What is Lavender essential oil and what is it good for?
With floral notes and a soothing aroma, Lavender essential oil has been used for more than 2,500 years by people across cultures all throughout the world. Historically, the Egyptians and Romans used Lavender to freshen up clothing and enrich their hygiene practices, but the uses for Lavender essential oil go far beyond bathing. With only a few drops, you’ll find calming properties that can help mitigate occasional nervous tension, soothe the skin, and provide a sense of tranquility to the mind. A staple for those looking for natural ways to wind down and rest up, Lavender essential oil helps you recenter and realign with your inner peace. Keep a bottle of this soothing oil on hand and dive into its enriching properties any time you need.
Harvesting the power of the lavender plant
Native to the Mediterranean, this small evergreen shrub grows to be about 2 feet tall and thrives in an outdoor environment with plenty of sun. Featuring tiny purple petals that trail up sturdy sage-green stems, these delicate flowers can be plucked and preserved for a variety of uses.
How is Lavender essential oil obtained?
Lavender essential oil is obtained by harvesting the whole plant and gently guiding it through a steam-distillation process. During this procedure, steam and pressure combine to draw the natural oils and compounds out of the plant, where they can be preserved in liquid form. Now with the essence of lavender captured in a bottle, you can easily apply its soothing properties to wherever it’s needed most.
The natural composition of the oil itself
With more than 400 different species of lavender, people keep coming back to this plant for its calming properties. Two of the most common aromatic compounds found within lavender are linalool and linalyl acetate. The presence of these compounds, combined with lavender’s soothing aroma, helps create an essential oil that is calming to both the mind and body without the need for harsh chemicals.
What are the uses and benefits of Lavender essential oil?
The calming aroma of Lavender has many benefits, from aiding in a restful night’s sleep to soothing the skin. With only a single bottle, you’ll have these natural properties at your fingertips to support general well-being.
Benefits of Lavender essential oil
Packed with naturally soothing compounds like linalool and linalyl acetate, this oil is the essence of calm and collected in a bottle. Supporting general wellness, fighting occasional nervous tension, and enhancing the appearance of skin, the benefits and uses of Lavender essential oil are endless.
Using Lavender oil for laundry
Lavender has been used to freshen clothing for hundreds of years throughout cultures around the world. Go back to ancient roots by adding a few drops of Lavender oil to your laundry detergent for a floral aromatic finish that infuses this soothing aroma into your clothes, blankets, and more!
Using Lavender oil to enhance your good mood
Clear your mind of worried thoughts with a few drops of Lavender essential oil. High in linalool and linalyl acetate, Lavender can help you tap into a natural calm and support a worry-free mindset.
Using Lavender oil for nervous system support
When taken internally, Lavender supports a healthy nervous system and helps you cultivate a healthy response to occasional stress. Add a few drops to your tea or lemonade for a great-tasting and refreshing way to help you cope with occasional stress.*
Using Lavender oil in the kitchen
Add the essence of Lavender to your culinary creations with ease! Add a few drops to a cake mix, fluffy frosting, or citrusy lemonade to incorporate the soothing properties of this oil into your everyday meals.*
Using Lavender oil for skin care
Before you start your makeup routine, rub a few drops of Lavender essential oil into your skin to help cleanse and soothe, reduce the appearance of blemishes, and enhance the appearance of a youthful complexion.
Using Lavender oil for bathing
Before you dip into your next warm bath, add a few drops of Lavender essential oil to an emulsifier (such as a carrier oil), then add the mixture to your bath to distribute the oils into the water without causing skin irritations. Let your body soak up all the soothing and hydrating properties as you unwind and relax.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Lavender Vitality Essential Oil
Lavender has been a culinary staple across cultures for thousands of years and has become a delicacy in modern dishes from lavender-infused baked goods to drinks, candies, and more! Keeping fresh lavender in the kitchen can be a hassle, which is why many people swap fresh petals for a bottle of authentic essential oil. If you’ve been toying with the idea of cooking with Lavender, Young Living’s Lavender Vitality™ provides the same genuine essential oil as our original product, but it is labeled specifically for culinary use. Keep a bottle on hand and dash a few drops in your next culinary creation!
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Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender oil has been used extensively for thousands of years as a fragrant addition to baths, laundry and a medicinal herb. Lavender has a soothing floral aroma that is often added to perfumes, massage oils, and facial care products. Considered the panacea of aromatherapy, Lavender essential oil has endless uses. In addition to its tranquil aroma, Lavender provides many skin care benefits when applied topically.
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What blends well with Lavender oil?
Lavender is lovely on its own, but this oil easily pairs with others to create a whole new blend. The sweet, floral aroma can be mixed with an array of essential oils to bring out their natural properties and nose-tingling sensations. Mix and match with these essential oils and find a fusion that works for you.
Bergamot
Are you a lover of luxury? Create a calming yet opulent environment when you combine this lavish scent with soothing Lavender essential oil. With a slight citrus scent that’s reminiscent of summer days, Bergamot will have you basking in luxury any time of year.
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Cedarwood
A warm and woodsy scent, this oil complements the naturally soothing properties of Lavender by fusing calming properties and providing a uniquely grounded experience.
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Frankincense
Long connected to spiritual roots, this earthy scent helps to anchor and strengthen inner peace. Add a few drops to Lavender essential oil for a calming effect that leaves you feeling connected to something bigger.
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Lemongrass
Fresh and lighthearted, this oil neutralizes odors when used on its own. When combined with Lavender essential oil, the citrus notes are fused with floral scents to create an invigorating blend that will freshen and soothe.
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Orange
An invigorating scent featuring citrus notes, this oil may not seem like an obvious pair with Lavender essential oil, but this bright and joyful aromatic scent will bring a calm and cleansing energy to your home.
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Patchouli
A staple in perfumes, this deeply earthy aroma creates balance between the light and soothing aroma of Lavender essential oil. Mix a few drops together for an aromatic experience that will leave you feeling grounded and relaxed.
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Rose
Sensual and deeply passionate, Rose essential oil is loving and nurturing. When combined with Lavender essential oil, these peaceful and calming properties create an intoxicating aroma that promotes love and peace.
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Sandalwood
Commonly used in spiritual practices, this woodsy aroma grounds and centers to provide inner peace. When fused with the soothing properties of Lavender essential oil, it will provide you with an earthy yet lighthearted scent that encourages a deeper spiritual connection.
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The benefits of premade blends
While many enjoy the creativity that comes with crafting their own unique blend, premade blends are scientifically formulated to fuse multiple oils with exact accuracy, providing a blend you can depend on. Inspired by Young Living Founder D. Gary Young himself, each formulation hones in on essential oil combinations that promote specific benefits such as a moment of clarity and an uplifted mood. Some of our favorite blends featuring Lavender essential oil include:
Brain Power™ essential oil blendDragon Time™ essential oil blend
M-Grain™ essential oil blend
Motivation™ essential oil blend
Stress Away™ essential oil blend
Surrender™ essential oil blend
Lavender oil safety guidelines and notices
While Lavender is known for providing soothing and calming properties, there are some safety guidelines users should follow while using this oil:
Avoid the eyes and the ears
Because these areas can be extra sensitive to essential oils, we recommend avoiding the eyes and ears when applying an essential oil topically. Make sure all residue has been washed off your fingers before inserting contact lenses.
Be cautious with preconditions
Some preconditions such as asthma or epilepsy may be triggered by essential oils. We highly recommend consulting with your doctor if you have questions.
Do a skin test
Do a skin test with a single drop to identify how your body is likely to react. If the skin is hot or turns red, dilute the oil with V-6™ Vegetable Oil complex (1 drop of oil with every 2 drops of V-6) or another carrier oil of your choice.
Consult your doctor if pregnant
If you are pregnant, please consult your doctor before using essential oils. Avoid contact with eyes, the inner ears, or sensitive areas.
Is Lavender oil safe for dogs & cats?
While it is safe to use essential oils around pets (such as diffusing), you should follow some safety guidelines when applying essential oils directly to their skin or fur. Because your pet may have individual skin sensitivities, we recommend using fewer drops of essential oils for your pets than you would use for yourself or another person. Dilute your essential oil when applying directly to your pet’s skin or fur for the first time. Some small animals like cats metabolize essential oils differently, therefore a “slow and low” approach works best. If you have questions, consult your veterinarian.
Where to buy Lavender essential oil
When it comes to purchasing essential oils, it’s important to note that not all are created equal. To verify the Seed to Seal® quality of Young Living essential oils, our products are tested and authenticated for quality without compromise. Our Seed to Seal quality commitment ensures a top-grade product every time, going above and beyond to supervise the process all the way from planting the seeds to distilling the essential oil. At our lavender farms in Utah and France, we grow sustainably and safely to ensure that our oils come from solid roots our customers can trust, allowing our sheep to gently graze the fields like nature intended. Pick up your first bottle and enjoy an authentic lavender experience with every drop.
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