Uses and Benefits of Lavender Essential Oil

Are you new to the world of essential oils and wondering where to start? Look no further than Lavender Essential Oil. Known as the queen of essential oils, lavender offers a range of uses and benefits for the mind and body and has undoubtedly earned its title as royalty in the world of essential oils. With all of Lavender’s benefits, it’s easy to see why it’s a must-have in any essential oil collection.

Benefits of Lavender Essential Oil

Promotes Rest

Lavender Essential Oil might be your ticket to a better night’s rest. A study¹ found that using this oil improved sleep quality, leading to waking up feeling more refreshed, making it the perfect addition to a nighttime routine.

Promotes Brain Health

Lavender Essential Oil has a plethora of genuinely remarkable benefits. It’s known to promote brain health and has been proven effective in easing neurological disorders. A study² found that Lavender Essential Oil has neuroprotective properties, which can protect the brain from damage and deterioration.

Soothes Skin

Lavender Essential Oil has been used for centuries to soothe the skin. It can also work wonders for those who suffer from dermatitis and eczema. A study³ found that it significantly reduced inflammation and redness in participants with these conditions.

Promotes Youthful Skin

One of Lavender Essential Oil’s noteworthy advantages is promoting youthful skin. A recent study⁴ showed that Lavender Oil has protective effects, successfully reducing tissue damage and lowering levels of oxidative stress. Lavender Oil is easy to use and safe for all skin types, making it the perfect natural solution for youthful, healthy-looking skin.

Lengthens Hair

Results from a study⁵ have shown that lavender has a hair growth-promoting effect. This effect manifests in a significantly increased number of hair follicles, deepened hair follicle depth, and thickened dermal layer. These benefits will help lengthen your hair and promote fuller, thicker, healthier locks.

Uplifts

If you’re looking for a natural way to uplift your mood, Lavender Essential Oil may be just what you need. It has a delightful aroma, and a study⁶ has shown that it can have a substantial effect in reducing feelings of anxiety and depression. In fact, it has even been found to increase the anxiolytic effects, meaning it can have a calming and relaxing effect on your mind and body.

Lavender Essential Oil Uses & Recipes

Personal & Skincare Recipes

Lavender Essential Oil is a versatile ingredient to incorporate into your personal and skincare routine. It is excellent for the skin and hair and can help boost mood and relaxation. With its soothing and calming properties, Lavender Oil can be used in various recipes, from DIY face serums to homemade body polish.

Sleep Support Recipes

Lavender Essential Oil is a versatile and sought-after oil for its calming and relaxing properties. Incorporating it into sleep support recipes is an excellent way to utilize its benefits and promote restful sleep.

Cleaning Recipes

Lavender essential oil is truly a jack-of-all-trades for natural cleaning recipes. It is great for removing grime and dirt and has mood-boosting properties, making cleaning more enjoyable. Plus, you’ll feel good knowing you’re cleaning your home with a natural and safe alternative to harsh chemicals.

Roll-On Recipes

If you’re looking to correct skin issues, incorporating a roll-on recipe with Lavender Oil is a fantastic way to tackle the problem spot on. You can apply the oil generously and quickly to the problem area with no mess.

Diffuser Blend Recipes

Lavender Essential Oil has a beautiful floral aroma that can make your house smell amazing when incorporated in diffuser blend recipes and also offers a number of incredible benefits for both the mind and body.

Kid-friendly Recipes

Looking for a way to help your little ones manage their emotions while having fun? Start incorporating Lavender Essential Oil into their favorite activities! Whether it’s adding a drop or two to homemade slime for a calming sensory experience or mixing it with some bubble solution to create deliciously scented bubbles that promote relaxation, the uses of lavender essential oil in kid-friendly recipes are endless.

Lavender Essential Oil Blends Well With

Lavender Oil blends well with pretty much every essential oil! Many people prefer to blend it with other floral essential oils and citrus oils. Its fresh, light, sweet, herbal aroma with floral and woody notes allows it to blend well with spicy, citrus, and floral essential oils. Among the best essential oils to pair it with are Bay, Bergamot, Chamomile (German), Citronella, Clary Sage, Geranium, Ho Wood, Jasmine, Lemon, Mandarin, Palmarosa, Patchouli (Dark), Pine, Orange (Sweet), Rosemary, Thyme (Red), and Ylang-Ylang.

Simply Earth Blends That Use This Oil

Beauty Within Blend

Aroma: Earthy & Sweet

Beauty Within Essential Oil Blend uses the power of Lavender Oil to create an impressive formula that keeps your skin looking radiant while reducing aging signs.

Also Available: Beauty Within Essential Oil Roll-On

B.O. Be Gone Blend

Aroma: Fresh & Floral

B.O. Be Gone Essential Oil Blend contains Lavender Essential Oil and other essential oils to eliminate unwanted odors effectively. With no harsh chemicals or synthetic fragrances, you can feel good about using this blend on your skin.

Also Available: B.O. Be Gone Essential Oil Roll-On

Bumps & Boo-Boos Blend

Aroma: Fresh & Citrus

Bumps & Boo-Boos Essential Oil Blend is great for soothing minor scrapes and burns and can also calm your nerves while in pain.

Also Available: Bumps & Boo-Boos Essential Oil Roll-On

Farewell, Scars Blend

Aroma: Citrus & Floral

Infused with the goodness of Lavender Essential Oil, Farewell, Scars Essential Oil Blend is a miracle worker for reducing the appearance of scars and improving the overall look of your skin.

Also Available: Farewell, Scars Blend Essential Oil Roll-On

Fit Blend

Aroma: Citrus & Minty

Fit Essential Oil Blend gives you the energy boost you need to stay motivated in your fitness routine. It can also help curb hunger so you can stay on track with your health goals.

Also Available: Fit Essential Oil Roll-On

Good Vibes Blend

Aroma: Fruity & Floral

Simply Earth has crafted an essential oil blend to give you good vibes! Infused with pure Lavender Essential Oil, Good Vibes Essential Oil Blend supports hormonal health and can soothe stress.

Head Soothing Blend

Aroma: Fresh & Floral

The Head Soothing Essential Oil Blend is the perfect remedy for those occasions when head and neck discomfort strikes. The combination of therapeutic-grade lavender and other high-quality essential oils provides ease, helping you feel better in less time.

Also Available: Head Soothing Essential Oil Roll-On

Ladies’ Choice Blend

Aroma: Floral

Ladies’ Choice Essential Oil Blend is formulated specifically to support women’s health and wellness, thanks to the inclusion of Lavender Essential Oil and other carefully selected ingredients.

Also Available: Ladies’ Choice Essential Oil Roll-On

Sleepy Blend

Aroma: Fruity & Sweet

Sleepy Essential Oil Blend is perfect for those who need a little help winding down at the end of the day. This blend of essential oils will help to promote relaxation and improve the quality of your sleep.

Also Available: Sleepy Essential Oil Roll-On

Sweet Dreams Blend

Aroma: Floral & Sweet

Lavender, long known for its relaxing properties, is paired with other calming oils to create the perfect kid-friendly blend for winding down before bed.

What’s the Science Behind This Oil?

Linalyl Acetate

Linalyl acetate is an organic compound found in many flowers and spice plants. It is one of the principal components of bergamot, clary sage, lavender, and lemon essential oils. It often occurs together with linalool and is a widely used fragrance. The chemical has a pleasant fruity odor reminiscent of bergamot mint oil.

Linalool

Linalool is found in many flowers and spice plants. It has multiple commercial applications, mostly based on its pleasant scent (floral, with a touch of spiciness). It is also an antimicrobial agent and has uses in manufacturing soaps, fragrances, food additives as flavors, household products, and insecticides.

cis-β-ocimene

cis-β-ocimene is found within a variety of plants and fruits. It is used in perfumery for its sweet herbal scent and is believed to act as plant defense, and has anti-fungal properties.

Lavender 40/42 Blend vs. Lavender (Bulgarian)

If you search for Lavender at Simply Earth, you’ll notice two Lavender Essential Oils. These oils have the same benefits and similar chemical properties, so you may wonder what the difference is between these two oils.

Lavender 40/42 Blend

This lavender blend is a standardized essential oil containing 40% linalool and 42% linalyl acetate to create a consistent aroma. Otherwise, Lavender Essential Oil can vary in aroma with each harvest yield. Some Lavender 40/42 oils are created by adding synthetic linalool and linalyl acetate. Ours is made by blending a variety of Lavender Essential Oil batches together. Our blend is not always exactly 40/42, but you can expect a consistent aroma: fresh, floral, and slightly herbaceous. If you love the traditional smell of lavender, go with this blend.

Lavender (Bulgarian)

Lavender (Bulgarian) is an essential oil not blended with other Lavender Essential Oils. This means its aroma will be slightly different with each harvest. Bulgarian Lavender Essential Oil properties are better for therapeutic purposes and have a fruitier aroma than Lavender (40/42) Blend.

The Bulgarian Lavender Paradise

Simply Earth’s Lavender Essential Oil is sourced from Bulgarian Essential Oils located in the Dobrudja region of Bulgaria. The climate in Bulgaria is ideal for the growth of the Lavender plant, and Bulgarian Essential Oils takes advantage of this by implementing strict operational procedures to ensure optimal freshness and purity. They are meticulous about using chemicals during the growth process to maintain the quality of the oil. But what sets Bulgarian Essential Oils apart is their commitment to their workers. They offer more than fair wages, enabling them to develop a good standard of living. They also provide top-notch training and on-the-job experience and even assist workers who want to branch out and grow lavender independently.

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Things to Remember When Using Lavender Essential Oil

Always dilute an essential oil when using it on the skin. This essential oil recipe is unlikely to cause skin irritation when diluted properly. If the oil has been oxidized (left with the cap off for long periods of time) it is more likely to cause skin irritation. Check out this dilution chart for diluting this essential oil properly.

This oil is generally safe to use if you are pregnant. Consult your doctor prior to use.

This essential oil is safe to use with kids age 2+.

Cats may find this oil irritating. However, we do not expect your cat to be disturbed if you use this oil on yourself. Just be mindful of your pet’s behavior. For more information on using essential oils with cats, check out this blog post.

This essential oil is generally safe to diffuse and use topically on dogs. For more information on using essential oils with dogs, check out this blog post.

We don’t recommend ingesting essential oils unless under the direction of a doctor certified in aromatherapy. For more information on why we don’t ingest essential oils check out this blog post.

*Please note: This post is a compilation of suggestions made by those that have extensively used essential oils and has not been verified scientifically with clinical tests nor reviewed by medical experts. It is anecdotal information and should be treated as such. For serious medical concerns, please consult your doctor. The statements given in this blog post have not been verified by the FDA

What to Look For When Purchasing Lavender Oil

Looking to purchase Lavender Essential Oil? It’s important to know what to look for in a supplier. That’s where Simply Earth comes in. We deal directly with small farms and reputable distillers, ensuring only the highest quality product is delivered to your doorstep. We also use gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC/MS) to analyze the purity and quality of their oil, so you can trust that you’re getting what you paid for.

When purchasing pure Lavender Oil, check the label to ensure no other oils or ingredients are added. And remember, your oil should always come packaged in a dark bottle to preserve its potency. With Simply Earth, you can be confident purchasing a top-quality product from a trusted source.

References:

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Mihai But, Adriana Elena Bulboacă, Vasile Rus, Tamás Ilyés, Mădălina Luciana Gherman, Sorana D. Bolboacă. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant efficacy of lavender oil in experimentally induced thrombosis. 2023 Aug
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