Description
Lavender (Lavender Angustifolia) has been associated with purity and cleanliness since its infancy with the etymology stemming from lavare “to wash.” Contemporary aromatherapy as we know it today is invariably intertwined with lavender. The French chemist Rene-Maurice Gattefos was in his lab when he accidentally burned himself badly. With no time to waste, he submerged his hand into the closest liquid to him, lavender oil. Astonished at the rate of recovery and minimal scarring from the burn, Rene began to study essential oils and applied oils on soldiers during World War I.
Lavender is one of the few essential oils that can be applied directly to the skin without dilution. Lavender oil is the go-to essential oil and one of the most popular essential oils in the world.
