Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender has a floral aroma with a refreshing minty undertone. It is widely regarded as one of the most versatile essential oils, and is highly regarded for skin and beauty applications.

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Features & Benefits

Promotes feelings of calm and fights occasional nervous tension
Has balancing properties that calm the mind and body
Cleanses and soothes minor skin irritations
Can be soothing to the skin after a day in the sun
Reduces the appearance of blemishes
Supports aging skin
Includes the naturally occurring constituents linalyl acetate, linalool, and ocimene

Aromatic Profile

Sweet, herbaceous, floral aroma

Key Constituents

Linalyl acetate
Linalool
Cis-beta-ocimene
Trans-beta-ocimene
Terpinen-4-ol

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Lavandula angustifolia† (Lavender) oil

†100% pure essential oil

Suggested Uses

Suggested Uses

Applications

Add a few drops to lotions, shampoos, and skin care products for a classic aroma and more youthful complexion.
Add 4 drops of Lavender and 1 cup of Epsom salt to a bath to create a relaxing environment.
Unwind in the evening with a calming, Lavender-infused neck or back massage.
Use Lavender as part of a bedtime routine by rubbing it on the bottoms of your feet or diffusing it next to your bed.
Add it to V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex and apply topically to soothe the skin after a day in the sun.

Where to Diffuse

Fill your bedroom with Lavender’s calming aroma in the evening for a soothing space conducive to sleep.
Infuse the nursery with the gentle floral scent during naptime for a welcoming and restful environment that sets your little one up for sweet dreams.
Unwind with a spa-like setting anywhere by combining Lavender with other luxurious scents such as Eucalyptus, Bergamot, or Cedarwood.

Experience

Lavender essential oil has a floral, calming scent that can be used aromatically or topically. With its many benefits, Lavender is one of our most popular products.

Label Directions

Topical: Apply 2–4 drops directly to desired area. Dilution not required, except for the most sensitive skin. Use as needed.
Aromatic: Diffuse up to 1 hour 3 times daily.

Diffuser Blends

Dream Blend

5 drops Lavender
4 drops Cedarwood
1 drop Vetiver

Cautions: Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health professional prior to use. For external use only. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes.

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Product Background

Did you know that lavender is part of the mint family and is one of our most popular oils? Young Living has three farms that grow lavender, located in Utah, Idaho, and France. Lavender is steam distilled from the flowering tops of the plant, and it takes 27 square feet of lavender plants to make one 15-ml bottle of Lavender essential oil. In ancient Greece, Pedanius Dioscorides, a physician pharmacologist and botanist, praised the many qualities and uses of lavender. You can find Lavender essential oil in many Young Living blends, including Stress Away™ and Gentle Baby™.

Scientific name: Lavandula angustifolia

Botanical family: Lamiaceae

Regions grown: Utah, Idaho, France

Plant part used: Flowering top

Extraction method: Steam distilled from flowering top

YL Region: Most Young Living Lavender essential oil comes from France and the United States.

FAQs

Q. Which variety of lavender does Young Living use to obtain Lavender essential oil?

A. Our Lavender essential oil is obtained from Lavandula angustifolia, also known as true lavender. Other varieties not offered by Young Living include Lavandula dentata (French lavender) and Lavandula stoechas (French and Spanish lavender).

Q. What is the difference between lavandin and Lavender essential oil?

A. Lavandin (Lavandula x hybrida) is a hybrid plant developed by crossing lavender with spike lavender. Lavender essential oil is obtained from the flowering top of the true lavender plant (Lavandula angustifolia).

Q. Can children use Lavender essential oil?

A. Young Living offers several products that contain Lavender essential oil and are formulated specifically for children. If you have concerns, we recommend consulting a health professional before using any of our products to determine if they are right for you or your child. The health and well-being of our members is very important to us. Children can be particularly sensitive, so we suggest great caution when using oils with them.

Q. What is the approximate volume of lavender grown, harvested, and distilled by Young Living?

A. The volume of lavender harvested at the Young Living Lavender Farm and Distillery in Mona, Utah, USA, varies each year depending on many factors, including crop yield, peak harvesting time, and production. Young Living has several farms that specialize in the production of lavender. All of the plants are harvested and distilled when they reach their peak for the production of pure Lavender essential oil.

Q. Are ketones present in Young Living’s Lavender essential oil?

A. Young Living’s Lavender essential oil is considered low in ketones.

Q. How much plant material is required to produce Lavender essential oil?

A. It takes a sizable amount of plant material to produce Lavender essential oil—about 1 acre of lavender yields 4─5 liters of Lavender essential oil.

Q. When is lavender harvested for essential oil production?

A. Lavender is harvested in the summer or early fall when the plant reaches its prime for optimum production of essential oil.

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