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PRODUCTS & SHIPPING
How do I best care for my essential oils and fragrances?
Our botanical extracts & essential oils are derived from plants or trees – typically the flowers, leaves, roots or wood. Their purity offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits, and an amazing palette of fragrances from which we create our unique products. To preserve the natural characteristics of plant based materials, they must be protected from sunlight, oxygen, and high temperature. We use Miron Violet Glass bottles for our essential oils. Violet Glass blocks the spectrums of light known to degrade essential oils. These bottles are superior to all other types of glass commonly used with essential oils.We use Miron Violet glass bottles, which block the oils from direct sunlight, however you can also help maintain the quality of your Lavender & Black essential oils and fragrances by keeping them in a cool place, away from sunlights and make sure the bottles are securely closed when not in use.
How can I use my essential oils?
There are a variety of ways for you to enjoy essential oils. Here are a few ideas:
Direct palm inhalation: Place a drop of lavender essential oil on your palm, rub your hands together, cup your hands over your nose and take 3 deep breaths with your mouth slightly open (you can also use a nasal inhaler).
Massage: Blend your essential oil with a carrier oil such as olive oil, coconut oil or jojoba. A healthy adult can use approximately 15 drops essential oil in 30 ml of carrier oil. Children, pregnant women, elderly persons and those who are frail should use less essential oil – about 5 drops into 30 ml carrier oil. However it is best to consult a trained massage therapist, aromatherapist, or your physician if you have significant health concerns.
Baths and Shower: Add a couple of drops of essential oil to bath water, or use with bath salts.
Diffuse: Diffusers, nebulizers, vaporizers, and aroma lamps are very popular means of dispersing the therapeutic properties of the essential oil blend and its fragrance to your immediate surroundings.
Can I return my glass containers to you?
No, but we encourage you to reuse and recycle.
Where do you ship to?
We ship world-wide via Canada Post.
Shipping & Terms of sale
TERMS OF SALE
All orders are billed in Canadian currency. We accept payment with most credit cards, paypal and e-transfers.
CANADIAN SALES & GENERAL INFORMATION
Taxes
Applicable Federal and Provincial taxes will be added to your order.
Shipping
Orders are shipped by Canada Post, and originate from Salt Spring Island BC.
Shipments are made on weekdays
Shipping charges are determined by weight and destination.
Canadian orders should arrive within 5-14 business days from time of shipment.
Please ensure that your shipping details (i.e. full mailing address) are correct when you place your order, and also when you receive your e-mail order confirmation. We are unable to re-route packages once they are in transit.
Lavender & Black is not responsible for lost or misdirected orders due to incomplete or inaccurate information. In the event that we have made an error on a written order, we will gladly pay for re-shipment of the product.
If you refuse delivery of your shipment, you will be responsible for the cost of returning the goods to us.
INTERNATIONAL SALES
Taxes & Duties
International orders may be subject to additional taxes, customs and duties imposed by your local government, or brokerage fees. You are responsible for payment of these fees.
Shipping
International orders are shipped by Expedited Post, a service of Canada Post. However we reserve the right to use other carriers when necessary.
U.S. orders should arrive within 5-14 business days from time of shipment. Orders outside North America can take as much as 4 to 6 weeks.
Some oversees shipments will incur additional import duties which will be payable at your end.
Where else can we find your products?
You can find a selection of our products on the island at Salt Spring NatureWorks, Raven & Gold, and Artcraft.
Visting the Farm
When is a good time to visit the farm?
We are open between spring and fall (March-Nov). Check social media or our about page for more details. Anytime of the year is a good time to visit, and enjoy the scenic views and to visit our farm shop.
When are the lavender flowers in bloom?
May to August. We grow several different varieties which are in bloom at different times. By September the plants are pruned to prepare for winter.
Can I bring my dog?
Leashed, friendly and well socialized pets are welcome.
What is there to do on the farm?
You are welcome to do a self guided tour, take one of our workshops, or purchase something from our shop.
Do you host picnics, weddings or other group events?
We are not a regular event venue as we can only accommodate small groups. Contact us if you have a small group event in mind.