Lavender Essential Oil: 5 Uses

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Find out how to use lavender essential oil for your skin, along with more uses for lavender essential oil. From hair care to nausea, & more!

Lavender is a wonderful plant with many uses. We know lavender was used as far back as ancient Egypt.

The effects of lavender oil on the human body is stunning. The word lavender comes from the Latin word “lavare” which means to wash. Lavender was and is used in baths to purify the skin and because of the calming effects it has on the mind, they believed it also purified the soul.

Lavender was used as a perfume, as a room freshener, and massaged into the skin to keep the skin smooth, and beautiful. It can be used to heal injuries (cuts, scrapes, and burns) on the skin.

 

Modern Society

While we may not process or apply lavender the way people did generations ago, we still use it for many of the same issues.

Lavender essential oil is much stronger than the plant because of the essential oil production process. It take 250 pounds of lavender plants to make 1 pound of lavender essential oil.

The oil is easier to use, as you use less of it and it gives the same healing and relaxing results as it’s relative, the flower. Many exclusive cosmetics offer creams and products that are made with lavender oil.

Note: if you are going to make your own skin products using essential oils, be sure you use 100% pure essential oils. Coconut oil or tallow makes a good base. But go slowly when using essential oils, they are more powerful than you may think.

If your products will be applied to the skin, you will need to dilute it with a base.

5 Must know uses for Lavender Essential Oil

1. Lavender will help clear the skin.

Lavender heals break-outs, minimizes scars, and treats an injury.

Lavender has a natural antibacterial agent which is not eliminated in the essential oil process. A little will keep you calm, relaxed, and ready for the day. However, too much Lavender essential oil can make you sleepy. You do not want to be sleepy while driving or working. So, save the stronger mixtures for your bedtime routine, and go lightly in the mornings.

2. If you suffer from insomnia, Lavender essential oil is for you.

Drop 3-4 drops of pure lavender oil into your palm and rub your hands together. Then gently rub your hands over your pillow. The pillow will continually release the calming scent through the night.

People with restless legs report that rubbing their feet and legs with a few drops of Lavender essential oil allows them to sleep calmly.

3. Lavender essential oil can be used for nausea, motion sickness, and morning sickness

Does the thought of going on a plane or a boat make you panic? Are you expecting a baby?

Place one drop of Lavender essential oil on the tip of your tongue to keep away nausea. If a one-time treatment will not get you through the day, place a drop behind each ear. You will gently smell it all day and it will help keep your nausea under control.

4. Lavender is part of the mint family

Adding lavender to peppermint or spearmint tea is not only tasty, it also will knock out a headache and many stomach issues.

5. Once lavender is a fully grown plant it no longer needs water

Lavender can withstand a drought.

If you cut the lavender and allow it to dry, it can be sewn into sashes to keep your clothes smelling fresh.

Sprinkle some of the dried flowers onto your carpet for a home that smells delightful.

Use old stockings or knee-highs to keep your shoes and boots fresh. Simply put some dried flowers in the toe of the stocking, cut off the other end and tie it, and slip it in your shoes and boots when you’re not wearing them.

When you are putting away winter clothes and coats add a sash of lavender to the pockets. When you open the closet or trunks next year, you will be amazed at how great they smell.

Bonus tips

• Use lavender in your shampoo for a more conditioned and shiny look: Read the bottle of shampoo. For every 10 ml of shampoo, add 10 drops of lavender. Shake it well. When you shampoo, massage it gently into the scalp. Your hair will look better, you will feel calmer, and if you are experiencing hair loss, lavender will stop it.
• Lavender helps hydrate your skin: In a small spray bottle, mix together 1/2 cup distilled water, 1 Tbsp witch hazel, and 5-10 drops lavender essential oil. Shake well before misting your face. Your skin will look young and healthy for years.

Lavender and many other essential oils have been used for years in beauty treatments. Give it a try and you will never go back.