Lavender Essential Oil

Uses: Therapeutic Grade for use in aromatherapy, soap and cosmetic making. Not for internal use. Lavender Essential Oil / Lavandula angustifolia, formerly known as L. officinalis or L. vera, Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: A top note of strong aroma, Lavender has a strong floral scent that is somewhat camphoraceous, and smells like fresh lavender. Blends With: Bay, Bergamot, Chamomile, Citronella, Clary Sage, Geranium, Jasmine, Lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pine, Thyme, Rosemary, Rosewood and Ylang-ylang. The Lavender plant is a woody evergreen shrub, up to 1 meter tall, with pale green, narrow linear leaves and violet blue flowers. The entire plant is covered with oil glands, which are in the star shaped hairs that cover the plant. Lavender has been used since ancient times, and the Romans added lavender to their bath water, hence the name from the Latin lavare, 'to wash'. Differences in soil, altitude and temperature, precipitation and seasons contribute to subtle changes in the scent from one lot of Lavender to another. 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.