Lavender is probably the best known of the Essential Oils. It is also considered one of the gentlest and is safe to be applied neat, which means directly to the skin without dilution.
Lavender is anti-depressant, antiseptic, balancing, calming, relaxing and even has insect repellant properties.
One of the oldest English perfumes, Lavender has been popular for centuries.
In Elizabethan times women would sew pockets of Lavender into their dresses. Today, Lavender sachets are still commonly used to scent clothes and linens.
The Ancient Greeks and Romans prized Lavender for it's perfume and cleansing properties. They used Lavender scented soaps and enjoyed lavender baths even way back then!
During WWI and WWII soldiers carried Lavender Essential oil for disinfecting wounds.
Today, you can read through most any health magazine and there will be or has been an article about lavender and it's use to relieve migraines and tension headaches.
Lavender calms and soothes the skin. It is anti-inflammatory, making it great for acne and sunburns. It's anti-inflammatory action is also beneficial to eczema and psoriasis.
Lavender is nature's de-stressor. Something we can all benefit from in this rush around crazy world.
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