Lavender Oil is a natural essential oil extracted from the flowers of the lavender plant (Lavandula angustifolia or related species).

English Ingredient Name (for labeling)

• Lavender Oil
  or more formal:
• Lavender Essential Oil

What it is used for

Lavender oil is widely used in:

• Aromatherapy (relaxation, sleep support, stress relief)
• Fragrance products (perfumes, candles, air fresheners)
• Cosmetics (soaps, lotions, shampoos)
• Household products (cleaning sprays, odor control)
• Food flavoring (only if food-grade and very limited use)

Key properties

• Floral, calming aroma
• Known for relaxing and soothing scent profile
• Helps mask strong odors in formulations
• Often used in “calm”, “sleep”, or “spa” product concepts

Important note

Lavender oil comes in different grades:

• ✔️ Food-grade lavender oil → can be used in very small amounts for flavoring
• ❌ Fragrance/industrial grade → used in cosmetics, perfumes, cleaning products only

Typical usage level

• 0.1% – 2% for fragrance/cosmetic products
• Much lower for food applications (if approved)