Lavender – 20 Ways It Can Benefit You.

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Lavender essential oil is probably regarded by many as the single most important essential oil nature brings us.  I know lavender is our best selling scent among our products.  If you are interested in delving into the world of aromatherapy and want to try an essential oil lavender is a good place to begin.

Here are 20 ways lavender essential oil can benefit you:

1. Relaxing – aids in stress related conditions
2. Effective in treating burns and scalds
3. Natural antibiotic
4. Natural antiseptic
5. Natural antidepressant
6. Natural detoxifier
7. Natural insect repellant
8. Useful for treatment of  insect bites and stings
9. Useful in treating scars
10. An aid in treating acne
11. Can be used on babies and sensitive skin
12. Beneficial for all skin types
13. Helps with eczema and other dermatitis
14. Stimulates the immune system – particularly good for flu
15. Makes your lingerie drawer smell good
16. Helps with sunburn
17. Helpful for headaches and migraines
18. Can help with nausea and abdominal cramps
19. Used to scent sheets and bed linens
20. Provides a simply wonderful scent that is loved by many

If you would like to try some of our lavender scented items we make a lavender version in almost all of our product categories.  In soap alone we offer 4 different options (Lavender Chamomile, Lavender Oatmeal, Lavender Rosemary and Lavender Sage)  You can reach our website here:  Susan’s Soaps & More

NOTE:  These are historical and aromatherapy uses for lavender essential oil.  Please be aware that although all of these uses are listed in aromatherapy documentation and many I have used myself with success, these have not been necessarily medically tested and I am NOT a doctor and am NOT dispensing medical treatment advice.   Although lavender essential oil is all natural you still need to use caution as with any substance you use on your body.  Discontinue use at first sign of any adverse reaction.  People can be allergic to any substance or have varied reactions based on their own physiology.  Susan’s Soaps & More is not responsible for any negative effects from your use of lavender essential oil.  You should follow proper dilution guidelines at all times.  More is not necessarily better when working with essential oils.

Sources:

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless

The Complete Book of Essential Oils by Valerie Ann Worwood