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Functional / Support

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Often labeled as: Lavender Essential Oil

The fragrant oil that spells disaster for sensitive skin.

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Overall Safety Caution
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 4 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A highly fragrant essential oil used to give products a relaxing scent. While it has some antibacterial properties, it contains linalool, a known contact allergen.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Provides a calming scent experience.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Dermatologists highly recommend avoiding this in facial skincare if you have a compromised barrier or Rosacea.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

Natural fragrance is safer than synthetic.

The Science

Natural essential oils contain hundreds of volatile compounds that frequently cause severe allergic contact dermatitis.