Lavender first grade essential oil Germany

Lavender is one of the most popular essential oils in cosmetology and the world of aromatherapy.

The soothing scent of narrow-leaved lavender replenishes strength and energy. Remarkably refreshes and restores.

Lavender is suitable for almost everyone and is considered one of the most versatile essential oils.

Features of lavender essential oil (first grade Germany)

INCI: Lavandula angustifolia Essential Oil Appearance: light or yellow liquid, sometimes with a greenish tint, with a herbaceous, fresh aroma and woody, balsamic notes Country of origin: Germany Solubility: insoluble in water (an emulsifier is needed for dissolution) Preparation method: steam distillation Active substances: monoterpenes (camphene, limonene, ?-terpinene); monoterpenols (linalool, lavandulol); esters (linalyl acetate, lavandulyl acetate, geranyl acetate); sesquiterpenes; ketones and oxides.

Lavender angustifolia is a type of lavender. Various territories of Southern Europe are called its homeland.

There are many types of lavender. The so-called “English” lavender group is suitable for cultivation, which includes several species:

real lavender (vera); angustifolia lavender; lavender officinalis; lavender spica.

This type of lavender contains about 3% essential oil, terpenes (borneol, geraniol), as well as about 10% tannins, organic acids.

Lavender essential oil has the following properties:

antiviral; anti-inflammatory; analgesic and antispasmodic; helps cope with nausea; activates the skin healing process.

Lavender essential oil has a positive effect on the psyche, having a calming effect.

Lavender is used for both adults and children. For the former, it can eliminate insomnia, for the latter, it can reduce hyperreactivity, gently calm and relax.

Lavender is recommended to be used to relieve nervousness, stress, during transitional periods of crisis and depression.

In addition, lavender essential oil is suitable for use in the following cases:

for the treatment of ulcers and bedsores on the body; for bronchitis, otitis; to relieve headaches and muscle pain; for severe premenstrual pain and during menstruation; for the treatment of thrush; for the treatment of infected wounds; for burns, scalding with boiling water; to repel insects; room aromatization.

This is not a complete list of possible uses of lavender oil. In addition, lavender is actively used in cosmetology and cooking.

Use of lavender essential oil in cosmetics

Lavender essential oil is used in the care of a wide variety of skin types. It is added to products for both oily and dry skin. It is included in care products for both teenage and aging skin.

Lavender helps skin with a large number of enlarged pores, acne, and comedones, normalize metabolism, and reduce sebum production.

Lavender invigorates and refreshes aging skin, improves complexion, and activates blood circulation. Skin cells are renewed faster, small wrinkles are smoothed out.

Lavender is also suitable for caring for aging skin. It helps cure herpes, and even serious skin diseases like psoriasis.

This is one of the excellent hair oils. To enjoy lavender almost immediately, take just one drop of lavender and place it on your comb or comb and enjoy the pleasant “aroma combing” procedure.

Lavender essential oil is added to creams and balms after sunbathing. It is used to create mouth rinses.

Lavender is a common component of French perfumery. Its cool, subtle, fresh aroma with woody notes is used to create various perfumes and aromatic compositions, both by professionals and home cosmetics artists.

Lavender essential oil is great for massage mixtures. It relaxes muscles, relieves pain, and improves blood circulation.

Thanks to this, lavender can be used to eliminate bruises and prevent the formation of hematomas.

Pure lavender is applied pointwise to acne for cauterization.

Even ready-made shampoo can be enriched with lavender. 1-2 drops of essential oil per single serving of product is enough.

Lavender in combination with lemon is well suited for caring for the skin of hands and nails as a regular hand bath.

In the world of soap making, you can't do without lavender essential oil. The input rate ranges from 2% to 3-5% depending on the type of soap. There is no substitute for the classic lavender aroma in soap.

Input percentage: 0.5-3% in cosmetics

Approximate dosage (in drops):

for a bath - up to 10 drops (we use an emulsifier); for aroma lamps - up to 5 drops per time; air spray - up to 10 drops/5 ml of emulsifier; for mouth rinse - 1 drop/50 ml of water; for massage - 2 ml / 100 ml of oil or ready-made base; for rubbing - up to 7 drops/5 ml of base oil; for enrichment of finished products - 5 drops per 25 ml.

Features: can be used pointwise, it is advisable not to violate the input norms, not recommended for early pregnancy, hypotension, anemia, chemotherapy, epilepsy.

Storage: in a dark glass container, away from light, in a cool place or at room temperature, avoid heating.