Lavender Essence, Lavender Essential Oil, Lavender Flavoring, 8000-28-0

Lavender Essence, Lavender Essential Oil, Lavender Flavoring, 8000-28-0

Definition & Extraction

• Lavender essential oil is obtained from the flowers of Lavandula angustifolia.

• The most common method of extraction is steam distillation, which preserves the delicate aromatic compounds.

• Major production regions include France, Bulgaria, and Spain.

Chemical Composition

• Primary constituents: linalool and linalyl acetate.

• Minor components: geraniol, cineole, borneol.

• These compounds are responsible for lavender’s calming fragrance and therapeutic effects.

Applications

• Aromatherapy: Reduces stress, promotes relaxation, and improves sleep quality.

• Cosmetics: Used in perfumes, lotions, shampoos, and soaps as a natural fragrance.

• Skincare: Helps soothe acne, minor burns, and skin irritations due to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

• Health: May ease headaches, migraines, and mild anxiety when inhaled or applied topically (diluted).

Benefits

• Psychological: Reduces anxiety, enhances mood, and supports mental clarity.

• Physical: Promotes wound healing, reduces inflammation, and relieves muscle tension.

• Sleep Aid: Widely recognized for improving sleep quality when diffused or applied before bedtime.

Usage Methods

• Diffused into the air with an essential oil diffuser.

• Mixed with carrier oils (like jojoba or almond oil) for massage.

• Added to bathwater for relaxation.

• Applied topically in diluted form (never directly on skin without dilution).

Lavender Essential Oil Preparation Recipe 

1. Raw Materials

• Lavender flowers (Lavandula angustifolia) – 1 kg

• Distilled water – 8–10 L

• Carrier oil (optional, e.g., jojoba or almond oil) – 100 ml

• Distillation apparatus (glass distillation flask + condenser system)

2. Production Method (Steam Distillation)

1. Clean and place lavender flowers into the distillation flask.

2. Add distilled water to the flask.

3. Heat the water so steam passes through the lavender flowers.

4. The steam carries volatile aromatic compounds into the condenser.

5. In the condenser, steam cools and liquefies into a mixture of oil and water.

6. The liquid separates into two phases:

   • Lavender essential oil (upper layer)

   • Lavender hydrosol (lower layer)

7. Carefully collect the essential oil and store it in dark glass bottles.

3. Yield

• From 1 kg of lavender flowers, approximately 15–20 ml of lavender essential oil can be obtained.

• Lavender hydrosol (flower water) is also produced as a by-product, useful as a toner or room spray.

4. Dilution for Use

• Never apply directly to the skin.

• Dilute with carrier oil at 2–3% concentration for massage oil.

• Use 3–5 drops in a diffuser for aromatherapy.

• Add a few drops to bathwater for relaxation.

Lavender Essential Oil – Sectoral Suitability & Usage Ratios

Other names:

• Flavoring

• Food additive

• Flavor enhancer

•  Essence

• Natural flavor

• Artificial flavor