Lavender Oil Uses: Sleep, Skin and Home Fragrance
Lavender is the best known essential oil. People use it for its calming scent and gentle feel. It is not a medicine, so treat it as part of a relaxing routine.
Ways to use it
- Pillow spray: add 10 drops to 50 mL of water in a spray bottle with a teaspoon of alcohol. Shake well and mist lightly, not on skin.
- Diffuser: 3 to 5 drops in a water diffuser for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Massage: 3 drops per tablespoon of carrier oil such as jojoba.
- Bath: mix 4 drops into a tablespoon of carrier oil before adding to bath water.
Safety
Patch test first (how to). Keep away from eyes, children and pets. Ask your doctor if you are pregnant or have a medical condition.
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Please note: This article is general information, not medical advice. Essential oils are for external or aroma use only. Do a patch test first and talk to a doctor if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition or are treating a child.