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Quality Essential Oils Aren’t Cheap, so when I buy one I like to learn multiple ways to use it. I think the more you learn about essential oils, the more you’ll begin to incorporate them into your everyday life. And since we love to share here at www.simplenourishedliving.com, we thought it would be fun to share this information with our readers.
We are kicking things off with lavender oil, one of our all time favorites.
Learn more about the oil and it’s benefits with these videos…
DoTERRA Lavender Oil Uses & Benefits Video:
Dr Axe Discusses Lavender Oil & Sleep:
Here are fun ways to get more Lavender in your life
- Dab a drop or two of essential oil on your temples, wrists or neck before bedtime
- Use a diffuser that sprays a fine mist of water and essential oil into the air
- Take a warm bath with a few drops of lavender oil and epsom salt added to soak away stress
- Smooth a lavender-scented body lotion into your skin before you hit the sheets
- Treat your hands with a DIY lavender lotion bar
- Place two drops of oil on the collar of your pajamas
- Spritz lavender oil on your pillowcases
- Add a few drops to the bottoms of feet to prepare for a restful night’s sleep
- Apply 1-2 drops to soothes occasional skin irritations and minor cuts, scrapes or scratches
- Lavender reduces the appearance of skin imperfections
- Freshen your linen closet, mattress, car, or the air with a light mist of Lavender combined with water in a spray bottle
- Makeover your laundry room, and remember to add a few drops to wool dryer balls for great smelling clothes
- Use it in cooking to soften citrus flavors and add a flavorful twist to marinades, baked goods, and desserts
- Take Lavender internally to reduce anxious feelings*
- Take Lavender internally for a peaceful sleep*
- Add 1-2 drops of Lavender to any hair shampoo to help keep the scalp looking clean
- To keep hair looking thick and healthy add a few drops to any conditioner or hair treatment
- It may support the heart and cardiovascular system* so use a drop or two post exercise
- It may also help to support healthy immune function and response during times of seasonal threats*
- Lavender synergistically helps to soothe and calm the nervous system,* try it before yoga or meditation
- It can be particularly calming and support healthy moods during menstruation and menopause
- Try blending lavender with bergamot to promote feelings of vitality
- Apply it to the back of your neck to lessen the feelings of stress*
- When diluted and massaged on the abdomen of infants or when added to bath water, Lavender can promote calming and soothing feelings
- This essential oil evokes positive feelings of self-awareness
- Make an all-natural DIY Lavender scented deodorant
- It is helpful to diffuse lavender and peppermint when trying to stay on task
- Lavender subjectively improves work environments, keep a bottle around to share with co-workers
- To promotes feelings of clear breathing and open airways,* combine with lemon and peppermint
- Diffusing Lavender may help dogs that suffer from separation anxiety
- Use it as a natural bug repellent
- Soothes skin irritations associated with insect bites
- Use it to nourish your nails
- Hydrate your lips with a DIY lip balm
- When you’ve had too much sun exposure, soothe irritation with a DIY After Sun Spray
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