Kashmir Lavender is the most rare and treasured lavender in the world. It is
grown
exclusively in the Kashmir region of the Himalayas. The unique climate and
elevation
create for a sublime lavender scent and increased therapeutic value.
Lavender has
been associated with purity and cleanliness since its infancy with the
etymology
stemming from lavare “to wash.” Contemporary aromatherapy as we know
it today is
invariably intertwined with lavender. The French chemist Rene-Maurice
Gattefos was in
his lab when he accidently burned himself badly. With no time to waste he
submerged
his hand into the closest liquid to him, lavender oil. Astonished at the rate
of recovery
and minimal scarring from the burn, Rene began to study essential oils and
applied oils
on soldiers during World War I. Lavender is one of the few essential oils that
can be
applied directly onto the skin without dilution. Lavender oil is the go-to
essential oil and
one of the most popular essential oils in the world. Kashmir lavender
essential oil is a
rare and treasured addition to cosmetic applications, personal care
formulations, soaps,
perfumery, incense, candles, and aromatherapy.