My Painful Skin Disorder

Lavender Lavandula angustifolia

Calming Regenerating Healing

Lavender means “to wash” in Latin. It is likely the most used essential oil globally, and with good reason, as it serves in all things calming.

It is often considered a must-have oil to keep on hand at all times due to its versatile uses, including calming and relaxing properties that promote peaceful sleep and ease feelings of tension.*

Lavender can be used aromatically, topically, and internally. It can also be used with no dilution (neat).

Lavender is widely used for its calming and relaxing qualities.
It soothes occasional skin irritations.
Lavender reduces the appearance of skin imperfections.
This essential oil helps to ease feelings of tension.*
Add a few drops of Lavender to pillows, bedding, or the bottoms of feet to prepare for a restful night’s sleep.
Freshen your linen closet, mattress, car, or the air with a light mist of Lavender combined with water in a spray bottle.
Add Lavender to bath water to soak away stress, or apply it to the temples and the back of the neck.
Use it in cooking to soften citrus flavors and add a flavorful twist to marinades, baked goods, and desserts.
Take Lavender internally to reduce anxious feelings.*
Take Lavender internally for a peaceful sleep.*
Lavender makes a great addition to any hair treatment, shampoo, or conditioner. It can help keep the scalp looking clean and healthy.
It helps to keep hair looking thick and healthy.
It may support the heart and cardiovascular system.*
It may also help to support healthy immune function and response during times of seasonal threats.*
Lavender synergistically helps to soothe and calm the nervous system.*
It can be particularly calming and support healthy moods during menstruation and menopause.
Lavender promotes feelings of vitality.
It can reduce anxious feelings, even when the ability to smell aromas has been lost.
When diluted and massaged on the abdomen of infants or when added to bath water, Lavender can promote calming and soothing feelings.
This essential oil evokes positive feelings of self-awareness.
It is helpful to diffuse when trying to stay on task.
Lavender subjectively improves work environments.
It promotes feelings of clear breathing and open airways.

I began using lavender as a sleep aid initially because I am a bit of an insomniac. It definitely did the trick of helping me to fall asleep, and stay asleep through the night. After my first night of using dōTERRA lavender, I was amazed. Lavender supports my children at bedtime too. It is so therapeutic and incredible at getting the body to relax and unwind. When you have restless children , it really does the trick in aiding peace and tranquility to our bedtime rituals.

Additionally, I’ve had issues with the back of my left leg for as long as I can remember. At first I thought it may have something to do with the water irritating my skin with all the chloramine, pesticides, arsenics, fertilizers, and not to mention fluoride content in city municipal water. After installing shower filters on every shower in our home, my skin irritation problem still didn’t go away. I remember clearly how much it was itching on my wedding day, and during my pregnancies. I tried every single oil, cream, lotion, potion, prescription steroid available to me, and while I found temporary relief, nothing seemed to completely rid me of this rash and itchiness on my leg. It didn’t seem to be a gut issue, I eat a lot of fermented foods, but you never know. Although in many instances, eczema can definitely be related to a gut disorder. Recently I began applying lavender neat, meaning without a carrier oil like FCO, onto my skin. I began to see results immediately. The morning after my first application, the area seemed less red, and not that itchy anymore. I kept on applying the lavender oil every day. Sometimes I would forget, but usually it would be at least one application a day to two applications. After one week’s time, I saw a dramatic improvement in my skin, and guess what? NO MORE ITCHINESS! No more scratching myself until I drew blood. This rash was with me for over 10 years, yes you heard that right, over TEN years, and within a week it was quickly beginning to fade. Above is a before and after photo of the progress in my skin.. The above “after” photo was taken two weeks after I began the lavender protocol. You can see that I have some scars from years of itching this spot, but I no longer itch, and there is another oil for scarring, called Frankincense. Currently I am using the Immortelle blend on these scars, and on other scars on my body. dōTERRA’s Immortelle blend has Frank in it, and a few other skin supporting oils. It even reduces the appearance of wrinkles! There is an oil for everything!!! I am amazed and seriously impressed with this powerful plant medicine. It has truly assisted me in ridding myself of this awful infliction that no other fancy/expensive cream could do. I tried to heal my body from the inside out for many years, and became a bit of a purist with everything I ate and touched. That did not help my rash to go away! If you too have a skin affliction that you are itching to get rid of, (pun intended), I HIGHLY recommend that you use the dōTERRA lavender oil to assist and support your healing process.

Description

Lavender has been used and cherished for centuries for its unmistakable aroma and myriad benefits. In ancient times, the Egyptians and Romans used Lavender for bathing, relaxation, cooking, and as a perfume; it is widely used for its calming and relaxing qualities which continue to be Lavender’s most notable qualities. Lavender is frequently used to reduce the appearance of skin imperfections. Add to bath water to soak away stress or apply to the temples and the back of the neck. Add a few drops of Lavender to pillows, bedding, or bottoms of feet to promote a restful night’s sleep. Due to Lavender’s versatile properties, it is considered the must-have oil to have on hand at all times.

Primary Benefits

Soothes occasional skin irritations
Taken internally, Lavender reduces anxious feelings and promotes peaceful sleep*
Helps ease feelings of tension.*

Uses

Add a few drops of Lavender to pillows, bedding, or bottoms of feet at bedtime.
Keep a bottle of Lavender on hand to soothe occasional skin irritations.
Freshen your linen closet, mattress, car, or the air by combining Lavender with water in a spray bottle.
Take internally to reduce anxious feelings.*
Use in cooking to soften citrus flavors and add a flavorful twist to marinades, baked goods, and desserts.

Directions for Use

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity. See additional precautions below.

Safety

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

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Statements with asterisks refer to internal use. All others refer to aromatic or topical use.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.