Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) flower oil

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AKA: Common Lavender, Lavender flower oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean, Europe. Derived from the flowers of Lavandula angustifolia, a plant in the Lamiaceae family native to the Mediterranean region. Extracted through steam distillation of the dried flower buds to obtain the essential oil.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR