Source: Tasmania, Australia
Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia oil
Diffuser: Add 6-8 drops to a diffuser.
Quick fix: A few deep inhalations from the bottle can help when you are at work, in the car or anytime you need a quick break.
Shower: Add 2-3 drops to the corner of the shower and enjoy the benefits of steam inhalation.
Bath: Add up to 5 drops, in a dispersant such as oil, to the bath to create a relaxing atmosphere while nourishing your skin.
Topically: Mix 1 drop with 5ml carrier oil and apply to wrists, chest or back of the neck.
Blemishes or wounds: Lavender can be applied neat to the skin making it perfect for spot treatments - apply 1 drop to skin blemishes or wounds.
Massage: Use a 2.5% dilution; 50 drops per 100ml carrier oil.
Face massage: Add 1 drop in 5ml carrier oil.
Hand or foot bath: Add 2 drops of essential oil to a bowl of water. Soak your feet after a long day.
Compress: Add 2 drops of essential oil to a bowl of water. For treating inflammation or to cool down, use cold to room temperature water. For aching, tight muscles use warm to hot water. Agitate a face washer in the water, wring out excess moisture and apply washer to the affected area. Repeat two or three times as the compress cools down or warms up.
Steam Treatment: Add 2 drops of essential oil to a bowl of steaming hot water. Place your face close to the bowl and cover the back of your head and bowl with a towel to trap the aromatic vapours.
Caution due to risk of burns or scalding and keep eyes covered during treatment.
CAUTION:
Do not ingest
Avoid during pregnancy
Keep out of reach of children
Consult with a healthcare professional before use
For in-depth safety information on all essential oils, click below for the following resources:
Essential Oil Safety (2nd Edition) by Robert Tisserand & Rodney Young
The Directory of Essential Oils by Wanda Sellar
The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless
