Saturday, 31 March 2012

Lavender Oil


Source: Flowering tops of the lavender plant by steam distillation

Properties: Anti-inflammatory; antibacterial; anti-septic; analgesic

Benefits: Reduces stress; tones the skin; balances out oily skin; treats acne, burns, sores and insect bites; removes and prevents dandruff and lice; disinfects the scalp and skin; improves blood circulation; stimulates growth of new skin cells; relieves congested skin

Uses: Massage oil; bath oil; in creams and lotions; aromatherapy

Best combined with: Cedar wood; lemon

Can be used directly on the skin. Everything in modera-tion though