SO Organic Lavender Oil 50ml
Steam-distilled organic Bulgarian lavender, in the 50ml bottle.
Santos Organics Organic Bulgarian Lavender Essential Oil is pure, undiluted lavender oil, steam-distilled from organically grown Lavandula angustifolia flowers in the Bulgarian Rose Valley. Bulgaria is the world's largest producer of high-grade lavender oil, with a temperate climate, mineral-rich soils, and a long-standing cultivation tradition that produces some of the most aromatically complex lavender oil available globally.
The aroma is soft, floral, and herbaceous, with the rounded sweetness that distinguishes Bulgarian lavender from harsher, more medicinal-smelling lavender oils grown elsewhere. The colour is pale yellow to almost clear, and the oil is thin in viscosity, easy to dispense, and blends well with other essential oils.
The 50ml bottle is the everyday size, the right amount for regular use across a diffuser, candle making, soap making, or home perfumery.
Why people love it
- Certified organic by ACO (Australian Certified Organic)
- Steam-distilled from organically grown Bulgarian lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- Pure and undiluted, no carrier oils, no synthetic fragrance
- Sourced from Bulgaria, the world's premier lavender growing region
- 50ml amber glass bottle with dropper-friendly orifice reducer
- Versatile across home fragrance, natural perfumery, soap making, and candle making
How to use
For external use only. Lavender essential oil is highly concentrated and should always be diluted before applying to skin. A few starting points:
- Aromatic diffuser: add 3 to 6 drops to your diffuser with water as directed
- Natural perfumery: blend with carrier oils (jojoba, sweet almond, fractionated coconut) at a 1 to 3% dilution for personal fragrance
- Soap and candle making: add to your soap or candle base at the manufacturer's recommended ratio (typically 1 to 3% for cold-process soap, slightly higher for candles)
- Linen and pillow spray: mix 10 to 20 drops with 100ml of distilled water and a teaspoon of vodka (as a dispersant) in a spray bottle
- Bath: mix 3 to 5 drops into a tablespoon of carrier oil first, then add to a warm bath. Never add essential oil directly to bathwater
- Blends well with: bergamot, rose, geranium, ylang ylang, cedarwood, rosemary, peppermint, frankincense
Safety
For external use only. Do not ingest. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. Always patch test on a small area of skin before broader use. Do not use undiluted on skin. Not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy. Discontinue use if irritation occurs and consult a qualified healthcare practitioner. Highly flammable. Store away from heat and open flame.
Storage
Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. Keep the cap tightly closed between uses. Essential oils have a long shelf life when stored properly. Lavender oil typically retains its quality for 2 to 3 years from opening.
Ingredients
100% pure organic lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia).
Country of origin: Product of Bulgaria. Certification: ACO Certified Organic.
Why Santos Organics own-brand
Santos has been sourcing wholefoods and natural products for the Northern Rivers since 1978. Our own-brand essential oil range is sourced from the world's premier growing regions and bottled in Australia to retain freshness. Every oil is certified organic, pure and undiluted, and bottled in amber glass to protect against light degradation. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, every purchase supports our work in community food systems, environmental advocacy, and the Grow the Growers project.
Santos Organics is not your average grocery store; it's a not-for-profit social enterprise and environmental charity. Since 1978, we've pioneered the organic wholefood movement. Our stores serve as community hubs where people connect with our team and fellow community members, sharing a journey toward optimal health and wellness. The palpable sense of community forms part of the social and cultural fabric of the Byron Shire and Northern Rivers. Employing over 70 passionate locals, we support hundreds of local farmers, makers, and artisans, promoting the local economy, building community resilience, and strengthening the local food system. Approximately 75% of the food on our shelves is locally grown, produced, or supplied, nurturing interconnectedness and supporting those passionate about clean, wholesome food and sustainable living.
Santos Organics makes conscious shopping easy by sourcing the best organic food and natural lifestyle products. We invest in ethics research through a dedicated Ethics Specialist position, ensuring our products meet rigorous standards before reaching our shelves. Our Care Check process aligns products with our social impact and environmental goals, providing customers with confidence in their purchases. Our commitment to ethical product procurement extends to partnerships with local farmers through initiatives like the Grow the Growers Project. This project helps local farmers establish pathways to the organic retail market, making fresh, locally grown organic food more available and affordable. By incorporating supply agreements and mutual marketing support, we foster connections between customers and the farmers behind their food.
Santos Organics significantly impacts the local community and economy. Over the last three years, our investments in local employment, goods from local suppliers and distributors, rent, and hiring local tradespeople have retained over $26 million within the Northern Rivers. In the past year alone, $5.3 million was circulated back into the local economy through these efforts, supporting over 100 Northern Rivers-based suppliers and distributors. This investment sustains our community's vitality and unique culture. Employing over 70 local team members ensures money stays within the local economy, enhancing opportunities for community interaction and support. Our local suppliers share our vision of promoting creative, sustainable, and healthy product development, strengthening the reputation of the Byron Bay region as a hub for innovation and sustainability.
