Lavender (High Elevation)
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High Elevation Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia · Haute-Provence, France · Organic Grown · Steam Distilled
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There is lavender and then there is true high-elevation Fine Lavender grown in the Haute-Provence and carrying protected APO provenance. This is a true Fin Lavender with the clean, balanced profile we expect from high-elevation French material Soft, floral, low in camphor, and particularly well suited to sleep, evening use and the quieter side of nervous-system support. This Lavandula angustifolia was cultivated at higher altitude (1,000–1,200 m), where cooler temperatures, greater day-night variation and other growing conditions can influence the plant’s aromatic chemistry.
Its current chemistry leans toward the ester-rich character associated with fine true lavender. In practice, that means less sharpness, more softness, and an oil that settles beautifully at the end of the day.
What Is High Elevation Lavender Best For?
Sleep and evening use are its strongest fit — see Which Lavender Should I Buy? below for why. Beyond that:
Skin
A useful true lavender for properly diluted facial and body preparations, with published research relevant to skin repair and wound healing.
Personal Aromatic Blending
This is an easy lavender to work with.
Its softness allows it to round sharper oils, quiet more penetrating materials and bring continuity to a blend without making everything smell overtly of lavender.
Questions & Answers
Before you buy
QCan I put lavender essential oil directly on my skin, and is it actually good for my skin?
No — dilute it first. Lavender is one of the gentler essential oils, but it's still concentrated; undiluted application increases the risk of irritation and sensitization. Add it to a carrier oil at an appropriate dilution, patch-test on a small area, and stop if redness or irritation develops.
Once properly diluted, lavender is one of the better-supported traditional skin materials. Research has examined it in relation to inflammation, tissue repair and wound healing, with human wound-care studies reporting improvements in redness, pain and healing time. That evidence supports properly diluted facial and body oils intended to soothe and support the skin — not neat application, and not open or infected wounds.
QCan children use lavender, and how should it be applied?
Lavender is among the essential oils most commonly considered safe to use with children, but guidance from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia recommends limiting aromatherapy to children over age 3, since there isn't enough research to support use in younger children.
For topical use, never apply undiluted; use an age-appropriate dilution and stop if any skin reaction occurs. For diffusion, keep it modest and well-ventilated — a lightly scented room is enough, and prolonged heavy diffusion isn't recommended for young children.
QWhat is the difference between true lavender and lavandin?
True lavender is Lavandula angustifolia. Lavandin, usually Lavandula × intermedia, is a hybrid. It tends to be brighter, more penetrating and more camphoraceous than Fine Lavender.
Lavandin can be excellent when a fresher, more forceful aromatic effect is wanted. For sleep, skin and the softer applications traditionally associated with true lavender, choose Lavandula angustifolia.
How to Use
For sleep: add a few drops to a diffuser in the evening or before bed.
For aromatic settling: use in brief periods of diffusion or inhalation when the desired direction is calmer and quieter.
For skin: dilute in a suitable carrier oil before applying to the face or body.
Aroma
Soft, floral and gently herbaceous.
The opening is unmistakably lavender, but there is very little medicinal or camphoraceous edge. It settles quickly into a rounder, almost silky aromatic profile.
Particularly beautiful in evening diffusion and in personal preparations where lavender should soften rather than dominate.
Which Lavender Should I Buy?
Both are true Lavandula angustifolia. They solve different problems.
Choose High Elevation for sleep and evening use.
Its chemistry leans more heavily toward linalyl acetate, an ester associated with the softer, rounder character of fine lavender. It is the quieter of the two.
Choose Wild Grown for daytime use, skin and scalp.
The Bulgarian lot is more linalool-forward, with a broader supporting chemistry that gives it a greener, more dimensional character. Linalool is central to lavender's calming and skin-relevant activity, making this the more versatile everyday lavender.
Product Details
Botanical: Lavandula angustifolia
Common name: Fine Lavender / True Lavender
Origin: Haute-Provence, France
Plant part: Flowering material
Extraction: Steam distilled
Designation: Huile Essentielle de Lavande de Haute-Provence AOP
Ingredients: 100% Fine Lavender essential oil
Batch Composition
- Linalyl acetate: 37.3%
- Linalool: 28.1%
- cis-β-Ocimene: 4.2%
- trans-β-Ocimene: 4.1%
- Lavandulyl acetate: 4.0%
- Terpinen-4-ol: 3.3%
- Lavandulol: 1.0%
- 1,8-Cineole: 1.0%
- 3-Octanone: 0.6%
- α-Terpineol: 0.6%
- Camphor: 0.3%
Reported total: 84.4%.
Notes & Cautions
- For external aromatic and properly diluted topical use.
- Dilute before applying to the skin. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
- Discontinue use if irritation or sensitivity develops.
- Store tightly closed, away from direct light and heat.
- Use age-appropriate dilution with children.
- Seek qualified guidance during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
See Safety & Responsible Use for general essential-oil guidance.
Of Related Interest
When sleep is the objective rather than lavender itself. High Elevation Lavender is joined by Valerian, Frankincense, Myrrh and Bergamot FCF in an evening preparation made specifically for winding down.
For scalp care rather than an individual lavender. Happy Hair™ brings lavender together with Rosemary ct. Verbenone, Peppermint and Corsican Helichrysum in a finished botanical scalp oil.
Further Study
The research below concerns Lavender essential oil as studied in the published literature. It does not establish that this particular Haute-Provence batch treats insomnia, anxiety, wounds or another diagnosed condition.
Lavender & Sleep
Eleven randomized controlled trials involving 628 adults were included. The pooled analysis found a statistically significant improvement in sleep quality associated with Lavender essential-oil interventions. The studies used varying populations and protocols, so the result supports Lavender as an evening aromatic material rather than establishing that a particular retail oil treats insomnia.
Lavender Inhalation & Anxiety
This systematic review examined clinical studies of Lavender essential-oil inhalation and found a generally favorable direction for short-term anxiety reduction. Differences in study populations, inhalation methods, dose and outcome measures limit how specifically those findings can be applied to an individual oil or customer.
Lavender & Skin Repair
The review included seven human clinical studies alongside animal, laboratory and prior review literature. The overall evidence suggested potential relevance to wound repair and tissue remodeling, while the authors specifically called for better standardization and additional high-quality human trials. This is supporting context for Lavender's place in properly formulated skin care — not an instruction to apply essential oil to an open wound.
Why the Haute-Provence AOP Matters
The protected designation defines the botanical material, geographical production area and production method and requires conformity to specified analytical and olfactory criteria. It establishes provenance and material identity; it is not a therapeutic certification.
The information provided on this page has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For external use only.
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