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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil is a gentle, aromatic essential oil widely used in British skincare and haircare for its calming scent and soothing properties. Extracted from the flowering tops of true lavender, it is a popular ingredient in creams, serums, balms and bath products. It helps to fragrance formulations naturally while supporting a relaxed skin feel.

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How it works in skincare

In cosmetics and skincare Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is valued for its ability to impart a fresh herbal-floral scent while helping to soothe and condition the skin. It is commonly added to moisturisers, facial oils, cleansers and hair treatments where it contributes to a feeling of calmness and comfort. The oil blends well with both water- and oil-based formulas and is frequently used at low levels to add a signature scent without overpowering other ingredients.

Key benefits

  • Calms and soothes the feel of skin
  • Helps reduce the appearance of redness
  • Provides a pleasant natural fragrance
  • Conditions and softens hair
  • Supports relaxed skin after cleansing
  • Adds a fresh herbal-floral aroma to products

Best for

sensitive skin, dry skin, irritated skin, normal skin, mature skin

Where it comes from

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is steam-distilled from the flowering tops of the lavender plant, a fragrant herbaceous shrub native to the Mediterranean and widely cultivated in the UK, particularly in the fields of Norfolk and Suffolk.

Products with Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil

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