Lavender
is one of the aromatherapy essential oils with multiple health benefits. This healing oil which is extracted from the plant by steam distillation, has a sweet floral scent is used for:1. Stress management
2. Insomnia
3. Dry skin conditions
Lavender essential oil for stress management
Lavender is one of the most effective aromatherapy oils for managing stress and helping a person relax. To reap these health benefits of lavender essential oil, simply add 50 drops (2.5 ml or ½ teaspoons) of lavender essential oil to one cup (8oz or 250 ml) of unscented bath gel or liquid soap to create a relaxing bath gel to use for bathing at the end of a tough day.
Lavender essential oil for insomnia or sleeplessness
To use this aromatherapy oil to help you overcome sleeplessness, simply add 150 drops (7.5 ml or 1.5 teaspoons) of lavender essential oil to one cup (8oz or 250ml) of distilled or plain water and use it as a linen spray to spritz your bed sheets and pillow cases.
Lavender essential oil for dry skin conditions
The aromatherapy benefits of lavender also include managing dry skin conditions. To create a healing facial mask, add 1 drop of lavender essential oil to 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of yogurt. Apply it to your face avoiding the delicate eye area, let it set for five minutes then rinse it off with warm water.
If you have mature dry skin, follow the mask by massaging this facial lavender oil made by adding 50 drops (2.5 ml or ½ teaspoon) of lavender essential oil to one cup (8 oz or 250 ml) of sweet almond oil or sunflower oil or any other carrier oil. Massage it to your face regularly and you will reap the double benefits of the lavender’s skin regenerative as well as relaxing properties.
Words of Caution
Though most aromatherapy essential oils are safe to use, if you have any medical condition or you are pregnant, you should always consult a certified aromatherapist before using aromatherapy essential oils.
In addition, do not confuse natural essential oils with fragrance oils are the later are purely synthetic and do not have the therapeutic benefits of pure essential oils. Therefore, purchase organic, therapeutic blend aromatherapy essential oils from ethical suppliers and improve you physical, mental and emotional well being.
Learn more about the health benefits of lavender and other essential oils in the Aromatherapy 101 Course.
