Looking Your BEST With Lavender!

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Hardly anyone can resist the delicious aroma of lavender oil. It can be used for so many things- skin care, hair care, stress relief, insomnia, home fragrance- even cleaning! Lavender oil is extracted mostly from the flowers of the lavender plant, typically through steam distillation.

The health benefits of lavender essential oil include its ability to remove nervous tension, relieve pain, disinfect the scalp and skin, enhance blood circulation and treat respiratory problems. Lavender has the Latin name Lavare, which means "to wash", due to its aroma that gives the feeling of being clean and fresh.

Skin Care: The health benefits of lavender oil for the skin can be attributed to its antiseptic and anti-fungal properties. It is used to treat various skin disorders such as acne, wrinkles, psoriasis, and other inflammations. Lavender heals wounds, cuts, burns and sunburns rapidly as it aids in the formation of scar tissues. Lavender oil is added to chamomile to treat eczema. This amazing oil works wonders on so many skin conditions- and it smells fresh and soothes the senses! Remember not to apply a strong concentration of the oil directly to the skin- it should be blended and buffered with other ingredients for safe use.

Hair Care Tip for Parents: Lavender essential oil is useful for the hair as it can be very effective on lice and lice eggs or nits. Parents will find this natural approach to treatment a welcome choice if their children have trouble with lice during the new school year.

Now that you know a little more about this lovely purple flower, light a scented candle in your home and try these popular products...

  1. Decleor Ultra Soothing Cream will offer a sense of freshness and stress relief against daily life. This fine, light cream will lift your spirits and soothe your skin.
  2. Eminence Gingko Whip Moisturizer will stimulate your circulation and encourage skin healing. Stronger, healthier skin will take the place of dryness and dehydration.
  3. Reduce the discoloration in your skin - naturally- by using Yon-Ka Solution 46 Discoloration Spot Clarifying Lotion. Apply it at night and wake up to a more even complexion.
  4. Achieve smoother and brighter skin with Bioelements Kerafole Deep Exfoliating Mask. This mask should be applied for 10 minutes once or twice a week.