Lavender Essential Oil

Properties of Lavender Essential Oil

Muscle Relaxant: Lavender essential oil is one of the most effective for reducing and eliminating muscle contractions, cramps, and relaxing muscles after exercising.

Anti-inflammatory: The components of lavender help reduce inflammation when used topically on the affected area.

General and Respiratory Antiseptic: Lavender has the ability to eliminate a large number of bacteria and viruses, as well as prevent the possibility of infection in a wound or cut.

Regenerative and Healing: Lavender is ideal for treating skin problems such as acne, dermatitis, eczema, or rashes. Its active ingredients help cleanse and purify the skin, preventing bacteria from developing on the skin surface. It also heals the epidermis in case of burns, making it one of the best essential oils for tissue regeneration.

Anxiolytic, Antidepressant, and Sedative: Whether applied topically or inhaled, lavender helps with anxiety, irritability, and depression, and also supports those suffering from insomnia.

Boosts Self-esteem: In addition to its physical properties, lavender helps strengthen our self-esteem, providing great support in difficult situations in our lives.

Practical Uses and Applications of Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender essential oil has traditionally been used to help in the following situations:

Skin Problems: wounds, cuts, eczema, psoriasis, itching, scars, acne...

Nervous System: insomnia, depressive states, anguish, anxiety, irritability, stress…

Musculoskeletal System: cramps, muscle contractions, and spasms…

Recipes with Lavender Essential Oil

IN MASSAGE

• To relieve and relax muscles: Use a mixture of 3-4 drops of Lavender essential oil, 3-4 drops of Ylang Ylang essential oil, and 2 drops of Roman Chamomile essential oil, with a teaspoon of Hemp oil on the muscles.
• To calm anxiety and "nervous stomach": Apply 3-4 drops of Lavender essential oil with 2-3 drops of Peppermint essential oil and Sweet Marjoram essential oil on the solar plexus, nape, and temples.

IN DIFFUSION

• To calm and relax during the day: Add 4-5 drops to a diffuser along with Lemon, Laurel, and Frankincense essential oils.
• To relax and induce sleep: Add 4-5 drops to a diffuser with Ylang Ylang and Mandarin essential oils.
• To refresh and calm the nervous system: Add 4-5 drops to a diffuser with Peppermint and Eucalyptus Globulus essential oils.

IN COSMETICS

• As a natural regenerator, repairer, and perfume: Add to our cosmetic mix (cream, gel, body lotion...) at 2% (for example, 2ml of Lavender essential oil for 100ml of Body Cream).
• As a regenerating and relaxing cosmetic tonic: Mix 10 drops of Lavender essential oil with 100ml of Rose or Chamomile Hydrosol. Use as a spray all over the body after a shower.

OTHER RECIPES

1. Relaxing Sleep Spray

Ingredients:

• 50 ml of distilled water
• 10 drops of lavender essential oil
• 5 drops of Roman Chamomile essential oil
• 1 teaspoon of alcohol (optional, to help mix)

Instructions:

1. Mix the distilled water and alcohol in a spray bottle.
2. Add the essential oils.
3. Shake well before each use.
4. Lightly spray on pillows and sheets before sleeping.

2. Soothing Skin Balm

Ingredients:

• 30 ml of coconut oil
• 15 drops of lavender essential oil
• 5 drops of tea tree essential oil
• 1 teaspoon of beeswax

Instructions:

1. Melt the coconut oil and beeswax in a double boiler.
2. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Add the essential oils and mix well.
4. Pour into a small jar and let cool completely.
5. Apply a small amount to irritated or dry skin.

3. Relaxing Body Scrub

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of sea salt
• ½ cup of sweet almond oil
• 10 drops of lavender essential oil
• 5 drops of peppermint essential oil

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix the sea salt and sweet almond oil.
2. Add the essential oils and mix well.
3. Store in an airtight jar.
4. Use in the shower, gently massaging onto wet skin, and rinse well.

4. Essential Oil Diffuser for Stress

Ingredients:

• Essential oil diffuser
• Water as per the diffuser's instructions
• 8 drops of lavender essential oil
• 4 drops of ylang ylang essential oil
• 4 drops of bergamot essential oil

Instructions:

1. Fill the diffuser with water according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Add the essential oils.
3. Turn on the diffuser and enjoy the relaxing aroma.

Lavender Essential Oil Pairs Well With:

• Atlas Cedar
• Copaiba
• Black Cumin
• Ylang Ylang
• Roman Chamomile
• Hemp

Recommended Dilutions for Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender essential oil is one of the few that can be used undiluted, always sparingly and avoiding sensitive areas (mucous membranes, eyes...) for small bites, burns, muscle pain, etc.

Maximum general dilution for topical use recommended in adults: 10%
Maximum general dilution for topical use recommended in children: 3% (over 6 years old)

Essential oils are very concentrated substances and should be diluted in almost all uses. Use our dilution table for a more detailed idea of the correct use of essential oils:

ESSENTIAL OILS DILUTION GENERAL GUIDE

Notes from Our Expert Aromatherapists

Identification

Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae

Origin: Spain

Extraction Method: Steam distillation.

Distilled or Extracted Part: Stems, leaves, and flowers.

INCI: Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Safety

Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy.

Keep out of reach of children.

Some natural components of this essential oil may pose an allergy risk to some individuals. Always perform a tolerance test before applying preparations by applying a few drops to the inside of the elbow.

Topical use: Suitable in dilution.

Diffuser: Suitable

Phototoxicity: No

Sensitizing: No

Irritant: No

Naturally Present Allergens in this Essential Oil:

Limonene <0.8% Linalool <43% Geraniol <0.8% Coumarin <0.2%

Essential Oil Preservation

It is equally important to know how to preserve essential oils to ensure their good condition and prevent them from becoming toxic or irritating due to oxidation or contamination. Therefore, we recommend reading this small guide:

Storage of Essential Oils

Important

The information on oils provided by Essenciales comes from popular sources and is for educational purposes only, not intended to offer or sell this product as a diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease. The International Federation of Aromatherapists does not recommend the ingestion or internal consumption of essential oils except under the strict supervision of a qualified doctor in aromatherapy and clinical phytotherapy. It is always recommended to dilute essential oils well. If you are pregnant, suffer from epilepsy, liver failure, or any health problem, use essential oils only under medical prescription. Never use essential oils on children without proper knowledge or professional guidance.

Never ignore professional medical advice.
Essenciales does not provide medical advice nor engage in the practice of medicine.