5 Ways to Use Lavender to Relax and De-stress
Lavender is well-known for its calming and relaxing properties, making it the perfect natural remedy for stress relief. Here are five ways you can use lavender to de-stress:
1. INHALE
Inhale only pure lavender essential oil directly from the bottle or put a few drops on a cotton pad to help calm your mind and soothe your senses.
2. APPLY
Mix 8-10 drops of pure lavender essential oil with 10ml of carrier oil like jojoba oil, roll onto pulse points – wrist, temple and side of neck to help relieve stress.
3. DIFFUSE
Add a 4-6 drops of pure lavender essential oil to your diffuser or oil burner and enjoy the calming aroma as it fills your home.
4. MASSAGE
Mix a 2-5 ml of pure lavender essential oil with 100 ml carrier oil like coconut oil and use it for a relaxing massage.
5. BATHE
Add 6-8 drops of pure lavender essential oil to your bath for a relaxing and stress-relieving soak.
Lavender is a versatile essential oil that can be used in many different ways to promote relaxation and stress relief. Give one or more of these ideas a try the next time you're feeling stressed out and see for yourself how effective lavender can be!