Lavender Essential Oil

LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL

You will almost certainly need no introduction to the wonderfully sweet, floral, and herbaceous aroma of AWO’s pure Lavender Essential Oil.

Perhaps the most well-known of the essential oils and for good reason, the benefits of Lavender Essential Oil are incredibly versatile and because of this, Lavender Oil is a valued ingredient in everything from cosmetic and skin care products to aromatherapy applications.

• Above all, the benefits of Lavender Essential Oil are primarily known to be a relaxing, calming oil, helping to relieve feelings of stress, irritability, and nervous tension.
• Lavender Essential Oil has also shown to have a sedative effect, and therefore is known to be one of the best essential oils for sleep,  helping to calm the mind and promote a peaceful nights sleep.
• The naturally occurring antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties make Lavender Oil incredibly beneficial for skin, especially for those struggling with Acne and breakouts.
• Has also shown benefits in improving other skin complaints such as eczema, psoriasis, scarring and wrinkles.
• Its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties can provide a pain-relieving and numbing effect.
• Not to mention, research shows that Lavender Essential Oil is safe to use on children, adults, and the elderly.

Lavender Oil Key Benefits:

• Encourages relaxation & sleep
• Acts to calm nerves, stress & anxious thoughts
• May help to regulate sleep patterns
• Anti-inflammatory & antioxidant properties
• Antibacterial & Antifungal action
• Beneficial for skin irritations like acne, eczema & psoriasis
• Known to help reduce fine lines & wrinkles
• Helps to repel insects, as well as soothing insect bites

Lavender Oil Therapeutic Properties:
Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Immune Support, Relaxant, Sedative

Lavender Oil General Uses:
Aromatherapy, Massage Oil, Meditation & Yoga, Personal Care, Skincare, Household, Fragrance

Lavender Oil Emotional Benefits:
Calming, Balancing, Harmonising, Meditative, Regulating, Relaxing, Spiritual 

Lavender Oil Blends Well With:
Citrus oils such as Sweet Orange and Bergamot, as well as Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Cypress, Peppermint, Rosemary, Rose Geranium and Tea Tree

How to use Lavender Essential Oil

• Diffuse: Add a few drops to an aromatherapy diffuser or electric vaporiser and let the calming aroma of Lavender Essential Oil fill your environment.
• Topically: Dilute a few drops of Lavender Oil into a carrier oil, massage oil, or moisturiser to soothe sore, tight and fatigued muscles.
  See topical dilution guide below for safe topical application
  
• Bath: Add a few drops of Lavender Essential Oil to a warm bath to promote relaxation and a good nights rest.
• On The Go: Add 4-6 drops of Lavender Oil to a 15ml roller bottle and top with Fractionated Coconut Oil to create an on-the-go calming roller blend.
• Fast Remedy: Add 1-2 drops of Lavender Oil to a tissue and inhale at a distance while ensuring that the oil does not come into direct contact with your skin. Alternatively, you can smell the oil directly from the bottle!

Topical Dilution Guidelines
Please note that the following guidelines are recommended for healthy adults:

• General Use: 2 – 4% dilution (4 – 8 drops per 10ml)
• Facial Application: 1 – 2% dilution (2 – 4 drops per 10ml)