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7 Medicinal Uses of Lavender Backed by Science

Lavender is one of the most well-known fragrant herbs in the world. The smell of lavender is everywhere: in scented soaps and candles, cleaning products, skincare, and haircare. In fact, lavender is so common that it’s easy to overlook as something that can make a change in your wellbeing.

This Bizarre Soap Trick Can Alleviate Leg Pain

For the best effect, using lavender soap is recommended. This is because lavender has a soothing effect and can help the body to relax. If lavender isn’t available, it’s essential to ensure that the soap is a natural one that contains an essential oil-based scent. What a neat trick!

DIY Body Oils: Nourish Skin with These 6 EASY Recipes

Soothing Lavender Bliss Ease into a restful night's sleep by gently applying this lavender oil blend to your body post an evening bath.

Treat Your Dry Skin with These Excellent Sea Salt Scrubs

Lavender and Salt Scrub The soothing scent of the lavender oil will leave you feeling relaxed and calm. If you apply this scrub at night it will also help you sleep better.

6 Tips to Take Care of Your Woolens This Season

Use Neem or Lavender Leaves Mothballs are often placed in closets as they help keep moths away. However, they have a powerful stench and contain harmful chemicals.

These Cosmetic Products are Cheap to Make & Chemical Free

For a safer and more natural alternative, try this recipe: Ingredients*: • 0.75 oz. lavender-infused (olive) oil • 0.75 oz. calendula-infused (olive) oil • 1 oz. beeswax • 1.25 oz. coconut oil • A few drops vitamin e oil (or capsules) (optional, but recommended) • 10 drops lavender essential oil (optional

8 Fantastic Home Remedies to Treat Any Burn!

Lavender Oil A French chemist discovered the healing power of lavender oil in the early 1900s. He had severely burned his hand, so he plunged his hand into a vat of lavender essential oil, and found that it eased the pain and helped the burn to heal quickly.

Do Essential Oils Benefit the Immune System?

Lavender Oil Lavender essential oil comes from the beautiful violet blooms of the lavender plant ( Lavandula angustifolia ). The scent of lavender is calming and stress-reducing, which is why it’s commonly added to bath products intended for evening use.

These Cosmetic Products are Chemical Free & Cheap to Make

For a safer and more natural alternative, try this recipe: Ingredients*: • 0.75 oz. lavender-infused (olive) oil • 0.75 oz. calendula-infused (olive) oil • 1 oz. beeswax • 1.25 oz. coconut oil • A few drops vitamin e oil (or capsules) (optional, but recommended) • 10 drops lavender essential oil (optional

These Bedtime Drinks Will Help Ensure a Good Night’s Sleep

Lavender Tea While many of you will be familiar with this purple aromatic flower, and you may even use lavender essential oil from time to time to calm your nerves, many people don't know that lavender can also be used in food and drinks.

Sometimes Happiness is Hidden Under (Or In) Our Nose

The research showed that the smell can help prevent mental decline due to aging, so you might want to get out and mow the lawn… [related_articles] Lavender & Jasmine Flowers The scent of Jasmine has been shown to improve moods, while lavender has a well-documented history of easing insomnia and depression

7 Scented Flowers for a Sweet Smelling Home

Lavender For a soothing and relaxing scent opt for lavender, that will also help keep you calm at night. The key to growing lavender indoors is exposing it to lots of sunlight, yet in a cool room. [related_articles] 7.

10 Ways to Make Your Home Smell Fresh and Cozy

Display bouquets of dried flowers, herbs, or pinecones Everyone should have a bouquet of calming lavender in the bedroom. Trust me, it will serve you a lot longer than most flowers. Just avoid adding water as you place the lavender in a vase.

16 Heaven-Scent Plants That’ll Make Your Home Smell Divine

English Lavender ( Lavandula angustifolia ) Best suited for: relaxation Lavender's relaxing properties are not a new fact for most of us, but let's just admit that a lavender-scented candle is not even close in terms of potency as the real thing, a live lavender plant in your home.

Rub These 3 Ingredients onto Your Feet for Great Results

Ingredients: • 10 drops of lavender essential oil • 10 drops of chamomile essential oil • 4 ounces of magnesium oil Directions: • Pour the ingredients into a spray bottle, shaking gently. • This mix should supply you with anywhere between 24 to 48 applications, depending on how much you use each time

This Christmas, Make Some DIY Gifts for Our Loved Ones!

., lavender, peppermint) Ribbon or twine Decorative labels Instructions: Mix granulated sugar and coconut oil in a bowl until you achieve a scrub-like consistency. Add a few drops of essential oil for fragrance. Transfer the mixture to mason jars, seal them, and decorate with ribbon and labels.

Can't Fall Back Asleep? Try These 8 Genius Tricks

Smell lavender Smelling lavender has a number of benefits. According to a study in the Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research, lavender can help lull you an increased state of relaxation.

9 Unexpected Ways to Use Spices

Lavender refreshes laundry Dried lavender is known to give baked goods and teas a heavenly aroma, but a lesser-known fact is that it can do the same for your clothes in the dryer.

This Natural Cream Will Soothe Your Eczema in No Time!

Homemade Eczema Cream Ingredients • ½ cup coconut oil • ¼ cup shea butter • ¼ cup oats • 2 teaspoons vitamin E oil • 20 drops lavender essential oil Directions 1. Grind the oats in a blender, food processor or spice grinder. 2. Place the coconut oil and shea butter in a mason jar or glass bowl.