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LAVENDER OIL FOR SCARS
Due to its ability to support wound healing, lavender essential oil prevents the skin from scarring in the first place. It also improves circulation and promotes the generation of new skin cells, to accelerate healing and reduce the appearance of scars.

How to use lavender oil for scars:

Scar treatment: The best way to prevent scarring for minor scrapes, cuts and burns is to use a mix of lavender oil and carrier oil while the wound is still fresh and apply everyday till the wound heals to prevent infection, speed up healing and prevent scarring. To reduce the appearance of scars, mix 2 drops of lavender oil with 2 drops of black seed oil. Research suggests that black seed oil prevents scar formation and clears blemishes. Repeat twice daily.

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LAVENDER OIL FOR HAIR
Lavender oil has shown to be effective in treating hair loss and helping to promote hair growth. As a natural anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal, lavender oil also helps in reducing dandruff and supporting scalp health. It also keeps your hair smelling great!

LAVENDER OIL FOR HAIR GROWTH
Research from Scotland reported that sufferers of alopecia (a condition where the body refuses to accept its own hair follicles) causing patchy baldness can be treated using a combination of lavender oil and other essential oils combined with a nourishing carrier oil like emu oil. In fact over 40% of alopecia sufferers demonstrated positive hair growth after applying the blend.

The study concluded that the combination of emu oil along with the "hair growth-stimulating properties of essential oils of Rosemary, Thyme, Lavender and Cedarwood it is possible to successfully promote healthy hair growth in humans where the oil treatment is massaged into the scalp once a day for at least three months and is allowed to pe*****te the scalp for up to 12 hours."

How to use lavender oil for hair growth:

1. Add to your shampoo: Mix 1 drop of lavender oil in your shampoo every time you take a shower to serve as a natural anti-bacterial and keep your hair and scalp clean. Lavender oil also helps to stimulate blood circulation to the hair follicles, promoting hair growth.

2. Hair growth massage oil: Mix 2-3 drops each of lavender oil, cedarwood essential oil and thyme oil in 1 tsp. of emu oil and massage into the scalp daily for a minimum of 3 months. Emu oil contains nourishing Vitamin E and is excellent for promoting hair growth when compared to a hair treatment pharmaceutical drug. Leave overnight for best results.

31/03/2019

LAVENDER OIL FOR SCALP HEALTH
Have a dry, itchy scalp? Mixed with a nutrient-rich carrier oil, lavender oil can help keep your scalp clean and healthy. With its powerful antibacterial and antiseptic action, lavender oil helps control and prevent dandruff from occurring.

How to use lavender oil for scalp health:
1. Dandruff control: Combined with tea tree oil, an amazing proven antifungal and anti-inflammatory, lavender oil can help combat dandruff causing fungus and minimize itching and redness. Simply add 2 drops of tea tree essential oil and 2 drops of lavender oil to a mild shampoo when you wash your hair. Leave on for 3-5 minutes before rinsing.

2. Hot oil treatment: A hot oil treatment is great for deeper conditioning. The warmth of the oil stimulates the hair follicles to open and absorb the essential oils. Combine 10-15 drops of lavender oil with 1-2 tbsp. of warm coconut oil (an excellent anti-inflammatory). You can also add a few drops of peppermint essential oil to soothe an itchy scalp. Massage your scalp with the blend and wrap a towel around your head. Leave for an hour and wash your hair with a mild shampoo. Repeat weekly.

31/03/2019

LAVENDER OIL FOR JOINT PAIN AND ACHING MUSCLES
A 2004 randomized control trial showed that acupressure using lavender oil reduced lower back pain by up to 39% and also "improved walking time," and "spine flexion range."

In another study of 50 postoperative patients, half were given only oxygen and the other half oxygen supplemented with lavender oil. The study concluded that "patients in the lavender group reported a higher satisfaction rate with pain control than patients in the control group."

Yet another study proved that lavender oil is an effective natural pain-reliever. In the study conducted on 80 participants, lavender oil massage helped alleviate pain caused by a condition called dysmenorrhea which causes menstrual cramping and lower abdominal pain. The study concluded that, "lavender oil massage decreases primary dysmenorrhea and it can be used as an effective herbal drug."

How to use lavender oil for pain:

1. Apply topically: Mix 3-4 drops of lavender oil with 1 tsp. of a carrier oil such as olive oil or moringa oil (a proven anti-inflammatory excellent to relieve arthritic pain). Rub into painful joints twice daily.

2. Add to your diffuser: Aromatherapy with lavender oil calms and relaxes the nerves and muscles improving circulation and relieving body aches.

3. Hot compress treatment: For pain relief from muscular injuries and minor sprains, fill a bowl with hot water and add in a few drops of lavender oil. Soak a towel, wring out the water and use it as a hot compress on the affected area.

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How to use lavender oil for headaches and migraines:

Headache rub: Add 2-3 drops of lavender oil and 2 drops of peppermint oil to a carrier oil such as olive oil. Peppermint oil has shown to provide a "significant analgesic effect with a reduction in sensitivity to headache." Massage the blend into your temples, behind the neck and behind the ears for soothing pain relief.

31/03/2019

31/03/2019

LAVENDER OIL FOR HEADACHES AND MIGRAINES
If you suffer from occasional headaches, or worse, migraines — lavender oil can help. In fact, lavender essential oil has shown to significantly reduce pain in migraine sufferers who inhaled the oil for fifteen minutes. The study concluded with astounding results, stating that "from 129 headache attacks in cases, 92 responded entirely or partially to lavender."

Lavender oil works so well as it not only serves as a pain-reliever due to its analgesic properties but also as a sedating agent and relaxant, that calms the nerves to relieve tension.

How to use lavender oil for headaches and migraines:

Headache rub: Add 2-3 drops of lavender oil and 2 drops of peppermint oil to a carrier oil such as olive oil. Peppermint oil has shown to provide a "significant analgesic effect with a reduction in sensitivity to headache." Massage the blend into your temples, behind the neck and behind the ears for soothing pain relief.

31/03/2019

LAVENDER OIL FOR STRESS AND ANXIETY
Feeling tired and stressed out? The refreshing aromatic scent of lavender oil might just be enough to calm the nerves when you're feeling over-stressed, or just want to unwind after a long day at work.
In fact, a 2014 study reported that a lavender oil preparation known as Silexan surpassed a placebo or the prescription drug paroxetine, when treating GAD (generalized anxiety disorder). The study further concluded that, "Silexan showed a pronounced antidepressant effect and improved general mental health and health-related quality of life."

How to use lavender essential oil for stress and anxiety:

1. Inhale directly: Feeling stressed and agitated? Inhale lavender oil right out of the bottle to immediately relax and calm the mind. You can also rub some oil into your palms and cup them over your face and take long breaths. A neat idea is to keep a bottle on your desk at work and use as needed.

2. Apply topically: If you feel a tension headache coming on, rub 1-2 drops of lavender oil with a few drops of jojoba oil into your temples, behind the ears, and on your wrists.

3. Diffuse in the air: Alleviate stress and induce sleep by diffusing lavender oil to wind down. Great to let the oil diffuse as you sleep for a good night's rest.