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An essential oil from the flowers
Lavender is one of Europe's best-known fragrant plants. The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the flowers. Its main components, linalool and linalyl acetate, shape its fresh, floral scent.
Lavender in our facial and soap care
How does lavender oil behave on different skin?
Lavender oil mainly adds scent to a formula. The care comes from the oils it is diluted in.
What does lavender oil do in skincare?
Three properties make lavender a versatile classic of natural cosmetics.
Scent
Linalool and linalyl acetate create the typical fresh, floral scent.
Oil-soluble
Lavender oil dissolves in oils and fats, not in water, so it mixes evenly into a face oil.
Volatile
As an essential oil, lavender oil gradually evaporates and leaves no greasy film.
What can you use lavender for?
As a face oil in your evening routine
Gives our Aloe Vera Soap – Lavender its scent
A few drops in a diffuser
Dried flowers in your wardrobe
Diluted in almond oil for a scented hand massage
A few drops in a full bath or in your body care
Lavender pairs especially well with …
Lavender reaches its full potential in combination with rich plant oils.
Paired with lavender oil in our Face Oil - Lavender.
Learn moreA rich care base – it takes up the scent and spreads the actives.
Learn moreAloe vera leaf extract and lavender come together in our Aloe Vera Soap – Lavender.
Learn moreA carrier oil for diluting, as lavender oil shouldn't go on the skin undiluted.
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