Dried Lavender Flowers

DRIED LAVENDER FLOWERS FOR SOAP MAKING, BATH BOMBS & SACHETS

Organic Lavandula angustifolia buds with a deep purple colour and a strong floral aroma. Sold in 50g to 1kg packs for soap, bath products, sachets, confetti and craft work across Australia. Cosmetic and craft grade, not culinary.

PRODUCT DETAILS

• Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia
• Country of origin: Albania
• Part of plant: Flower buds
• Colour: Purple
• Grade: Cosmetic and craft grade, not for culinary use
• Status: Organic
• Packaging: Resealable zip lock stand-up pouch for smaller packs, resealable zip lock bags for larger sizes
• Storage: Airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place

COMMON USES & APPLICATIONS

For soap and bath products

• Cold process soap: Press or scatter buds across the surface once the batter has reached trace and begun to set, rather than stirring them through. Buds mixed into raw batter will turn brown.
• Melt and pour soap: Suspend buds near the top of the mould, where they hold their purple colour far better than in cold process.
• Bath bombs: Press a small cluster into the centre of the mould so the buds scatter across the water as the bomb fizzes.
• Bath salts: Mix through Epsom or Himalayan salt blends for colour and scent.

For sachets and home fragrance

• Wardrobe and drawer sachets: Fill muslin or organza bags with whole buds and tuck them between folded linen.
• Room and shelf displays: Loose buds in a bowl or jar for a natural floral scent.
• Gift bags: A decorative filler for handmade gift sets and hampers.

For craft and events

• Natural confetti: A biodegradable alternative to paper confetti for weddings and events.
• Candle making: Pressed into the outer wax of pillar candles, kept away from the wick.
• Resin and paper craft: Set into cast resin pieces or pressed into handmade paper.

For DIY skin and body care

• Infused oil: Steep buds in a carrier oil for several weeks to carry colour and scent into balms, oils and lotions.
• Scrub blends: Crush buds into a coarse grind and blend into a salt or sugar scrub base for texture.

EXPERT MAKER TIPS

Why buds brown in cold process soap, and how to avoid it

Raw cold process batter is strongly alkaline, sitting around pH 12 to 13 before the bar cures. That alkalinity strips the pigment from botanicals, which is why lavender buds mixed through the batter come out brown rather than purple. The fix is placement, not quantity. Let the batter reach trace, pour, wait until the surface starts to firm, then press the buds onto the top of the bar. Melt and pour bases sit close to neutral, so buds keep their colour in those.

Refreshing the scent of stored sachets

The aroma sits in oil held inside the bud. Over months the surface scent fades, but the oil inside does not disappear. Give the sachet a firm squeeze, or crush a few buds between your fingers, and the scent lifts again. Repeat every few weeks rather than replacing the filling.

Keep them dry before oil infusion

Any residual moisture in the buds will encourage mould once they are covered in oil. Use a clean, completely dry jar, make sure the buds are dry to the touch, and strain the oil properly at the end of the infusion.

CARE & CAUTIONS

• Cosmetic and craft use only, not culinary grade and not for internal consumption.
• Patch test any finished product before wider use.
• Store in an airtight container away from light, heat and moisture.
• Colour fades with prolonged light exposure and in cold process soap batter.
• Keep out of reach of children.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What DIY crafts and cosmetics can I create with dried lavender flowers?

They are used across soap making, bath bombs, bath salts, wardrobe and drawer sachets, natural confetti, candles, resin and paper craft, infused oils and scrub blends. In soap and bath products the buds work as a decorative and textural element rather than a functional one. In sachets and confetti they are used whole, and in scrubs they are crushed to a coarse grind. Ours are supplied for cosmetic and craft use only.

Are these dried lavender flowers food or tea grade?

No. Ours are strictly cosmetic and craft grade and are not intended for internal consumption. Do not use them in tea, baking or any culinary application. If you need culinary lavender, buy from a food-grade supplier, as the sourcing, handling and testing requirements are different.

Why do lavender flowers turn brown in soap making, and how do I prevent it?

Cold process soap batter is strongly alkaline at around pH 12 to 13 before the bar cures, and that alkalinity strips the purple pigment from the buds. To keep the colour, wait until the poured batter begins to set, then press the buds onto the surface of the bar rather than stirring them through the wet mixture. Melt and pour soap sits close to neutral, so buds retain their colour much better in those bases.

How long do dried lavender flowers last, and how should I store them?

Kept in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place, the buds hold their colour and scent well over a long period. Light is the main enemy of the colour and moisture is the main enemy of the buds, so reseal the pouch between uses and keep them out of direct sun. Ours arrive in a resealable zip lock pouch for smaller packs and resealable bags for larger sizes.

What are dried lavender flowers?

Dried lavender flowers are the buds of Lavandula angustifolia, harvested and dried so the aroma concentrates in the bud. Dried buds carry a stronger scent by weight than fresh blooms, which is why recipes calling for fresh lavender usually use around half the quantity when substituting dried. Ours are organic, grown in Albania and supplied in 50g to 1kg packs for cosmetic and craft use.