Uses of Lavender

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Stress Relief

Relax and Relieve Tension

Help your stresses to melt away by adding 5-10 drops of Lavender Essential Oil to your bath just before entering. You may disperse the Essential Oil in a cup of half & half before adding it to the bath for additional skin nourishment.

At Night Time

For a good night's sleep, put 2-5 drops of Lavender Essential Oil on a tissue and place it on your pillow. Clinical studies have proven lavender's effectiveness as a relaxation aid. Researchers also noted its positive influence on depression and irritability.

Stress Relief

If you feel stressed or tense throughout the day, inhale the soothing aroma of Lavender Essential Oil directly from the bottle.
 

Medical

Insect Bites and Minor Burns

European folk medicine recommends to apply one drop of Lavender Essential Oil directly to the sore spot to aid the healing process.

Muscular Tension and Cramps

Relief of these maladies is traditionally accomplished by applying a hot compress, providing heat and relaxation. Add 8 drops of Lavender Essential Oil to a bowl of hot water. Dip in a small towel or wash cloth, wring and apply to the painful area. Try this with neck tensions, stiff joints and menstrual cramps.

Lavender Floral Body Mist

Lavender Floral Body Mist offers a great relief and nourishing protection for red, sun-burned skin and dry hair. It is also great for moisturizing and toning skin that suffers from dry air or is irritated. Spray on frequently after a day in the sun, during flights, in air-conditioned offices, etc.

This water based spray is a by-product of lavender distillation.

 

Beauty

Aroma Steam

For a healing aroma facial, add 2-3 drops of Lavender Essential Oil to 2 cups of hot water in a bowl. After thoroughly cleansing face, expose skin to the fragrant steam by bending over the steaming bowl and draping a towel over head and bowl.

Allow the steam to cleanse and soothe facial skin for 10 minutes.

This same treatment has been used as a folk remedy for cold symptoms, such as stuffy nose, congested sinus and lungs, and headaches.

Facial Scrub for Fresh, Glowing Complexion

Add filtered water or chamomile tea to 2 tablespoons of finely ground oat meal, forming a smooth paste.

Add 3 drops of Lavender Essential Oil, either purely Lavender, or a combination of Lavender and Rose, Neroli, Tea Tree, Chamomile or Geranium.

Apply to face, neck and decolleté, massaging in small circles. Leave on for 2 minutes, then rinse with water.

Deep-conditioning Hair Care

Blend 10 drops of Lavender Essential Oil with a cup of warm olive oil. Apply to your hair, massage it into the scalp, and cover with a shower cap. Wrap a towel over the cap to keep hair warm, then shampoo after 20 minutes.

 

Around the House

Gardener's Secret

To rejuvenate your house plants, add 2 drops of Lavender Essential Oil to your watering can.

Empty Essential Oil Bottles

Lavender Essential Oil Bottles can be placed in drawers or between your linens to spread their remaining aroma.

Keep Moths at Bay

Scenting your clothes with Lavender Essential Oils is charming and relaxing. But did you know that it also helps to keep critters away?

Infuse your Laundry with Lavender Aroma

Infuse your laundry with lavender aroma by adding a tissue soaked with Lavender Essential Oil before running the dryer at low setting. Or, add 5-10 drops of Lavender to 2 teaspoons of white vinegar and use as a final rinse.

Infuse Clothing

To infuse your clothes with fresh, 100% natural aroma, add a few drops of Lavender Essentail Oil to the water reservoir of your iron and iron your clothes as you would normally.

 
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