Essential oil, spike lavender

Spike lavender (Lavandula latifolia) yields an essential oil with a fresh herbal scent and a floral undertone. It is added to formulations as a fragrance ingredient and also as an active substance in facial and body care, bath and shower preparations, and diffuser blends. It is obtained by steam distillation of the flowering herb and has a botanical, European origin. The scent is clean and invigorating, making it suitable wherever a product is meant to refresh: morning shower gels, massage oils, herbal tonics, and room sprays. Key benefits Fresh herbal scent – a floral-herbal character with a clean, penetrating quality that gives the product energy and freshness. Cooling sensation on the skin – the manufacturer states a refreshing, cooling effect used in after-sun products and wherever a product is meant to relieve the feeling of overheated skin. Soothing irritated skin – according to manufacturer documentation, the oil supports calming of reddened and irritated skin; in cosmetics it is used in after-sun products and body oils. Cleansing character – the manufacturer attributes antimicrobial properties to the oil; in a formulation this is a complementary function alongside the fragrance, not a substitute for preservation. Aromatherapy – in a diffuser or fragrance blend it evokes a feeling of freshness and focus. Use in formulation The essential oil belongs in the oil phase or is added at the end of production. In emulsions it is incorporated only after cooling , so that the volatile fragrance components are not lost through heating. In anhydrous products (body oils, massage