11 Ways to Use Lavender Oil

Easy Ideas To Try at Home In Your Daily Routine

You don't have to be experienced in using essential oils or need a diffuser to try these clever tips.

A little goes a long way. These are concentrated 100% botanical extracts.

1. Apply a drop or two to the wrists, back of the neck, or bottoms of feet.

2. Bath: Add 5-10 drops to 1 cup of Epsom salt or your favorite bath gel, to give the room a light floral aroma and help create a relaxing environment. Feels great on your skin. Do not add oil directly to water; it will only float on the surface.

3. The Dryer: Put 2-3 drops onto a dryer fabric softener sheet or on a damp washcloth then toss it into the dryer to freshen your laundry.  Chemical free.

4. Closets & Drawers: Place 3 drops on a cotton ball and place in a drawer to add a fresh scent to clothes or linens.

5. Air Vents: Apply 3-4 drops to a cotton ball, and slightly tuck it into an air vent in your room or car. Remember to remove it afterward.

6. Carpet: Mix about 1/4 cup baking soda with 6 drops of oil, sprinkle on the carpet, let sit for 15 minutes, then vacuum up.

7. Desk or Nightstand: Use a favorite stone, shell, pine cone, or anything porous. Let 1 or 2 drops soak in to get that great aroma in your immediate personal space.

8. Shoes: Put 3 drops of Lavender oil in each of your tennis shoes to keep them smelling fresh, or put the oil onto a cotton ball and leave it overnight.

9. Pillow: Rub a few drops onto your hand and spread over your, or your child's pillow to help with sleep, or simply cup your hands and inhale.

   Use Lavender Oil in DIY Recipes

   Mix, Shake, Spritz: Ready in Less than 5 Minutes
   

10. Cooling Lavender Body Spray - DIY Recipe. (this works great with peppermint!) Spritz on your chest, arms, or neck.  Refreshing on a hot day, or on the road. Caution - Never spray near the eyes. What you will need: 2oz. Glass spray bottle 1 Tablespoon witch hazel 3 Tablespoons distilled water 10-15 Drops of Lavender, 100% therapeutic grade essential oil Add witch hazel and Lavender oil to the bottle, then fill with distilled water, screw on top, shake and spray.
    

11. Linens and Fabric Freshener Spray- DIY Recipe.  Use to lightly spray on linens, sheets, or fabric surfaces for a crisp clean refreshing smell. What you will need: 8oz. Glass spray bottle 7-8oz. Distilled water (fill bottle to the top, after adding the desired ingredients below) 1 Tablespoon of witch hazel 1 Tablespoon of vegetable glycerin, (optional) 20-30 Drops of Lavender, 100% therapeutic-grade essential oil Add witch hazel, glycerin, and Lavender to the bottle. Fill the bottle to the top with water and screw on the top. Shake gently to blend it before using.

Many different oils can be added to the lavender mixtures, or substitute any combination that appeals to you. Create your own special blends, such as floral, citrus, woodsy, invigorating, or calming,

Enjoy Some of These Popular Scents:

• Lemon, Grapefruit, Orange, Lime

• Eucalyptus, peppermint,

• Cedarwood, Cypress, Black spruce

• Lavender, Geranium, Blue Tansy, Ylang, Ylang, Jasmine

• Purification Blend (Citronella, Lavender, lemongrass, myrtle, rosemary)

DIY Spray Ingredients - What Do They Do, and Where Can I Get Them?

Witch Hazel

serves as a binding agent, helping essential oils mix better with water and preventing separation, so you don't need to shake the bottle as often. It is an astringent widely used in skincare and is available at grocery stores, drugstores, and other retailers.

Vegetable Glycerin

is a clear, odorless liquid derived from plant oils, that helps with binding, and moisturizing, and is gentle on the skin. Available at grocery and drug stores, Walmart, and hobby and crafts stores.

Glass Spray Bottles

Easily found online or in some natural food stores or craft and hobby retailers. Glass is always preferred since some essential oils are extremely potent and some can damage or deteriorate plastic containers. If necessary, diluted oils should be fine in HDPE plastic (high-density polyethylene) containers.

Natural Alternative

Using lavender and other essential oils offers a non-toxic, natural way to infuse your surroundings to feel invigorating, uplifting, energizing, relaxing, or refreshing. There are hundreds of oils to choose from. You can adjust the strength by adding more or less to suit your needs.

Great for gifts, goodie bags, stocking stuffers, and just because.