Emollient

Lavender Oil

A widely loved essential oil valued for its calming fragrance, though it carries some fragrance sensitization considerations.

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⚠ Use with Caution
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

Lavender Oil is extracted from lavender flowers, one of the most popular essential oils in cosmetics and aromatherapy, valued for its calming, floral scent.

Used in fragranced body care, sleep-positioned products, and aromatherapy formulas for its calming scent profile.

Key Benefits

Calming fragrance
Widely associated with relaxation and a soothing sensory experience.

Suitable for

most skin types tolerant of fragrance; avoid if fragrance-sensitive

Main Actions

✓ fragrance
When it may be insufficient

It naturally contains linalool, a recognized fragrance allergen, and can be a sensitizer for very fragrance-reactive skin, especially in undiluted essential oil form.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lavender Oil do for skin?
Used in fragranced body care, sleep-positioned products, and aromatherapy formulas for its calming scent profile.
Who should use Lavender Oil?
Lavender Oil is suitable for: most skin types tolerant of fragrance; avoid if fragrance-sensitive.
Are there any warnings about Lavender Oil?
It naturally contains linalool, a recognized fragrance allergen, and can be a sensitizer for very fragrance-reactive skin, especially in undiluted essential oil form.

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