Can you use lavandin essential oil in your laundry?

If you think of essential oils as a way of improving well-being, you may not have thought of using them in your cleaning and laundry products. And yet, their properties can also be of great interest in these areas. That's why in this article, we propose to answer the question of whether you can use Lavandin essential oil in your laundry.

Lavandin essential oil, between Spike Lavender and True Lavender

What is Lavandin?

Lavandin super(Lavandula intermedia super or Lavandula x burnatii clone super or Lavandula hybrida super) is in fact a hybrid created by crossing Lavandula aspic(Lavandula latifolia) and True Lavender(Lavandula angustifolia or Lavandula vera or Lavandula officinalis). Lavandin has a higher yield than True Lavender. In fact, one hectare of Lavandin produces 100 kg of essential oil, whereas one hectare of True Lavender yields only 15 kg. This is one of the reasons whyLavandin essential oil is less expensive than True Lavender, and one of the most economical on the market.

Lavandin Grosso essential oil(Lavandula intermedia grosso) is even more economical than Lavandin Super essential oil(Lavandula intermedia super), which is reserved for household use as it is less interesting for aromatherapy.

Why use Lavandin essential oil in your laundry?

By usingLavandin essential oil in your laundry, it will give it a delicate fragrance, reminding you of the scents of the beautiful Provence region. It's also important to remember that washing your laundry at just 40°C or 60°C doesn't destroy bacteria. The heat may even encourage them to develop! Lavandin essential oil has antibacterial properties, so adding it to your detergent will make your laundry healthier. Last but not least, its low cost means you can use relatively large quantities of detergent without breaking the bank.

Find our Lavandin Super Bio essential oil, grown and distilled in France, in our online store for professionals and individuals, in sizes ranging from 5ml to 5kg.

How can I use Lavandin essential oil in my laundry?

Using Lavandin essential oil in homemade laundry detergent

We often start usingLavandin essential oil in our laundry when we decide to make our own. The recipe is very simple to make, and you're sure to get a product that's both hypoallergenic and highly economical.

To prepare your detergent, here's a recipe inspired by the website of Marius Fabre, soap-maker since 1900 : start by heating a liter of water. Once boiling, remove from heat and add 20 grams of Marseille soap shavings. Mix well to obtain a homogeneous mixture. Leave to cool. Meanwhile, place a tablespoon of baking soda in a small bowl and add 10 drops ofLavandin essential oil. Mix well. For your information, essential oils do not mix with water. So it's essential to incorporate them into a water-soluble ingredient, or use a dispersant or emulsifier. When your soapy water is lukewarm, add the contents of your bowl and mix again. Once your detergent has cooled completely, transfer it to a plastic canister or, if you really want to go zero waste, a glass bottle.

Using Lavandin essential oil in commercial detergents

You don't have to go DIY to enjoy the benefits of essential oils for your laundry. In fact, if you don't feel up to "cooking" for a homemade detergent and you're happy with the one you usually buy, you can still useLavandin essential oil. There are several ways of doing this. You can, for example, put 2 drops on a washcloth and place it in the drum of your washing machine among the dirty laundry. You can also add the essential oil directly to your liquid detergent, at a rate of 10 drops per liter of detergent.

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After reading this article, you now know that you can useLavandin essential oil in your laundry, whether you buy it ready-made or make your own. What's more, there's nothing to stop you using it to improve your well-being or in your cosmetics.

Lavandin essential oil contains a high concentration of linalyl acetate, a molecule renowned for its anti-inflammatory action, and linalool, with its astringent and skin toning properties. This makes it an ideal ingredient for repairing irritated skin and calming razor burn.

You can now find our different lavender essential oils in our online store.