We're please to offer this fourth Lavender essential oil variety. This is a finely crafted, fresh distillation of true lavendula angustifolia, is a perfect complement to our French distilled oils.

Only minor variations in the chemical profile produce the difference in aromas between all our Lavenders, with the Bulgarian a slightly deeper note overall, and somewhat more herbaceous in tone. The growing environment and the lower altitudes of the entire production process naturally lend themselves to this difference, where the very highest notes found in the French oils are not as pronounced. We find the difference more noticeable when inhaling directly from the bottle, and almost non-existent once applied to skin, bedding (for sleep enhancement), and the like.

The lower cost makes this a fantastic choice for your skin and hair care creations, or any topically applied therapeutic preparation containing lavender. Lavender essential oil acts as an adapting, not only offering its important antimicrobial, antiviral - and new research shows even potential anticancer effects - but the oil helps return the balance to our physiology. This is why you'll find 1/2 to 1% lavender essential oil in so many skin care recipes.

Like all true lavenders, the oil used by any means is the number one stress reducer in aromatherapy. Use in a diffuser, wear just a drop or two on your wrists, or consider the implications of this article using approximately 2 drops of lavender oil in a capsule. Lavender is the most popular essential oil used in aromatherapy because of its very wide array of uses. In addition to the calming effects, and the balancing effects in beauty care, lavender is a highly regarded wound healer. The oil is notably effective on small kitchen burns, or when blended 50/50 with Tea Tree serves as an all purpose, highly soothing antiseptic, suitable for all the cuts and scrapes of youth.