French Lavender (Lavendula Angustifolia Mill.) essential oil

Fans of the floral scent of Lavandula Angustifolia Mill., or French lavender as it is commonly known, often describe it as a heady mix of sweet clarity with subtle earthy undertones. Upon the first inhalation, the scent of French lavender oil brings to mind the rolling lavender fields of its native Provence region. This beautiful part of southeastern France is renowned for its vast lavender fields that stretch from the Rhône River up to the foot of the Alps, a sight as mesmerizing as the scent it produces. During the summer months, when the lavender plant is at its blooming peak, lavender farmers proceed with their time-honored harvest, skillfully distilling the essence of this exceptional flower into the renowned essential oil. This precise process ensures the preservation of the flower's potent therapeutic properties in the resulting oil.

Not all lavenders are created equal, of course. French lavender, contrary to its cousins ​​English or Spanish lavender, possesses unique characteristics that make its essential oil highly prized in the wellness and beauty sector. Its active ingredients include linalyl acetate and linalool – two compounds which provide both the unmistakable fragrance and myriad of health benefits associated with lavender oil, such as sleep promotion, stress reduction, and skin enhancement. The oil is often employed in aromatherapy, skin care treatments, and even in culinary delights, performing a dance on the senses while nourishing both body and mind.

Distilled in France from the Lavender flowers.