Lavender Oil

• Good for dry, chapped skin
• Alleviates motion sickness
• Good for dandruff, burns and stings

With a calming, physically and emotionally balancing fragrance, it has commonly been used for its relaxing effects on the body. According to ancient texts, its purposes ranges from medicinal to religious. Having been used to clean cuts, to soothe bruises and skin irritations, as well as to scent the air for spiritual practices. Other historical uses for this oil includes mummification and perfumery for the Egyptians, while for the Romans it was used in bathing and in cooking.

Used medicinally, Lavender essential oil has been found to eliminate harmful bacteria, relieve muscle spasms, relieve flatulence, disinfect and soothe inflamed skin especially when resulting from a venomous, itchy bug bite, promote speedy healing of irritated and scarred skin, and to relieve muscle tension when used in a massage. When used in aromatherapy, this mild sedative is reputed to reduce stress by relaxing the brain waves, which is also said to reduce cortisol levels that contribute to the stress hormone.