fragrances · fragrance / aroma ingredient
lavender essential oil
Lavender Essential Oil opens floral, herbaceous — a light, volatile essential oil made as a fragrance / aroma ingredient for scenting and cosmetic formulations. A welcome addition to the perfumer's and maker's shelf.
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lavender essential oil
fragrances — fragrance / aroma ingredient
- inci
- lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil
- role
- fragrance / aroma ingredient
- form
- liquid; colorless to pale yellow
- use level
- low — scent loads commonly a few percent; follow ifra category limits (confirm per ifra cert & tds)
- shelf life
- 12 months
origin · indiafor the maker's bench
01why formulators use it
- a the universal note lavender pairs with nearly everything and offends almost no one.
- b floral-herbal balance flower softness with garden-herb backbone.
- c the calm-category anchor sleep, bath and relax lines are built on it.
- d wash-off survivor holds up respectably through soap cure.
02where formulators use it
- a sleep & calm-styled products the defining ingredient.
- b soapmaking the most-requested single note in handmade soap.
- c bath soaks & bombs the classic relaxation scent.
- d linen & pillow sprays the bedtime-ritual format.
- e blending backbone lavender-cedar, lavender-citrus, lavender-mint all start here.
03technical details
| product identity | Lavender Essential Oil |
|---|---|
| inci | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL |
| appearance | Liquid; Colorless To Pale Yellow |
| odor | Floral, herbaceous |
| solubility | Soluble in oils & alcohol; insoluble in water (use a solubilizer for water bases) |
| suggested use | Low — scent loads commonly a few percent; follow IFRA category limits (confirm per IFRA cert & TDS) |
|---|---|
| shelf life | 12 Months |
| country of origin | India |
| packaging | Tincture |
| direct-use status | Formulation use only · not for ingestion |
skus ·KIM-FRG-013-15M ·
KIM-FRG-013-30M ·
KIM-FRG-013-50M
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handle with care
formulation use onlynot for ingestion
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maker reviews & questions
questions
Qcan i apply this directly to skin?
kimiya staffNo — it's a concentrated scenting ingredient for formulation use only. Dilute into a suitable base and follow IFRA category limits for skin-contact products.
Qcan i use it in candles and soap?
kimiya staffIt's commonly used in wax and wash-off bases — test load, throw and performance in your specific base, and confirm limits per the IFRA cert and TDS.