Lavender essential oil is pretty much at the top of my list of favorite oils. It is known as the swiss army knife of essential oils because it can help with literally almost anything. I use daily, and the benefits and uses for lavender essential oil are endless.

Lavender can be used on so many symptoms and problems because it has antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, anti-fungal, and antimicrobial properties. It is the oldest and most popular known oil in essential oil history.

Uses for Lavender Essential Oil

• Mix Lavender essential oil and distilled water in a spray bottle to use in your vehicle as a deodorizer
• Put 2-3 drops in the inside of the toilet paper roll in your bathroom to keep it fresh
• Use a few drops on your wrists, ankles, and behind your ears to keep mosquitoes and moths away
• Add a drop of Lavender to your mascara to make it last longer and help your eyelashes grow
• Add a drop to blemishes to reduce redness and help it heal faster.
• Add a few drops to your shampoo and conditioner to help strengthen your hair
• Rub a few drops into your scalp to help with dandruff, psoriasis of the scalp, or hair loss
• Gently rub stretch marks with a few drops of Lavender oil to tighten skin and reduce size and coloring of scar
• Put a few drops on cuts or scrapes to disinfect, prevent infection, and relieve pain.
• Add Lavender and Peppermint to a carrier oil for sunburn relief.
• Use a few drops on insect bites to draw out the sting and find relief from pain
• Put a drop of Lavender oil on mosquito bites to stop itching and prevent swelling
• Use a warm compress with drops of Lavender essential oil on the outside of your ear for ear infection pain relief
• Massaging the lower abdomen with Lavender essential oil can help take away the pain of menstrual cramps
• Reduce fever by applying Lavender essential oil to a wet cloth and placing on the forehead
• Diffuse before and during bed time to relax
• Rub on the bottom of your feet or big toes for better sleep at night
• Use a few drops in a warm bath to calm down before bed
• Lavender essential helps alleviate feelings of sadness, sorrow, hurt, tragedy, and anger