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Lavender is our insider tip for sensitive and reactive skin.
The calming effect is felt right away, the scent relaxes. We combine it in the Faceoil Lavender with rosehip seed oil – the ideal combination for your evening routine. It unfolds its gentle effect in our Aloe Vera Soap Lavender, too.
An aromatherapy classic from the Mediterranean
Lavender is one of the most intensively researched medicinal-plant actives in Europe. The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the flowers and contains linalool and linalyl acetate – responsible for the skin-calming and relaxing properties that make lavender a classic of natural cosmetics.
Lavender in our facial and soap care
Which skin is lavender right for?
Lavender is especially gentle and well tolerated by most skin types – with clear strengths for reactive and irritated skin.
How does lavender work on the skin?
Three well-documented mechanisms make lavender a versatile classic of natural cosmetics.
Calming & anti-inflammatory
Linalool and linalyl acetate inhibit inflammation markers and calm reactive areas of skin – shown in several in-vitro studies.
Antibacterial
Lavender oil has shown antimicrobial activity against various skin bacteria – helpful for blemishes and small wounds.
Wound-healing
Studies in experimental models show faster skin regeneration after small injuries and irritations.
What can you use lavender for?
As a face oil for your night-time routine – calms and relaxes
For redness, tightness and reactions
A few drops on your pillow for relaxed sleep
Combined with aloe vera as after-sun care
Mixed with almond oil for a relaxing hand massage
A natural component in insect-repellent blends
A few drops in a full bath or in your body care
Very sparingly in the care of older children – not for babies undiluted
Lavender pairs especially well with …
Lavender reaches its full potential in combination with rich plant oils.
A classic duo: anti-aging meets calming – our Faceoil Lavender.
Learn moreA rich care base – it takes up the scent and spreads the actives.
Learn moreA cooling synergy – after-sun, sunburn relief, irritated skin.
Learn moreA mild carrier oil – pure lavender should always be applied diluted.
Learn moreWhat do studies say?
„Topical lavender oil significantly reduces skin irritation after minor irritations."
„Lavender oil shows antimicrobial activity against typical skin germs such as S. aureus."
„Lavender oil speeds up the epithelial closure of small skin wounds."
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