Lavender has been distilled for more than 150 years, and lavender oil has played a key role in the history of perfumery, especially for the formulation of “eaux de cologne.” Originally harvested wild in the highlands of Provence, the plant was later cultivated, using different varieties to adapt to various climates and altitudes. The main lavender producing countries today are France, Bulgaria and other Eastern European countries, as well as China.
Lavandula angustifolia Miller
France
Code B535
CAS TSCA 8000-28-0
CAS EINECS 90063-37-9/84776-65-8
Lavender has been distilled for more than 150 years, and lavender oil has played a key role in the history of perfumery, especially for the formulation of “eaux de cologne.” Originally harvested wild in the highlands of Provence, the plant was later cultivated, using different varieties to adapt to various climates and altitudes. The main lavender producing countries today are France, Bulgaria and other Eastern European countries, as well as China.
Flowering top
organic
In cosmetics, lavender extracts are used in products for combination skin, mature skin, oily skin and problem skin. In addition, lavender oils blend well with other oils and emulsions.
Main components: Linalyl acetate (22.00 to 53.00%), Linalool (9.80 to 46.00%), Trans beta ocimene (<= 15.00%), Cis beta ocimene (<= 11.00%), Lavandulyl acetate (<= 10.00%), Beta caryophyllene (<= 9.50%)