Essential oils are the basic tools used in aromatherapy and lavender oil is one of the most important. It is also the most versatile, attributed with a wide range of actions and properties from antiseptic to antidepressant, from sedative to stimulant and many more. Lavender is one of the very few essential oils that are safe to use undiluted straight on the skin. The wonderful fragrance is floral with woodsy undertones and is described in the Encyclopedia of Essential Oils as
“reviving yet soothing.” A drop or two placed on a light bulb will scent a room and a drop on your pillow at night will help lull you to sleep. It can be used on skin or clothing for fragrance, for massage, to renew old sachets and pillows, in potpourri, in homemade cosmetics and in many other ways.
“reviving yet soothing.” A drop or two placed on a light bulb will scent a room and a drop on your pillow at night will help lull you to sleep. It can be used on skin or clothing for fragrance, for massage, to renew old sachets and pillows, in potpourri, in homemade cosmetics and in many other ways.
