French Lavender Absolute Oil

Description

The Iml sample is supplied in a clear Flint Glass bottle with metal screw cap and is ideal for testing the contents prior to buying the larger sizes.
The 5ml and 10ml bottle sizes are in Amber or clear Flint Glass bottles with tamper evident cap. Please note if buying large quantities of this item we advise purchasing a 1ml sample first to ensure that you are happy with the product as we do not refund opened items

Lavender Absolute Oil

Botanical Name – Lavandula augustifolia
Origin – France
Part Used – Flowering Tops
Extraction Method – Lavender Absolute Oil is solvent extracted from the freshly cut flowering tops of the evergreen shrub Lavandula angustifolia.
Appearance – Dark Green coloured mobile liquid
Scent – Sweet hay like green-floral, herbaceous aroma
Solubility – Soluble in alcohols and fixed oils, Insoluble in water
Main Uses – Perfumery and for creating your own blends. Cosmetic preparations in creams and lotions etc
Note – Middle to Top Notes

Absolutes which are solvent extracted rather than being steam distilled are stronger and more concentrated than Pure Essential Oils. Being an absolute It is also a lot harder to find and more expensive than the pure essential oil.

Lavender is farmed in many Countries but France is still considered to be producing the World’s most remarkable Lavender due mainly to the ideal growing conditions and climate. It is for this reason that it is perfectly suited for Natural Perfumes, Aromatherapy and cosmetic preparations.

Pure Absolute Oils or Essential Oils should always be diluted with a carrier oil such as grapeseed oil or sweet almond oil before using on the skin. A patch test is recommended to see if your skin is sensitive to the product.

For External Cosmetic Use Only

Certificate of Analysis available on request.

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