Lavender oil encourages restful sleep and can reduce stress levels and anxiety

COMBATS OILY HAIR AND DANDRUFF

Rinse hair with the essential oil mixed in warm water or with a strong infusion of lavender

flowers to help combat oiliness and dandruff. Also useful for treating lice.

STIMULATES HAIR GROWTH

Research has shown that massaging lavender oil into the

scalp can significantly improve hair growth.

FOOT CARE

Lavender oil has an antiseptic and deodorizing action that makes it an ideal

addition to a foot soak or a massage for tired feet—especially at the end of a long day.

RELIEVES STRESS

Lavender oil encourages restful sleep. It can reduce stress levels and

anxiety to a degree that can be measured

scientifically via brainwave activity. Used as a massage oil, it can calm breathing and your heart rate. It also treats upset stomachs by anxiety and nervous exhaustion.

CLEARS THE AIR

The soothing aroma and antiseptic properties make lavender essential oil an ideal choice as a room spray, especially for sick rooms. Add 5 drops of the essentialoil to 4fl oz (120ml) water,
or
a mixture of half

water half vodka, and decant into an atomizer.The fragrance will grow stronger if you allow the mixture to sit for a few hours before use.

Eat Yourself Beautiful

Flowers Although edible, the flowers are most often used to make a relaxing tea. Drink the tea before bed to help with insomnia and get a restful night’s sleep, or after a meal to aid digestion.

FLORAL WATER

This water, also known as hydrosol, is a by-product of the distillation of the essential oil. It has a milder aroma than the oil but retains the plant’s beneficial properties.

Lavender oil encourages restful sleep and can reduce stress levels and anxiety