Everything you need to know about lavender oil

Everybody talked about coconut oil and rose oil, but it’s time to start talking about the most versatile oil in the essentials family: lavender.

Lavender oil was discovered 2,500 years ago and is traditionally used for therapeutic practices because of its benefits to the nervous system. The ancient ingredient has been known to have calming properties that help with sleep, healing, and anxiety. But that’s not all! Lavender oil can treat everything from bug bites and minor wounds to insomnia, stress, headaches, and is excellent for the skin.

It is crucial to find the right quality oil because of the hundreds of varieties of lavender options on the market. Before purchasing you should check both the label name and price. If the label does not state that the product is an essential oil, you should avoid it because it won’t carry the same benefits of essential oil. Also, cheaper lavender oils from drugstores are often diluted with synthetic ingredients.

Below you’ll find a helpful guide on how to incorporate lavender oil into your beauty routine.

Lavender oil for your hair

It can help nourish the scalp by mixing it with other products. Rubbing a few drops into your scalp can also help eliminate dandruff.

Lavender oil for your body

You can use it as a perfume every day, massage it into your temples for relaxation or other areas like your shoulders that carry a lot of stress. Lavender oil is commonly used in lotions because of it’s relaxing properties. Also using lavender oil during your menstrual cycle can work to soothe period cramps.

Lavender oil for your face

Lavender oil can be used for itchy skin or acne as it has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. You can also use it on your lips for moisture and hydration.

Lavender oil for your home

The oil can be used for aromatherapy in any diffuser for calming benefits right before bed. It works to reduce anxiety and nerves to relax the brain so you can rejuvenate while you sleep.