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There’s a reason everyone is crazy over lavender and referring to it as the “swiss army knife of essential oils”. While I’m sure there are uses for lavender that I haven’t even encountered yet, I sure do use it for about everything. Many people know lavender is used by many for relaxation. The same properties that make lavender a go to in promoting a relaxed state, are those that make this oil have an incredible number of other uses as well. When in doubt, this is the oil I reach for first. Skeptical? A quick google search of the uses of lavender should change your mind. Here are the top 5 ways that I use Lavender regularly.
Read to the end and grab my free recipe for simple, DIY makeup remover pads.
Read to the end and grab my free recipe for simple, DIY makeup remover pads.
1. Burns/cuts
Ok, so burns and cuts are technically 2 different things. The point is, lavender is great for your skin. Have a cut or scrape? Throw a drop or 2 of lavender on it, rather than reaching for an OTC medicated ointment. In my experience, cuts heal faster, scar less, and burns? Lavender has been a lifesaver for me whether it’s after a day that I forgot to apply my sunscreen, or if I burn my arm cooking all the toddler snacks…Oh and dinner…that too.
Ok, so burns and cuts are technically 2 different things. The point is, lavender is great for your skin. Have a cut or scrape? Throw a drop or 2 of lavender on it, rather than reaching for an OTC medicated ointment. In my experience, cuts heal faster, scar less, and burns? Lavender has been a lifesaver for me whether it’s after a day that I forgot to apply my sunscreen, or if I burn my arm cooking all the toddler snacks…Oh and dinner…that too.
2. Skin/Beauty
While I already mentioned how great lavender is for skin, it goes beyond help with the occasional injury. I add lavender to my skin daily! The shampoo I use already has lavender in it (mom win). Another way I use lavender is in my mascara. One drop to a new bottle not only smells amazing, but it also helps give my lashes some growth support! As I mentioned above, I also make a DIY makeup remover and I add lavender to that as well.
3. Outdoors
I have lavender plants around my back deck to keep those summer time pests away. No wonder then, that the oil helps with this as well. When I do forget my insect repellent or essential oils and I get a bug bite (they love me), I reach for lavender every single time for skin support (see above) to help take the itchiness away and decrease the swelling of my bites.
4. Sleep Support
This is the one that most people think of when they think of lavender. Every baby product and product designed for relaxation has, or claims to have lavender in it. The key to getting the best results is using quality essential oils.
5. Cooking/Drinking
Say what? Yes! Dip a toothpick in the bottle and stir into a glass of lemonade, or add a drop to a lavender cookie recipe!
Here's the recipe I use for my DIY makeup remover. It's super easy, effective, and leaves my skin feeling great!
Ingredients:
- Round Cotton pads. I use and recommend these.
- A 4oz glass jar, like these.
- 1 TBSP witch hazel. You can find it here.
- 2 TBSP Fractionated coconut oil. This one is my favorite.
- 2 TBSP water
- 4 drops Lavender essential oil
- 2 drops Frankincense essential oil
Recipe:
- Place as many cotton rounds in the 4oz jar as will fit comfortably.
- Combine the liquid ingredients in a small measuring cup.
- Gently pour the liquid over the cotton rounds.
- Seal the jar.
- To use, take out one cotton round and wipe makeup away!
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