Today we have homemade lavender ointment. Here you can learn how to make a lavender cream yourself.
We can all use a short break. Something relaxing is needed. How about a DIY lavender ointment?
This natural cosmetic product calms the body and mind. So it helps against stress and can also make headaches disappear. In addition, make lavender cream yourself is quite simple.
Anyone who has ever had fresh lavender in their hands knows that lavender is very rich in essential oils.
The scent of purple flowers can be smelled from many meters. That is why it is used for so many cosmetic products.
Basically, you can process any fresh lavender plant from the garden. However, the amount of essential oils in the lavender species varies.
What you should pay attention to when making your own lavender cream is organic quality.
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But why would you make a lavender cream yourself?
What can you use it for? First of all, the most important info: lavender ointment calms the body and mind.
With the help of the cream, you can preserve the scent and apply it to the skin. Of course, this would also work with essential oils, but you must never apply them directly to the skin. This can lead to very severe skin reactions.
Essential oils must always be diluted. And this works quite well when they are incorporated into creams. The scent of the lavender plant can be distributed wonderfully all over the body and thanks to the wax it remains for a long time.
If you mix a cream with lavender scent, you always have a very wonderful DIY gift for a stressed girlfriend. Everyone is happy about something homemade. At least to me it is always much better than something bought, which is just standing around in the way.
Tip: In the book, The Glow - Naturkosmetik selber machen, you will find many great instructions for DIY cosmetic projects. From creams, shampoos, scrubs, oils, you will find many step by step instructions with photos.
When I started to deal with the topic, I stumbled across the book. It offers a lot of great instructions for beginners and also advanced. And for every skin and hair type. I can highly recommend it to you and regularly prepare natural cosmetics with the book.
The best ingredients for making lavender cream yourself
We all know situations in which we wish we had a little miracle cure for stress and tension. A natural home remedy like DIY lavender ointment is just the thing.
Just making lavender cream yourself relaxes and soothes.
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Lavender and lavender oil in the homemade ointment
Lavender helps with sleep problems. The scent of the purple plant removes tension and relieves stress. Well, if that does not speak for the lavender ointment?
The linalool in lavender has a relaxing effect on our entire body and at the same time nourishes the skin.
To further enhance the effect, we additionally take a little bit of Lavender oil*. The essential oil is very strongly dosed. That's why you shouldn't take too much of it.
Olive oil when making lavender cream itself
Cold-pressed olive oil nourishes our skin thanks to its high nutrient content.
The oil is a good remedy for wrinkles.
The vitamin E makes the skin supple and contributes to a better oxygen supply, which tightens the skin and gives it tone.
In addition, olive oil is quite a good moisturizer. Brittle and dry skin becomes velvety soft again.
And also wonderful to know: Olive oil becomes disinfectant and therefore can also be used on the face.
Beeswax in the lavender ointment
In order for the result to be solid when making lavender cream ourselves, we need wax. We take Beeswax* in the form of granules.
The wax is melted and then mixed with the remaining ingredients. When cooling, the wax ensures that the cream becomes thick.
Beeswax* has antibacterial properties. It ensures that the skin remains supple and soft for a long time after applying the cream.
In addition, there is in Beeswax* Vitamin A, which is involved in cell renewal.
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Lavender cream make yourself
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- Almond oil*
- dried lavender flowers*
- Beeswax*
- essential Lavender oil*
- Cream container*
Now that you know what to put in the cream, let's get to the recipe. You'll see, it's really quite simple. You'll be done with it in less than 10 minutes.
Before that, however, you must have a Make lavender oil yourself.
- To do this, take 100 ml of vegetable oil (olive oil or Almond oil*) and 2 tbsp. dried lavender flowers*.
- Grind the flowers with a mortar. Mix oil and flowers together and put a lid on the jar.
- Place the jar in a warm place without direct sun. But it should also not be dark.
- Shake it regularly so that active ingredients of the lavender can dissolve better. After 2-3 weeks you have your homemade Lavender oil*.
It is the base with which you can make your own lavender cream.
DIY lavender cream against stress
Du benötigst
- 100 ml Lavender oil
- 10 g Beeswax
- 5 Drop Lavender essential oil
- 1-2 small Cream jar
Equipment
- Pot
- Glass
Anleitung
- Put the lavender oil in a jar with the beeswax. Heat it in a water bath until the wax has dissolved.
- Mix the essential oil into the mixture.
- Now put a few drops of the mixture on a cold plate. Wait briefly until it has cooled down. Does the lavender cream have the desired consistency?
- If it is too liquid, add a little wax. If it is too solid, add a sip of olive oil.
- Fill the finished ointment into a jar with a screw cap and let it get cold. Done!
Pure relaxation with the homemade lavender oil
The correct application of homemade lavender ointment
Once the lavender cream has cooled down, you can start using it.
The most distinctive feature of lavender is its intense smell. And you can benefit from it. If you regularly use the cream, you can protect your nerves from overstimulation.
To do this, take up a little ointment with your fingers and spread it on the skin.
For sleep problems, apply the lavender cream to the temples. Apply the cream before going to bed. The lavender will calm your body and soul and help you rest faster.
But also for colds lavender cream can be worthwhile to make yourself.
The essential oils in lavender help loosen mucus and soothe mucous membranes. Rub your chest and throat with the ointment. By the way, this also helps against colds DIY cold balm with essential oils.
You can also use it to apply cream to the back of your neck to Release tension. Because tension is often triggered by stress. We subconsciously tense our muscles - and you know the result only too well.
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How long shelf life homemade lavender cream
Always keep the cream in the refrigerator, especially in summer. To be on the safe side, you should always make rather small quantities.
So you can be sure that your cream will not go bad. It would be a real pity if the lavender cream to make yourself would have been in vain.
Small tip: You surely have a very stressed girlfriend, right? A lavender cream comes just right :)
Our conclusion
Making lavender cream yourself is anything but complicated. However, you need to allow a little time for the preparatory work. Without a proper base, the lavender ointment will not work so well. Do not forget to regularly shake the oil with the flowers well.
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