Description

Lavandin Extract is derived from Lavandula x intermedia, a hybrid lavender plant. This extract is used in various cosmetic and personal care products for its aromatic properties and potential skin benefits. Lavandin, a cross between Lavandula angustifolia and Lavandula latifolia, is known for its strong, fresh lavender scent and higher essential oil yield compared to true lavender.

Chemical Composition and Structure

Active Compounds: The extract contains a variety of essential oils, including linalool, linalyl acetate, camphor, and 1,8-cineole.
Chemical Formula: The exact composition varies depending on the specific Lavandin variety and extraction method.
Molecular Weight: The molecular weight of individual compounds in the extract varies.

Physical Properties

Appearance: Typically a clear to pale yellow liquid or a viscous gel, depending on the concentration and formulation.
Odor: Characteristic strong lavender scent.
Solubility: Soluble in both water (with emulsification) and organic solvents.
pH: Generally neutral to slightly acidic, suitable for skin applications.
Stability: Stable under normal storage conditions; should be kept away from direct sunlight and high temperatures to maintain efficacy.

Production Process

Harvesting: Lavandin plants are harvested when the essential oils are at their peak concentration.
Extraction: Essential oils are extracted from the flowers and stems using steam distillation or solvent extraction.
Purification: The extract is purified to remove impurities and concentrate the beneficial compounds.
Formulation: The purified extract is incorporated into cosmetic and personal care products.
Quality Control: The final extract is tested for purity, fragrance, and effectiveness.

Applications

Cosmetics: Used in creams, lotions, and serums for its fragrance and potential soothing properties.
Personal Care: Included in products such as shampoos, conditioners, and body washes for its pleasant aroma and potential benefits for skin and hair.
Aromatherapy: Utilized for its calming and relaxing effects in aromatherapy products.
Food: Occasionally used as a flavoring agent in food products, although less common compared to other lavender extracts.

Environmental and Safety Considerations

Lavandin Extract is generally regarded as safe for topical application when used in accordance with established guidelines. It should be sourced sustainably to minimize environmental impact. As with all botanical extracts, users with sensitive skin or allergies should exercise caution and perform a patch test if necessary. Proper handling and storage are essential to preserve the extract’s efficacy and prevent degradation.

INCI Functions:


Fragrance. It plays a very important role in the formulation of cosmetic products as it provides the possibility of enhancing, masking or adding fragrance to the final product, increasing its marketability. It is able to create a perceptible pleasant odour, masking a bad smell. The consumer always expects to find a pleasant or distinctive scent in a cosmetic product.

Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.
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