| Lavender's uses are so diverse and plentiful that the | | | | 6. Allow the oil to sit for a few days before use. |
| herb and essential oil are found in many | | | | Usage: After a warm bath or shower, spray (or |
| aromatherapy books. Researchers have found that | | | | splash if you are using a bottle that does not have a |
| lavender's calming qualities slows activity in the | | | | mister cap) the after bath oil on your body while |
| nervous system, while promoting relaxations and | | | | your skin is still damp. Gently rub in, like a lotion. |
| improving sleep quality. Some studies suggest that a | | | | Sleep Tight Massage Oil |
| lavender pillow or a massage with lavender essential | | | | Use this massage oil in the evening before bed for |
| oil may reduce anxiety and lift a person mood. | | | | restful sleep. |
| Lavender oil may be beneficial in a variety of | | | | Ingredients and Materials: |
| conditions like insomnia, anxiety, stress, and as an | | | | Grapeseed Oil |
| antibacterial agent, according to human clinical studies. | | | | Lavender Essential Oil |
| Here are a few easy to due recipes using lavender: | | | | Clary Sage Essential Oil |
| After Bath Oil | | | | Pyramid Diffuser Bottle |
| Use this wonderful after bath oil to leave your skin | | | | Pipettes |
| silky smooth after a bath or shower (without being | | | | Sterile Rubber Glove |
| greasy!). The avocado oil is highly therapeutic and rich | | | | Artificial Lavender Floral Bunch |
| in vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, D, E, minerals, and protein. | | | | Wire Cutters |
| The oil combination is calming and is great at | | | | Directions: |
| detoxifying and purifying the body. | | | | 1. Using a pipette, place 54 drops of lavender |
| Ingredients: | | | | essential oil into a sterilized pyramid bottle. |
| Cyclomethicone | | | | 2. Use another pipette and place 18 drops of clary |
| Avocado Oil | | | | sage essential oil into the pyramid bottle. |
| Lavender Essential Oil | | | | 3. Fill the pyramid bottle approximately 1 inch from |
| Sweet Fennel Essential Oil | | | | the top with grapeseed oil. |
| 2 oz Boston Round Bottle (comes with a black | | | | 4. Put a rubber glove on one hand. |
| mister cap) | | | | 5. Place the gloved hand over the opening of the |
| Pipettes | | | | bottle placing enough pressure so that the oil cannot |
| Directions: | | | | leak out. |
| 1. In a sterile container, pour in 1 ounce | | | | 6. Shake and tip the bottle back and forth to blend |
| Cyclomethicone. | | | | the ingredients well. |
| 2. Add 1 ounce avocado oil to the cyclomethicone | | | | 7. Use the wire cutters and cut one stem off of the |
| and mix well. | | | | lavender floral bunch. |
| 3. Completely stir in 3 mL of lavender essential oil and | | | | 8. Carefully place the stem in the pyramid bottle. |
| 0.5 mL of sweet fennel essential oil. NOTE-Be sure to | | | | 9. Place the cork tightly in the bottle. Note-Be careful |
| use separate pipettes for each essential oil so as to | | | | not to tip the bottle over as the cork does not |
| not contaminate the oils. | | | | make a leak proof seal. |
| 4. Once all of the oils are thoroughly mixed together, | | | | Usage: Warm up the oil and your hands, so as not to |
| carefully pour the after bath oil up to the bottom of | | | | shock the person receiving the massage. Using a dab |
| the neck of the Bottle (this leaves room for the | | | | of oil (remember a little goes a long way) massage |
| mister cap). | | | | away the tensions of the day so that they can sleep |
| 5. Screw the mister cap tightly onto the bottle. | | | | tight. |