Lavender Essential Oil 15ml

Aroma: Floral, light, soft, mellow, sweet with woody undertones and a slight camphor note. Latin Name: Lavandula officinalis. Country of Origin: Bulgaria, France, China, Ukraine & USA. Extraction Method: Steam distilled. Extracted From: Flowers. Perfumery Note: Top/middle. Aromatherapy Properties: Lavender is one of the most widely known and widely accepted essential oils known for it's multitude of benefits and uses. Lavender can be found in hundreds of beauty, hair and baby products. It is one of only two essential oils recommended as safe to use with infant to geriatric individuals because of it's mild scent and many therapeutic properties. Used in Aromatherapy for it's effects of relaxation, calming, balancing, cleansing, purifying, comforting and sedating. Medicinally it is used for skin care, especially on burns and insect bites. It is helpful in cases of insomnia, depression, anxiety, hypertension and migraine. Suggested Uses: Best use of lavender is in a fan air diffuser, diffused in a closed room at night to help with all levels of stress and anxiety. It is an excellent sleep aid and will calm a child's fear of the dark and reduce the incidence of nightmares. Use lavender neat on the skin for minor skin irritations and insect bites. Lavender may be added to bath water (10 - 15 drops) or a basin of water (5 drops) to wash your infant to help promote feelings of calm and create a loving environment. Blends Well With: Clove, chamomile, geranium, cedarwood, clary sage, pine, frankincense, bergamot, petigrain, lemon, lime, orange and majoram. History: Lavender can be said to be one of the first essential oils of modern times to bring universal awareness to the benefits of aromatherapy. The founder of aromatherapy, R. M. Gattefosse began modern research of essential oils used for Aromatherapy after an unfortunate lab accident whereby he burned his hands in an explosion. He immediately plunged his hands into a vat of lavender oil which immediately helped to ease his pain and aid in a quick recovery of his skin with little scarring. Safety Note: One of the safest of all essential oils. It can be used with all ages, however, always test on a small area of skin for sensitivity. Pregnant women should consult their physician prior to using. The information provided is for general use only and not meant to be a substitute for the medical advice of a physician.