Lavender Oil FCC

Applications

Lavender oil (Lavandula officinalis) is a fragrance. Lavender oil is considered all-purpose oil credited with many therapeutic properties, including anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-bacterial, anti-spasmodic, balancing, energizing, soothing, healing, tonic, and stimulating. In addition, it is said to help clean small wounds after washing and regulate skin functions. It may also have insect-repellent properties. Lavender oil works well on all skin types and produces excellent results when used for oily skin as well as in the treatment of acne, burns (sunburns as well as other superficial and nonextensive types), dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis. Lavender oil is said to normalize any skin type and to stimulate cellular growth and regeneration. When added to other oils, lavender can enhance and balance their effect. Lavender is also claimed to help relieve stress, and as such, is believed to be useful in treating skin problems caused or aggravated by stress. Its used in the personal care industry in body wash, shampoos and hand soaps.

Specifications

Linalyl Acetate: 30.00 % – 45.00 %
Color & Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Odor: Floral, herbaceous
Specific Gravity at 25oC: 0.880 – 0.890
Optical Rotation: -5o – +5o
Refractive Index at 25oC: 1.4500 – 1.4660