Lavender Soap and benefits from the herb

Lavender is a very popular herb addition to gardens. The flower is very aromatic when dried and used in arrangements or potpourri. Lavender can also be used to create essential oils. I've even heard it can be used in the cooking process, but that isn't all that common. There are over 30 different types of lavender, the most popular being French, English and Spanish.

Lavender is a herb that has been used for centuries in holistic medicine. It has been used to make teas, sachets, and soaps. When making soap, the essential oil is used. Soaps can also contain the actual lavender blossom, crushed of course. The flower is completely safe to use and has many rewarding benefits.

Some research on essential oils of the plant, performed by Loyola College, has shown it to have antibacterial and antiseptic properties. This makes it good for helping issues like insect bites or sunburns. When a soap contains these types of antiseptic properties, it can also be effective in treating other acute skin conditions. When using our Lavender Soap lather heavily and make a thin layer to cover the skin you wish to treat, rinse thoroughly and pat dry.

The sweet and very clean scent of this herb is mostly a floral tone, and is the favorite of many handmade soap makers. The aromatherapy properties of lavender can even promote better sleep. Overall the scent will create a very relaxing and stress free environment.