Lavender essential oil is one of the most beloved and widely used essential oils around—and for good reason. But did you know it’s far more than just a calming scent to help you wind down at the end of a long day? Another commonly known benefit is lavender essential oil for skin care.
But lavender essential has still more uses than just these two. Let’s dive into 7 amazing benefits of lavender essential oil, including a few you may have never heard of!
Here is a video I made about the many benefits of lavender essential oil for skin and more!
1. Lavender Essential Oil for Skin started with Burns and Scrapes
Lavender essential oil is so gentle it can be used neat (undiluted) on minor burns and scrapes. In fact, it was famously used by French chemist René-Maurice Gattefossé, who burned his hand in a lab accident, He was a perfumer, and experienced a major burn on his arm. He literally stuck his whole arm into a vat of lavender essential oil, and it healed it amazingly fast for that time period. This is what started the whole aromatherapy philosophy.
Lavender is one of the most gentle essential oil. So I recommend it as one of the few essential oils that can actually be used on babies. Lavender essential oil and chamomile essential oil are the two that are suggested as being safe for infants and very sensitive skin. Just be sure you’re using a good quality, pure essential oil.
2. Headaches and Migraines
Got a tension headache coming on? To use lavender to ease these symptoms, try simply inhaling lavender essential oil straight from the bottle, or apply a drop or two to your temples for natural relief. Its calming properties make it a great go-to during stressful moments.
3. Skin Inflammation
Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial qualities, using lavender essential oil for skin flare-ups makes total sense. It can help with everything from minor rashes to bug bites. It is gentle enough for all skin types and even very young children. It is especially useful for calming irritation.
4. Better Sleep
Yes, lavender does help promote better sleep—but not by knocking you out on the spot! Rubbing a lavender-infused body oil, like our Lavender Sage Body Oil, on your shoulders and neck before bed can be a wonderfully soothing way to ease into a restful night.
5. Anxiety & Stress Relief
Lavender has been shown to reduce feelings of anxiety and panic. This is probably one of the best known benefits of lavender oil. Whether you diffuse it, apply a diluted version to your pulse points, or use a pre-blended product like our body oil, lavender can help you create a moment of calm in your day.
6. Lavender Essential Oil for Skin Benefits All Skin Types
Lavender essential oil supports both oily and dry skin—making it a fantastic all-around skincare ingredient. It can help balance sebum, soothe acne, and hydrate dry patches. That’s why it’s featured in our Lavender Sage Body Oil, perfect for post-shower hydration.
7. Hair Care & Natural Deodorant
Lavender can help promote healthy hair growth and is featured in our Lavender Rosemary Shampoo, combining two power-packed essential oils. It’s also a great natural deodorant—just a couple of drops in your liquid soap or on a bar soap (like our Lavender Oatmeal or Lavender Chamomile can help keep you fresh naturally.
And here’s bonus tip: Lavender essential oil can also help soothe the itch and swelling from insect bites—yet another reason to keep a small bottle handy in your natural remedy kit. We use it in our all natural Bugs Away.
Lavender is one of the safest essential oils out there and a wonderful introduction if you’re new to using essential oils. Just remember: a little goes a long way. Always dilute properly, especially for widespread use. For example, mix just a couple of drops into a tablespoon of a carrier oil like safflower, olive, or almond oil.
Want to feel more confident using lavender essential oil for skin care or really any of the essential oils? Grab our FREE downloadable essential oils guide to get started safely and effectively. You’ll find the link below—along with links to all the lavender products mentioned in this post.
