Tag: Lavender Oil

Lemon oil is full of antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that are useful in curing flu while lavender oil works wonders for curing phlegm and chest congestion. Peppermint oil is beneficial in curing headaches and skin rashes can easily be cured with some chamomile oil. Adding a few drops of ginger oil to some herbal tea and drinking it 20 minutes before your meals can improve digestive disorders.

Improper hair care, excessive sun exposure, and chemical treatment damage hair. Conditioning hair will help repair it and and make it more manageable. And, you can make your own at home using natural ingredients. Combine egg yolk with honey, olive oil, and vinegar for lustrous hair. Mix coconut oil with honey for a hydrating conditioner. Olive oil and peppermint oil strengthen hair. Lastly, combine cocoa butter, lavender oil, and almond oil to repair damaged hair.

Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin and causes red, itchy and scaly patches on the skin. The name ‘ringworm’ is a bit...

Are your muscles achy? Make an easy homemade muscle rub. After melting beeswax pellets and a carrier oil, add a total of 65 drops of essential oils. Ginger oil fights inflammation and pain, and you can even use it for period cramps. Lavender relieves tension and muscle aches, while rosemary is excellent for muscle pain and spasms. When you’re feeling sore, apply a liberal amount and massage it in. It’s an excellent natural alternative to ibuprofen and painkillers.

Chiggers are tiny mite larvae that feed on human skin. They aren’t poisonous, but they cause intense itching. Take a hot and soapy bath once you notice chigger bites. If the area is burning, apply a cold compress or aloe vera gel. Diluted peppermint and lavender oils will also reduce skin irritation. For full body relief, prepare a green tea bath soak. Scrub the bites oatmeal to remove mites, or moisturize with coconut oil for microbial protection.

Pour alcohol on your head, wetting your hair evenly, and comb with a head lice comb to get rid of head lice. You can also spray solutions of alcohol and lavender oil or alcohol and tea tree oil onto the scalp and hair. Applying a solution of equal amounts of rubbing alcohol, vinegar, and baby oil can also treat head lice.

Tea tree oil has great antifungal and antimicrobial properties that can cure nail fungal infections. The oil can be used in different ways for treatment. These include topical application, scrubbing, and soaking. All 3 methods can be followed using just diluted tea tree oil or tea tree oil blends. Compatible ingredients include olive, lavender, coconut, basil, and sage oils; rubbing alcohol; apple cider vinegar; and more.

Tired of moisturizers loaded with chemicals? Worried about your aging skin? We are sure that you will be happy if there is a natural...

Sunburn results due to overexposure of the skin to harmful UV rays. It leaves your skin red, irritated, and painful. Trying easy and powerful home remedies help. Some of them are aloe vera, oatmeal, milk and yogurt, lavender oil, green/black tea, baking soda, coconut oil, potatoes, and apple cider vinegar.

Whoever said being a mom is the easiest job on earth? When it comes to self-care, essential oils must be your choice. Enjoy your motherhood with these blends. Ditch all the expensive, harmful perfumes and body care products and substitute it with essential oils. Add them to your essential oil bracelets or necklace, add them to a relaxing bath, and diffuse them aromatically.

Since the holiday season is just around the corner, there is a lot of pressure to look good for those family dinners, office parties,...

Lavender oil is found to be a good stimulant for hair growth and can keep common scalp irritants like lice and dandruff away. It's also an effective remedy for skin problems and provide good protection for skin from UV rays. It's effective in smoothening out wrinkles to diminish aging signs and works wonders on wounds, burns, and insect bites. To make full use of its antifungal properties, go for vapor treatment.

The chief constituents of lavender oil are linalyl acetate, terpinen-4-ol, and camphor. It calms the nerves, eases exhaustion, and revitalizes both mind and body. Its refreshing aroma is a mood lifter. It improves circulation and suppresses the stress hormone. Apply topically, ingest orally, add to bath water or massage oil. Avoid pre and postpartum. Use 100% pure organic oil.

  Lavandula (common name lavender) is a genus of 39 species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. The English word lavender is generally...