Lavender Oil
Lavender oil is a gentle, aromatic essential oil widely used in British skincare and haircare for its calming scent and soothing properties. Derived from the flowers of the lavender plant, it is a popular ingredient in creams, serums, bath products and hair treatments. It helps to balance and refresh both skin and hair while adding a relaxing herbal fragrance.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare lavender oil functions primarily as a fragrance component and soothing agent. Its natural compounds can help calm visible redness and support the skin’s natural barrier, making it a common addition to moisturisers, cleansers and masks. In haircare it is valued for its fresh scent and ability to leave strands feeling soft and balanced without weighing them down.
Key benefits
- Calms and soothes the look of irritated skin
- Provides a pleasant, relaxing herbal fragrance
- Helps balance oily and combination skin
- Conditions and adds shine to hair
- Refreshes and tones the skin’s appearance
- Supports the skin’s natural moisture barrier
Best for
sensitive skin, oily skin, combination skin, normal skin, stressed or reactive skin
Where it comes from
Lavender oil is steam-distilled from the flowering tops of Lavandula angustifolia (true lavender) plants, which are cultivated in sunny regions including the south of England, France and Bulgaria.