Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Essential Oil — 10 ml

🌿 Introduction
Lavender Essential Oil is one of the most versatile and beloved oils in aromatherapy and perfumery, distilled from the flowering tops of Lavandula angustifolia . Its fragrance is sweet, floral, and herbaceous , with fresh green undertones and a soft, calming finish.
Celebrated as the “mother of essential oils” , lavender has been used for centuries for healing, relaxation, and beauty . In perfumery, it is a cornerstone of fougère and floral compositions, bringing balance and softness to blends.
At Herbsmetics, Lavender oil is featured in our Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshops in Phuket , where guests experience its soothing, harmonizing qualities and learn how it can be both a top and heart note in fragrance design.
🌸 Aroma Profile

• Top Notes : Fresh, green, slightly camphoraceous.
• Heart Notes : Sweet, floral, herbaceous.
• Base Nuance : Soft, powdery, slightly balsamic.

Lavender oil is balanced and versatile , blending seamlessly across floral, herbal, and woody families.
🌍 Origins & Cultural Heritage

• Mediterranean Roots : Native to southern Europe, cultivated widely in Provence, Bulgaria, and beyond.
• Ancient Use : Romans used lavender in baths, perfumery, and medicine.
• Cultural Symbolism : Represents purity, calm, and protection .
• Traditional Medicine : Applied for sleep, relaxation, and skin healing.

⚗️ Production & Extraction

• Obtained by steam distillation of fresh flowering tops .
• Key Compounds : Linalool, linalyl acetate, lavandulol — giving its sweet-floral aroma.
• Quality : Clear to pale yellow oil with a delicate floral-herbaceous scent.
• Distinctiveness : Considered the most versatile essential oil for perfumery and wellness.

💎 Benefits & Unique Advantages

• Relaxing & Calming : Reduces stress, anxiety, and promotes restful sleep.
• Skin Healing : Traditionally used for burns, cuts, and blemishes.
• Balancing : Restores harmony to mind, body, and emotions.
• Perfumery Role : Adds a fresh, floral-herbaceous note that harmonizes blends.
• Wellness : Encourages peace, protection, and clarity.

🏺 Workshop Relevance
At the Herbsmetics Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshops in Phuket , Lavender oil is presented as a foundation oil :

• Guests learn why it is called the universal oil of aromatherapy.
• Blends beautifully with citrus (bergamot, lemon), florals (rose, jasmine), and woods (cedar, sandalwood).
• Demonstrates how a single oil can serve as both a top and heart note , making it indispensable in perfumery.

🌼 Example Uses

• Perfumery : A key component of fougère, chypre, and floral accords.
• Diffuser : Creates a calming atmosphere for sleep and relaxation.
• Massage Oils : Popular in stress-relieving and soothing blends.
• Skincare : Supports healing and balance for all skin types.
• Wellness Rituals : Perfect for meditation, bedtime, and emotional harmony.

⚠️ Safety Note
Lavender essential oil is gentle and generally safe. Always dilute before topical application. Avoid excessive use in early pregnancy.
🌟 Why Choose Herbsmetics Lavender Oil?

• Authentic Lavandula angustifolia essential oil , sweet and floral.
• Offers a universal, balancing profile loved worldwide.
• Deeply tied to European heritage, perfumery, and aromatherapy traditions .
• Featured in our Phuket workshops, where guests experience its calming versatility .

👉 Perfect for those seeking a gentle, balancing essential oil that embodies purity, relaxation, and harmony in natural perfumery and aromatherapy.