There is no surprise that Lavender is termed the Swiss Army knife of essential oils. Lavender is the most popular and versatile essential oils in the world. Here’s why…
Must-know Fun Facts about Lavender essential oil:
- It takes 27 sq.ft. of lavender plants to make a 15ml bottle of essential oil
- Lavender is part of the mint family and the most active constituents are linalyl acetate and Linalool.
- The name “Lavender” comes from the Latin verb “lavare,” which means “to wash” and was an important part of bathing rituals in ancient Rome.
- Ideal for creating a soothing and calming environment enhancing relaxation
- Give a fresh, clean scent and eliminate odors
- Supports healthy looking skin
- Helps relieve joint or muscle pain associated with sprains, strains & rheumatoid arthritis
- Relieves headaches
- Help reduce symptoms of cold and cough
- Can act as a carminative and antispasmodic to calm digestive discomfort
How to use LavenderEssential Oil as a part of your every day wellness:
- Refresh your linens and keep dust mites at bay with an All Natural Lavender Linen Spray.
- Pamper yourself after a long day by adding a cup of Epsom salt and 5 drops of Lavender into a hot bath.
- Add a drop of Lavender into a drop of your favorite night cream to promote a relaxing sleep.
- Add Lavender to your Homemade All Natural Bug Repellent.
- Enhance strength and sparkle of nails by massaging the combination of a drop of coconut oil with 2 drops of Lavender into nails and cuticles.
- Add a few drops of Lavender onto a cotton ball and place it in your linen closet for great scent.
- Lavender makes for a great bug repellent. A few drops on a cotton ball would keep pests at bay.
- Dab a drop on each temple to promote clarity, focus and a clear mind.
- Used in the Lavender Make-up Remover Pads recipe to effectively remove the gunk from your face without drying out your skin.
- Avoid touching eyes with the Lavender essential oil. Refer to our Essential Oil Safety page for more details.
