Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) flower oil
AKA: Common Lavender, Lavender flower oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84776-65-8
Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti-Aging
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Provides scent
Traditional Use
One of the most historically documented cosmetic and medicinal plants, used since ancient Egypt and Rome for skin healing, relaxation, and fragrance. Medieval and Renaissance herbals extensively documented lavender's use for burns, wounds, and various skin complaints.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR