Lavender oil is a product obtained from the fresh flowers of the narrow-leaved lavender plant. It has antiseptic, disinfectant, anti-inflammatory, sedative and calming properties. It is recommended as an agent accelerating the healing process of wounds, insect bites and burns. The oil soothes itching and pain. It dilates blood vessels and reduces cellulite. It supports the treatment of laryngitis and rhinitis. It has an analgesic and antispasmodic effect. It prevents the accumulation of liquids in the body. It has a rejuvenating and smoothing effect on the skin. Lavender oil can relieve nervousness and tension.
Lavender oil is a versatile product. It has many very unusual properties, thanks to which it is used as a therapeutic substance, but also for massage or aromatherapy. It is an essential oil extracted from the lavender plant. It is suitable for everyone, as it can be used in a variety of ways.
Among other things, this remarkable lavender oil has a deodorising effect thanks to linalyl acetate and linalool, which give it a unique floral and herbal scent. You can add it to your natural deodorant to help it work and give you a pleasant scent all day long. It also improves the quality of sleep - a few minutes of aromatherapy with this oil will make sleep more restorative and peaceful. Lavender oil can also be used as a natural air freshener as it masks unpleasant smells and can also be added to household cleaning products. A drop of lavender oil added to your laundry will give it a unique scent and help get rid of germs.
When it comes to ailments, lavender oil helps during respiratory infections - you can use it for home inhalation. It also soothes sunburn, so it's a great addition to your first aid kit. Lavender oil helps treat nail fungus, but it can also be used to treat acne, as lavender oil has anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. Thanks to this, it also works on dandruff - add it to your shampoo or conditioner to get rid of the unpleasant problem and improve the condition of your hair. But that's not all - lavender oil is a pain reliever - a massage or aromatherapy with it will help you get rid of muscle or headaches. It can be applied to all affected areas. Thanks to its analgesic properties, it is also helpful in case of bruises, dislocations or paralysis of body parts. You can also apply it to areas after insect bites to get rid of the itching.
Origin of the raw material: Lavender with narrow leaves comes from the Mediterranean basin. It is grown in many countries around the world. Its main producers are France and Bulgaria.
INCI: Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Activity: antiseptic, calming, tranquillising
Aroma: floral, fresh, sweet, herbal, slightly camphoristic
Colour: transparent to light yellow
Note: heart
Recommended use: for massage, for inhalation, for bath, in a diffuser
Contraindications: May irritate sensitive skin. Do not use in case of any wounds or irritations. Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Matching oils: basil, bergamot, lemongrass, may chang
