Benefits Of Lavender Oil

Lavender is beloved for its appealing scent and calming effects, and it’s also thought to hold a range of medicinal properties based on traditional use. For centuries, lavender has been used in perfumery, cosmetics and in herbal remedies.

Originally hailing from the Mediterranean, lavender is now grown across the world wherever there is sunshine, rain, and well-drained soil. Lavender’s unmistakeable scent comes from the vibrant violet-coloured flowers which grow in small clusters at the top of its stalks. The fragrant oil is extracted from these clusters through a process of distillation. This involves the freshly-harvested flowers being steamed and the pure lavender oil collected.

Lavender oil for skin can have a number of benefits that may surprise you. It is a powerful herb boasting a variety of properties that can help address a variety of skin concerns.

Reduces Acne

Lavender oil has antibacterial properties that helps to kill acne-inducing bacteria and clogged pores. By unclogging pores and reducing inflammation when you put it on your skin, lavender helps prevent acne from developing while treating existing blemishes.

Minimizes Inflammation

Similar to the calming effects of lavender scent, it can soothe irritated skin as well due to its natural anti-inflammatory properties. As a result, lavender may help treat certain skin conditions, such as eczema or psoriasis. By the same token, lavender can help to treat sunburns and other pain and inflammations of the skin.

Slows Aging

As lavender contains antioxidants, it may help protect against damaging free radicals which can dramatically age the skin. These free radicals are at least partly responsible for the development of fine lines and wrinkles on the face so blocking them with an antioxidant could have some anti-aging effects.