatherapy, or combining with different essential oils to strengthen its effect.

Add to a 10 ml bottle: 2 drops Fine Lavender essential oil, 1 drop Vetiver essential oil and 1 drop German Chamomile essential oil, then fill with Grape Seed oil and shake to mix well.   Apply to the eye area. This mixture is valuable for minimizing the appearance of dark circles and puffiness around the eye area.

Warning & Safety Requirements:

• If you are pregnant or lactating, please consult with your doctor before using any product containing essential oils.
• For external use only.
• Can cause skin irritation, avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
• Not suitable for children.

Storage Conditions:

Store oils in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.

References:

• [1]. Clarke, S. Essential Chemistry for Aromatherapy. 2nd Ed. Elsevier Health Sciences, 2008.
• [2]. ISO 3515:2002. Essential Oil of Lavender.
• [3]. Werner, M. Uçucu Yağlar. Nu-Ka. 2015.
• [4]. Lawless, Julia. Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The complete guide to the use of aromatic oils in aromatherapy, herbalism, health and well-being. Update Ed.  Harper Thorsons. 2014.