NaturEarth French Lavender Oil 4 oz 100% Pure Premium Essential Oil
UsesNaturEarth French Lavender essential oil is used in baths, room sprays, toilet waters, perfumes, colognes, massage oils, sachets, salves, skin lotions and oils. It has a sweet, balsamic, floral herbaceous aroma , light with woody undertones which combines well with many oils including citrus, clove, patchouli, rosemary, clary sage and pine. Its unique aroma has a calming effect on the user and soothes the spirit, relieves anger.Aromatherapy benefits include balancing, soothing, normalizing, calming, relaxing, and healing.HistoryThe Egyptians burnt incense suffused with lavender and used it when embalming their royalty. It is reported that when King Tut's tomb was opened, jars containing lavender unguents were found in the immediate area. The unguents were used by rich Egyptians to cover their bodies for a total perfumed effect.CharacteristicsLavender oil is colorless and fragrant. Scientists have identified a rich mix of lavender oil-based phytochemicals, which are naturally occurring plant substances with strong color, taste or smell characteristics. It should be extracted from the flowers using steam distillation, not solvents.Linalool is one of the active ingredients in lavender oil. It has a pleasant, floral scent and is used in perfumes, cosmetics and cleaning agents.AromatherapyAs an essential oil for aromatherapy, you can inhale lavender oil directly or disperse it in a diffuser or vaporizer to soothe body aches and enter a relaxed state. A few drops in your warm bath will relax away your tension. You can put a drop or two on your pillow to promote a night of restful sleep. You can apply the oil directly to your temples or feet to aid relaxation and induce sleep.