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Hello fabulous Naturals!
Today I wanted to speak a little about the wonder's of Lavender. Lavender happens to be one of my favorite herbs to use in relation to my hair and body. Lavender takes it's name from the Latin word "Lavare" which means to wash. Lavender also aide's in the following:
Head lice- It's said that Lice hate the scent of Lavender. Use lavender in your oils to rid your hair and scalp of lice and its eggs.
Alopecia- Lavender aids in stimulating growth. Massage your scalp with Lavender oil, a few times a week. With your favorite carrier oil.
Hair Growth- If your hair is thinning or slow in growth. Try adding Lavender to your favorite carrier oil. Lavender helps in growth stimulation and balance oil production. Thus, scalp messages has been known to aide in hair growth.
Lavender Hair Rinse- Lavender is very effective in treating dandruff. Also great as a hair rinse. Simply boil a small pot of 2 cups of water, add 1/2 cup or so of Lavender herbs to a bowl, once your water has completed boiling , pour the water over your lavender herbs. Allow it to steep until completely cool. Use this as your final rinse on your wash day allowing it to sit in your hair for 10- 15 minutes , then proceed with rinsing. Lavender rinse helps in providing shiny hair and has a lovely scent.
Here is my Aloe Lavender spritz recipe:
Steep your Lavender herbs just as mentioned above. For this recipe I use less water depending on the size of your spritz bottle. I add the same amount or a bit less of Aloe Vera Juice. Shake well. And apply this to my hair daily, or as needed. I have made many different versions of Aloe spritzes. And the Lavender Aloe spritz is by far my favorite.
Thanks for stopping by Curlies take care and remember to stay Naturally healthy and Fabulous!
Zainab1
Are all Lavender herbs the same?
In short - NO - they are not the same.
There are 2 main types of Lavender all belong to the Lamiaceae family or the mint family.
Lavandula spp. - aka - Lamiaceae (Labiatae) AND Lavandula Angustifolia - aka - English Lavender (L. Officiallis) although not cultivated in England.
The Angustifolia variety is known as True Lavender in that it's the only variety used in cooking, medicines and for distilling Essential Oils.
Angustifolia has a very strong scent and it's medicinal properties are purported to be much more intense & powerful than that of it's cousin, the Lavandula spp.
So when purchasing dried Lavender herbs inquire about the variety and make sure it's organic.
What's in it for YOU!
Lavender is great for all skin types because it balances sebum secretion, helps to soothe and regenerate tissue cells.
You can use it:
For Skin and Hair
In face spritzers to give skin a firm & smooth look & feel.
Used as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, cleanser, toner and detoxifier.
Used as a scalp treatment for itchy, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, burns & insect bites
Effective in treating infected hair follicles, minor skin conditions, pimples, black heads and light forms of acne.
In a hot bath - throw in a handful. Lavender has a fresh, floral, light, powdery sweet scent that will fill the bath & refresh your skin.
Recipe Time:
Lavender & Honey Hair Infusion
Take a heaped teaspoon of dried herb(s) & put it in a big ol' mug or Pyrex jug.
Boil some water
Pour the hot water over the herbs
Let it brew for at least a few minutes
Strain the leaves with a strainer so that you only have the nourishing infused tea
Add a drop of honey to the tea and use as a final rinse on freshly washed hair.
As you ladies know I simply love anything natural and organic so here is ....Another great beneficial and helpful article I found... along with a dynamite recipe. And I just looove the picture above, the lavender flowers are beautiful....I will be adding them to my garden next year , for sure...
Insha Allaah ( god willing)
ENJOY!!!
