Origin of Lavender

The deliciously perfumed plant was brought to France around 600 BC by traders. However, it was the Romans who first learnt to extract the plant’s essential oil and named the plant Lavender, from the Latin lavare, ‘to wash’. The romans loved a good bath and were highly motivated to improve the experience.

Perfectly adapted to the Provençal climate, the four types of wild lavender – Lavandula vera, Lavandula spica, Lavandula stoechas, and Lavandula dentata (French lavender) – flourished under the dazzling sun that later seduced artists including Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh and Henri Matisse.

In 1910 French chemist and scholar René-Maurice Gattefossé discovered the virtues of the essential oil of Lavender. Gattefossé badly burned his hand during an experiment in a perfumery plant and treated the burn with pure Lavender essential oil. He was later amazed at how quickly his burn healed, the infection was ‘extinguished’ and he experienced very little scarring.

This started a fascination with essential oils and he subsequently collaborated with a number of doctors who treated French soldiers for war wounds in military hospitals using Lavender and other essential oils. The accounts of these cases constitute a large part of his text. For aromatherapists since, Lavender is probably the most frequently used essential oil and is used for a wide variety of applications from relaxation to skin care.

Australian Grown

Lavender was first introduced in Australia at the Bridestowe Estate in Tasmania in 1921 using pure French lavender (Lavandula augustifolia). Since then, Bridestowe’s Lavender oil has become the finest in the world used in high quality perfumes and skincare.

Bridestowe’s Lavender oil is produced using ancient distillation methods, rather than processing it. Therefore, we’ve selected their Lavender for our Pure Body Luxe RELAX Face & Body Oil.

Bridestowe produces clean, pure lavender oil, specifically low in camphor, letting the sweet and musky tones indulge the senses.

Key benefits of Lavender

There are many scientific studies that show that Lavender oil is one of the most effective homeopathic treatment for anxiety and depression with documented efficacy. Lavender oil has been found to be comparable with some prescription medications for relieving symptoms of GAD (General Anxiety Disorder).

For mood elevation, alleviation of insomnia or helping with a headache, lavender can be infused into a room, sprayed on bedsheets and handkerchiefs, or incorporated into a soothing massage. For ‘green cleaning’ we recommend a disinfectant made from orange and lavender oils to spray on surfaces.

Benefits of RELAX Face and Body Oil

Lavender oil is best to be blended with the notes of other essential oils to generate a balanced perfume. RELAX Face and Body Oil is beautifully blended with Clary Sage, Rose, Geranium, Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang and Tansy essential oils to provide a beautifully balanced aroma that is calming and relaxing to relieve stress and anxiety and help the mind rest for a good night’s sleep.

RELAX is an all-purpose oil recommended for people of all ages. Suitable for dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin or acne prone and combination skin. It possesses wonderful properties of regeneration at the cellular level and is useful for repairing damage and restoring dermal integrity.

RELAX provides a calming moisture surge and offers you the experience of being fully grounded. This oil penetrates the skin on your face and body quickly, leaving it hydrated and balanced, with a healthy glow. Lavender and Clary Sage promote feelings of peace, abundance and contentment.

How to Use RELAX

Apply RELAX liberally on face, hands, neck, arms, elbows, torso, legs, heels, feet or anywhere you need a relaxing massage or extra moisturisation and skin conditioning.

RELAX is ideal for use just before you go to bed to encourage a good night’s sleep. Ideal for promoting relaxation, calmness and a good night’s sleep.