I am a huge fan of aromatherapy and recently became a certified Aromatherapist, which is all sorts of awesome! One of the ways that I relieve my stress and anxiety is to use essential oils. There is something so wonderful about soothing scents wafting through your home. Today I'm going to share with you some information about one of my favorite oils that will help relax you and relieve stress.
Lavender comes from the Latin root lavare which means 'to wash' as the Romans used it to scent their bath water. Lavender is one of the most popular scents you can find and it's used in tons of stuff, especially bath products. The oil is extracted from the fresh flowers of the lavender plant.
Oh my gosh, do I love lavender. I dab a little bit on my neck before work and I just love how it makes me feel. First off, it smells awesome, and secondly, I associate it with peace and relaxation and it has that effect on me.
Lavender is said to help with a whole list of issues. It can help with stress, anxiety, insomnia, and help stabilize your mood. Coupled with something like massage using a lavender oil can have some amazing benefits. The scent of lavender can also be used to treat headaches, nervous disorders, and exhaustion.
When using Lavender oil on the skin it can be used as an antiseptic, and to help with acne and eczema.
Definitely invest in a few ounces of Lavender, a little goes a long way. You can put a few drops in a spray bottle and mix it with water and spray your pillows for a deep restful sleep. You can heat some in an oil diffuser to help you wind down after a long day. A lavender scented bath is pretty much the best thing ever and using lavender in a massage oil will take you to a new level of heaven.
Do you have a favorite essential oil?
Do you have a favorite essential oil?
Please be careful when using essential oils. If you have a pure essential oil, always dilute it with a carrier oil before applying it to your skin. Never ingest any oils and please use common sense!
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