ABOUT US - Aura Cacia was founded over 40 years ago on pure essential oils and true aromatherapy benefits. We partner with suppliers to source high quality botanicals and rigorously test every batch to ensure purity. We then provide premium products with consumer safety at the forefront. And importantly, Aura Cacia is part of a member owned co-op that puts people and planet ahead of profits. ETHICALLY MADE - We believe the highest quality essential oils and skincare oils come from plants that are grown where they thrive. We source from over 40 countries to secure the best oils possible. Our source visits allow us to obtain firsthand knowledge of growing practices, harvest cycles, environment, and worker conditions to ensure Aura Cacia’s vision, values and expectations are being met. PURITY TESTING AND RECOMMENDED USES - Gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS) testing is the primary way to ensure an essential oil is an unadulterated, true botanical. Every batch of Aura Cacia essential oils is GC/MS tested. This product is vegan and cruelty-free. ORIGIN AND SOURCING - Lavender essential oil is grown in many regions across the globe and is produced more than any other essential oil. Aura Cacia Lavender Essential Oil is distilled from flowers in Bulgaria that have been picked at peak bloom. Lavender is harvested annually near or just after the summer solstice. The flowers only bloom for two weeks, so the harvesting and distillation is often done all day and night. Lavender is harvested with a combine and taken to the distillation facility. CALMING, RELAXING AROMA - The most popular essential oil in the world, lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is considered one of the safest oils to use for adults and children, and scientific studies over the years have verified its many benefits. It smells both floral and herbaceous, since the oil comes from the flower, leaves, and stems of new growth.