How to use lavender oil

Lavender oil is often referred to as the swiss army knife of essential oils because it can be used for so many things! It’s one of my favorites to have on hand wherever I go!

Calm anxious thoughts 

If you deal with anxious thoughts, lavender oil can be a great tool to help you relax. Diffuse a few drops of lavender oil in your home throughout the day for a calming aroma, or apply it, diluted, to your wrists. 

Clear skin 

Lavender can calm not only your thoughts but also your skin. Dilute and apply lavender oil on areas where you want to reduce redness or add a drop to your moisturizer to nourish your skin. 

Promote restful sleep 

Add a few drops of lavender oil to your toddler’s diffuser at naptime or bedtime to help them unwind and promote restful sleep.

Shiny hair 

Add a drop of lavender oil to your shampoo to give it a healthy shine - and a great scent!

Safety 

When using lavender, or any essential oil, remember to always dilute! You can read more about dilution on this blog post!

Do not ingest internally. 

Children: Lavender oil is safe for use with children 2 and up. 

Pregnancy: Should not be used in first trimester. Lavender oil is generally considered safe for pregnant women, but always consult with your OB. 

Cats: Lavender oil is not recommended for use with cats. 

Dogs: Lavender oil is considered safe to use with dogs. 

Lavender oil is one of my essential oil must-haves! There are so many different ways to use it, so make sure you keep this one stocked in your natural medicine cabinet!