Uses and Benefits of Lavender Oil
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Lavender oil product description
The doTERRA Lavender has a distinctive floral aroma, and lavender flowers have been used in countless ways for centuries. The ancient Romans and Egyptians used lavender as a perfume, and also for bathing and cooking. Today, Lavender essential oil unlocks the excellent benefits found in the lavender plant. Lavender essential oil can be used topically on the skin, aromatically for its peaceful, relaxing floral scent, or even in cooking to add a unique aroma and flavour to dishes. Because of its versatile properties, it is one of doTERRA's favourites and a staple in every home.
The doTERRA Lavender Touch is a perfect alternative for sensitive skin, as it is diluted with Fractionated Coconut Oil, making it light and pleasant to apply. Thanks to its elegant roll-on format, you can take it anywhere. Simply put it in your bag, backpack or pocket and reach for it whenever you want to enjoy the benefits of Lavender oil.
How should I use Lavender oil?
Skin soothing:
Because of its soothing properties, Lavender essential oil is a popular choice for skincare products, homemade DIY skincare or simple topical use. After shaving, soothe your skin with Lavender oil, or make your own clay mask with Lavender oil as the key ingredient.
Nail care:
Give your cuticles and nails hydration and a healthy-looking appearance with this homemade Lavender cuticle cream. You can also use the cream on your hands, lips or any dry area of skin.
Scented bed linen:
Enjoy Lavender's calming, peaceful aroma as part of your evening routine: place a few drops of Lavender oil on your pillows or bed linen. Before going to bed, you can also apply it to the soles of your feet to support relaxation.
Refreshing spray:
Mix a few drops of Lavender oil with water in a spray bottle and mist it around your home to replace unpleasant odours with a fresh, floral scent. You can use it in the car, gym bag, linen cupboard, on a mattress or anywhere that could use a little fresh fragrance.
Cooking:
Add a drop of Lavender oil to lemon sauces for chicken or fish, jams or citrus salads to soften citrus flavours, or to give marinades, cakes and desserts a unique twist. Try a Lavender oil cupcake recipe!
Bath:
Add a few drops of Lavender oil to bathwater or homemade bath salts for a light, peaceful aroma.
Scented decoration:
Refresh potpourri that has lost its scent with a few drops of Lavender oil, then mix well.
Diffusion:
Add three to four drops of Lavender oil to your favourite diffuser and enjoy the fresh, floral scent in your home. For an energising citrus blend, add three drops of Lavender oil and two drops of Wild Orange oil.
Interesting fact
Approximately 16 kg of lavender flowers are needed for a single 15 ml bottle of Lavender oil.
What is Lavender oil?
Lavender is a shrub that grows to about half a metre in height and originates from the Mediterranean region. Its distinctive, fresh scent comes from its flowers, which grow in long, slender clusters and have a soft purple colour. doTERRA produces the essential oil by steam-distilling the flowers.
Which essential oils blend well with Lavender oil?
Thanks to its calming, floral character, it blends well with light citrus oils such as Bergamot oil or the Citrus Bliss® blend. Because of its gentle aroma, it also combines well with herbal oils such as Marjoram or Basil oil.
Warnings
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or under medical care, consult your doctor. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas.