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Help centreFor calm, balance and self-care: the benefits of lavender essential oil
Written byEmily Coates
Reviewed byH&B Regulatory Affairs
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Miaroma Lavender Pure Essential Oil 10ml
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What’s lavender oil?
Lavender essential oil is extracted from the plant’s fragrant purple flowers using steam distillation1 – releasing its signature scent and evoking memories of sun-drenched fields in Provence. With its soothing floral aroma, lavender’s been used for centuries in aromatherapy, soaps, candles and even honey. Today, it’s one of the most loved essential oils for relaxation, sleep and everyday wellbeing.
Looking to bring a little ritual to your every day? Try adding lavender oil to your routine by adding a few drops to a diffuser to scent your space or spritzing a pillow mist onto your bedding before sleep – no yoga mat or meditation app required.
So, what are the potential benefits of lavender oil?
Is lavender oil safe?
Pure essential oils should never be applied directly and undiluted to the scalp and skin or bath as they can lead to irritation, burns and skin damage. Please dilute properly, read warnings and follow instructions provided on the product label carefully before use.
Never ingest essential oils – as even small amounts can be harmful. It’s not suitable for babies or young children unless advised by a healthcare professional. Those with asthma or sensitive skin should consult a doctor first.5 Lavender oil may also increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun.
Dinner, quick shower and you hit the hay while your brain's still whirring. Sound familiar? Maybe it's time to add a moment of relaxation into your routine. Enter this dreamy mist from Miaroma, designed to stimulate the senses and create an atmosphere you actually want to settle down in. Lavender pairs with orange, cedarwood and valerian oils for a truly cosy blend. Spritz around your bedroom or onto your pillow, then wind down with a book or gentle tunes for a while. ZZZs incoming...
Consider this your pocket-sized companion for unwinding. This Pulse Point Oil combines lavender with jojoba, frankincense and peach kernel oils for a quick boost of aromatherapy wherever you go. Think travelling, at work or when you just need a soothing scent. Gently roll the oil onto your pulse points, including your temples, neck, wrists, behind the ears and inner elbows. Breathe deeply and enjoy the aroma.
Say hello to a classic trio: lavender, bergamot and patchouli. This mix of bright citrus, floral undertones and forest notes might just transport you to your favourite spot in nature... mentally, at least. Spray around your space and enjoy some time to yourself.
You'll want to take this stylish bottle everywhere you go – CHILL looks like a sleek perfume, so no one need know you're feeling stressed. Well-known combo lavender, chamomile and patchouli create a balancing scent with complementary notes of jasmine, basil and more. Roll onto pulse points and exhale deeply when you need a mini reset.
Massage is the ultimate way to wind down. Pair your next pamper night with Miaroma's A Relaxing Night's Sleep oil, a blend of lavender, orange, cedarwood and valerian root oils. Warm the oil between your palms and gently massage into the skin for a spa-style treatment that'll help ground the senses.
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Lavender oil FAQs
There are several different ways to make lavender oil. Commercial companies often use a process called steam distillation, which involves putting the lavender into a container called a still, boiling water under the lavender and collecting the oil vapour.
However, you can make smaller batches of lavender oil at home by putting dried lavender into an airtight container and submerging them in a carrier oil. Seal the lid tightly and place it in a warm spot for a few weeks.
Lavender oil must be used properly to keep it safe for use. Never apply pure, undiluted essential oils to your skin or in a bath as they can lead to irritation, burns and skin damage. Dilute them properly with a carrier oil, read warnings and follow instructions provided on the product label carefully before use.
Never ingest essential oils as even small amounts can be harmful. They’re not suitable for babies or young children unless advised by a healthcare professional and those with asthma or sensitive skin should consult a doctor first.5
