Garden of Wisdom's Lavender Super Pure Essential Oil is a versatile oil. It is reported to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-depressant, antiseptic, antibacterial, the list goes on. . Researchers found that Lavender essential oil was lethal to a wide range of fungal strains that can cause disease in the skin. In this study, Lavandula species seemed to work by destroying the membranes of fungal cells.

As grand as lavender essential is, there is sufficient evidence the lavender essential oil is not effective for depression, nausea, vomiting, dementia, ear infection, the list goes on. I am not sure I believe this conclusion, but as always it is up to our customers to research and decide what does work for them.

Properties healing, antibacterial, calming, soothing, antiseptic

NOTE: The safety of taking lavender essential oil during pregnancy or while breast-feeding has not been confirmed. Lavender essential oil is thought to slow down the central nervous system, doctors advise patients to stop using lavender at least 2 weeks before surgery (New England Journal of Medicine).

Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia
Origin: Hungary
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Derived From: The Flower Buds
Facial Use: Up to 1%, Starting at .25%
Body Use: Up to 2% Strength

Shelf Life and Storage Information for Our Products and Ingredients

Finished Products - generally don't need to be refrigerated as they are preserved, but you can refrigerate them to extend their shelf life. The shelf life for most products is 9-12 months. Vitamin C Serum(s) and VitaResurface products should continually be refrigerated to extend their shelf life.
Sample Sizes - do have a shorter shelf life (generally 3-6 months), and items in jars can dry up quicker than this if the lid is not tightened well enough (Vitamin C Serums - use within 90 days).

Please Keep Your Products Out of Humidity, Heat, Direct Light and in a Dark Cabinet When Possible 

Exfoliating Acid - products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggest refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or Salicylic Acid Serums, as they can crystallize in the refrigerator. If this happens, you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if the crystals will dissolve.

Additional Items That Require Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark

Hydrosols and Distillates - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it to a separate, sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator.
Carrier and Exotic Oils - generally refrigerate all carrier oils, although some very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take the oil out, warm it up at room temperature, and it should liquefy. If not, set the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shake the bottle, which will hopefully turn into a liquid. Some oils, like coconut cream and jojoba oil, have a super long shelf life.    

Refrigeration of The Following Ingredients is Not Necessary, But it Won't hurt

Essential Oils - essential oils are best stored in a cool, dark place.   
Co2 Extracts - these should continually be refrigerated.
Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare" butters. You can remove
what you need and keep the rest in the fridge.
Clays - keep in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is at least 2 years.
Herbs All herbs <i>(whole or ground)</i> should be kept in a dark, cool, and dry location.
Herbal (liquid) Extracts are created using grain alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herb, root, trunk, leaf, and flower. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years.
They can be stored in the refrigerator or a dark, dry place.
Other Raw Ingredients - such as Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc., will all have different shelf lives.