Ahhh, lavender. The name alone can bring about feelings of tranquility and calm. The oil derived from the plant has a light, floral aroma and is a favorite among essential oil users because of it’s classic scent.  

In all honesty, I was not a fan of lavender at first sniff. I had picked up a bottle of it from a store to try on my son for his sleep issues. The floral smell was so strong it burned my nose! After sniffing many more bottles of lavender from different brands, I quickly determined that I despised the scent. Years later when I bought a Young Living starter kit that had lavender in it, I opened the bottle and hesitantly took a big sniff of it. I was pleasantly surprised at how different it smelled from any of the other lavender essential oils I had smelled in the past. It was mild and floral without being overpowering! It quickly became an oil we reach for often and a favorite in our household.

Read on to learn more about this popular oil and why you need some lavender in your home!

Lavender essential oil isn’t just a favorite because of its classic scent. It’s also one of the most versatile, gentle, and popular essential oils. It is known as the “swiss army knife of essential oils” because of it’s many uses. From skin care products to relaxing routines, this oil can infuse and enhance many areas of your life.

Here are 15 ways you can use Lavender essential oil.

  1. Start your day on the right foot and support a worry-free outlook by diffusing Lavender as you get ready for the day.
  2. Boost the appearance of youthful looking skin and reduce the appearance of blemishes by adding a few drops to your moisturizer.
  3. Enjoy calm feelings and fight occasional nervous tension throughout the day by applying a few drops to your wrists and wearing Lavender as a perfume.
  4. Set the stage for snuggles by diffusing the oil as part of your bedtime routine. 
  5. Freshen your linen closet, mattress, or car by combining Lavender with water in a glass spray bottle and spritzing over surfaces. You can also try adding a few drops directly to your pillows and bedding.
  6. Place a few drops on a wet cloth and throw it in the dryer to freshen your wet laundry as it dries. 
  7. Add 2-5 drops to a cup of Epsom salt and add to a hot bath to relieve tension after a stressful day. 
  8. Use it topically over your sinuses for relief during season changes. 
  9. Combine 2-4 drops of lavender with ½ cup of mild carrier oil like coconut or jajoba oil to create a relaxing massage oil.
  10. Apply a drop of lavender to stop the pain, stinging and itchiness associated with insect bites.
  11. Apply immediately following a mild burn to relieve the heat and sting of the burn and prevent scarring. 
  12. A drop or 2 diluted with a carrier oil and applied to the back of the neck can help prevent meltdowns and aid in improving focus and attention in small children.
  13. Lavender essential oil helps calm itchy skin and can aid in soothing dry skin. Combine it with 2 cups cooked oatmeal to create a soothing lavender oatmeal bath. 
  14. Dilute 1 drop lavender with 2 tablespoons coconut oil to create a soothing baby balm for tender, raw tushies. 
  15. Add a few drops to a mild carrier oil and apply topically to soothe the skin after a day in the sun.

 

If you are wanting to try essential oils and are overwhelmed with all the choices, I suggest you begin with lavender essential oil! With so many uses, this oil quickly becomes a household staple. It blends well with many other essential oils too. 

Does it matter where you get your lavender essential oil from? Absolutely! Remember how I told you I was not a fan of the scent? That was before I tried Young Living’s lavender oil. In my opinion, it is THE best lavender you can purchase! And because of Young Living’s amazing seed to seal quality standard, it is the purest lavender on the market. Which is why, I believe, it smells so different from other lavender oils. You’ve got to give it a try and experience the difference for yourself!

My first bottle came in a starter kit I purchased from Young Living. It is the best way to get started using essential oils and worth every bit of the investment!

If you haven’t joined Young Living, now is the time! What are you waiting for?! A membership gives you 24% off retail prices with no monthly order obligations. You will have lifetime access to member pricing and other benefits by placing just one qualifying order each year after you enroll. So that means you never again have to be without the amazing lavender essential oil that I’m sure you are going to fall in love with! 

Order your starter kit today! Your only regret will be not having gotten started sooner!!

xoxo, Sylvia