Uses and Benefits of Lavender Oil
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Lavender Oil Product Description
With its distinctive floral aroma, Doterra Lavender flower has been used in countless ways for centuries. Ancient Romans and Egyptians used it as perfume, for bathing, and in cooking. Today, lavender essential oil unlocks all the excellent benefits hidden within the lavender plant. Lavender essential oil can be applied topically to the skin, used aromatically for a peaceful, relaxing floral scent, or even in cooking to add a unique aroma and flavor to your dishes. Its versatile properties make it a doTERRA favorite and a staple in every household.
The doTERRA Lavender Touch is a perfect alternative for those with sensitive skin, as it is diluted with fractionated coconut oil, making its application light and pleasant. Thanks to its elegant roll-on design, you can take it anywhere. Just slip it into your bag, backpack, or pocket and use it anytime to enjoy all the benefits of lavender oil.
How to use lavender oil?
Skin Soothing:
Due to its soothing properties, lavender essential oil is a popular choice for skincare products, DIY home skincare, or simple topical application. Soothe your skin with lavender oil after shaving, or create your own clay mask with lavender oil as the main ingredient.
Nail Care:
Add hydration and a healthy appearance to your cuticles and nails with this homemade lavender cuticle cream. You can use the cream on your hands, lips, or any dry skin area.
Fragrant Bedding:
Enjoy the calming, peaceful aroma of lavender as part of your evening routine: put a few drops of lavender oil on your pillows or bedding. You can also apply it to the soles of your feet before bed to help relax.
Refreshing Spray:
Mix a few drops of lavender oil with water in a spray bottle and mist it around your home to eliminate unpleasant odors with a fresh, floral scent. Use it in your car, gym bag, lingerie drawer, on your mattress, or anywhere a fresh scent would be welcome.
Cooking:
Add a drop of lavender oil to lemon sauces for chicken or fish, jams, citrus salads to soften citrus flavors, or to add a unique twist to marinades, cakes, or desserts. Try the lavender oil cupcake recipe!
Bath:
Add a few drops of lavender oil to your bathwater or homemade bath salts for a light, serene aroma.
Scented Decoration:
Refresh scent-lost potpourri with a few drops of lavender oil and mix well.
Diffusion:
Add three to four drops of lavender oil to your favorite diffuser and enjoy the fresh, floral scent in your home. For an energizing, citrusy blend, add three drops of lavender 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 up to half a meter tall, originating from the Mediterranean region. Its distinctive, fresh scent comes from its flowers, which grow in long, thin clusters and are soft purple in color. doTERRA produces the essential oil by steam distilling the flowers.
Which essential oils blend well with lavender oil?
Due to its calming, floral nature, it blends well with light, citrusy oils such as Bergamot oil or the Citrus Bliss® blend. Its mild aroma also makes it a good combination with herbaceous oils like Marjoram or Basil oil.
Warnings
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor's care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.