
Lavender Oil in Skin Care
By Amanda Keen and Rakeem Wright, PharmD Class of 2026, Appalachian College of Pharmacy, VA, USA Common Name: Lavender oil Scientific (Botanical) Name: Lavandula angustifolia Part Used: Flowers /flowering tops (steam-distilled essential oil) [Ref] Traditionally & Scientifically Recognized Uses Lavender oil has been traditionally used in skincare for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties. [ref] Laboratory studies support lavender’s anti-inflammatory

