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Benefits of Lavender Oil

Benefits of Lavender Oil

Yes, there is a “plethora” of benefits of lavender oil.  It comes with qualities that are unique to it, serving mankind in the most amazing ways. For one, it serves as an aid in managing issues related to health and skin. Lubricants are very important in life because they allow movement. Lavender oil is also a good source of lubricant, providing smoothness. For many years, ancient people focused on discovering the advantages of using lavender oil. Even though it is not sticky in nature, essential oils are important in natural healing.

Aromatherapy uses essential oils. Lavender oil is currently one of the essential oils available in the market. This oil comes from the flower named lavender Augustinian. The source of extraction is natural and pure ensuring its safe use.

An Essential Essential Oil

Lavender oil is known for its aroma, which is a big help in gaining stress-free relaxation, and at the same time calms down anxiety. Even though there are other essential oils that are extracted from plants that nurture pesticides, those oils end up not having therapeutic benefits. On the other hand, high-grade therapeutic lavender oil is natural and pure, thus helping in treating tension, headaches, and stress. The oil is often linked to several other benefits, such as being a pain reliever, as well as an agent for maintaining body balance and curing ailments.

The multipurpose lavender oil is preferred by many because of the magic that it offers. As a matter of fact, inhaling 2-3 drops of pure lavender oil can help in curing problems such as headaches, and fights against cold and cough. The oil also checks blood circulation and overall health. At the same time, lavender oil is a natural antiseptic. It offers absolute relief from injuries, minor burns, insect bites, and many more. Aside from that, it can also keep bugs and insects at bay. By applying this to your body, you can manage the appearance of scars, stretch marks, as well as wrinkles.

By using lavender oil, you can also expect to remain energetic and fresh. Mixing a few drops of lavender oil in your bathing water, you can feel the relaxing sensation, which can either start or end your day well. Lavender oil is extremely safe and highly effective against other minor issues. In fact, you can even sprinkle a few drops of lavender oil on your pillow in order to ensure a good night’s sleep.

Benefits of Lavender Oil

As mentioned previously, the benefits of Lavender Oil are many. But, what exactly are some of these benefits? Well, aside from promoting relaxation, Lavender Oil is believed to treat anxiety disorder, depression, insomnia, nausea, and can even help with fungal infections. This essential oil is not only used in aromatherapy, it is considered a multipurpose essential oil.

Many lavender oil users and studies report that this essential oil has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antibacterial/antimicrobial properties as well as detoxifying and sedative effects (making it our go-to for a great night’s sleep).

Lavender Oil for Acne

The benefits of lavender oil are many and since Lavender Oil helps kill bacteria and has anti-inflammatory properties, many use it to it to prevent and heal acne breakouts. This miracle oil helps to unclog pores and reduce inflammation when applied topically.

Many use a carrier oil such as argan oil to dilute it and apply it after washing their face. Others make their own facial toner by mixing two drops of lavender oil with a teaspoon of witch hazel and gently rub it into the skin with a cotton ball.

Lavender Oil for Wrinkles and Fine Lines

Free radicals are partially responsible for the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Since Lavender Oil is filled with antioxidants, these can help protect your skin by building a barrier and keeping those free radicals away from that delicate skin.

By mixing lavender oil with a moisturizing carrier oil, this can replace your store-bought moisturizer and can be applied once or twice a day (morning and night). This mixture can be gently massaged into the skin, always in an upward motion, to really get all of those healing properties into the skin. Not only does this magnificent oil help with improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, but it also aids in reducing the appearance of age spots on the skin; this is due to its antioxidants properties.

Headaches

Millions of people around the world struggle with tension or migraine headaches, but of course, lavender oil comes to the rescue and it may just be the natural solution you have searching for. Since lavender oil induces relaxation and relieves tension, the muscles that are causing these headaches to ease up and reduce that pesky pain.

It also works as a sedative, anti-anxiety, and calming agent, which helps in easing the tension. Anxiety has been closely linked to tension headaches and lavender oil is there to put you at ease. A specific European Neurology study showed that 72 percent of individuals in the trial saw a significant improvement in their pain after inhaling lavender oil for 15 minutes. This 72 percent shows that these individuals responded entirely or partially to the lavender.

If you suffer from tension headaches or migraines, there are many different ways of using lavender to ease the pain. Some suggestions include:

  • Put 3 drops of lavender oil for every 100ml of water in your diffuser and let yourself enjoy the lavender mist for at least 15 minutes
  • Apply four drops of lavender oil (or two drops of lavender oil combined with two drops of peppermint oil) to the back of the neck and temples
  • Lastly, you can always inhale lavender oil directly from the bottle

 

Sleep Better

We’ve all had our fair share of sleepless nights whether it’s insomnia or racing thoughts that come with anxiety. Many turn to anything that will help them with those restless nights. But luckily we have lavender that always comes to the rescue. Does it really work, you may ask? The good news is that it does!

Lavender oil is one of the most studied in terms of its relaxation effects. Lavender oil has been found to help reduce heart rate and respiratory rate helping with stress reduction. For a better night’s sleep, you can try the following tips:

  • Put 3 drops of lavender oil for every 100ml of water in your diffuser and let yourself enjoy the lavender mist while allowing yourself to doze off
  • Apply a few drops of lavender oil to your temples and wrists and take deep breaths to allow the lavender oil to start taking effect
  • Lastly, and more simply, you can put a few drops of this magical oil into your pillowcase to enjoy the benefits throughout the whole night

 

Whether you have chronic migraines, acne breakouts, or anxiety & depression and beyond, lavender oil is a great natural alternative to the chemical-filled solutions out there.

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