Lavender hydrosol soothes; its transforming quality “washes away” tense nerves and emotional blocks. It is a balm for tension in the solar plexus area, when nervousness disrupts digestion and causes exhaustion.
Healing properties and uses:
Astringent, cleansing, healing, refreshing and regenerative effects on the skin: acne, eczema, nappy rash, wounds, redness, sunburn, itching, shaving rash, lice repellent.
Spasmolytic and analgesic: menstrual cramps, joint and muscle pain.
Anti-stress effects: nervousness, restlessness, exhaustion.
Sedative: insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, jet lag.
Recommendations:
If your baby has trouble sleeping, add one to two tablespoons of lavender hydrosol to the bath and also spray the room with it.
For abdominal cramps, apply a warm compress with hydrosol to the belly.
For nappy rash, spray hydrosol on the affected areas.
After shaving, spray hydrosol on sensitive, red or irritated skin.
After sunbathing, spray hydrosol all over the body.
After shingles – to relieve itching.
If there are lice at nursery or school, spray your child’s head with lavender hydrosol before they go. You can also mix shampoo with one to two tablespoons of hydrosol.
Ice cubes made from lavender hydrosol provide immediate relief from insect bites.
Spray animals with hydrosol to help prevent fleas.
Face – hydrosols are an excellent companion for any skin type. They hydrate, refresh, tone and soothe. You can apply to a cotton pad to cleanse or use a spray on the face. Always apply under cream, facial oil or serum. Can be used repeatedly. For very dry skin, spray a layer, let it absorb slightly, apply serum, then spray the face again and apply cream or oil.
Bath – adding hydrosol to the bath lets you relax in the scent of lavender.
Make-up remover – on a cotton pad with a good-quality oil it removes eye make-up well. You can also use it as a compress on tired eyes.
Hair – hydrosols are great for combing and supporting hair.
Underarms – refreshes not only the face during the day but also underarms.
Air freshener or spray on pillows before sleep.
The range of uses is of course wider than we list here – you may be surprised how many uses hydrosol has.
Do not take internally!
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