INCI name

LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA OIL

Lavender oil

An essential oil from true lavender.

What it is

Lavandula angustifolia oil is distilled from the flowers of true lavender. Its main components include linalool and linalyl acetate.

Where it is used

Fragranced creams, body care, bath products and perfumes.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Essential oils are mixtures of many substances, including fragrance allergens that may need to be named separately on the label.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Tonic
Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.

EU regulation

EU · Annex III, entry 360Lavandula hybrida oil/extract; Lavandula intermedia oil/extract; Lavandula angustifolia oil/extract
As of
3 November 2026 · (EU) 2023/1545

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