I love lavender. I love to plant it, see it growing and smell it. I also love my sister. She has many allergies, so years ago I started making her natural lavender skin products made with 3 ingredients: lavender picked from my garden, grapeseed oil and olive oil. The skin oil smelled so good, I began using it, and immediately my skin felt better. Friends and family asked if they, too, could have some skin oils, so I started growing a lavender garden, and making all kinds of skin lotions.

Lavender is soothing and using lavender can be beneficial in many ways. As a therapist, I do a great deal of trauma work, and before and after sessions, I use my lavender lotion. As I breathe in the aroma, I remember I am lovable and I feel calmer. I hope my ideas and products are helpful for you, too.