With its delicate purple flowers and enchanting scent, lavender has been used for its therapeutic properties for many centuries. Here’s why I love including it in my skincare!
I love lavender for so many reasons – it’s one of nature’s super powers! It smells amazing and helps promote sleep; it’s naturally antibacterial and potent source of antioxidants. Added to that it's a great boost for most skin types.
Soothing and Calming: It is renowned for its calming effects because its natural fragrance relaxes and reduces stress. It also soothes signs of skin sensitivity, including redness, itching and inflammation.
Antioxidant Protection: Lavender contains powerful antioxidants to combat free radicals, the harmful molecules that contribute to premature ageing. By neutralising these, it can protect from oxidative stress.
Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties: These help fight acne-causing bacteria and prevent infections. It can also assist in reducing the appearance of blemishes for a clearer complexion.
Moisturising and Hydrating: As a natural moisturiser, it hydrates and nourishes. By doing this, it maintains the skin's natural moisture barrier to prevent dryness.
Gentle Exfoliation: Lavender contains alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) that gently exfoliate and promote cellular turnover. It helps unclog pores, reduce blackheads and improve overall skin texture.
Sensitive Skin: Soothing and anti-inflammatory properties make it a valuable ingredient for those with sensitive or easily irritated skin. It calms redness, minimises discomfort and promote a more balanced complexion.
Acne-Prone Skin: Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help reduce inflammation, soothe existing breakouts and prevent future flare-ups.
Ageing Skin: It aids in reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots, promoting a more youthful and rejuvenated complexion.
You only need a few drops of my Dream Oil Serum to hydrate and feed the skin; and you can use it as a relaxing massage oil too. Use on its own or add a few drops to your moisturiser or foundation.
My silky soft Hydro Cleansing Milk is designed to balance and condition and is especially good for those with dry, blemished or oily skin. Apply to face and neck in the morning and night and massage in a circular motion before rinsing with warm water.
My Peppermint Clarifying Lotion is ideal to normalise oil secretions, refine pores and balance the pH of the skin. The combination of peppermint and lavender water leave skin feeling moisturised, healthy and happy!
