In a Spot of Bother … Lavender Could Be The Answer
Lavender oil acne treatment is another of the effective lavender uses I have researched. And as acne is a skin condition that can cause both embarrassment and distress; good news indeed.
Natural Health Products to the Fore
Over recent years natural health products have come to the fore.
Only anecdotal evidence was once offered for the successful treatments of various conditions. Now clinical trials are being undertaken at a regular rate.
No Longer Anecdotal
This can only be good news for many who have chosen to use these natural health products. In many of these clinical trials the lovely lavender has come out smelling sweet.
Lavender oil in acne treatment is no exception.
Clinical Trials Confirm Healing Properties
It has shown that not only does lavender have healing properties but what some of those healing properties are. Anti-bacterial and anti-fungicidal properties have been identified following clinical trials. Also antihistamine and antiseptic properties have been noted and recorded.
Choose Organic Lavender
As in previous posts I have pointed out how important it is to choose organic lavender when using it for medicinal purposes. Some products on the market are not English lavender or French lavender. These are both the lavenders of choice in many organic lavender products.
Lavandins & Synthetic Lavenders
Lavandins which are hybrid lavenders are higher in camphor content and therefore may cause a reaction when applied to sensitive skin. There have been recorded cases of lavandins causing burns to the skin. Also, some synthetic lavender products contain harmful chemicals.
The skin is semi-permeable; therefore when a product is either rubbed into the skin or directly applied to it; there will be absorption into the skin and this will in turn enter the bloodstream.
If the product is not organic and chemical free, then those chemicals present with synthetic products will also be absorbed.
You Get What You Pay For
Yes these products will probably cost less to purchase, but will not have the same health properties as organic English lavender and also there will be more risks of side-effects.
Lavender Healing Properties
In some cases lavender essential oil has been effective in lessening scars in acne patients. This is not a surprise to me. Having researched lavender extensively I noted that a French aromatherapist Rene Gattefosse experienced exactly the same healing properties, following an accident.
Amazing Results Recorded
Having sustained burns whilst working in his laboratory; he quickly poured lavender oil on the affected area. Not only did the burn heal quickly; it was also free from infection. And it left no scarring!
Challenges
Having nursed burns patients, I can concur that this is one of the issues a person needs to deal with when the wounds are healed. Scarring remains one of the biggest challenges in their treatment.
So too with acne. Often there is extensive scarring and to be able to have lavender oil acne treatment available that not only assists with healing; that may also aid with scar tissue is an added bonus.
Disclaimer: Always consult a medical practioner for diagnosis and treatment.
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It makes you wonder doesn’t it Patricia why people opt for the cheaper product when it doesn’t have the same benefits? They may as well throw their money in the bin.
It seems that the lavender oil has the same healing effect as pure aloe vera. I wonder if there would be any benefit in combining them?
Hi Sire
I think sometimes people don’t really know the difference! When I did the post on lavenders v lavandins under the heading “Cheap But Not So Cheerful” awhile back it was interesting to read the responses.
Most people were completely unaware there was any difference! And I remember getting emails questioning products people were using. Some had thought they were using organics when they weren’t. Packaging can at times be misleading imo.
And yes I have read where lavender essential oil is combined with aloe vera for some skin treatments. Aloe vera is wonderful too isn’t it for its healing properties.
I will be researching this more when my new site goes up. As it is a health site that deals with skin conditions, I want to explore the effectiveness of different natural therapies alongside the traditional pharmacopia that is prescribed for some of the severe and chronic skin conditions people have.
Hope things are going well for you Sire. I’m excited about launching my new site. Getting close as just uploading the pages after my friend Brankica did my logo for me.
Patricia Perth Australia
I’m sure your new site will be just as big a hit as this one Patricia.
You are so right about how the labelling of a product can fool people into believing it’s something that it’s not. Labelling laws in Australia suck. You can buy something thinking it’s an Aussie product when in reality it isn’t. They should really do something about that.
I sure hope it is more profitable LOL I have learnt heaps having this blog but I am trying a different biz plan with my new site.
Will let my readers know once it is up. Just uploaded the home page and Brankica taught me some html code. Was so happy I got it right and so I feel I am now on my way.
Have sourced some great graphics too so all in all it is progressing … slowly.
I think we are stricter than some countries as far as labelling organic products. But I know what you mean with other things!
Patricia Perth Australia
It’s good of Brankica to help you out Patricia. I manage to do my blogs on my own but only because the theme I chose makes it such an easy task.
Even though I’ve been using it for awhile now I’m still discovering new aspects of it.
I am very blessed to have the help, support and encouragement from Brankica that’s for sure.
And with my new site it is completely different setup so learning heaps. Even learning code which I sure didn’t think I’d be doing lol
Have a great weekend Sire and thanks for your continued support. Much appreciated.
Patricia Perth Australia
It doesn’t surprise me in the least either to learn that lavender assists with scars. Lavender is one that you know I have used over the years. I would venture to say it played a big part in actually curing my migraines. I suffered for too many years prior to using lavender to think otherwise.
Many plants have amazing healing properties. Sire mentioned Aloe. It flourishes here in Florida and we used it often having two boys.
I prefer natural cures over pharmaceutics especially after seeing the adverse affects medications can have.
Have a great week Patricia.
Hi Kathy
I know you are one of the lavender lovers that visits often. So you are well up with the lovely lavenders many uses. And I have read other reports where people have said that lavender has helped in curing their migraines.
I agree about aloe vera and its wonderful healing properties. In fact there are people here in Oz who are developing products with this plant and it seems to be growing in popularity too.
And I’m with you on natural products. Try to always use them and steer clear of pharmaceuticals as much as possible!
Now with the increased number of clinical trials happening that affirm what has been known for thousands of years; they are really becoming the first choice of treatment for an ever-increasing number of people.
Have a wonderful week Kathy and thanks for stopping by. Appreciated.
Patricia Perth Australia
Hi Patricia:
What a technical blog post this is? Full of Botanical terms. From Antibactrial to Antifungicidal and a lot more. But since it is to do with Lavender, originally known to general people as a classy fragrance, it is easy to understand.
Patricia, you did a great job by reminding people about the synthetic Lavender. This is good and it will help those who buy to use it for so many other uses of it.
I simply know Lavender essential oil, as it is this product used in many products from bath and body to spa, handsoap and aromatherapy.
Very informative and still interesting post Patricia.
I bet it will add some new buyers to your business portfolio.
Good luck to you.
Fran A
Hi Fran
Thanks for the kind words about the post. More medical than technical lol
As I have quite a few new lavender lovers visiting my blog since I wrote the post about different types of lavender and why it is important to choose the correct one; thought it would be good to include it in this post.
It is surprising how many people think they are buying healthy products but on closer inspection often there are harmful chemicals added!
That’s why I suggest only buying organic English or French lavender products. All those I sell in my Etsy store are English lavender products free from chemicals and pesticides.
Thanks for your input to the conversation Fran. Appreciated.
Patricia Perth Australia
Wow, Patricia, I had no idea lavender oil helped with acne. My daughter is really struggling with acne and I will have her try some of the great lavender oil I got from your Amazon site. I would love lavender just for its amazing scent, but its medicinal properties are truly amazing.
Thanks for sharing the magic of lavender with us!
Hi Carolyn
Thanks for stopping by. It is an amazing aromatic herb isn’t it?! And when I researched about this specific use I noted that many recommended it for acne.
Hope all’s going well with your business venture too Carolyn. I am setting up a new site and did my first html code (remember I am a technophobe lol) and was so happy when it worked out.
Patricia Perth Australia
Wow, interesting……..it’s almost like a natural ‘wonder drug’. There are so many healthy applications it is amazing. I would have had no idea without you bringing this to our attention.
I also like the way you describe the distinction of products as you might be tempted to just pull something off the shelve because it has lavender in its name or ingredients.
Good stuff and I always appreciate you sharing this knowledge. Pretty soon, I will become all things lavender…………:)
Good to see you ma’am and hope your week is going well.
Hi Bill
That’s why I call it an amazing aromatic herb … the lovely lavender has so many uses and it’s great to be able to share them here
Way to go Bill. Glad you are learning heaps here and becoming all things lavender is smelling sweet to me
Have a great rest of the week and always appreciate you stopping by and joining the conversation.
Patricia Perth Australia
Thank you for the information. Two questions: 1.) How much do you use per application?; 2.) Since you mention it could be more moisturizing, would it be possible to mix it with Acne.Org’s moisturzer and jojoba oil?
Hi Edward
If you look at aromatherapy sites that advise about lavender essential oil for acne, some have suggested doses.
I don’t know the products you are asking me about. Sorry I can’t comment on that.
Patricia Perth Australia
Lavender is truly one of those miracle products. I am not surprised that it helps with acne and scarring as it seems to help with just about everything
I can’t wait to see your new site, I’m sure it will be fantastic.
Hi Victoria
The new site is a health site so you may be interested in visiting. Think I may announce when it’s ready for visitors here so my readers can come across and have a look.
Just as with this site, just because people blog about all sorts of topics; they might still be interested in natural health, cooking, gardening and of course want to learn more about the lavender lavender.
So with my new site; people may have skin conditions they want to learn more about and the many treatments being undertaken. Will have to wait and see but I am enjoying the journey.
Not long now as I have started to upload pages. And as I read and research, I continue to learn heaps too.
The lovely lavender amazes a lot of us, doesn’t it??!! I have learnt so much more about it since starting this site.
Glad you are enjoying the posts. Thanks for your input and continued support. Appreciated.
Patricia Perth Australia
You had me all alerted when I read the word acne! I get this irritating skin condition during summers; will have to ask whether lavender works well on it!
Hmm…this comes as a God Send for all us girls! Pretty soon we will be making all things lavender! Lovely post! Hope you have a lovely day!
Hi Hajra
Best thing to do is get a skin specialist to tell you what it is; as a lot of skin conditions can be misdiagnosed as some present in a very similar way.
In fact on my new site I will be doing some articles on that topic, once I get the site up and running.
Glad you are getting better informed by all things lavender as you visit here.
Thanks for the kind words. You have a great day too Hajra and thanks for stopping by.
Patricia Perth Australia
Many plants from nature has healing effects. That’s why I prefer to use natural path for treatment as well.
For ex. organic apple cider vinegar for indigestion, ginger to calm nausea etc.
Organic plants is always better as the non-organic one always contains pesticides or herbicides.
Hi David
I agree. Natural health is really coming to the fore. Especially since so many clinical trials are being done and the medics are seeing how many healing properties many of them have.
Same as you; I try to use natural organic products as much as possible. And apple cider vinegar and honey is great for stomach upsets
Thanks for your input David. Appreciated
Patricia Perth Australia
Who knew? I had no idea that lavender can be used to treat acne! I also found your points on synthetics very helpful. I don’t think the average person would be aware of that. So glad I stopped by:)
Hi Alicia
Glad you have found the post helpful. I have found when I write different health posts on the many uses of the lovely lavender, I often get people say they have learnt something new.
I try to keep up with the latest clinical trials and information on this amazing aromatic herb so that people can make informed choices when purchasing products.
Thanks for joining the conversation Alicia. Appreciate your input.
Patricia Perth Australia
This is such interesting research Patricia. I always see so much conflicting information about which skincare products work and don’t work, how much to spend, etc. All of these complex chemical formulas touting miraculous results… I am allergic to several popular anti-bacterial skin products. I’ve tried tea tree oil, but I hasn’t been terribly effective for me. Perhaps organic lavender is a potential solution. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Marianne
I had a couple of reactions when I did the post about the lavandins cos some farms grow them and then have products made from them to sell!
I didn’t name any products, just what goes into them so it was still up to the readers to make their own choices. All I’m doing is writing information so people can make informed choices.
Like you, I have sensitive skin and so am very careful about what I put on my skin. So many products have harmful additives and often slick marketing ploys are used to convince people that their product is the answer … often it is not!
Hope you find what best suits you Marianne. I’m trialling lavender oil on a specific skin condition at the moment and hopefully it will be the answer for me.
Patricia Perth Australia
Hi Patricia,
I want to ask on thing from you. Who are you? A blogger or a scientist or a dermatologist. From where you brings such information about lavenders. I just found these info only from your blog.
Thanks for sharing. I have just re-twitted the post.
Regards.
Hi John
I am a blogger with a nursing background. I also have a skin condition so have consulted dermatologists about my own condition. Have been involved in medical research in the past and really am interested in natural products.
The clinical trials I speak about in my lavender health posts are published reports that are available on the net. I guess it is easier to understand some of the methodology because I have done research myself.
Glad you found the post of interest John. There are plenty of others about the many uses of the lovely lavender here to read too.
Patricia Perth Australi
Hi Patricia,
Thanks for replying.
Your research is really great and your contribution is appreciable. I know too many bloggers but your are the only one who researches before making blog posts.
Thanks for sharing these great information.
Regards.
Glad you are enjoying my posts. As I have been involved in medical research I know how thorough it has to be.
Sometimes when I read articles on the net I do cringe as they are poorly written and often poorly researched if at all!
I’m only interested in reporting the facts and having a nursing background I do understand the medical terminology and really enjoy finding these clinical trials to share.
More to come John so watch this space as I write about any more uses I discover while researching this amazing aromatic herb.
Patricia Perth Australia
Hi Patricia
There are really a lot of uses for lavender oil. I myself use it to relax and to get myself to sleep.
Sad to say, the organic lavender essential oil is very costly here in the Philippines.
Hi Glenn
There sure are heaps of uses for the lovely lavender. The more I research this amazing aromatic herb, the more it surprises me.
Sorry to hear it is so expensive for you. If you click on the lavender products at the top of my home page, you could check out the price it would cost you from Amazon store. Don’t know if that would be cheaper for you.
Thanks for stopping by Glenn. Hope you found the post helpful.
Patricia Perth Australia
Hi Patricia,
I had no idea about the healing power of lavender before, but I absolutely love the smell of it. I am struggling with acne beside my mouth and on my chin although I am mid-aged so I think I’ll give this a try. Thanks!
Hi Nella
Thanks for stopping by and staying to comment. Lavender has many uses and as I point out in the post; many healing properties too.
If you look on the net you will find natural health sites that talk about treatments for acne. There are several essential oils that aromatherapists recommend for treating acne including lavender. Hope you find what works for you Nella.
Patricia Perth Australia
The more i read your blog post the more i learn about lavender never knew the products have so many uses i think you should write an E Book about this and you could simple inco-operate some of these post in it.
Hi Gary
Glad you learn something new when you visit here. I try to write something new about the lovely lavender each post.
And I have started on an e-book. There will be some of the information that has been written about here but also lots of new articles too.
Thanks for stopping by and hope all’s going well for you with your blogging venture Gary.
Patricia Perth Australia
Hi Patricia,
I have experienced the healing properties of lavender and I am a huge lavender fan.
I always have a bottle of organic lavender essential oil on hand for those unfortunate accidents.
I remembered once I burned myself and the first thing I turned to was my lavender essential oils. It not only heals but somehow it helped relieved the pain. I am not sure if the pain relief is psychological or it’s real. Do you have any research regarding this?
It wasn’t a serious burn and the next day, I was fine!
Thanks Patricia for all the information into lavender
Love it.
Diana
Hi Diana
Great to hear you knew to apply lavender oil to your burn. The lovely lavender does have anti-inflammatory properties and is known to assist with pain relief in some conditions.
Now you have given me another topic to research thoroughly. And I’m sure I will find even more uses for this amazing aromatic herb.
Thanks for stopping by and staying to join the conversation Diana. Appreciated.
Patricia Perth Australia
Hi Patricia, another great topic covered. I’m amazed by how much Lavender can do for us. I have some growing in the garden and every time I go past it now I have a little think of it’s qualities.
I used to suffer from spots in my teens and early 20′s and they drove me potty. My children are now plaged by them and I know that it plays on there minds, just as it did mine.
So I need to find organic English lavender essential oil? Obviously that’s a specialist product, can you point me to a UK specialist at all?
Thanks Patricia, catch up again soon
Barry
Hi Barry
I have some growing in my garden too. When I walk past it I like to crush a few buds and smell the beautiful aroma.
If you want to purchase organic English lavender you could look at Amazon UK online and see if they have any. If you have trouble sourcing some, please let me know and I will look up other UK suppliers for you.
Just make sure it is organic and either English or French lavender so you know that it is free from chemicals and pesticides.
As I point out in this and other posts, lavandins have higher camphor content and can cause reactions; especially on sensitive skin.
Hope that helps. Have a great week Barry and thanks for stopping by.
Patricia Perth Australia
Hi Patricia, I couldn’t find Organic English but I did find French on Amazon @ £6.50.
I’ve made a mental note of the skin reactions, so will apply it in a test “spot” first
Thanks for the help patricia,
Back soon,
Barry
Hi Barry
That’s very good price. French lavender is okay as long as it is organic. When my new site goes up I will give you the URL as I will be covering acne and other skin conditions.
Hope it does work for your children. It is good to have on hand as there are so many uses for it. I am trying it with my skin condition at the moment.
Patricia Perth Australia
Hi Patricia, It has now arrived but has a warning: Do not apply undiluted to the skin.
I think that may be just to cover their backs but my wife is concerned about it. If it needs diluting what would you recommend?
Or should I just try a test spot, excuse the pun, on myself and see how it goes?
Thanks Patricia,
Barry
Hi again Barry
Apologies for taking so long to respond! Been busy working on my new site and haven’t been doing much else lately.
I apply organic English lavender essential oil to my sensitive skin with no ill effects. However, if it says to dilute, you would be advised to follow instructions.
Do they suggest which carrier oil to use?
Patricia Perth Australia
Hi Patricia, no worries on time. I know you’re busy with a new venture and hope that it’s going well.
They suggest either jojoba, coconut, vegatable carrier oil or SP whitle lotion blending base.
The only one I’ve ever heard of is coconut Patricia.
Thanks, Barry
Hi again Barry
I will email you to give you the benefits of the carrier oils so you make an informed choice
And thanks for being so understanding.
Enjoying researching and writing for the new site. Completely different biz model to this one so will be interesting to compare once it has been up awhile.
Have a great week Barry.
Patricia Perth Australia
Patricia,
I had no idea that lavender had such healing qualities. That is amazing.
I try to use natural health products as much as I can.
I will have to look into getting some lavender in order to keep on hand to help with skin problems.
Thanks
Dee Ann Rice
Hi Dee Ann
Yes it is an amazing aromatic herb isn’t it
the lovely lavender has many healing properties. I have covered some of them in previous posts and there will be more as I continue to research and write about them.
When you do decide to purchase some lavender oil, make sure it is organic. And also that it is either English or French lavender. That way you should then know that your lavender is chemical and pesticide free.
Thanks for visiting Dee Ann. Glad you learnt something whilst you were here. Have a great week.
Patricia Perth Australia
Interesting. I still have some stress related acne (I’m 37) and it’s so frustrating. I might just give lavender a try. Any specific product you would recommend?
Hi Anita
Welcome to my lavender blog. Thanks for staying to join the conversation.
With lavender I always suggest that you ensure it is organic and either English or French lavender.
There are products out there that are made from lavandins; which have a high camphor content. This can burn the skin and not something I would use myself.
I have written articles about products so maybe these could help when you are choosing one.
All my products up in my Etsy store I source from a local lavender farm. The products are chemical and pesticide free and organic English lavender.
Patricia Perth Australia
Thank you Pat as always for letting us in on another ailment that can be cured through the use of Lavender.
From these valuable information you share, I am often amazed at the medicinal potentials of lavender.
Been willing to ask, do you make some of these drugs through Lavender yourself?
And does it mean you run a pharmaceutical company or herbal company?
Hi Tito
I am just a blogger who enjoys researching the many uses of the lovely lavender. I source my lavender products from a local lavender farm.
I visited before I started ordering my products, as wanted to see for myself the set-up they had. I am so pleased with all the products I stock and as my local customers re-order; seems they are very pleased with the products too
My home has a beautiful aroma as soon as you come through my front door. The calming and relaxing properties of lavender hopefully can be felt when people come to visit.
Thanks for stopping by Tito. Hope you are having a great week. I’m just setting up my new site and so happy that I have managed to learn some html code; something I never thought I’d be doing!
Patricia Perth Australia
Pat,
Talking about acne, I wish I knew about this in my teenage years. You know, i had a bad acne condition while I was about 15. Back then, my mum spent hundreds of dollars on trying to treat my condition. Nothing worked till when I was about 20 when they all started to disappear mysteriously.
Both you and lavender amaze me everyday Pat (O:
You take care.
Talk soon!
Hi Adam
There seems to be a lot more interest in natural products over the past few years. Even the
medical profession are doing clinical trials with them!
Which of course is encouraging because they are confirming what has been known for thousands of years; that these natural products … including the lovely lavender, work
It’s always encouraging when I do my research to read more about the many healing properties of this amazing aromatic herb. Glad you enjoyed the post.
I think a lot of people would have liked to be using natural products rather than the expensive pharmaceuticals that often don’t work; as in your experience.
It’s great to be able to share this information and give people informed choices when they need to purchase products. and thanks for your input, appreciated.
Patricia Perth Australia
I often wonder how much better a state of health the world would be in if we used natural products like lavender to cure our aches and pains. I mean, it’s here on earth, isn’t it? There should be a purpose to everything – so why do us humans have to engineer and create everything that’s already perfect in natural form. It frustrates me sometimes.
Hi Christian
I agree. Using natural products is so much healthier. They are chemical free and they have been proven scientifically to work
That’s why I enjoy researching and reading all these clinical trials that have been done. Confirms what has been known for thousands of years … that the lovely lavender has many uses and many healing properties too.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend and keep enjoying the journey Christian. Appreciate your input.
Patricia Perth Australia
Very informative article! I usually have acne in spring. I tried all kind of products but it doesn’t really work. When spring is over acne starts to go away. Have any idea why?
Hi John
Sounds like you have seasonal acne. With the change in the atmosphere; from summer to the autumn (fall) the humidity decreases.
The dry air can have an effect on sensitive skin. I have read that using a humidifying is sometimes helpful. And always consult your medical practitioner if you require treatment.
Hope that helps.
Patricia Perth Australia
Hi Patricia,
I am just wondering where could I purchased this lavender? I am interested to purchase one.
Hi Lisa
You can either buy it from here off my site or search on-line. I always encourage people to be sure they are purchasing organic English or French lavender essential oil to ensure it is pesticide and chemical free.
Patricia Perth Australia
Thanks for the information Patricia.
You’re welcome Lisa. Hope you have found the products you are looking for. If you have any problems sourcing them let me know.
Have a great week.
Patricia Perth Australia
Lavenders for acne? Hmm, i really haven’t heard of this one before and i wonder if this is effective enough? However, i think that it’s not bad to try it. Besides, it’s a natural product so there’s nothing to lose.
Hi Rome
It has apparently worked for some people who do have acne. I have not suffered with this skin condition myself.
It is interesting to research the many healing properties of the lovely lavender and this just happens to be one of them.
Patricia Perth Australia
I had absolutely no idea that lavender has so many uses. I used to believe it is something used in the perfume industry. I am stunned. Mostly because of how unaware I was of this. well… this means it’s time to get to study this plant.
Hi Alfa
Glad you learnt something new about the lovely lavender in this post.
I am constatnly amazed at what this aromatic herb can be used for. It’s healing properties are now being researched more and more.
As I come across more up-to-date clinical trials, I will continue to publish the results and share the information with my readers.
Patricia Perth Australia
Hi Patricia,
You really made a great research about lavenders. I never thought that aside from you can use it as a perfume, it can also lessen the acne in your face. WoW! This is a good news for mys sister. I will tell her about your products.
Hi Raverture
Thanks for the kind words about my site. There are some amazing healing properties that many of my readers have now learnt about since I started this blog.
As I research the lovely lavender I too am surprised by its many uses.
Thanks for stopping by and staying to comment. Appreciated.
Patricia Perth Australia
My children gave me one of those wonderful indoor gardens as a gift recently, Ive read so much here about the healing power of Lavender, I just wanted to let you know that Im now using it to raise Lavender plants from seed. Ive got three varieties, a blue, lilac and white. My plan is to stuff my garden with wonderful plants. Thanks for the inspiration.
Hi Lesley
Thanks for stopping by. what a lovely gift from your children. So glad you have found the information on my blog useful.
Growing lavenders from seed will be a challenge. Much easier growing from cuttings. All the best with your gardening venture.
Would be great to hear how you go with them once the plants are flowering. Thanks for sharing Lesley. Appreciated.
Patricia Perth Australia
This is a medical blog post.. Another info I know about lavender. I really love its beautiful blue flowers, and its amazed us readers with its aromatic herb and all the uses of this lavender.. We really thankful for this sharing this info..
Hi Ciara
Welcome to my lavender blog. Thanks for stopping by and staying to join the conversation.
Glad you found the information useful. Lavender truly is an amazing aromatic herb. So many uses and with clinical trials taking place; confirming the many health problems lavender can be used for; lots of things to write about.
Patricia Perth Australia
Your research added to the benefits I knew lavender provides. It is amazing how it heals scars and avoids infection. It is true that not all lavenders have positive effects. With the right knowledge we can use lavender to relieve us of our ailments.
Hi Barbara
Thanks for stopping by and staying to comment. There are heaps of healing properties with this amazing aromatic herb.
Glad you have learnt something on your visit to my lavender blog.
Patricia Perth Australia
I Have used lavender for everything except for any problems like Acne, i wasnt aware that it helps in Acne too.. i was using it as one of the fragrances i use..
Hi Jane
It is great news isn’t it that lavender has these healing properties. So much research is being done into natural products and confirming what many have known for centuries.
Now clinical trials are reporting the results and lavender definitely is getting some great results.
Thanks for stopping by and staying to comment Jane. Appreciated.
Patricia Perth Australia
Hello Patricia !
I really admire and appreciate your firm and well fabricated description of Lavender,my skin is very much sensitive and i have a regular problem of Acne,i always prefer to use natural products,i am pleased with Lavender but one thing which is not clear in my mind is that my skin is oily so is it appropriate for me or not????….Actually there are few products which are sensitive towards the oily skin,so i am little bit afraid of it.Please Patricia clear my this confusion.Thank you for sharing such a great reviews on lavender with us.
GOD BLESS!!
Hi
I have always been advised that if using a product for the first time, best to apply it to a small area to see if there is any reaction; rather than apply it initially on the site that needs healing.
Most natural products should be tolerated by most people. However, we are all individuals, and so respond to different products in our own way.
An experienced aromatherapist can always advise, after examining your skin. Hope that helps.
This is really only an information site and I always encourage people to seek medical advice if needing treatment or diagnosis for any skin condition.
Patricia Perth Australia
hello,
this is a great post and a remarkable site too featuring the beautiful lavenders. never thought how lavenders provide plenty of functions and purposes. thank you for differentiating and the guidelines when using lavenders for therapeutic purposes. have a great day.
regards,
Ibyang
Hi Ibang
Glad you found the post useful and have enjoyed visiting my lavender blog.
Thanks for the kind words. Lavender sure is an amazing aromatic herb and the more I research the more uses I am finding.
And with clinical trials now being done, it is great to have affirmation to the lovely lavenders many uses.
Patricia Perth Australia
I personally love Lavender products, but didn’t know sometimes it’s harmful if I don’t choose right products. I thought choosing organic products are only for what we eat, but I guess it’s important to choose everything organic nowadays!
Hi Ascentive
Thanks for stopping by and staying to join the conversation. Glad you have found the post useful and learnt something from it.
Because our skin is our largest organ, it is important to look after it.
Also what we rub into it, will be absorbed; so for me it is also important to only use products that are chemical-free.
Patricia Perth Australia
Lavender is very handful against any kind of skin problem and now through your blog it was proved that it also help to cure acne problem. I just like to know that how much it will costly for common people to use it.
Hi Kate
Thanks for stopping by and staying to comment. Organic products may appear a little more expensive but as they are chemical and pesticide free; for me they are worth it.
Also with organic essential oils because they are concentrated, only have to use a small amount.
Hope that helps. And it definitely costs less than dental treatment lol
Patricia Perth Australia
If it really helps with acne, I need to buy some lavender now! My skin has been a mess since I had my 2 children.
Hi Susan
Thanks for stopping by and joining the conversation. We are all individuals and different treatments work differently for us.
Hope you find what works for you Susan. It is encouraging to read more clinical trials where the lovely lavender is coming up smelling sweet
Patricia Perth Australia
How about in an already existing scar? Do you think lavender can be used to gradually eliminate those? The one that is already on the market just costs too much.
Hi Edgard
I can’t comment on that. Maybe an experienced aromatherapist may be able to share with you about that.
You can buy lavender essential oil at a reasonable price through Amazon. If you go to the top of the page and click on lavender products you can check it out.
Hope that helps. Thanks for stopping by.
Patricia Perth Australia
Patricia, great to see the huge information on Lavender. I am visiting here first time and I am amazed to see the large applications useful applications and complete history of the lavender. Thanks
Hi Mat
Thanks for stopping by and staying to comment. Welcome to my lavender blog. So glad you found it informative.
There are many visitors to this site who like you, on their first visit are surprised at the many uses the lovely lavender has.
I am constantly surprised as I research this amazing aromatic herb, just how many I am still finding
Patricia Perth Australia
Hi Patrica great information you share on your blog I visit first time on it.Its valuable and informative.
Hi Zarah
Welcome to my lavender blog. Thanks for stopping by and staying to join the conversation.
Glad you enjoyed the information here on the lovely lavender.
This amazing aromatic herb has heaps of uses and I continue to research about it and am definitely enjoying the journey.
Patricia Perth Australia
When you say, “Natural Health Products to the Fore” I wonder about the pharmaceutics industries now trying to sell health supplements. It reminds me of the Codex laws that are passing in Europe.
I just hope we can keep lavender from being controlled by the drug companies.
Hi Todd,
Welcome to my lavender blog. Thanks for staying to join the conversation.
Here in Australia I have seen some organic lavender products being sold in pharmacies, but on the whole they are sold through lavender farms or on-line so hopefully it will stay that way.
A lot of people who are into natural products are keen to stay away from pharmacopia, so I think for the moment they will source their products from those they know are also desiring to live a healthy organic lifestyle too.
My aim is to bring quality information for my readers to learn from and then at least they can then make informed choices when choosing products to buy
Patricia Perth Australia
really like purple one this is a great post and a remarkable site too featuring the beautiful lavenders. never thought how lavenders provide plenty of functions and purposes.
Hi Trexie
Glad you have enjoyed your visit to my small niche lavender blog.
Also pleased that you have found the information helpful.
Thanks for staying to join the conversation. Appreciated.
Patricia Perth Australia
Hi Patricia,
I LOVE Lavender…. I’ve tried many different variations of lavender product and fragrance and you’re right – you get what you pay for.
The absolute worst experience I ever had was with a dollar store lavender body spray. I tried some on, and it smelled like chemicals. The best part is a little got on my pants and actually stained them.
I’ve also gotten a chance to use real lavender essence that was freshly pressed. There is a HUGE difference in quality
Looking forward to more posts from you
Danielle
Hi Danielle
Welcome to my small niche lavender blog. Good to meet another lavender lover
When I began researching the different lavender species and lavender products, I was shocked by some of the chemicals in products that people thought were natural products!
And then there are the lavandin products that are high in camphor and so don’t smell like the lovely English and French lavenders!
Have done several posts on these topics and I know a lot of visitors to my site were surprised at the information but glad to be better informed.
This amazing aromatic herb has so many uses and if organic lavender products are chosen, as you so rightly say, you do note the difference.
Thanks for joining the conversation Danielle. I will be writing more articles soon. At the moment I am setting up another site, so my usual weekly blog posts have had to be put on hold.
However, there are heaps of other posts for you to explore while I am busy with my other site. Hopefully will be all set up soon and then I will be totally revamping this site too.
Patricia Perth Australia
Hi Patricia,
Thank you, I feel welcome!
Yes… I’ve done some research on so-called ‘natural’ products actually loaded with chemicals. I’m much more careful about what I spray on myself now!
I’ll be checking out your other blog posts and I look forward to reading more from you.
Talk to you soon,
Danielle
Hi again Danielle
Glad you feel welcome
Once I do the move to my new site, will let everyone know as I will start writing more lavender posts.
There is heaps of medical research going on about the lovely lavender and as I have a nursing background, really enjoy reading and then writing about them
Have a great weekend.
Patricia Perth Australia
Patricia,
That’s so excellent you’re bringing good information out there that can help people. We need more of that on the internet.
I also am a big fan of natural healing and organic products.
- Todd
Hi Todd
Since I began researching the lovely lavender and finding out its many uses, am very encouraged by the medical studies that now back up what others have known for centuries … that natural products are effective and work
Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend too.
Patricia Perth Australia
Hi Patricia.
I didn’t know about these qualities of Lavender, I’ve been searching for ways to get rid of my Acne. I wonder if I can buy lavender over here, because I think it’s worth a try. I wonder why lavender has these healing properties.
Alice
Hi Alice
Thanks for stopping by my small niche lavender blog.
Glad you have found this information helpful. I only use organic English lavender as I know that it is free of chemicals and harmful pesticides.
Patricia Perth Australia
Patricia,
I have just found your website and what a treasure it is. I’ve loved lavender for years and never new about the healing abilities it has. My daughter has a problem with acne and in her 20′s. We’ve tried everything, except lavender. I’m going to go and get her some organic lavender and give it a try. Thank you so much for your insight.
Hi Pam
Welcome to my small niche lavender site. Always good to bump into another lavender lover in the blogosphere
Hope the lavender helps your daughter’s acne. From these trials it does sound promising.
Patricia Perth Australia
Hi Patricia,
I would like to recommended lavender oil to my cousin but she has a very sensitive skin. Does it have any side effects? I like the reviews of lavender oil so far and its cheaper and I bet it’s more effective.
Hi Jane
As with all products, as individuals we all respond differently.
The advice usually given by producters of any products to be applied to the skin; is that it is advisable to test on a small area before applying it as a treatment to an affected area.
With organic English lavender, I have not personally known of any adverse affects. With commercial products that are not organic, I have read of some nasty side-effects and I don’t use them.
Hope that helps. Thanks for stopping by and joining the conversation Jane.
Patricia Perth Australia.
Great tips and information Patricia. I never heard about lavender that it has a capability to cure an acne and spots on the face but then I research about it and really it has and good thing to know that you share it to many, you help many people over here and you are such a nice woman I know. Thanks for sharing this organic one. It helps actually. God Bless you!
Hi Tyler
Glad you are enjoying my articles on the lovely lavender. It sure is an amazing aromatic herb and I am constatnly amazed at the lavender’s many uses.
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Appreciated.
Patricia Perth Australia
Hi Patricia:
Lots of comments you have here and we all are waiting to hear more about Lavender. You need to sit at your desk with a cup of Lavender tea and brew up another post with your smart writing skill.
Take care.
Fran A
Hi Fran
I have not been writing for this blog or blog hopping for awhile now. Busy setting up my new site and as soon as it is up and running, I will be moving this lavender blog too.
Even though it appears extremely popular, with lots of comments, it hasn’t moved in the direction I had hoped.
I have made some great connections and also learnt heaps. However, I need an effective biz model and this hasn’t been it.
When the new site is up and running I will let all my readers know and maybe you can visit and see for yourself what I am doing.
Hope business is going well for you Fran. I know you are really diligent with your writing.
Thanks for stopping by and hopefully it won’t be long before my biz is going well too.
Patricia Perth Australia
I’m currently doing research for a blog post about using lavender for medical purposes. So this article is definitely very useful for me. Thnx!
Hi Inge
thanks for stopping by and staying to join the conversation. I’m glad this has been helpful.
The more I research the lovely lavender, the more I realise the many uses for this amazing aromatic herb.
In fact, I am setting up a new site and found that for the conditions I am researching, lavender again is in the forefront of being an effective natural treatment
There are several other research based clinical trials I have written on the effective use of lavender within this site. You may find them interesting too.
Patricia Perth Australia
Never thought lavender has these wonderful uses. I got some really good ideas reading your post Patricia. I should check my garden, I think I have some lavender in my backyard. Oh, wonderful blog by the way
Hi Cammy
Welcome to my small niche lavender blog. Thanks for joining the conversation.
The lavender needs to be organic (free of harmful chemicals and pesticide-free) and English and French lavender are the ones I usually see used for effective treatments.
And thanks for your kind words about my blog. Glad you have enjoyed your visit.
Patricia Perth Australia
I didn’t know that lavender could help in acne and would lessen the scars. But I wonder where can I buy this kind of oil. I was thinking that I could only buy this in the shop that I know or pharmacy. Thanks for the new information. Maybe I should try this oil for my acne.
Hi Stephan
Welcome to my small niche lavender blog. I was very interested to read the medical trials that have been done on this amazing aromatic herb.
Glad you enjoyed the post. You should be able to source organic essential oils on-line. With lavender I only purchase English or French organic lavender.
Have done an article about the difference between lavenders and lavandins that you may find interesting too.
Patricia Perth Australia
This is amazing thank you for sharing this great idea!I also like the way you describe the distinction of products as you might be tempted to just pull something off the shelve because it has lavender in its name or ingredients.
Hi Celestine
As I researched the different lavender products, I realised that some were being sold that were not organic lavenders.
And if they are lavandins they will probably have a higher level of camphor which has been reported in some instances to cause burns on sensitive skin.
So it is always important to make sure that purchases are organic and true lavenders.
Thanks for stopping by and staying to comment Celestine. Appreciated.
Patricia Perth Australia
My experience is that lavender oil is great for clearing up existing spots, preventing new ones, and reducing the redness of spots. It also apparently has a rejuvenating effect on the skin which helps reduce acne scarring. The best thing about lavender oil is that compared to other acne treatments, my spots don’t flare up before they clear up. Half the problem with acne is just how red the spots are – if you can reduce the redness they are a lot less visible. And unlike other treatments, there has been no dryness or flakiness.
Hi David
Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. Sounds like you already know about the amazing properties of the lovely lavender.
I was very encouraged to read the research on this trial and find that once again this amazing aromatic herb came up smelling sweet
Great to hear it has worked on your acne too.
Patricia Perth Australia
Hi Patricia,
Yesterday I read a book which is on significance of lavender and also after reading its significance on your site I am willing to buy lavender product.
Hi Pete
Welcome to my small niche lavender blog. There are so many uses for this amazing aromatic herb and great that by visiting here you are now more informed about the lovely lavender.
When you do purchase any lavender product; be sure to check that it is organic (no nasty chemical additives) and that it is English or French lavender and not a lavandin which may cause reactions on sensitive skin.
Thanks for stopping by and joining the conversation.
Patricia Perth Australia
I think that Lavender oil has more healing properties than tea tree oil and that it is much gentler on the skin. Besides it smells a lot nicer. It’s great for acne, but it also has good anti aging properties as well. Do you agree?
Hi Lauren
Welcome to my lavender blog. I agree that lavenders do have a more pleasant perfume than tea tree oil.
Hadn’t heard that it had anti-aging properties. Will have to do some research on that one
Thanks for stopping by and adding to the conversation Lauren.
Patricia Perth Australia
Hi Patricia, thanks for the great article, and congrats on the new website, I’m sure it will be a great success.
If you have any questions regarding html for your new website please let me know, I know quit a bit of coding myself.
Hi Sayed
Welcome back to my lavender blog. Haven’t seen you in awhile. Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the article.
As you can see from the date I published this post; haven’t updated the site for awhile now. Busy with other projects and want to do some different things with lavenderuses.com too
Just waiting till I have my new site established and then I will sort this one.
Thanks for the offer with html help. So far I have been doing okay; which has really surprised me … especially being so technically challenged
Hope all’s going well for you too. Have a great week Sayed.
Patricia Perth Australia
Lavender has amazing anti-bacterial action. But I have some acne but at the same time my skin is dry and lavender makes it drier. What shall I do?
Hi Anna
Thanks for stopping by and staying to join the conversation. Is organic English lavender your lavender of choice when you do use a lavender product?
If your skin is also dry, you may need to ask an experienced aromatherapist what to apply for the dryness. Some aromatherapists suggest carrier oils added to essential oils when applying to the skin.
As we are all individuals, products may react differently according to many factors such as whether you have dry skin, other underlying problems; so it is good to get qualified advice when needed.
Hope that helps Anna.
Patricia Perth Australia
Never thought lavender has these wonderful uses.never thought how lavenders provide plenty of functions and purposes.
Your research is really great and your contribution is appreciable. I know too many bloggers but your are the only one who researches before making blog posts.
Hi Sandeep
Welcome to my small niche lavender blog. Thanks for the kind words about my site. Much appreciated.
Yes this amazing aromatic herb has so many uses and its beautiful perfume also makes it popular too.
Glad you enjoyed your visit and yes I do research before I publish my posts; especially the ones on natural health.
Have a great week Sandeep and thanks for stopping by and staying to comment.
Patricia Perth Australia
Patricia,
I imagine you’re proud of what you’ve built here.
Some people might’ve scoffed at the idea of site dedicated to lavender uses but you’ve proven them all wrong. I’m SO happy to see this as I consult with people on how to build an online presence and if their idea is or needs to be niched down further, they express fear that there won’t be a big enough crowd for them to get in front of.
I’ll be using your site as an example from now on. I imagine there’s a lot any niche site internet marketer can learn from you.
Keep kicking butt!
Hi Lewis
Welcome to my small niche lavender blog. Thanks for the kind words.
It has been a complete surprise, all the loyal readers and frequent visitors to my site. I know there were a few people who expressed surprise in the early days that I would choose to blog about a single flower!
As you can see from the interaction and the great community involvement here, there are plenty of people who enjoy my posts. Hopefully they leave after reading each post; better informed about this amazing aromatic herb … the lovely lavender
However, have not been blogging about the lovely lavender for the past few months; as I have been building another site and looking to expand into other areas of marketing.
Will get back to more input here after a few changes are made. Cos, despite all the comments and the community involvement, it hasn’t translated into a lot of sales.
So I had to take a serious look at learning more about effective marketing and also diversifying.
Will publish another post when the changes are made and then hopefully get back to regular posts again.
It has been a steep learning curve and I have met some amazing people along the way.
And learnt heaps too, so look forward to taking my blog, my other site (and more to come) and my business forward.
Thanks again for stopping by and adding to the conversation Lewis. Appreciated.
Patricia Perth Australia
Patricia
Have just found your blog and i am happy to see that you are giving correct and factual information. There is so much incorrect information out there. I always say that lavender essential oil is ‘first aid in a bottle’ because of its many uses.
I am a lavender grower who has premium quality lavender essential oil in 12ml bottles and also in our lavender products. Our oil is grown using organic principles (but we are not organically certified). http://www.mtbaimbridgelavender.com.au
if anyone would like to check us out.
Hi Deb
Welcome to my small niche lavender blog. And thanks for the kind words about my post too. I do enjoy researching about the lovely lavender and as I come from a medical background, I do thoroughly check things out before I write about them.
You are correct about there being a lot of misinformation out there! I discovered your site some time ago when I was looking for lavender products. I really like your site and the many products on offer
This site is getting a makeover and at the moment I am updating all my lavender posts as necessary. Then I will be publishing more; especially with regards to natural health and also the different lavender species and the places they grow in.
Many of my readers are from other countries, so try to accomodate all of them with regards to both products and also growing lavenders.
Thanks again for stopping by Deb.
Patricia Perth Australia
Thanks for the acne remedy. There are many products on the market today to treat acne – it’s not surprising that the all natural remedies work best. Keep up the good work.
Hi Ryan
This clinical trial must be very encouraging for people who have acne. I have another skin condition and only use organic products on my skin.
As we are all individuals, we have to find what works for us. And with organic products, no harmful chemicals and very few side-effects too.
Patricia Perth Australia