Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender is our Swiss Army Knife of essential oils. We go through a bottle of Lavender a month. We use it for just about everything. If you are ever in doubt and unsure of which oil to use for something, Lavender is a pretty safe bet to grab. We put it in almost every roller bottle we make because it's great for so many things. I mean, it's called the swiss-army knife of oils with good reason!
Many of you may know that Lavender has very calming properties and we diffuse or apply Lavender topically to help us relax during the day. My family uses Lavender in a lot of our personal care products in our home. Lavender was one of the essential oils that really made me realize the power of Young Living Essential Oils. The unique aspect of Young Living is the "Seed to Seal" promise. In a nutshell this states that Young Living owns everything from the seed of the plant all the way to the bottling of the oils, and everything in between! When I first got my Premium Starter Kit, I was really struggling with my skin. I actually really struggled for years with my skin. I was always using really harsh products, you know the ones that bleach the towels and even burned my face. I was truly finding no relief. A few months prior to getting myself a Premium Starter Kit, I had gotten some large spots on my face that were not going away. I even went to the dermatologist and nothing seemed to be working. I decided to eliminate the harsh ingredients as maybe they were correlating to my unhealthy skin. I started using Lavender topically to support my body. Once I eliminated the harsher ingredients found in my prescription and OTC, store-bought products. My skin began to clear up. My only regret was not eliminating the harmful toxins of my store-bought products sooner!
News Flash... DIY is Easier Than I Thought!
I found it's pretty simple to make your own soaps. I use a few drops of lavender essential oil all depends on the size of the container and mixed it with a little castile soap, then filled the rest of my container with water. I now use the Young Living liquid base soap and Castile soap. If I am using Castile, I always buy the unscented because I add my own pure essential oils to the base soap. I love finding cute soap containers with foaming pumps on Amazon. We currently have some in the bathrooms and the showers.
Lavender for Healthy-Looking Skin
Here are my skin care recipes and products that I now make using all natural ingredients and Lavender Essential Oil to replace the traditional, chemical filled products. My daily skin routine now includes these products. Lavender Foaming Hand or Face Soap Recipe You can use this recipe in any size container if you follow one part Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap or Young Living Base Soap and two parts water.
Lavender Makeup remover wipes
Lavender Facial Toner
Lavender Face Serum ⅛ teaspoon of hyaluronic acid powder mixed with 2 oz of ice cold water, shake these until the hyluronic acid is blended into the water. You will notice that the water becomes a little thicker. Then add the mixture to a 2 oz dropper jar and add desired essential oils. I like to add 3 drops of Lavender Essential Oil and 3 drops of Frankincense Essential Oil. Use Lavender for a sense of soothing After long days in the sun, it was refreshing to put Lavender on our shoulders or where the sun really kissed our skin. When we get home from our trips, after being in our swimsuits for days, it was really soothing to use Lavender. We use lavender topically directly from the bottle but we also use our after sun spray which discuss in my summer-essential-oil-diy-recipes Lavender After Sun Spray:
Use Lavender for Healthy-looking Hair I love the smell of Lavender. When I smell it, I just feel the tension leave my body. I enjoy the scent every morning when I use my shampoo, conditioner, and mascara, because I added a few drops to them to promote healthy-looking hair. The bonus to adding it to these products is that it also calms me down to start my day. You can also simply add a few drops to the palm of your hand and massage into your hair with downward strokes. Lavender for Seasonal Support With the changing of the seasons, there is also a change in what essential oils I tend to use. For example, when we transition into allergy seasons I notice that I diffuse Lavender with Lemon and Peppermint to create a lovely, uplifting, and supporting aroma. I call this my LLP (Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint) trio or my "Pollen Buster". I also apply my LLP roller topically behind my ears and on the sole of my feet before leaving the house. Pollen Buster Roller Ingredients: -For a 10 ml roller bottle, use about 40 drops total for an adult made up of:
-For a 5 ml roller bottle use about 20 drops total for an adult comprised of:
LLP Capsule Young Living also has the Vitality line, which are essential oils specifically manufactured to be safe for dietary and culinary use. I choose to make the LLP capsule with Lemon Vitality, Lavender Vitality, and Peppermint Vitality to help provide relief from the seasons changes when I am on the go. Here is how to make an LLP capsule:
Lavender- Swiss Army Knife Like I said, Lavender is a very versatile essential oil. I believe that is why Young Living included it in the Premium Starter Kit. Other Ways We use Lavender
Wrap Up There you have it! There are so many different ways to use one essential oil it amazes me, and to think, these are just a few of the ways that I use Lavender in my house, it certainly is staple all year long. If you have not done so already, please subscribe below for the latest updates, offers, and promotions exclusive to our essential oil community! All of the supplies to make your sprays, rollers, soaps, and capsules are all listed and explained on the supply page. As always, if you are new to essential oils or are looking to get back into using them, consider a premium starter kit from Young Living. This is widely regarded as the simplest way to get started with essential oils. When signing up for your first kit, you will have the opportunity to choose one of our leaders. This is an important step as they will provide you with ongoing support for the lifetime of your Young Living journey at no added cost to you! You can do this simply by visiting the our team page and selecting the individual you would like as your direct upline.
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The Oil SisterMy name is Missy and I am the owner of Essentially Well LLC and the primary author of "The Oil Sister". Challenging myself to learn about natural health and wellness has been a life-changing experience for me. I want to share what I have learned with YOU!
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