Lavender Essential Oil 50ml Steam Distilled

Soft, floral and herbaceous, this lavender essential oil brings the familiar scent of lavender into baths, diffusers and simple home rituals. It is made from the flowering tips of Lavandula angustifolia grown in France, with the oil drawn out by steam distillation for a clean, botanical aroma.

The scent in the room

• The first impression is unmistakably lavender: floral, green and gently herbal.
• In a diffuser, it suits evening routines, quiet reading, or a slower start to the morning.
• A few drops in bath water give the steam a soft botanical character.
• Blended with water in a spray bottle, it can freshen linen, mattresses, cars or room air.
• It pairs naturally with simple, unhurried rituals: folded bedding, warm water, clean towels and a calmer-looking room.

Lavender, flower tips and steam

This oil comes from the flowering tips of Lavandula angustifolia, a lavender species widely valued in perfumery and aromatherapy for its clear, recognisable scent. Steam distillation uses vapour to carry the aromatic compounds from the plant material, then separates the fragrant oil as the steam cools. The result is a concentrated essential oil, best used sparingly.

How to use it with care

For diffusion, use three to four drops in your chosen diffuser. For skin use, dilute one to two drops in a suitable carrier oil before applying to a small area, and patch test first.

Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Keep out of reach of children, and seek professional guidance if you are pregnant, nursing, under medical care, or using essential oils around children or pets.

Lavender in context

Lavender has a long place in European domestic life, from scented linens to bath rituals and perfumed oils. Its name is often linked to the Latin word lavare, meaning ‘to wash’, which fits its history as a plant associated with cleanliness, bathing and the freshening of living spaces. Egyptian and Roman use is often mentioned in lavender’s wider story, especially in bathing, perfume and daily grooming. Today, its appeal is still simple: a recognisable floral-herbal scent that makes a room feel more cared for.

Size and details

• Volume: 50 ml
• Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia
• Plant part used: flowering tips
• Extraction method: steam distillation
• Country of origin: France
• Weight: 60 g

A thoughtful aromatherapy gift

Choose it for someone who enjoys essential oils, natural home fragrance, or small rituals around bath and bedtime. Lavender is a familiar scent, so it feels easy to give without needing to know someone’s whole fragrance wardrobe.

Common questions

Can I use this lavender essential oil in a diffuser?
Yes. Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.

Can I apply it directly to skin?
Dilute it in a suitable carrier oil first, and patch test before wider use.

Can I use it to scent linen?
Yes. Combine it with water in a spray bottle, shake well before use, and avoid delicate fabrics unless you have tested a hidden area first.