Lavender

When you go to your local store, you are most likely to find lavender-fragranced everything. From lavender scented body wash to cleaning supplies, lavender has and most likely will continue to be a dominate and well known scent. Though most of these mainstream lavender scented products are not natural and lack the organic properties of a pure lavender essential oil, the popularity of the name has remained. 

Pure lavender has been around for centuries and goes all the way back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who prized lavender. From perfume, scented soaps and baths, to relieving stiff joints and fatigue, the Greeks and Romans understood and appreciated the benefits of lavender.

Today, lavender continues to be a common favorite among holistic driven people for not only its floral smelling properties, but also for the many natural benefits. Lavender can soothe inflammation of skin and aide with disorders like eczema and psoriasis, help heal cold sores, blemishes, bruises and cuts, heal insect bites, and ease discomfort from muscular aches and spasms. Lavender can also reduce symptoms of chronic fatigue, headaches, heal burns, and boost your immunity. Emotionally, lavender can aide in reducing depression, anxiety attacks, melancholy, mood swings, fear, stress, and nervousness.

A fun fact about Lavender is this essential oil is one of the few that can be placed directly on the skin, without a carrier oil. For this reason, our SPRAY THIS Lavender Essential Oil is perfect for spraying on your pillow before bedtime to promote sleep and relaxation, which can help those battling with insomnia. Like many natural essential oils, lavender can almost be used as a jack-of-all-trades.

Lavender has the ability to regulate the oil secretions in the scalp, helping with dandruff, and also helps repair damaged and over-processed hair.  With scorching hot summer days hopefully behind us and colder fall days ahead, the weather can really take a toll on your hair.

This simple recipe for your hair can be used in addition to your weekly beauty regimen to help battle the elements. 

Natural lavender based recipe to treat dry scalp and damaged hair:

For scalp massage, mix 8-10 drops of lavender oil in 2 Tbsp of warm extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil. Work it into the scalp with your fingers. Leave it on overnight to take maximum advantage of its healing and nourishing properties. You can cover your head with a towel or shower cap when you sleep, then wash your hair in the morning.

If you try this recipe, let us know what you think!

-C.E.H private natural body