As you finalize your packing list, every inch of suitcase space counts. Savvy travelers always include a compact first aid kit to prevent minor issues from ruining their trip. Our expert tip: tuck in organic spike lavender essential oil from your July organic box for reliable, natural relief.
What Spike Lavender Essential Oil Does for You on Vacation
While spike lavender (Lavandula latifolia) shares some benefits with true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), their distinct botanical profiles lead to unique applications. Here's how spike lavender can safeguard your getaway.
- Combat Stress and Insomnia: Vacation stress from work lingers? Inhale directly or add a few drops to your pillow to ease nervous fatigue and promote restful sleep.
- Soothe Sunburns: Exposed skin leads to painful, red burns. Blend a few drops with your moisturizer or a carrier oil like sweet almond, shea butter, avocado, or coconut. No carrier? Mix with honey for effective healing.
- Repel Insects and Bites: Summer evenings invite mosquitoes, wasps, and even snakes or scorpions in southern France. Apply 2 drops topically several times daily. Always consult a doctor for bites.
- Relieve Headaches and Earaches: Inhale for quick headache relief. For ear infections (common at pools or beaches), place 2 drops on a sugar cube once daily—but see a doctor promptly.
Explore more in our article "The Little and Big Secrets of Essential Oils."
