10 ways to use Lavender Oil

Here are the top 10 favorite ways to use Lavender oil 1.Skin Support Therapeutic-grade Lavender oil is excellent in supporting healthy skin function. It is good at soothing minor skin irritations and discomfort. I especially like to apply lavender oil after I have spent too much time in the sunshine. Trips home from the beach often include a rub down with lavender oil (mix with peppermint for a cooling sensation). It has anti-septic properties as well that support healthy skin. 2. Ease Muscle Discomfort and Tension : I love to add lavender to a carrier oil and rub into my muscles after I have gone on a hike. 3. Relaxation Support There is a reason some hotels have lavender scented pillowcases. Lavender is known to support a relaxing atmosphere. This is a great oil to assist you with winding down before bedtime. It helps my children with their bedtime routine as well. My little one calls it "sleepy oil." We love to diffuse this in the air at night time. 4. Ease Insect Infractions Lavender is known to ease discomfort caused by insects munching on your skin. It cools and soothes. 5. Mood Lifter Lavender is known to positively balance the mood as well as stabilize mental states.Diffuse in the air or apply to the bottoms of your feet. 6. Fabric Freshener and Deodorizer Place a few drops on a washcloth or laundry drier sheet to freshen laundry scent and naturally deodorize in the dryer. 7. Seasonal Discomforts Both Lavender and Peppermint oil can be very effective for helping to reduce the flare ups from seasonal discomforts. Place a few drops near the nasal passages, temples, forehead, back of the neck, between the eyes (not in the eyes). If you get some in your eyes, flush with olive or coconut oil (or any fatty oil), not water. 8. Menstrual Cramp Relief Apply lavender oil around the abdomen while inhaling the diffused vapors to help calm and relax the muscles, mind and body for less severe cramping. Add hot compresses to the abdomen to help drive the oil in and intensify the relaxation. 9. Bring Calming Support to Nervous System Lavender oil can support a healthy nervous system. You can massage lavender oil on or near the location of muscle contractions that are caused by an over-active nerve. 10. Helps Concentration Lavender supports a calm nervous system, a stabilized mood and therefore is reported by many to help improve the ability to concentrate. Connect with me on Twitter: MountainSuze