Lavender essential

Product Information

CosmySupplies supplies Lavender Essential Oil (INCI: Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, CAS: 8000-28-0) in India. Cosmetic grade, steam distilled from lavender flowers. Fresh floral herbal aroma for creams, lotions, soaps, shampoos, and massage oils. Must be diluted before skin application. COA available on request. Shipped from Bengaluru across India.

INCI: Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil  |  CAS: 8000-28-0  |  Plant Part: Flowers  |  Extraction: Steam Distillation  |  Botanical: Lavandula angustifolia Mill. (True Lavender)

Aroma Profile: Fresh, floral, herbal lavender with a clean powdery softness. Middle note in fragrance blending.

Primary Constituents: Linalool (typically 25 to 40%), linalyl acetate (typically 25 to 46%), ocimene, terpinen-4-ol, camphor (trace in true lavender vs lavandin)

Used In: Creams and Lotions | Body Butters | Soaps | Shampoos and Conditioners | Hair Oils | Face Masks | Massage Oils | Aromatherapy-Inspired Cosmetics | Perfumery

Must be diluted before skin application. Not for undiluted use on skin.

Lavender Essential Oil from Lavandula angustifolia is the reference standard for lavender fragrance in cosmetics. Its aroma is fresh, floral, and herbal with a characteristic clean softness that distinguishes true lavender from lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia), which has a sharper camphoraceous character. The high linalyl acetate and linalool balance gives Lavandula angustifolia oil its refined, rounded floral quality — lighter and more delicate than lavandin, and more complex than synthetic linalool-based lavender fragrances. In fragrance blending it functions as a middle note, compatible with floral, woody, citrus, and herbal compositions. In Indian personal care formulations lavender is one of the most widely recognised and commercially accepted fragrance ingredients across all product categories.

Benefits and Applications

•        Functions as a fragrance ingredient and perfuming agent in cosmetic formulations, providing a fresh floral herbal lavender aroma that is consistently one of the highest-demand cosmetic fragrance profiles in the Indian personal care market across all product categories from soap to hair oil.

•        Oil-soluble, compatible with vegetable oils, emulsifiers, waxes, and surfactant systems, enabling straightforward incorporation into creams, lotions, body butters, soaps, and shampoos by addition during the cool-down phase after the main formulation reaches below 40 degrees Celsius.

•        Dispersible in surfactant systems when used at standard cosmetic usage levels, making it suitable for shampoos, body washes, and liquid soap formulations without requiring a solubiliser at usage levels below 1%. For clear aqueous products, a polysorbate-based solubiliser is required.

•        Cosmetic grade per supplier, free from synthetic fragrances and diluents, enabling clean-label and natural-positioned product formulation where source authenticity of the fragrance ingredient is a brand requirement.

•        The naturally occurring linalool content (typically 25 to 40%) contributes to the characteristic softness and floral quality of the oil. Linalool is also a COSING-confirmed skin conditioning agent, adding a minor functional benefit alongside the primary fragrance role.

•        Suitable for aromatherapy-inspired cosmetic product positioning — spa, wellness, and relaxation-positioned body and hair care products — where lavender is one of the most commercially established fragrance identifiers. Note: cosmetic products positioned around lavender aroma must not claim therapeutic or medicinal relaxation or sleep benefits.

•        Compatible with natural and botanical cosmetic positioning as a genuinely plant-derived ingredient, unlike synthetic lavender fragrances. The steam-distilled origin is a verifiable source claim that supports certified natural and organic-positioned product formulations.

How to Use

Dilution — Mandatory: Lavender Essential Oil must be diluted before any skin application. Do not apply undiluted to skin. For leave-on products (creams, lotions, body butters, massage oils): 0.1 to 0.5% in face products, up to 1.0 to 2.0% in body products per IFRA guidance. For rinse-off products (soaps, shampoos, body washes): 0.3 to 1.0% of total formula weight.

Addition Temperature: Add Lavender EO during the cool-down phase of emulsion making, after the formulation has cooled to below 40 degrees Celsius. Adding to a hot phase will cause aroma loss. In cold process soap, add at trace.

In Cold Process Soap: Add at 0.5 to 1.5% of total oil weight at trace. Lavender EO performs variably through saponification depending on the linalyl acetate content — some aroma loss is normal. Blend with a more saponification-stable essential oil (Cedarwood, Patchouli) to anchor the aroma in the finished bar.

In Shampoo and Hair Products: Add at 0.3 to 1.0% to the cooled-down shampoo base below 40 degrees Celsius. Disperses well in surfactant systems at standard usage levels.

In Clear Aqueous Products: Lavender EO is not water-soluble. For clear toners, mists, or micellar waters containing lavender aroma, use a polysorbate-based solubiliser (such as Polysorbate 20 or Polysorbate 80) at a solubiliser-to-EO ratio of 3:1 to 4:1 before adding to the aqueous phase.

EU Allergen Declaration: Lavender EO contains naturally occurring linalool, linalyl acetate, and limonene which are EU-listed fragrance allergens. These must be declared separately on INCI labels of EU-market finished products when present above 0.001% in leave-on products or 0.01% in rinse-off products.

For formulation ratios, batch guidance, and troubleshooting support, contact the CosmySupplies team directly.

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Technical Information

Pairs Well With

Eucalyptus Essential Oil creates a fresh, clean aromatic accord with Lavender EO that is widely used in bath and body products, scalp treatments, and spa-inspired personal care ranges. The contrast between lavender's soft floral middle note and eucalyptus's sharp camphoraceous top note creates a balanced fresh-floral composition.

Cedarwood Essential Oil adds a warm, woody base note that anchors the floral middle of Lavender EO in personal fragrance and body care applications. The lavender-cedarwood accord is one of the most established gender-neutral fragrance combinations in premium personal care and is directly relevant to Indian indie brand positioning.

Bergamot Essential Oil provides a bright citrus-floral top note that lifts the lavender middle note in a classic fresh floral composition. The bergamot-lavender accord is used across fine fragrance, soap, and body care, and is immediately recognisable to consumers with any personal care fragrance exposure.

Frankincense Essential Oil paired with Lavender EO creates a warm, resinous, spiritual fragrance accord for premium personal care and wellness-positioned products. The combination is appropriate for Ayurveda-adjacent and luxury personal care positioning in the Indian market.

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil at a low proportion (maximum 10 to 15% of the fragrance compound) adds a rich tropical floral depth to a lavender-led composition for body butters, massage oils, and premium body care formulations

Important Information

DILUTION MANDATORY: Lavender Essential Oil must be diluted in a carrier oil, lotion, or soap base before application to skin. Never apply undiluted to skin.

For external cosmetic use only. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Perform a patch test before full application of any finished product containing this essential oil. If skin irritation or sensitisation occurs, discontinue use. Use with caution during pregnancy — consult a qualified practitioner before use. Store in a sealed container away from heat, light, and humidity.

Allergen note: This essential oil contains naturally occurring linalool, linalyl acetate, and limonene. Declare these on finished product INCI labels per your market requirements