Lavender is one of the most versatile and popular of all essential oils and is extracted from the leaves of the evergreen shrub. Raw Gaia’s lavender essential oil is sourced from plants cultivated in England.

Lavender is good for most skin types since it promotes the growth of new cells and it has a balancing effect on sebum. Because of its wonderful healing qualities, it is said to be helpful with acne, eczema and psoriasis as well as sunburn and abscesses.

Lavender has antiseptic and antifungal properties, so it helps to reduce fungal growth, scarring, swelling and wounds.

Lavender essential oil has a calming scent which makes it an excellent tonic for the nerves and helps in treating migraines, headaches, anxiety, depression, nervous tension and emotional stress. Its refreshing aroma helps to combat nervous exhaustion and restlessness. It induces sleep and hence it is often recommended for insomnia.

The oil is also an excellent remedy for various types of pain such as sore muscles, tense muscles, muscular aches, rheumatism, sprains, backache and lumbago. Massage with lavender oil helps to provide relief from pain in the joints.

Lavender oil is also good for urinary disorders as it stimulates urine production. It helps in restoring hormonal balance and reduces cystitis or inflammation of the urinary bladder.

Lavender oil is extensively used for various respiratory problems including throat infections, flu, cough, cold, asthma, sinus congestion, bronchitis, whooping cough, laryngitis and tonsillitis. The oil is either used in the form of vapour or applied on the skin of the neck, chest and back.

You can use this essential oil in different ways:

In the bath: For a wonderfully relaxing experience at the end of a busy day, just add 6 - 8 drops of essential oil to a warm bath. Mix the water well before getting in.

In an oil burner: A good way of using essential oils is to vaporise them, for example by using an oil burner. To use an oil burner, fill the bowl at the top of the burner with water and place 6-10 drops of essential oil in the water. Then place a lighted tea light underneath the bowl. The water and essential oils evaporate as steam, letting the aroma of the essential oils fill the room.

For massage: Massage is also a very good method of application because the skin, as our largest organ readily absorbs the essential oil into the bloodstream. You can use one or up to four essential oils according to your particular needs and add them to a cold-pressed oil, in a dilution of 5 drops of essential oil to 10ml of carrier oil. If you have particularly sensitive skin, use only 3 drops.

Ingredients: undiluted, 100% organic essential oil of lavender

Precautions: People with low blood pressure may feel drowsy after using this oil. During pregnancy, it is extremely important to be cautious about what you eat and put on your body. It is best to err on the side of caution and we therefore recommend avoiding all products containing essential oils during the first three months.