How to use lavender flowers, lavender cream and lavender oil
Tea: Brew a few dried lavender flowers to make a soothing herbal tea, often used to aid sleep and digestion.
Bath Soaks: Add lavender flowers or oil to bath water for a calming and skin-soothing soak.
Sachets: Place dried lavender in small bags and tuck them in drawers or closets to keep clothes fresh and repel moths.
Culinary Use: Lavender can be used to flavour baked goods, salads, and desserts, or as part of a seasoning mix in savoury dishes.
Sleep Aids: Tuck lavender sachets under your pillow or use a lavender-infused pillow spray to promote restful sleep.
Potpourri: Combine lavender with other dried flowers and herbs to create a fragrant potpourri for your home.
Crafts: Lavender flowers can be incorporated into wreaths, bouquets, and other dried floral arrangements.
Moth bags: Hang some bags in your wardrobes to keep the moths at bay
Lavender’s unique composition makes it an excellent ingredient in hand creams.
Here’s why:
Moisturizing and Hydrating: Lavender oil is rich in antioxidants that help repair the skin and protect it from environmental damage. When applied in a hand cream, it can deeply hydrate the skin, leaving your hands soft and supple.
Soothing Irritated Skin: If you suffer from dry, cracked, or irritated hands, lavender’s properties can provide soothing relief. It helps reduce redness and irritation, making it ideal for those with sensitive skin.
Healing Properties: Lavender oil promotes skin cell regeneration, helping to heal minor cuts, burns, and abrasions. The antiseptic qualities of lavender also make it useful for preventing infections and keeping your skin healthy.
Anti-Aging: Due to its antioxidants, lavender helps neutralize free radicals, which contribute to premature aging. Using lavender-infused hand cream regularly can improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Our Lavender cream can also be used on arms and hands and feet and is wonderful used on the neck and chest at night to send you off to sleep!
How to use Lavender essential oil
Calming the Mind and Reducing Anxiety: Lavender oil has been shown to have calming effects on the nervous system. It helps reduce anxiety and stress, making it an ideal choice for use during moments of tension. Whether added to a warm bath or massaged into the temples, lavender encourages mental calmness and clarity.
Promoting Restful Sleep: One of lavender’s most celebrated uses is as a natural sleep aid. Studies have demonstrated that lavender can improve sleep quality by calming the nervous system and inducing relaxation. Simply placing a few drops of lavender oil on your pillow or using it in a diffuser before bedtime can help you fall asleep faster and enjoy deeper, more restful sleep.
Alleviating Headaches: Lavender essential oil can also help alleviate headaches and migraines. By massaging diluted lavender oil into your temples or inhaling its aroma, you may find relief from tension headaches and stress-related pain.
Enhancing Skin Health: When applied directly to the skin, lavender oil can help balance sebum production, which is beneficial for oily or acne-prone skin. Its antimicrobial properties can prevent acne-causing bacteria from thriving, while its soothing effects help to calm inflamed skin.