Lavender skin, mind and body benefits

If there is one herb which we could smell all day long- it is lavender. It’s deeply relaxing, intoxicating and magical fragrance is the epitome of warm, long summer evenings and afternoons. Bees absolutely love it and you should love it too, whether it is fighting anxiety, stress or improving the health of your skin.

Lavender is a native plant to the South of France, now grows in a variety of areas. It can withstand heat and drought, which makes it incredibly sustainable. 

Relaxing and sedative

Lavender has been used for centuries to relax and help with insomnia. It has sedative and relaxing benefits. Recent studies have confirmed its anti-anxiety benefits and found that lavender oil’s effects on anxiety were similar to that of lorazepam, a common anti-anxiety drug (1). Other study has suggested that lavender can improve scopolamine-induced memory impairment and also reduce anxiety and depression-like behaviour. (2).

Skin healing & rejuvenation

Lavender also improves skin healing due to its anti-inflammatory benefits (3, 4). Both studies showed that lavender is a powerful tool to improve skin health and even suggested a possibility to fight cancer (4). Apart from that, it has been noted that lavender can significantly help with scars and wound healing (6)

Due to its inflammatory benefits, lavender can be recommended for a variate of skin conditions, such as acne and eczema. Studies show that lavender oil is both antimicrobial and anti-fungal. lt has been reported that lavender can kill Staphylococcus aureus, a type of bacteria that may cause eczema. (5)

In our view lavender is one of the most wonderful herbs to condition and sooth the skin and calm the mind at the same time. Since the mind and the body are connected, it’s a must have in everyone’s wellness and skincare routine.

Try our 100% Organic Pure Lavender Hydrosol. We recommend using it before going to bed, in your evening skincare routine and during the day, whenever you need you need to feel calm and refreshed. It works wonders when used before meditation,  a massage, at the end of your yoga practice ( savasana), a meeting or a flight.

The hydrosol is a great skin tonic, so gently spray your skin before applying your favourite face oil ( or moisturiser).