Seen as the mother of essential oils, Lavender is one of the most widely used oils. With a range of benefits, from calming the body and mind to promoting sleep. Beautifully soft and floral, lavender is often mixed with other calming oils to help with depression, relieve anxiety and promote calm.
Its medicinal qualities are shown to reduce inflammation and have positive effects on eczema and dermatitis.
In addition, a pilot study published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice in 2012 indicates that lavender-essential-oil-based aromatherapy may help soothe anxiety in high-risk postpartum women.