Why We Offer Certified Organic Lavender Essential Oil

From certified organic essential oils to pure essential oils and those diluted with cheaper ingredients, the quality of essential oils on the market today can vary greatly.

Certified Organic Lavender Essential Oil is free from synthetic chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, and artificial additives, making it inherently purer and guaranteed to not be diluted with chemical residue. 

Of the 400+ Lavender species worldwide, Lively Living only sources Australian Certified Organic Lavandula Angustifolia oil. Our ACO Lavender Essential Oil is sourced from India and extracted via steam distillation and is Certified Organic by the ACO (Australian Certified Organic).

Our Lavender Essential Oil is also traceable from farm to bottle, so you know exactly where your product came from and how it was produced.

Our Lavender Essential Oil Benefits & Uses

Lavender Essential Oil is extremely versatile and provides numerous benefits from skincare to pain relief and household cleaning solutions.

Lavender Essential Oil is most commonly used to alleviate muscle pain, headaches, and sleep disturbances. 

Its calming scent and relaxant properties work as an anxiety reliever and sedative, interacting with the GABA neurotransmitter to help calm the nervous system. Let’s dive deeper into the benefits of Lavender Essential Oils and how you can use them correctly to reap these benefits! 

Lavender Essential Oil For Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is typically referred to as essential oil therapy, aromatherapy uses the aromatic compounds of plants for improving health & well-being. So, how does aromatherapy work? Well, in simple terms, Aromatherapy works through the sense of smell and skin absorption using diffusers, bathing salts, topical application, and more. The science behind aromatherapy reveals that it works by inhaling the scent of essential oil and transmits messages to the limbic system via the olfactory nerves. This pathway directly impacts the amygdala, the part of the brain known for influencing mood regulation and nervous system function. This is why smells can evoke such strong emotional responses. The olfactory pathway directly links the sense of smell to the amygdala and the scent receptors in the brain process the scent of Lavender as calming which allows you to relax.

 

The Most Common Methods of Using Lavender Essential Oil for Aromatherapy:

  • Diffuser:  Create a calming environment by adding water and 3-5 drops of Lavender oil to your diffuser. At Lively Living, we have a large collection of diffusers & humidifiers to choose from!
  • Inhalation: Apply a few drops to a tissue or cloth and inhale its aroma at a distance. Alternatively, you can inhale the oil directly from the bottle.
  • Water immersion: Mix a few drops of Lavender oil with bath salts or Epsom salts and immerse in a warm bath.
  • Pillow spray: Combine Lavender oil and water in a spray bottle to create a calming mist for your pillows.
  • Massage: Dilute Lavender oil in a carrier oil (like jojoba or coconut oil) and gently massage it into your temples or neck.
  • Topical application: Apply a few drops to the soles of your feet just before bed to wake up feeling refreshed.
     

Improves Sleep 

Our Lavender Essential Oil is perhaps best known for its ability to promote sleep and restore healthy sleeping patterns. It is thought to reduce anxiety by calming the nervous system. Because these are the key factors in sleeplessness, reducing them promotes calmness and relaxation which makes it easier to fall asleep. A 2009 study supports the idea that inhaling Lavender Oil before bed can help increase a deeper sleep! Check out our collection of essential oils that help to promote restful sleep.

 

How to Use Lavender Essential Oil to Improve Sleep 

Diffuser: The most common methods are inhalation or diffusion. Make sure to diffuse in a well-ventilated area. Start your nighttime ritual by adding 3-5 drops of Lavender Essential Oil to your diffuser 30 minutes before you go to bed, so the room environment is already infused with the oils.
 

Provides Stress Relief and Promotes Relaxation:

Lavender Essential Oil is well-known for its ability to reduce stress and anxiety and promote relaxation! A study suggests that Lavender Essential Oil may have the same benefits as prescription medication for improving stress levels. Inhaling lavender oil can help calm the nervous system, lower blood pressure, and provide a sense of peace. Lavender is one of many essential oils we have that can help with relieving stress & promoting relaxation, browse our dedicated collection for stress & anxiety

 

How to Use Lavender Essential Oil to Relieve Stress & Promote Relaxation

  • Inhalation: Apply a few drops to a tissue or cloth and inhale its aroma at a safe distance. 
  • Diffuser:  You can add 1-5 drops to your diffuser, fill it with water as per instructions, and let the calm set in
  • Water immersion: Mix a few drops of Lavender oil with bath salts or epsom salts and immerse in a warm bath.
  • Massage: Dilute Lavender oil in a carrier oil (like jojoba or Lively Living’s Fractionated  Coconut Oil) and gently massage it into your wrists,  temples, soles of feet, or neck.
     

Immune System & Respiratory Support

Lavender is known to be anti-inflammatory & have natural antimicrobial properties which can help protect you against harmful viruses & bacteria. Lavender also reduces stress which we know can have devastating effects on your immune system & make you more prone to illnesses. View our entire range of essential oils that can help support your immune system here. For respiratory issues, check out our breathing & congestion oils collection

 

How to Use Lavender Essential Oil for  Immune System & Respiratory Support

  • Inhalation: Apply a few drops to a tissue or cloth and inhale its aroma at a safe distance.
  • Diffuser:  You can add 1-5 drops to your diffuser, fill it with water as per instructions, and let the calm set in
  • Massage: Dilute Lavender oil in a carrier oil like jojoba and gently massage it into your chest, neck, or the soles of your feet. This helps to soothe the body, reduce inflammation,
     

Pain Relief  

Lavender oil’s analgesic properties are thought to alleviate lingering conditions such as arthritis, headaches, and muscle pain,  and relieve minor burns and cuts, Lavender Essential Oil’s calming effects can also reduce tension-related pain.

How to Use Lavender Essential Oil for Pain Relief 

  • Inhalation: Apply a few drops to a tissue or cloth and inhale its aroma at a safe distance.
  • Topical application: Dilute Lavender oil with carrier oil and massage it into your sore muscles. Additionally, gently rub onto the temples and neck for headache relief.
  • Compress: Add a few drops of Lavender oil to a warm compress and apply it to the affected area.
     

Skin Care 

Lavender oil's anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties can help soothe irritated skin, reduce redness, treat acne blemishes, and heal wounds faster. Its antiseptic and anti-fungal properties are believed to reduce itching and swelling caused by insect bites.

Our Certified Organic Lavender Essential Oil is free from synthetic chemicals, which makes it gentler on the skin and safer to use for those with sensitive skin.

How to Use Lavender Essential Oil for Skin Care 

Remember, essential oils should never be applied to the skin directly. Dilute Lavender oil with a carrier oil before applying it to the skin to avoid irritation. 

  • Spot treatment: Apply a diluted drop of Lavender oil directly to acne spots with a cotton swab to clear up blemishes.
  • Moisturiser: A few drops of Lavender oil can be added to your moisturiser to improve the look and feel of your skin.
  • Body oil: Massage a mixture of Lavender Essential Oil with carrier oil (such as olive, jojoba, or fractionated coconut oil) into the skin.  
  • Wound care: Apply a diluted amount of Lavender oil to minor burns, cuts, or scrapes to accelerate the healing process.
     

Hair Care

Our Lavender oil can nourish the scalp, increase hair growth, and help treat conditions like alopecia aerate. Its antiseptic properties can help maintain a healthy scalp by eliminating lice and dandruff.

How To Use Lavender Essential Oil For Hair Care

  • Scalp massage: Add a few drops of Lavender oil to a carrier oil and massage into the scalp to increase hair growth.
  • Shampoo: Mix a few drops into your regular shampoo to maintain a healthy scalp.
  • Hair rinses: Add a few drops of Lavender oil to your final rinse water after shampooing.
  • Hair mask: Add Lavender oil to a DIY hair mask.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Of course! Adding a few drops of our Lavender Essential Oil to a steamer can help to create a calming and aromatic environment.

When diluted with carrier oil, our Lavender Essential Oil can be applied to acne-prone areas to reduce bacteria and inflammation.

Lively Living’s Lavender Essential Oil is widely used in aromatherapy to help reduce anxiety and keep you relaxed.

According to the principles of aromatherapy, breathing in the scent of Lavender Essential Oil sends messages to the limbic system, the brain region that influences the nervous system and helps regulate emotion.

Lavender Essential Oil blends well with most other essential oils. Oils that Lavender can be blended with include peppermint, lemon, eucalyptus, chamomile, rosemary, bergamot, and more.

They can be combined to create different combinations that enhance the therapeutic effects of Lively Living’s Lavender Essential Oil.

Lively Living’s Lavender Essential Oil is widely used in aromatherapy to help reduce anxiety and keep you relaxed.

  • Peppermint
  • Sweet Orange
  • Lemon
  • Eucalyptus
  • Clary Sage
  • Rosemary
  • Frankincense
  • Bergamot

Lively Living’s certified organic Lavender Essential Oil can be used in a variety of ways, including aromatherapy (diffusers, sprays, inhalation), skincare (diluted topical ointments), pain relief (massage oils, headache balms), and hair care (scalp massages, shampoo additives).

Yes! Our certified organic Lavender oil promotes hair growth and reduces hair thinning when massaged into the scalp.

However, this does not mean that Lavender oil will magically transform a bald head into a full head of hair.

Lively Living’s Lavender Essential Oil is the safest option for pregnant women because it is certified organic, ethically sourced, and 100% free from chemicals and pesticides.

If pregnant, use sparingly or use a blend of oils like Lively Living Pregnancy Calm Organic Oil However all pregnant women are different, so before you use Lavender oil, you may like to consult your medical practitioner first.

Although Lavender oil is generally known for its calming and relaxing effects, excessive use can sometimes have the opposite effect on some people. To be safe, it's best to use it in moderation.

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