Lavandin
Lavandin is a fragrant hybrid of lavender used in British skincare and haircare for its calming scent and gentle purifying properties. Often found in creams, serums, bath products and hair mists, it brings a fresh herbal aroma while helping to cleanse and soothe the skin and scalp.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare lavandin essential oil and extracts are valued for their ability to cleanse without stripping natural oils, making them ideal for balancing formulations. The oil contains naturally occurring linalool and linalyl acetate which help to refresh the skin and hair while imparting a relaxing herbal scent that enhances the sensory experience of creams, lotions, shampoos and bath soaks.
Key benefits
- Gently cleanses skin and scalp
- Helps balance excess oil
- Provides a soothing aroma in skincare
- Refreshes and tones the skin
- Adds a pleasant herbal fragrance to haircare
- Supports a calm sensory experience in bath products
Best for
oily skin, combination skin, normal skin, sensitive skin, acne-prone skin
Where it comes from
Lavandin is a naturally occurring hybrid plant (Lavandula × intermedia) created by crossing English lavender with spike lavender. The fragrant flowering tops are steam-distilled to produce the essential oil used in cosmetics.
Products with Lavandin
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Lavandin than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.