Oil of lavender
Lavender is one of the most important herbs spread all over the world. It can be used in many therapeutic, cosmetic or health aspects because it has antiseptic and anti-fungal properties. It is also used in the treatment of many skin problems. The benefits of lavender oil for the skin, and some natural recipes to use.
Benefits of lavender oil for the skin
- It regenerates dead skin cells, as it has new cells, giving clear skin, and freshness.
- Treats different skin cracks.
- Treat burns resulting from direct exposure to sunlight.
- Removes the pimples spread on the face specifically acne, and also works to cleanse the skin.
- It treats many diseases that may damage skin such as eczema, psoriasis and many more.
Natural recipes of lavender oil for the skin
- lavender: By putting an appropriate amount of lavender oil on a clean cotton, apply it to the skin especially on the areas where the acne is large, and leave it on the face for not more than ten minutes, and then wash the skin with lukewarm water, where lavender oil is effective and anti-inflammatory , and it eliminates bacteria in the skin.
- Lavender and egg whites: This recipe can be applied by placing three drops of lavender oil in a suitable container, adding one egg whites to it, mixing well for a cohesive mixture that is easy to apply, putting the mixture on the skin for at least a quarter of an hour, then washing the skin thoroughly with soap and water, Repeat this recipe twice a week to get the best results. Lavender oil helps to relieve fatigue, stress and tension. It also activates blood circulation in the human body by increasing the flow of oxygen and nutrients to skin cells.
- Lavender and Honey: Add two tablespoons of yoghurt with continuous stirring, add two teaspoons of lavender oil, and two tablespoons of pure rose water, mix well to get a homogeneous mixture, apply the mixture to the skin, and leave it for no more than half an hour only, then washed thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- Lavender and Olive Oil: This method can be used by mixing two teaspoons of salt with a tablespoon of olive oil in a suitable bowl, add a few drops of lavender oil to them, apply the mixture on the face with continuous massage circularly using the fingers, and leave it for no more than a third of an hour. Then, wash with lukewarm water.