Lavender oil was highly valued and frequently used in ancient cultures, and its popularity continues to grow today thanks to its many cosmetic uses.
In addition to its distinctive aroma and many unique uses, Lavender essential oil is widely used for its calming and relaxing properties.
A little extra care after the sun
We all enjoy a pleasant day outdoors in the sunshine with family and friends. Spending too much time in the sun, however, can occasionally leave the skin feeling irritated. Fortunately, Lavender essential oil offers a number of soothing properties that can help calm occasional skin irritation. The next time you spend a little longer in the sun than planned, reach for a bottle of Lavender essential oil.
Uses
Use a few drops of Lavender essential oil to promote feelings of calm and relaxation.
Add one drop of Lavender oil to your beauty routine to support healthy-looking skin.
Add a few drops to bathwater to unwind, or apply to the temples and back of the neck.
Place a few drops of Lavender essential oil on pillows or bedding to help promote relaxation.
Directions for Use
For massage, mix 5 drops with 10 ml carrier oil. For a bath, mix 5 drops with 5 ml carrier oil. For perfuming, mix 1 drop with 10 drops carrier oil. For external use only.
Cautions
Skin sensitivity may occur. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant or under medical care, consult your doctor. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ear and sensitive areas.
Sourcing
Bulgaria is an excellent agricultural region for growing aromatic plants, and local growers have developed extensive expertise. Its proximity to the Black Sea, dry sunny climate and well-drained sandy soil provide ideal growing conditions. Esseterre, a local distillery owned by doTERRA, works with more than 75 lavender farms in the Dobrich area, all of which bring their lavender to the distillery because it must be distilled within one day of harvest. The entire annual supply of Lavender essential oil is produced in just three to four weeks each year. During those few weeks, Esseterre employees work around the clock to ensure the best possible quality Lavender oil. Although lavender shows its brightest colour in early summer, doTERRA always harvests it in July. Once the vivid purple colour begins to fade in the summer heat, the plant produces oil with the best quality and yield.
Lavender grown in France is widely renowned for its exceptional quality. Some historians estimate that lavender cultivation in France dates back to around 600 BC.
