Lavender Oil

Lavender oil is widely used in pharmacy and perfumes. Lavender oil is regarded as the most versatile of oils and is an excellent choice for those new to aromatherapy. It has antibacterial and soothing properties and is excellent as a preventative treatment that effectively stops breakouts while clearing the redness often associated with acne prone skin. Lavender oil is steamed from a shrub called Lavandula angustifolia and is also used as a fragrance ingredient in shampoo and conditioner, hair gel, soap, bubble bath, bath salts, perfume, and other products. It is also used as an antiseptic.

Lavender oil is a favorite with some users that can be applied directly on a pimple. Other-over-the counter applications for outbreaks such as Clearasil, Neutrogena On-the-Spot, and Stri-dex can be quite effective in drying up pimples very quickly. Lavender oil is usually extracted by using a delicate process involving water or steam. Being extracted this way, lavender oil aromatherapy most often captures the absolute essence of the lavender plant itself. Lavender oil is also one of the most versatile oils and is handy to have around the house, as it can be used for such a variety of problems.

This amazing oil can be used to treat a huge variety of ailments and is an essential component of any household first aid box. Lavender oil is also believed to be able to help individuals that suffer from headaches, acne, fungal infections and eczema. Lavender oil is an effective rub to treat muscle spasms, muscle cramps and rheumatic problems. If you have your own lavender plant, use its flowers to create soothing and rejuvenating lavender oil.

Lavender oil is an essential oil obtained by the process of distillation from the small blue-violet flowers of certain species of lavender. It can take over a hundred pounds of flowers to make one pound of lavender essential oil. Lavender flowers are harvested for distillation in the summertime, when the plant is in full bloom and the essential oil is at its peak quantity. Lavender Oil is particularly effective for burns when diluted in a base oil such as marula or coconut oil.

Lavender essential oil is effective in calming children and promoting tranquil moods for kids and parents alike and is one of the most favorite essential oils not only because of its wonderful qualities but also because of its great smell. Its calming and relaxing scent helps to combat stress and anxiety and can also be used as an anti-depressant for treating apprehension and depression and is used as a form of aromatherapy.