Lavender 40/42
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Aromatic, FloralStrong, consistent, floral, and authentic.
Tested in cold process soapSee test notes
- Acceleration No Stays fluid for swirls
- Discoloration No Stays true to your color
- Scent retention Light Soft scent after cure
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Lavender 40/42
Sale price$5.05
About this essential oil
Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil is a high-quality blend of both linalool and linalyl acetate, creating a consistently strong floral scent perfect for aromatherapy or DIY bath and body projects. Its natural composition ensures an authentic lavender experience without a costly price tag.
Cold process soap test
Tested in cold process soapSee test notes
- Acceleration No Stays fluid for swirls
- Discoloration No Stays true to your color
- Scent retention Light Soft scent after cure
Test notes
Where to use it
Maximum use (IFRA)
- Soap & bath bombs 30% Cat 9 · CP, MP, shampoo
- Body lotion 33.333% Cat 5A · Leave-on body
- Hand cream 9.833% Cat 5C · Leave-on hands
- Deodorant 10% Cat 2 · Underarm, body mist
- Perfume 98.333% Cat 4 · Fine fragrance
- Lip products 33.333% Cat 1 · Lip balm, lipstick
- Room spray 71.667% Cat 10B · Air freshener spray
- Candles & wax melts 100% Cat 12 · Candles, plug-ins, incense
The highest percentage of this essential oil allowed in each kind of product, under the IFRA standard. How to read IFRA rates
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| Cat | Products | Max % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lip products (lipstick, lip balm) | 33.333% |
| 2 | Underarm products (deodorant, body mist) | 10% |
| 3 | Face products applied with fingertips (face makeup, eye moisturizer, face paint) | 3.333% |
| 4 | Fine fragrance (perfume, cologne) | 98.333% |
| 5A | Body lotion, mostly leave-on | 33.333% |
| 5B | Face moisturizer, mostly leave-on (face cream, facial toner) | 6.5% |
| 5C | Hand cream, mostly leave-on | 9.833% |
| 5D | Baby creams, oils and talc | 2.167% |
| 6 | Oral and lip exposure (toothpaste, mouthwash) | 100% |
| 7A | Rinse-off hair products (relaxers, rinse-off hair dye) | 6.5% |
| 7B | Leave-on hair products (dry shampoo, leave-on hair dye) | 6.5% |
| 8 | Significant anogenital exposure (baby wipes) | 2.167% |
| 9 | Rinse-off body products (soap, bath bombs, shampoo) | 30% |
| 10A | Household care with hand contact (reed diffusers, hand wash, laundry) | 30% |
| 10B | Household sprays with possible skin contact (air freshener sprays) | 71.667% |
| 11A | Minimal skin transfer, no UV (diapers, toilet paper) | 2.167% |
| 11B | Minimal skin transfer, possible UV (scented socks, tissues) | 2.167% |
| 12 | Not for skin contact (candles, plug-ins, incense) | 100% |