Highly revered and frequently used in ancient cultures, the popularity of Lavender oil continues to grow due to its cosmetic uses.
In addition to its distinctive aroma and other specific uses, Lavender essential oil is widely used for its calming and relaxing effects.
A Drop of Sunshine
We all love to spend a pleasant day outdoors in the sunshine with our family and friends! However, too much time spent in the sun can easily lead to skin irritation. Fortunately, Lavender essential oil offers many soothing properties that effectively help to calm occasional skin irritations. So, the next time you spend a little more time in the sun than necessary, reach for a good bottle of Lavender oil!
Uses
Use a few drops of Lavender essential oil for a calming and relaxing effect.
Add a drop of Lavender oil to your beauty routine for healthy skin.
Add it to your bathwater to wash away your worries, or apply it to your temples and the back of your neck.
Place a few drops of Lavender essential oil on pillows or bedding to help relax.
Directions for Use
For massage, mix 5 drops with 10 ml carrier oil. For bath, mix 5 drops with 5 ml carrier oil. For perfuming, mix 1 drop with 10 drops carrier oil. For external use only.
Cautions
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
Sourcing
Bulgaria is an excellent agricultural location for growing aromatic plants, which has also made local growers skilled experts. Located next to the Black Sea, Bulgaria offers excellent growing conditions due to the combination of a dry, sunny climate and well-drained, sandy soil. The doTERRA-owned local distillery, Esseterre, works with over 75 lavender farms, all located within the immediate vicinity of Dobrich, Bulgaria, who bring their lavender to the distillery, as it must be distilled within one day of harvest. The entire annual quantity of lavender essential oil is produced within just three to four weeks each year. During these few weeks, Esseterre employees work day and night to provide the highest quality lavender oil possible. While lavender is in its most beautiful color in early summer, at doTERRA, we always harvest lavender in July. When the vibrant purple color begins to fade in the summer heat, the plant yields the best quality and quantity of oil.
Lavender grown in France is widely renowned for its exceptionally good quality. Some historians estimate that lavender cultivation in France dates back to 600 BC.
