Lavender Essential Oil
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Lavender Australian essential oil may not go back as far, but the use of everyone’s favourite essential oil, Lavender Essential Oil, has a rich history that dates back more than 2,500 years ago.
It was used as a perfume and mummification agent by Ancient Egyptians, and Ancient Greek civilisations valued Lavender has a cure for just about everything from physical pain to insomnia.
The Romans treated Lavender as a treasured commodity in their famous Roman baths. By Medieval times, Lavender was still popular as a disinfectant and deodorant, especially during the Great Plague.
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The Lavender plant, a woody evergreen shrub that only grows about 3 feet high, is most often associated with elegant royal gardens.
It flourishes wild in the Mediterranean but is now cultivated all over the world, particularly in France. Lavender thrives in sunny habitats, which has allowed it to be grown throughout the United States and Australia as well.
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Lavender Australian essential oil has a sweet, floral aroma that’s ideal for skin care and beauty recipes while offering all of the therapeutic benefits commonly associated with Lavender.
Along with being known as an analgesic, anti-depressant, antiseptic, and antiviral, Lavender Australian essential oil is also a decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, and sedative. Its uses in health, wellness, and beauty are nearly limitless.
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Soothes Eczema & Dry Skin Conditions
Lavender Essential Oil helps treat eczema, dry skin and moisturize the skin and reduce the itchiness.
For dry, cracked heels, apply a blend of lavender and carrier oil on your feet and wear a pair of clean socks. Wear it overnight and wash your feet in the morning. You will notice the skin becomes soft and moisturized in a few days.
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Anti-inflammatory Properties
Lavender Essential Oil has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, relaxing and sedative properties and that it can help calm the immune system as well as have a relaxing mental effect.
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Antifungal Properties
Lavender Essential Oil is known to had the most antifungal efficacy, particularly on skin infections, athlete’s foot, and ringworm. Researchers suggest that lavender may be a suitable substitute for chemical drugs and can also be used as an alternative treatment.
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Speeds Wound Healing
Apply lavender oil on cuts, scrapes, and wounds for speedy healing and for its antiseptic properties. topical application of lavender oil increased collagen production and helped heal wounds.
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Lavender Essential Oil For Skin Lightening
lavender oil is known for skin lightening, hyperpigmentation, and for the prevention of stretch marks.
May Prevent Wrinkles
Wrinkles and fine lines are formed mainly due to overexposure to the sun and oxidative stress in the body. Antioxidant-rich lavender oil has a dual effect as it protects the skin from harmful UV radiation and has antiradical properties.
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