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Things are feel pretty stressful right now but lavender, a natural and calming herb, has been proven to help us relax. Here are the best lavender-scented beauty products to add an element of calm to your day.
For as long as we can remember, lavender has been hailed as a great natural ingredient thanks to its smell. Now, a study has confirmed what we’ve always suspected: it really does make us feel calm.
The study, which was carried out by Kagoshima University in Japan, found that not only does the plant have stress-relieving qualities, but actually smelling lavender triggers a relaxing effect within our bodies. In short: when the lavender vapour hits the neurons in your nose, its calming effects are released.
So, if you’re feeling the stress right now and you’re in need of a little sensory escape, try out a lavender-based product when you’re in the shower or having a very-much-recommended soak in the bath.
Of course, changing your bubble bath or shampoo isn’t going to fix all of your problems but it’s one step you can take in looking after your body and mind.
The best stress reliving lavender-scented products
Best lavender-scented pillow spray: This Works Sleep Plus Pillow Spray
Ever find yourself laying in bed, wide awake and feeling stressed? Pillow sprays could help. This cult option from This Works is infused with a potent blend of lavender to ease the mind. Spritz it all over your pillows and bedding and prepare for a good night’s sleep.
Best lavender-scented hand sanitiser: Urban Apothecary Green Lavender Luxury Hand Sanitiser Gel
Hand sanitisers are now a handbag staple. Thankfully, there are quite a few hand sanitisers that have nice scents, without compromising on its cleansing abilities. This Urban Apothecary option contains refreshing yet relaxing notes of lavender, lemon, spearmint and sage. Plus, glycerin ensures your hands don’t get dry against its 70% alcohol content.
Urban Apothecary Green Lavender Luxury Hand Sanitiser Gel, £8
Best lavender-scented bath soak: Kiehl’s Lavender Foaming-Relaxing Bath with Sea Salts and Aloe Vera
A steaming bath is one of the most enjoyable and effective ways to inhale lavender. Add two or three capfuls to your bath water and the relaxing scent will quickly fill the room.
Kiehl’s Lavender Foaming-Relaxing Bath with Sea Salts and Aloe Vera, £33
Best lavender-scented candle: Neom Tranquility Scented Candle
Lighting a candle is one of our favourite ways to unwind after a stressful day – and this Neom one is perfect. The wax contains natural oils, including English lavender, sweet basil and jasmine to balance your sense and help you get ready for a deep sleep. Just don’t forget to blow it out before you drift off.
Best lavender-scented hand cream: L'Occitane Lavender Hand Cream
This dreamy hand cream contains lavender grown and picked in Provence. As for the formula, it’s enriched with shea butter to keep hands nourished but not greasy.
Best lavender-scented soap: Dr Bronner's Lavender Pure Castile Soap
Not only does Dr Bronner’s cult lavender soap smell amazing, it has a long list of uses. It can be used on your face, body and hair but you can also pull it out for laundry, the dishes, mopping and washing your pets. Money well spent, in our opinion.
Best lavender-scented shampoo: Natural Spa Factory Wild Lavender, Aloe & Comfrey Root Shampoo
This Natural Spa Factory shampoo is full of wild lavender which not only smells relaxing, it boasts antiseptic properties, too.
Natural Spa Factory Wild Lavender, Aloe & Comfrey Root Shampoo, £12.50
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