How to use fine Lavender essential oil?
Sleep disorders, insomnia, stress, skin irritation, in case of psoriasis, find out how to use fine lavender essential oil orally, on the skin or in diffusion? what are its properties and benefits for your health?

What are the properties of fine lavender essential oil?

Fine lavender essential oil, also called true lavender, is recognized for its exceptional soothing properties: it combats stress, promotes sleep, calms emotions, reduces palpitations and helps fight depression. When used externally, it heals the skin, disinfects wounds and effectively regenerates tissues.
NOTE: discover our many recipes, mixtures & formulas a little further down!

NOTE: discover our many recipes, mixtures & formulas a little further down!


The essential



  • Botanical name: Lavandula officinalis (= Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula vera)
  • Part of the plant used: flowering tops

  • Health & well-being properties

  • Antidepressant
  • Nervous calming
  • Balancing
  • Relaxing
  • anti-inflammatory
  • Healing

  • Beauty properties

  • Versatile
  • Regenerating
  • Soothing
  • Anti-irritation
  • Repairer

  • Health, in case of:

  • Stress
  • Anxiety, stage fright, panic
  • Insomnia
  • Depression, blues
  • Eczema
  • Stings, burns, cuts

  • In your cosmetics for:

  • Calm irritations
  • Brighten the complexion
  • Soften
  • The sun burns
  • Problematic skin
  • Acne

Dosages

The essential oils that we present to you are effective and very rich in active ingredients. The indicated dosages should not be exceeded.

  • As a food supplement (oral): 2 drops 3 times a day for a maximum of 3 days (see precautions for use).
  • In your non-rinsed facial treatments (day cream, make-up remover milk, two-phase, etc.): maximum 1 drop per 10 ml of product (i.e. 0.3%).
  • In your rinsed facial treatments (scrubs, masks, etc.): maximum 2 drops per 10 ml of product (i.e. 0.6%).
  • In your leave-on cosmetics for the body (balms, beauty oils, moisturizing milk, nourishing creams, etc.): max 1 drop per 10 ml of product (i.e. 0.3%).
  • In your rinsed-off body cosmetics (shower gels, scrubs, etc.): max 2 drops per 10 ml of product (i.e. 0.6%).

Our pharmacist's opinion

Our pharmacist
Morgan
Pharmacist


Why use fine lavender essential oil?

True lavender essential oil is highly appreciated in cosmetics for its characteristic odor and its exceptional properties. In the event of a wound or irritation, it disinfects, heals and regenerates. It purifies the skin, relieves itching and protects the tissues. For skin use, it is a versatile essential oil, easy to use and tolerated by all skin types. In aromatherapy, it also has exceptional soothing, sedative and relaxing properties: it is the Zen essential oil par excellence. Diffused, internally or massaged, it calms emotions, regulates mood and prepares for sleep. It acts in synergy with many citrus essential oils known for their relaxing and calming properties.


How to properly use fine lavender essential oil?

Here are the TOP 3 uses for which fine lavender essential oil seems essential to me. Please note, the benefits and properties of fine lavender essential oil are not limited to the points below, but it is among the most effective, if not the best, for treating the following situations:
  • It is the essential oil for relaxation and sleep! The best in case of stress!
  • An ultra-versatile oil for the skin! Anti-aging, regenerating, softening, beauty, anti-redness, irritated or sensitive skin... it does it all!
  • An essential oil for health and beauty!

What are the possible ways of using fine lavender essential oil?

YES
One inhalation
Orally
Dermal
In cosmetic use
In broadcast
In olfactotherapy, to manage my emotions
To maintain my house
NOT RECOMMENDED
In the kitchen

Complete recipes and formulations


Fine lavender essential oil cutaneously

Bites and itching

Mix in a bottle:

  • 20 drops of true lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops of tea tree essential oil
  • 10 drops of German chamomile essential oil
  • 50 drops of calendula vegetable oil

Mix everything in a codigoutte bottle then apply 1 drop twice a day locally until the sting is absorbed.


Eczema

Mix:

  • 1 drop of true lavender essential oil
  • 1 drop of rosewood essential oil
  • 1 drop of bourbon geranium essential oil
  • 20 drops of calendula vegetable oil

Apply this synergy locally to the lesions gently morning and evening for 10 days.


Scars and wounds

Mix in a codigoutte bottle:

  • 20 drops of true lavender essential oil
  • 20 drops of Italian helichrysum essential oil
  • 20 drops of cistus essential oil
  • 60 drops (2 ml) sweet almond vegetable oil

Apply a few drops of the preparation to the small wound until it heals. Maximum 2 times a day.



Fine lavender essential oil orally

Anxieties and anxiety

Mix:

  • 50 drops of true lavender EO
  • 40 drops of noble chamomile oil
  • 40 drops of petit grain bigarade EO
  • 30 drops of lemon verbena EO

Place 2 drops of the mixture on a neutral tablet in case of anxiety or nervousness. Maximum 3x/day for 5 days.



Fine lavender essential oil in diffusion

Stress and mood swings

Place in an essential oil diffuser:

  • 4 drops of true lavender essential oil
  • 4 drops of ylang-ylang essential oil
  • 4 drops of petit grain bigarade essential oil
  • 4 drops of garden marjoram essential oil

To broadcast in your rooms, morning and evening for 30 minutes in continuous broadcast.


Spray anti-pollution

In a 200 ml bottle fitted with a spray, mix:

  • 40 drops of true lavender EO
  • 40 drops of lemongrass EO
  • 40 drops of lemon EO
  • 40 drops of ravintsara HE
  • 40 drops of tea tree oil
  • 70° alcohol in sufficient quantity to fill your 200 ml spray bottle.

Spray a few sprays of this mixture in your living rooms 2 to 3 times a week.


Precautions & information

Before using each essential oil, be sure to take note of the precautions to follow. For example, certain essential oils are photosensitizing, prohibited for pregnant women, not recommended for people with epilepsy, the elderly, hypertensive people, or even prohibited in cases of hormone-dependent problems or mastosis. These precautions and restrictions are available either on the bottle of the essential oil concerned, or on the “product page” of our site.
For any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, consult a doctor. The information given in this file does not constitute a prescription, it remains given for informational purposes and in no way engages our responsibility.
The texts, known properties, examples of use and routes of administration presented in this file are general information taken from authoritative bibliographies in the field of essential oils and aromatherapy.

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