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Lavender

Essential Oil

Lavandula angustifolia

Origin: France, Bulgaria, England

About

The most versatile and widely used essential oil in aromatherapy, lavender balances and normalises rather than pushing in one direction. It is calming without being sedating at low doses, and has documented analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties relevant to massage.

Lavender has been used for over 2,500 years, prized by Romans for bathing and laundering. During World War I, RenΓ©-Maurice GattefossΓ© famously discovered its wound-healing properties after burning his hand and plunging it into lavender, founding the modern practice of aromatherapy.

Benefits

  • βœ“Calming and anxiolytic
  • βœ“Analgesic for muscle tension
  • βœ“Promotes restful sleep
  • βœ“Anti-inflammatory
  • βœ“Gentle enough for most skin types

Pairings (59)

Caution
Lemongrass

Lemongrass is a potential dermal sensitiser and its sharp, citrus-grassy aroma can overpower lavender β€” use at very low concentrations and test on sensitive clients.

Caution
Ylang Ylang

While aromatically compatible, ylang ylang's intensely heady floral character can easily overpower lavender and may cause headaches or nausea if overused β€” keep proportions low.

Excellent
Frankincense

One of aromatherapy's most celebrated pairings β€” lavender lifts the spirit while frankincense grounds and deepens the breath, creating a profoundly relaxing blend.

Excellent
Roman Chamomile

Both are powerfully calming anti-inflammatories; together they create an exceptional blend for anxiety, tension, and sleep.

Excellent
Cedar (Atlas)

Lavender is a universally compatible oil whose calming, skin-supportive properties enhance Cedar's grounding and antiseptic qualities perfectly.

Excellent
Sandalwood

Lavender and sandalwood form a classic, deeply relaxing combination that is universally calming and skin-friendly.

Excellent
Neroli

Both work on anxiety and nervous tension through different mechanisms; together they create a deeply reassuring blend for emotional stress.

Excellent
Ho Wood

Both are high in linalool; their combined calming, anti-inflammatory properties are magnified while the aromas complement each other beautifully.

Excellent
Copaiba

Copaiba's synergistic properties amplify lavender's calming and analgesic effects; this pairing is valued in clinical aromatherapy for pain management.

Excellent
Spearmint

Spearmint's gentle cooling freshness pairs beautifully with lavender's calming properties, creating an approachable, balanced blend suitable for most people.

Excellent
Bergamot

Bergamot's uplifting qualities balance lavender's calming nature, creating a mood-elevating yet relaxing blend for stress and mild depression.

Excellent
Clary Sage

Lavender and clary sage are one of aromatherapy's most celebrated pairings, with complementary calming, balancing, and antispasmodic actions.

Excellent
Clove Bud

Lavender's renowned skin-soothing and calming properties beautifully balance Clove Bud's intensity and help reduce sensitisation risk.

Excellent
Cypress

Lavender's versatile calming and skin-soothing properties complement cypress beautifully across a wide range of massage applications.

Excellent
Geranium

Geranium and lavender share balancing, hormone-supportive, and skin-nourishing properties and their floral aromas blend harmoniously for relaxation and wellness massage.

Excellent
Helichrysum

Helichrysum's exceptional anti-inflammatory and tissue-regenerating properties synergise powerfully with lavender, creating one of the finest blends for bruising, scarring, and healing.

Excellent
Jasmine Absolute

A classic luxury pairing β€” jasmine's rich, sensual floral warmth blends exquisitely with lavender to create deeply romantic and emotionally balancing massage blends.

Excellent
Juniper Berry

Juniper berry's detoxifying, diuretic, and cleansing properties pair excellently with lavender's calming effects for lymphatic drainage, detox, or stress-relief massage.

Excellent
Patchouli

Patchouli's deep, earthy, grounding aroma beautifully anchors lavender's floral lightness, creating a wonderfully balanced and emotionally stabilising massage blend.

Excellent
Rose Otto

A timeless luxury pairing β€” rose otto's heart-opening, emotionally healing floral depth blends exquisitely with lavender for stress, grief, and nurturing massage blends.

Excellent
Sweet Marjoram

Both are warming antispasmodics; together they create a powerful blend for muscle tension, cramps, and stress-related pain.

Excellent
Vetiver

Lavender's gentle floral quality lifts vetiver's deep earthiness to create a grounding, calming blend for anxiety and nervous exhaustion.

Excellent
Cedar (Virginian)

Lavender is one of the most harmonious pairings for Cedarwood, amplifying its calming and stress-relieving properties in massage.

Excellent
Basil ct. linalool

Lavender is a classic complementary partner to basil ct. linalool, sharing linalool as a key constituent for deeply calming and muscle-relaxing blends.

Excellent
Basil ct. methylchavicol

Lavender is an ideal partner, softening the sharp anise note and adding broad calming and skin-safe properties to the blend.

Excellent
Common spruce

Lavender's universally balancing and soothing properties complement spruce beautifully in stress-relief and muscle-relaxation blends.

Excellent
Jojoba

Jojoba's neutral, sebum-like quality is the ideal carrier for lavender's versatile chemistry β€” a classic combination for all-purpose massage.

Excellent
Sweet Almond

The quintessential massage combination β€” sweet almond's slip and lavender's calming properties create the archetypal relaxation massage blend.

Excellent
Calendula

Calendula's carotenoid-rich anti-inflammatory base and lavender's calming skin chemistry create one of the gentlest and most broadly useful pairings β€” ideal for sensitive skin, children's massage, or post-procedure care.

Excellent
Neem

Lavender's anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties help moderate neem's intensity while contributing therapeutically β€” a classic pairing for scalp conditions, dandruff, and eczema where neem's odour must be softened.

Excellent
Olive

Lavender is universally compatible and its versatile calming properties pair perfectly with olive oil for relaxation, skin care, and general massage blends.

Excellent
St John's Wort

Lavender's universally calming, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties make it a quintessential partner for St John's Wort in nerve-soothing, relaxation, and pain-relief blends.

Excellent
Apricot Kernel

A light, skin-nourishing carrier that perfectly complements lavender's calming properties in relaxation and facial massage blends.

Excellent
Comfrey

Comfrey's cell-proliferant and anti-inflammatory properties work synergistically with lavender for muscle, joint, and skin-repair massage blends.

Excellent
Evening Primrose

Rich in GLA, evening primrose enhances lavender's skin-healing and anti-inflammatory benefits, particularly valuable for dry, mature, or sensitive skin massage.

Excellent
Fractionated Coconut

A light, odourless, and highly stable carrier that allows lavender's therapeutic aroma and properties to shine without interference β€” a professional staple pairing.

Excellent
Hemp Seed

Hemp seed's perfectly balanced omega fatty acid profile and anti-inflammatory properties make it an outstanding carrier to enhance lavender's skin-calming effects.

Excellent
Macadamia

Macadamia's high palmitoleic acid content and silky texture make it a superb carrier for lavender in mature skin, scar, and regenerative massage blends.

Excellent
Marula

Marula's luxurious skin-nourishing and antioxidant-rich profile pairs beautifully with lavender for premium facial massage and anti-ageing treatments.

Excellent
Pomegranate Seed

Lavender's universal skin compatibility, calming aroma, and anti-inflammatory action make it a seamless and highly effective partner for pomegranate seed in virtually any blend.

Excellent
Tamanu

Tamanu's cicatrisant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties pair powerfully with lavender for wound healing, scar tissue, nerve pain, and skin repair massage.

Excellent
Borage Seed

Borage seed's exceptional GLA content pairs superbly with lavender for skin-regenerating, anti-inflammatory facial or body massage treatments.

Excellent
Arnica

Arnica's anti-inflammatory and bruise-healing properties synergise powerfully with lavender to create an exceptional muscle-soothing and recovery blend.

Excellent
Argan

This luxurious, vitamin-rich carrier enhances lavender's skin-regenerating benefits, making an outstanding combination for anti-ageing facial massage.

Excellent
Rosehip Seed

Lavender is one of the most versatile and harmonious pairings with rosehip, enhancing its skin-healing and calming effects in nearly any formulation.

Excellent
Sunflower Seed

Lavender is the classic pairing for any neutral carrier oil; its versatility and calming properties shine beautifully in a sunflower base.

Excellent
Grapeseed

Lavender is the quintessential partner for grapeseed β€” versatile, skin-safe, and harmonious for relaxation massage.

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Properties

Aroma
floral, herbaceous, sweet
Max Dilution
5%

Contraindications

  • ⚠Avoid at high doses in first trimester
  • ⚠May cause drowsiness β€” avoid before driving