If there should only be one:then that would be it!
Lavender essential oil is often the first oil you have in your collection...
...and it's the one we use most often!
Why ? Because lavender is (see point n°13) one of all essential oils.
Best known for its relaxing effects on the body, lavender is also excellent for the skin.
It disinfects cuts and relieves bruises and skin irritations.
Its scent is calming, relaxing and balancing for both body and mind.
Carrying a small bottle of lavender essential oil with you is like having a small personal first aid kit.
A sweet fragrance and a little pick-me-up as soon as you need it!
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel
- 5 drops of lavender essential oil
- 5 drops of tea tree essential oil
Lavender oil has antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties that help get rid of acne. It even helps prevent acne.
To take advantage of its benefits against acne , mix all the ingredients and store the mixture in an airtight glass container.
Apply to face 2-3 times a day.
It is also an excellent moisturizing gel for acne-prone skin.
You can also simply dab pure lavender oil on your acne and pimples using a clean cotton ball.
Ingredients:
- 10 ml avocado oil
- 12 drops of lavender essential oil
Mix the ingredients in a glass dropper bottle. Every evening, apply a few drops of the mixture to the skin and massage.
You can also put the 12 drops of lavender essential oil in your night cream.
The skin of the face and neck will thus be completely hydrated .
And for winter, lavender essential oil is also super effective. Just apply it on chapped or dry lips .
It works in summer because of the sun (see point n°13).
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons of olive oil
- 5 drops of lavender essential oil
- 3 drops of lemon essential oil
- 1 teaspoon of powdered brown sugar
This potion is very simple to make.
Just simply mix the 4 ingredients. It exfoliates and eliminates dead cells facial skin.
As a result, you have a brighter and more radiant complexion. Gently massage the skin for 2-3 min with this scrub. Leave it on for 20 min.
After that, rinse with clean water and apply moisturizer. Repeat 1-2 times a week.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel
- 3 drops of lavender essential oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of almond oil
Mix everything together and massage the eye area very gently. Leave on for 20 to 30 minutes then rinse.
You can also apply this magic blend as an eye mask overnight. Repeat daily for a quick result.
This mixture moistens the area around the eyes, which eliminates associated wrinkles s to drought.
This treatment also reduces age spots and dark circles. It also helps to remove bags under the eyes.
Ingredients:
- 5 ml of rosehip seed oil
- 5 drops of lavender essential oil
- 3 drops of geranium essential oil
To do this, mix the ingredients in a glass bottle to create an anti-aging serum.
Apply to your face twice a day in a light, circular massage.
Rosehip oil is an oil with recognized virtues against dry skin.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 5 drops of lavender essential oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
If your scalp is itchy , warm the oil and mix the rest of the ingredients.
Massage your scalp with the mixture for 5 to 10 min.
And let it act for 1 hour before rinsing and washing normally.
For a faster and more effective result, leave this mixture on overnight.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil
- 5 drops of lavender essential oil
- 5 drops of tea tree essential oil
Lavender essential oil is super effective against lice and even nits .
For this, mix everything and massage the scalp for 5 to 10 minutes with this mixture.
Keep it on all night, then wash the hair with an anti-lice shampoo.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of grapeseed oil
- 7 drops of lavender essential oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vitamin E oil
Lavender oil is extremely effective in slowing down hair loss.
Regular massage with this recipe decreases hair loss.
And it stimulates regrowth by activating blood circulation.
To do this, mix the ingredients, then gently massage the scalp for 5 to 10 minutes.
Leave on overnight. Repeat 3 times a week for best results.
Ingredients:
- 50 ml of witch hazel
- 10 drops of lavender essential oil
Pour everything into a glass spray bottle using a funnel.
Shake and spray on your face or apply with a cotton ball.
Leave on without rinsing and allow to air dry.
You can keep the bottle in the refrigerator to have a fresh mixture:ideal for tired skin.
Lavender essential oil and witch hazel have antiseptic properties. They close pores and hydrate skin cells.
They also control sebum production and exfoliate dead cells.
Ingredients:
- 10 ml sweet almond oil
- 5 drops of lavender essential oil
- 3 drops of rose essential oil
Pour the ingredients into a glass dropper bottle using a funnel.
Mix and apply on clean face twice a day like a serum.
All of these oils have skin regenerating properties which renew cells and exfoliate dead cells.
This mixture is super effective in preventing blackheads from developing.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon safflower oil
- 7 drops of lavender essential oil
You suffer from eczema ? You are tired of taking medications that only provide short-term relief.
Lavender essential oil is the solution for you!
To do this, simply mix all the ingredients in a glass bottle.
Then, apply daily to the affected area, massaging gently.
Ingredients:
- 10 ml of argan oil
- 3 drops of frankincense essential oil
- 5 drops of lavender essential oil
Pour everything into a glass dropper bottle using a funnel.
Mix and apply to a cleansed face twice a day as a serum.
Frankincense, argan oil and lavender help to stimulate skin cells where are the scars.
Not only does this magic potion reduce the appearance of scars, it also speeds up the healing process.
These oils are also known to balance sebum levels.
This facilitates and accelerates the development of new skin over the old and fades scars.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon virgin coconut oil
- 2 to 3 drops of lavender essential oil
Mix the 2 ingredients.
And apply directly to your dry lips daily or whenever needed.
Coconut Oil and Lavender Oil soften and heal chapped lips, preventing the skin from flaking.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 of a tablespoon of cider vinegar
- 15 drops of lavender essential oil
- 6 tablespoons of water
Mix all the ingredients in a spray bottle. Then spray on your hair and let it dry naturally.
Thanks to this treatment, your hair will be smooth and shiny in no time.
Apply after each shampoo or whenever needed.
This will help rebalance the pH of the scalp and regulate the appearance of dandruff.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil,
- 5 drops of peppermint essential oil
- 5 drops of lavender essential oil
Mix all the ingredients.
Then apply to the area where the cold sores are 2-3 times a day.
Lavender and peppermint oil decrease the pain of pimples as well as inflammation, while rapidly healing the skin.
Put a drop of lavender essential oil on the insect bite to stop itching and reduce swelling.
Lavender essential oil has soothing, antiseptic properties and can also relieve pain from the bites of many insects.
It is particularly useful for spider bites, ant and wasp stings.
Pour 2 to 3 drops of lavender essential oil into your palms and rub them.
Bring your hands to your nose to inhale this sweet scent.
Next, rub your palms on your pillow to help you fall asleep quickly.
Put 2 to 3 drops of lavender oil on a small burn or a sunburn to soothe the pain.
I did this recently after spilling hot tea on my hand.
Luckily I had my lavender on me.
Result:NO redness, swelling or pain.
No traces of burning. Lavender really works wonders!
Put some lavender essential oil on the cut to stop the bleeding.
Not only does it clean and disinfect the wound by killing bacteria...
But in addition it allows to heal more quickly.
Looking to relieve the symptoms of motion sickness ?
place a drop of lavender essential oil on the tip of your tongue, behind the ears or around the navel.
Let it act while relaxing as much as possible. No more nausea in the car, boat or plane!
To stop a nosebleed , put a drop of lavender oil on a handkerchief.
And wrap it around an ice cube.
Place everything under the middle of the upper lip at the base of the nose and hold until the bleeding stops.
Use lavender essential oil as a natural flavor to add flavor to your dishes
For this, add a few drops of lavender to give a little taste to your water...
But also for your tea, your pastries, brownies, dessert creams, your chocolate or your vinaigrettes.
It may seem weird at first, but you will see that it is delicious! Test and you will see :-)
