The effect of lavender hasn't changed after all these years. The scent of lavender still gives me intense peace and relaxation. My heart rate drops, and my stress disappears. Is this purely my belief in it, or can we also substantiate it with science? Time to investigate. Because what actually happens in our brains when we smell lavender? And what special effects does lavender oil have on our skin? In this article, I answer these questions and reveal where our Lavender Essential Oil comes from, how it is made, and which components make Lavender Essential Oil so special.

Our Lavender Essential Oil is obtained from the flower tops of the Bulgarian Lavender Plant. These are distilled into a beautiful essential oil of very high quality. Bulgarian lavender is known worldwide as one of the best lavender varieties. It is not only warm in Bulgaria, where Lavender thrives best, but the Bulgarian soil also contains the most nutrients for the Lavender plant. Our Lavender Essential Oil comes from the Bulgarian lavender varieties; Hemus and Sevtopolis.

Small, but fine

The lavender fields are picked on small fields so that they receive all the attention from the farmers. The small fields may yield less, but the quality of the lavender is much better than in large fields. So the choice is not only dependent on the harvesting method. Weather conditions such as temperature and humidity affect the quality of the flower tops. Growing lavender on a small field makes it possible to harvest the lavender in a part of the day and thus ensure quality. Large lavender production areas use machines for different steps. This often leads to significant quality differences.

Pure nature

There are no artificial fertilizers used in the sowing and growing of lavender. Harvesting is done by hand and picked up with a tractor.

From harvest to oil

Our lavender oil is obtained by steam distillation. After harvesting, the lavender is placed in a copper still and pressed down. In another boiler, water is heated. The steam from this boiler is led through a hose into the bottom of the still with lavender. The steam captures the volatile oils and upward-moving substances and brings them to the top to the cooling stills and the steam cycle. In the cooling stills, the steam is cooled back to liquid. Then the water and lavender oil flow through a tap into a Florentine flask. The oil is then skimmed off the water, and the water is reused. The remaining water is the hydrolate. This is actually the byproduct of the steam distillation process. Lavender hydrolate is almost as special as the oil and also has many skin benefits.

Does Lavender work for relaxation?

That Lavender helps to relax is well known. You often smell it in a sauna or natural pharmacy, where lavender provides that feeling of relaxation. Most natural products aimed at sleep and relaxation often contain lavender. But is this only based on folklore and belief?

You might almost not imagine, but the special properties of lavender were discovered 2500 years ago. Due to its antioxidant, antimicrobial, calming, relaxing and antidepressant properties, lavender has been used for centuries for many cosmetic and therapeutic purposes.

To explore this a bit further, it's interesting to look at which scent components Lavender Essential Oil consists of. Maybe then we’ll become wiser about its effects.

Lavender essential oil is highly versatile. You can use it in a diffuser for a relaxing atmosphere, add it to a bath for a calming effect, or apply it diluted with a carrier oil to the skin.

For skincare, lavender oil is often used because of its anti-inflammatory and restorative properties. It can help with minor wounds, insect bites, and skin irritations.

Lavender essential oil is one of the most versatile and beloved oils in aromatherapy. From relaxation and stress relief to skincare and natural healing – the applications are endless.

Whether you're new to essential oils or an experienced user, Lavender Essential Oil deserves a permanent place in your natural care routine.