Which variety of lavender does Young Living use to obtain Lavender essential oil?

Our Lavender essential oil is obtained from Lavandula angustifolia, also known as true lavender. Other varieties not offered by Young Living include Lavandula dentata (French lavender) and Lavandula stoechas (French and Spanish lavender).

What is the difference between lavandin and Lavender essential oil?

Lavandin (Lavandula x hybrida) is a hybrid plant developed by crossing lavender with spike lavender. Lavender essential oil is obtained from the flowering top of the true lavender plant (Lavandula angustifolia).

Can children use Lavender essential oil?

Young Living offers several products that contain Lavender essential oil and are formulated specifically for children. If you have concerns, we recommend consulting a health professional before using any of our products to determine if they are right for you or your child. The health and well-being of our members is very important to us. Children can be particularly sensitive, so we suggest great caution when using oils with them.

What is the approximate volume of lavender grown, harvested, and distilled by Young Living?

The volume of lavender harvested at the Young Living Lavender Farm and Distillery in Mona, Utah, USA, varies each year depending on many factors, including crop yield, peak harvesting time, and production. Young Living has several farms that specialize in the production of lavender. All of the plants are harvested and distilled when they reach their peak for the production of pure Lavender essential oil.

Are ketones present in Young Living’s Lavender essential oil?

Young Living’s Lavender essential oil is considered low in ketones.

When is lavender harvested for essential oil production?

Lavender is harvested in the summer or early fall when the plant reaches its prime for optimum production of essential oil.

Lavender Essential Oil

Products Lavender Essential Oil

(Lavandula angustifolia)

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) essential oil has a scent that’s a wonderful blend of fresh, floral, clean, and calm. It’s this dynamic aroma that has made the plant a classic for perfumes, soaps, fresheners, and beauty products. As one of our most popular products, Lavender is a great beginner oil and a must for every home. Lavender essential oil isn’t just a favourite because of its classic scent—it’s also highly versatile. From skin care products to relaxing routines, this oil can infuse and enhance many areas of your life. The many plant constituents in Lavender essential oil contribute to a vast range of usages and the oil can be applied to the skin undiluted.

Young Living Lavender essential oil can be used to create elegant dishes that will impress your family and friends. The herb has a sweet, slightly floral flavour that pairs well with both rich and light foods. Use Lavender essential oil to conveniently add this delightful flavour to your meals.

Although more popular with sweeter recipes, the benefits of Lavender essential oil extend to savoury dishes as well. In fact, lavender is sometimes included in the famous Herbes de Provence along with spices such as marjoram, thyme, oregano, and rosemary. Put a new spin on a classic meal and pair it with chicken, lamb or even potatoes.

Just a hint can enhance the flavour of your entire recipe. To avoid overwhelming your food, start small. Try dipping a toothpick in your oil and then swirling the toothpick in your food preparations..

For Lavender Wellness Essential Oil therapeutic claims click here.

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Seed to Seal and its three pillars—Sourcing, Science, and Standards—are infused into every aspect of our exacting essential oil production processes, both on our own farms and our carefully curated family of partner farms. Seed to Seal is infused into our painstaking quality testing and retesting to ensure that your family enjoys the purest essential oil products on the planet. Ultimately, Seed to Seal is infused into everything we do. We know that for us—and for you—simply nothing else will do.

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Features & Benefits

Promotes feelings of calm and helps soothe and balance the mind and body
Cleanses and soothes the skin
Reduces the appearance of blemishes
Supports aging skin

Aromatic Profile

From the bottle: Sweet, herbaceous, floral aroma

Key Constituents

Linalyl acetate
Linalool
Cis-beta-ocimene
Trans-beta-ocimene
Terpinen-4-ol

Also Found In

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Lavandula angustifolia† (Lavender) oil

†100% pure, therapeutic-grade essential oil

Suggested Uses

Suggested Uses

Applications

Add a few drops to lotions, shampoos, and skin care products for a classic aroma and more youthful complexion.
Add 10 drops of Lavender and 1 cup of Epsom salt to a bath to create a relaxing environment.
Unwind in the evening with a calming, Lavender-infused neck or back massage.
Use Lavender as part of a bedtime routine by rubbing it on the bottoms of your feet or diffusing it next to your bed.
Create a DIY room freshener with Lavender or diffuse it to help banish stale odours.
Use Lavender essential oil to remove sticky residue and permanent marker stains from solid surfaces.
Add 5-10 drops of Lavender essential oil to a small, slightly damp washcloth. Place it in the dryer while drying towels for a clean, fresh aroma.
Diffuse Lavender in your bathroom to make your bathroom smell fresh.
Put 3-5 drops of Lavender oil in each of your shoes to keep them smelling fresh. If your shoes have plastic or leather soles, put the oil onto a cotton ball and leave it overnight.
Keep your carpet or rug smelling fresh with Lavender essential oil added to baking soda. Sprinkle the mixture into the carpet, let it sit for at least 15 minutes, and then vacuum it up.
Add to food and drink recipes for a beautiful floral taste.
Put a new spin on a classic meal and pair it with chicken, lamb or even potatoes.
Make homemade fruit jams infused with Lavender essential oil. Try mixing it with blueberry, apricot, raspberry, or peach jams and jellies.
Combine Lavender’s earthy, low notes with bright citrus flavours. Experiment with lavender-lemonade or a citrus sorbet.
Complement dairy with Lavender essential oil in shortbread, pound cake, ice cream, meringue, or whipped cream recipes.
Balance Lavender in savoury dishes with herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and oregano.

Where to Diffuse

Fill your bedroom with Lavender’s calming aroma in the evening for a soothing space conducive to sleep.
Infuse the nursery with the gentle floral scent during naptime for a welcoming and restful environment that sets your little one up for sweet dreams.
Unwind with a spa-like setting anywhere by combining Lavender with other luxurious scents such as Eucalyptus, Bergamot, or Cedarwood.
Add to a bath or diffuse to create a calming and comforting atmosphere.

Experience

Lavender essential oil has a floral, calming scent that can be used aromatically or topically. With its many benefits, Lavender is one of our most popular products.

Label Directions

Topical: Apply 2–4 drops directly to desired area. Dilution not required, except for the most sensitive skin. Use as needed.
Aromatic: Diffuse up to 1 hour 3 times daily.
Culinary: Add to food or drink recipes to create another layer of flavour.
Storage: Store in a cool, dark place.

Diffuser Blends

Dream Blend

5 drops Lavender
4 drops Cedarwood
1 drop Vetiver

Meditate and Elevate Blend

3 drops Wintergreen
3 drops Geranium
3 drops Lavender
3 drops Frankincense

Calming & Grounding Blend

4 drops Vetiver
4 drops Lavender
2 drops Frankincense

Cautions:
Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health professional prior to use. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes.

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Product Background

Did you know that lavender is part of the mint family and is one of our most popular oils? Young Living has three farms that grow lavender, located in Utah, Idaho, and France. Lavender is steam distilled from the flowering tops of the plant, and it takes 27 square feet of lavender plants to make one 15-ml bottle of Lavender essential oil. In ancient Greece, Pedanius Dioscorides, a physician pharmacologist and botanist, praised the many qualities and uses of lavender. You can find Lavender essential oil in many Young Living blends, including Stress Away™, Tranquil™, RutaVaLa™, Forgiveness™, and Harmony™.

Historically, Greeks used lavender aromatically by burning it. The ancient Romans used it in their baths for washing and valued it so highly that one pound of lavender flowers were sold for the equivalent of a month’s wages for a farm labourer.

Scientific name: Lavandula angustifolia

Botanical family: Lamiaceae

Region(s) grown: Utah, Idaho, France

Plant part used: Flowering top

Extraction method: Steam distilled from flowering top

YL Region: Most Young Living Lavender essential oil comes from France and the United States.

FAQs

Q. Is lavandin ever grown and combined with lavender in Young Living’s blends?

A. Young Living does not grow any lavandin. We grow and offer lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) for purchase.

Q. Why doesn’t Young Living make spike lavender? I’ve heard that it has more cleansing properties than regular.

A. Studies suggest that there are marginal cleansing properties in spike lavender. However, the primary purpose of this oil is not cleansing. It is the most versatile of all essential oils. Therapeutic grade lavender has been highly regarded for use on the skin. It has also been clinically evaluated for its relaxing effects. The fragrance is calming, soothing, and balancing.

Q. What is the approximate volume grown, harvested, and distilled by Young Living?

A. The Young Living Lavender Farm specializes in the production of lavender and currently has 157 acres dedicated to growing it. All of the plants are harvested and distilled when they reach their peak for the production of pure lavender essential oil. The volume varies each year, depending on many factors such as crops, peak harvesting time, and production.

Q. How much plant material is required to produce lavender essential oil?

A. It takes a sizable amount of plant material to produce the oil—about 3/4 acre of lavender yields just 4–5 gallons of essential oil!

Q. How long are the plants for lavender essential oil distilled?

A. We are unable to provide information regarding the distilling process as it is considered proprietary. We can advise that primary constituents of Lavender are linalool and linayl acetate, but there can be well over 50 constituents that complete the essential oil.

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