Lavender Essential Oil – Lavandula Angustifolia – 100% Pure – Soothing Floral Aroma

Buy Pure Lavender Essential Oil for Skincare, Aromatherapy, Diffusers, Soap Making & DIY Body Care, Delivered Across Australia

Craft 360's Lavender Essential Oil is steam distilled from the flowering tops of Lavandula angustifolia, true lavender, not lavandin, delivering the soft, clean, herbaceous-floral aroma that has made lavender the most widely loved essential oil in Australia and the world.

Widely used in natural skincare, aromatherapy, diffuser blends, pillow mists, soaps and candles, this 100% pure oil is a genuine multi-use staple for DIY makers and small skincare brands alike. No fillers, no synthetics, no dilutions, just pure Lavandula angustifolia, in flexible pack sizes with bulk and wholesale pricing, shipped fast and tracked across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and all of Australia.

⚠️ Lavender Essential Oil is a flammable liquid and ships by road freight only within Australia. Express Post is not available for this product.

Benefits and Uses of Lavender Essential Oil

• Adds a fresh, botanical fragrance to skincare and cosmetic products.
• Popular for crafting DIY lotions, soaps, and bath salts.
• A favourite for creating homemade linen sprays and room fresheners.
• Commonly included in outdoor sprays for its aromatic properties.
• Pure and free from synthetic additives, offering a premium option for your projects.

Product Safety Instructions:

Essential oils are highly concentrated and should be used with care. They are intended for external use only and must be kept out of reach of children and pets. Avoid use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Due to their potency, essential oils should always be diluted before applying to the skin to minimise the risk of irritation or sensitivity. We recommend performing a patch test on a small area of skin before first use.

If you have specific health concerns or conditions, consult a healthcare professional prior to use. Discontinue use immediately and seek medical advice if you experience any adverse reaction.

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Lavender Essential Oil FAQs

Can I use lavender essential oil directly on my skin?

No, lavender essential oil is highly concentrated and must always be diluted in a carrier oil before skin application. As a general industry reference, usage rates of around 0.5–1% are commonly cited for leave-on facial products, around 1–2% for leave-on body products, and around 2–3% for rinse-off products such as cleansers, though appropriate rates may vary depending on your full formula, product type and individual skin sensitivity. These are general reference points, not universal regulatory limits.

Always patch test before use and refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before formulating.

📖 Read our full guide: Essential Oil Safety & Dermal Limits — A Beginner's Guide for Skincare Formulators →

What are the skin benefits of lavender essential oil?

Lavender essential oil is one of the most widely used essential oils in natural skincare for its gentle, soothing and conditioning properties. Its naturally occurring active compounds, primarily linalool and linalyl acetate are commonly associated with a calming, skin-soothing sensory experience, making it a popular choice in formulations for sensitive, dry and blemish-prone skin types.

Its naturally clarifying and conditioning characteristics make it well-suited to formulations such as facial cleansers, gentle serums, after-sun products and calming body care. Its fresh, herbaceous-floral fragrance adds a universally appealing scent that customers consistently respond to in night creams, bath soaks and body oils.

As with all cosmetic ingredients, individual results may vary depending on formulation, usage rate and skin type.

How do I use lavender essential oil for diffusing and aromatherapy?

Lavender is one of the most popular essential oils for diffusing in Australia, widely used in bedroom and living space diffuser blends for its soft, soothing floral aroma that creates a pleasant, relaxing atmosphere.

Add 3–5 drops to your diffuser per 100ml water, or follow your diffuser manufacturer's guidelines. For evening and wind-down blends, lavender pairs beautifully with cedarwood, bergamot and ylang ylang for a warm, aromatic, sleep-supporting atmosphere. For a fresher, more uplifting blend, try it with peppermint or sweet orange.

📖 Learn how to build balanced essential oil blends →

What is the dermal limit for lavender essential oil?

Lavender essential oil is considered a relatively lower-risk oil, and IFRA guidance references usage rates that are generally more generous than many other essential oils based on its safety assessment profile. As a general industry reference, rates of around 0.5–1% are commonly cited for leave-on facial products, around 1–2% for leave-on body products, and around 2–3% for rinse-off products, though these may vary depending on product type, exposure level, formula composition and your specific safety assessment. These are general reference points, not universal regulatory limits.

Always refer to current IFRA guidelines for your specific product category and conduct a full safety assessment before commercialising any product under Australian cosmetic regulations.

📖 Read our full guide: Essential Oil Safety & Dermal Limits — A Beginner's Guide for Skincare Formulators →

Can I use lavender essential oil in pillow sprays and sleep blends?

Yes, lavender is one of the most popular essential oils in Australia for bedtime diffuser blends, pillow mists and bath soaks, valued for the soft, soothing floral atmosphere its aroma creates.

For a DIY pillow spray, lavender needs to be properly solubilised before adding to a water base, it will not mix with water on its own. Read our guide on how to solubilise essential oils in water →

For diffuser blends, pair with cedarwood, roman chamomile or ylang ylang for a warm, aromatic evening blend. For bath soaks, add a few drops to your chosen dispersing base before adding to bathwater.

What does lavender essential oil smell like?

Lavender essential oil has a clean, soft, herbaceous-floral aroma, fresh green top notes that soften into a sweet floral heart with gentle woody undertones. True Lavandula angustifolia is noticeably less camphoraceous than lavandin, offering the delicate, spa-quality scent behind classic hotel linens and beloved sleep products.

As a middle note, it anchors brighter citrus top notes beautifully while softening richer florals and base notes. It is one of the most versatile and universally appealing essential oil aromas, equally at home in skincare, soap, candles, diffuser blends and natural perfumery.

📖 Learn more about essential oil notes and blending →

Can I use lavender essential oil in soap and candle making?

Yes, lavender is one of the most reliably performing essential oils for cold-process and melt-and-pour soap making. As a middle note, it holds well through saponification without typically accelerating trace. Usage rates of around 1–3% of total oil weight are commonly referenced for soap, though always conduct a test batch first.

It pairs beautifully with cedarwood, patchouli, citrus oils and rose geranium for complex, well-rounded fragrance profiles. For soy or beeswax candles, use within your wax's recommended fragrance load (typically around 6–10% of wax weight, depending on wax type) and test for cold and hot throw before scaling.

⚠️ Lavender essential oil is a flammable liquid and ships by road freight only within Australia. Express Post is not available.

What essential oils blend well with lavender?

Lavender is one of the most versatile blending partners in any essential oil collection. Here are some popular combinations, all available at Craft 360:

Aromatic evening & diffuser blends:

• Cedarwood: warm, woody base note; classic lavender-cedarwood pairing for bedtime diffuser blends
• Bergamot: bright citrus-floral top note; softened beautifully by lavender's floral heart

Skincare formulation synergies:

• Tea Tree: clarifying; a classic pairing in blemish-prone skin rinse-off formulations
• Geranium / Rose Geranium: balancing, floral; works beautifully together in facial oils and body butters

Fresh & uplifting blends:

• Peppermint: adds a cooling, invigorating contrast to lavender's soft floral warmth
• Sweet Orange: bright, cheerful citrus; lifts lavender blends in soaps, candles and diffusers

What is the difference between true lavender and lavandin?

This is one of the most common questions among Australian makers. True lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia) are related but distinct plants with different aromatic profiles and formulation properties.

True lavender (Lavandula angustifolia): softer, sweeter, more floral; lower camphor content; widely used in skincare, pillow mists and fine fragrance; the variety Craft 360 stocks

Lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia): stronger, more camphoraceous; higher yield per plant, so typically more affordable; more commonly used in soap making, cleaning products and diffuser blends where a bolder, more robust scent is preferred

Lavender 40/42: a standardised, blended version with adjusted linalool and linalyl acetate levels for consistency; widely used commercially but not 100% pure single-origin oil

Craft 360 stocks 100% pure Lavandula angustifolia, true lavender,  with no blending, standardisation or dilution.

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⚠️ The information on this page is provided for general educational purposes only and is not intended as medical, cosmetic formulation, or regulatory advice. Always check supplier documentation and consult applicable regulations before formulating or commercialising any product.