INCI: Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract.
Light yellow to yellow, clear liquid with a sweet, floral-balsamic odor.
100 % Lavender Flower CO2-se extract (organic)
Ingredients: 60 – 85 % essential oil containing > 18 % linalool and > 25 % linalyl acetate, < 1,5 %camphor, < 3 % 1.8 cineole, further lavandulol, terpinene-4-ol, lavandulyl acetate,caryophyllene, among others
Traditional use:
Lavender oil is used as a traditional herbal remedy to relieve mild symptoms of mental stress and exhaustion, and as a sleep aid. In folk medicine, lavender is also used internally to treat flu, bronchitis, rheumatism, and migraine. Externally, lavender baths are recommended for tension, exhaustion or poorly healing wounds. Lavender oil also has antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
In food:
The lavender flower extract is very widely applicable in the food industry. It can be used for flavouring alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, ice creams, confectionery, chewing gum and bakery products. It also adds a special nuance to spice mixtures and sauces. Especially in the beverage industry, beverages with flower flavours like lavender are trendy and very popular.
In food supplements:
Lavender oil is also suitable for use in dietary supplements, especially for sleep and relaxation.
In cosmetics:
Due to its aromatic characteristic flavour, essential lavender oil is used as a fragrance in the perfume industry. Its antimicrobial and relaxing properties also make it suitable for use in soaps, shower gels, bath additives, hair or foot care products