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Lavender essential oil comes from the lavender flower and is used for a variety of purposes. Loving Essential Oils has released a guide that focuses on the many different types of lavender essential oil, each with a unique set of properties.

Interested parties can get the full details: https://www.lovingessentialoils.com/blogs/essential-oil-tips/lavender-essential-oil-types

The guide explains that some of the most common types of lavender oil include spike lavender oil, french lavender oil, and lavandin. Spike lavender oil is high in phenols and has a strong, camphor-like scent. French lavender oil is lower in phenols and has a sweet, floral scent.

Each of these types of lavender oil has its own unique properties and benefits. Spike lavender oil is a great choice for use in cleaning and disinfecting products, as it has potent antiseptic properties. French lavender oil is a great choice for use in skin care products, as it is soothing and moisturizing. Lavandin oil is a great choice for use in aromatherapy, as it has a relaxing, calming effect.

The chief component of lavender oil is linalool. Linalool is a terpene alcohol that is CNS-active and has stress-reducing and analgesic properties. Other components of lavender oil include camphor, limonene, 1,8-cineole, and linalyl acetate.

Lavender oil is extracted from the lavender flower by steam distillation. The oil has a sweet, floral, herbaceous, and slightly woody aroma. Lavender oil has a long history of use, and is still one of the most popular essential oils. It has many applications, both topically and aromatically.

Topical Uses

Lavender oil is often used for its relaxing and calming effects. It can be diluted with a carrier oil and applied to the skin. It can also be added to bath salts, bath bombs, and other body care products.

Aromatic Uses

Lavender oil is commonly used in aromatherapy. It can be diffused in an aromatherapy diffuser, or added to a carrier oil and used to massage the body.

Jennifer Lane, Loving Essential Oils owner and a Certified Aromatherapist reports, “With so many different types of lavender oil available, it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you. Consider the properties of each type of oil and decide which one would fit the your needs best.”

Loving Essential Oils also has a guide on what mixes well with lavender essential oils, that guide can be found on their blog: https://www.lovingessentialoils.com/blogs/essential-oil-tips/what-mixes-well-with-lavender-essential-oil

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