Lavender
Lavender
Essential Oil is extracted mostly from the flowers of the lavender plant,
primarily through steam distillation. The flowers of lavender are fragrant in
nature and have been used for making potpourri for centuries. Traditionally,
lavender essential oil has also been used in making perfumes. This highly
versatile oil has been widely used in aromatherapy and many aromatic
preparations.
Aroma:
Floral,
Fresh, Sweet, Herbaceous, Slightly Fruity
Uses:
- Diffuse Lavender oil in Himalayan Salt diffuser to freshen the air in and uplift
the mood of your home, office, or other areas.
- Add a
few drops of Lavender oil to a warm bath or rub onto your chest, neck, feet,
pillows or bedding to promote relaxation before and during sleep.
- Massage
a small amount of Lavender oil on or around skin irritations, bug bites, acne,
minor cuts, and bruises to improve the look and feel of skin.
- Rub
Lavender oil on chapped lips or skin to moisturize and condition them.
- Massage
4-6 drops of Lavender oil into overused muscles to ease muscle tension.
- Gently
apply a few drops of Lavender oil to sunburned skin to reduce redness, ease
inflammation, and cool the affected area.
- Massage
1-3 drops of Lavender oil on temples, over sinuses, and on the forehead to ease
tension.
- Rub 1-2
drops of Lavender oil into palms and inhale, or cup in front of someone else’s
nose, to relieve shock.
- Mix a
few drops of Lavender, Lemon, Tangerine, and Grapefruit oils with distilled
water in a mister and spray in bathrooms, kitchens, locker rooms, and other
areas to cleanse and fight unpleasant odors.
- Dilute 4
drops of Lavender oil, 3 drops of Peppermint oil, and 5 drops of Rosemary oil
with 1 teaspoon of carrier oil and rub on sore feet after a walk or run.
CAUTIONS:
Possible
skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing,
or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes,
inner ears, and sensitive areas.