Lavender Oil

What is Lavender oil?

Lavender oil is obtained from the flowers of Lavender plant via steam distillation. It is one the most popular essential oil because of its calming and pleasant fragrance. Distilled from the plant Lavandula angustifolia, this oil is used in aromatherapy and is known to promote calmness and relaxation.

What are the benefits of Lavender oil?

Known for its calming fragrance, Lavender essential oils is known to promote good sleep and alleviate anxiety and restlessness.

It is used to help people suffering from Insomnia when used in a diffuser, bath or a drop on the pillow.

What are the benefits of Lavender oil for skin?

Lavender oil is known for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. Lavender Oil works best for acne as it kills bacteria and reduces inflammation. However, Lavender oil should not be used directly on skin, you can use it along with a carrier oil or with your daily moisturizer/night cream.

Lavender oil originally was used to heal wounds, insect bites and any minor skin issues.

What are the benefits of Lavender oil for hair?

Due to its antimicrobial properties, Lavender oil is good for hair growth. It is good to treat head lice and to keep the scalp clean and healthy. You can add a drop or two of Lavender to your existing hair oil and massage it on to the scalp and hair. The divine and pleasant fragrance is very relaxing and de stressing.

What are the benefits of Lavender oil for sleep and diffuser?

You can add this oil to your night time routine by taking a hot shower with 2-3 drops of this oil, or prep you bedroom by adding this to your reed/electric diffuser. The calming fragrance will make sure you get a sound and peaceful sleep.

What are the caution and side effects of Lavender Oil?

This essential oil is for external use only and should not be ingested/taken orally. This oil should only be used on body, skin and hair.