The lavender plant has long been used for medical purposes. More recently, lavender essential oils have become more popular. In addition to having a beautiful smell, lavender essential oils can be used in many different beneficial manners.

#1 Lavender Can Help You Relax

When it comes to relaxing scents, lavender has long been associated with relaxation and was used historically for assistance with mental health. The aroma from lavender is still associated with relaxation, and the essential oils can be used in many ways to facilitate a calmer environment. Add a few drops to a spray bottle filled with water. This will create a nice little spray that you can mist around your bedroom when you want to enjoy a relaxing aroma.

You can put the oil into a diffuser and run the diffuser before you go to sleep. The diffuser will release the aroma into the air, kind of like an air freshener would, creating a relaxing environment. You can even mix a little oil with an unscented lotion to give the lotion a scent you would prefer. Apply the lotion to your feet and hands before you lay down in order to be surrounded with relaxing smell.

#2 Lavender Is Great for Reducing Pain

Next, lavender can be great for helping you fight against pain and sore muscles. The smell can help relax your body, and lavender itself can help with circulation. To use lavender to help with pain, add a few drops of the oil to a carrier oil and rub the new oil combination into the areas where your body is sore. Coconut oil is a good carrier oil for this purpose. Or you can add a couple of drops to some hot water and then soak a towel in the hot water. Then you can use the towel as a compress on sore or injured parts of your body.

#3 Lavender Can Protect Your Hair

Lavender is a popular ingredient in hair products for a few reasons. It can kill both lice eggs and hatched lice. It can also keep nits out of your hair as well. On top of that, it can help give a shine to your hair. You can get all these benefits by just adding a few drops of oil to your regular shampoo and shaking up your shampoo. Lavender essentials oils have a lot of benefits beyond smelling great. You can use the essential oils to help you relax at night, to help reduce pain and soreness in your body, and to promote healthy hair.

For more tips for using organic French lavender essential oils, contact your local supplier.