Organic Beauty 101: Organic Lavender Oil

When trying to find my “happy place” during stressful times, I often imagine fields of Lavender in the South of France. Since I can’t jump on plane and be there, I find that a quick aromatherapy vacation does the trick. French Lavender essential oil has a unique combination of herbal and floral notes which are exquisite and if I close my eyes long enough… I can pretend I’m there. As we all know, Lavender oil is both physically and mentally calming. In skin care, it soothes inflammation including cuts and burns. Mentally it is relaxing and clearing and can elicit calm in almost any situation. Organic beauty products like French lavender are not only soothing but healthy choices, here are some of our favorites: Blue Tansy & Lavender Balancing Day Crème by Cupcake Organic contains organic French lavender oil and lavender floral water to hydrate and balance the skin. Blue Tansy also provides soothing relief to dry or inflamed skin.rnFor the ultimate moment in tranquility, indulge in a soothing bath with Organic Lavender Bath Salts by SkinnySkinny. French lavender essential oil, organic shea butter and olive all combine to provide luxurious relaxation that leaves your skin smooth and supple. The art of making perfumes dates back to antiquity and evidence suggests it began in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. Many Egyptians adorned their tombs with perfume to ensure an aromatic spirit in the afterlife. Throughout history men and women have used perfume or burned incense for sacred rituals and to self beautify. Traditionally all perfumes were naturally derived, containing essential oils, plant or wood resins and even secretions from certain animals.rnWith the advent of modern technologies, scientists were able to isolate particular chemical constituents such as vanillin from vanilla, to create synthetic substitutes of real oils. The synthetic varieties of chemicals were cheaper to manufacture and the perfume industry exploded. Over the years, many of us became used to the noxious smell of someone wearing strong perfume in the office or out in public. For some, physical symptoms such as headaches arose from these synthetic chemicals being sprayedrnon our bodies. Luckily, as we move into greater awareness of toxic and synthetic chemicals we also discover true artisan perfumers who are doing it the old fashion way…Naturally and Organically!!! Organic perfumes are made with organic essential oils, resins, and spices and usually combined with certified organic alcohol, fractioned coconut or jojoba oil. Since the perfumes are natural, they absorb into your skin more quickly and do not “hover over” your body like a cloud. With natural perfumes, you don’t smell someone a mile away; more over; the scent of a natural perfume bonds with a person’s unique body chemistry to give a natural and distinct scent just for you! Who We Are: Organic Beauty Now is your source for quality organic beauty products. We are THE best source for products that will maintain your natural beauty. We carry natural hair products, natural makeup, organic baby products, natural cosmetics, organic shampoo, natural soap, natural deodorant, natural bath and body products, natural make up and more. We also bring you the best natural beauty tips to keep you looking your best. Organic Beauty Now carries only the top organic and natural beauty product brands such as Badger, Dr. Alkaitis, Nvey, Planet Kid, and Yarok.