Lavender Essential Oil 50ml Steam Distilled

• 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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.