Lavender Fine
Latin name: Lavandula angustifolia
Aroma Description: Refined, complex, more herbaceous-floral scent than other Lavenders.
Therapeutic benefits
- Promotes calm and relaxation.
- Helps relieve nervous tension and worry.
- Prized for its ability to help smooth fine lines, wrinkles, and scars.
- Soothes skin after sun exposure or minor burns.
- Has a more intense, refined aroma, making it ideal for aromatic blending.
Kidsafe?
Yes! Lavender Fine IS KidSafe.
Dilution instructions:
Dilute to 2-10% in your favorite carrier oil. Keep in mind, only use a higher dilution for spot treatments on a temporary basis.
Diffusion instructions:
Add a few drops to your diffuser 30-60 minutes before bedtime to help with relaxation.
Oils to blend with:
Black Pepper, Bergamot, Cedarwood Virginian, Clove Bud, Clary Sage, Geranium Egyptian, Helichrysum Italicum, Lemon, Neroli, Patchouli, Rose Absolute, Rosemary 1,8-Cineole, Sandalwood Australian and Vetiver.
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For those who are wondering what the difference is between Lavender and Lavender Fine, you can read more about the difference between the varieties in this article. But the main thing that sets Lavender Fine apart is its aroma. It’s more refined and complex and perfect for anyone who loves the smell of Lavender.
Calm and Relaxation
While the aroma of Lavender Fine may differ a little, it carries with it the same amazing therapeutic benefits of regular Lavender. And Lavender is most well known for it’s calming and relaxing properties. It is a great essential oil to diffuse before bedtime to help with sleep. Or it can also be added to a bath to help you relax after a long day.
Worry and Tension
Going hand in hand with being a calming oil, Lavender Fine can also help relieve worry and nervous tension. So if you find yourself worked up or tense, try adding it to your diffuser. Take a few minutes to practice deep breathing and enjoy the calming effects of this oil.
Smoothing and Soothing
Lavender is renowned for its ability to help smooth fine lines, wrinkles, and other skin imperfections. Lavender Fine is no exception! It’s an excellent oil to add to your skincare routine to help give you a smooth, glowing complexion. It’s also useful for helping soothe sunburns and minor cooking burns.
Complex Aroma
The main thing that sets this oil apart from other Lavenders is its aroma. The refined, complex nature of its scent is due to the fact that Lavandula angustifolia, the variety that is used to make this oil, grows at a higher altitude and for a shorter season. This makes Lavender Fine an asset to anyone who wants to use it in aromatic blending or just appreciates that lovely herbaceous aroma. Use it in your DIY perfumes and lotions or to enhance your favorite diffuser blends.
