How to Find Lavender Oil

Lavender oil is a great addition for your personal and natural beauty arsenal. The oil is often used to make soaps, lotions and other beauty products. It is used in aromatherapy for its relaxing scent, as well. Medicinally, lavender is used to relieve nervous tension, pain and respiratory problems. The oil enhances blood circulation, which makes it great for the skin and scalp. Lavender oil is easy to find if you know where to look.

Instructions

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  Go to your local health-food store or Whole Foods store. Look in the health and beauty section for lavender oil. Usually, you will see a small section filled with tiny bottles of essential oil. Occasionally, you will also find lavender oil in the bulk section of soaps, shampoos and conditioners. In that case, you can measure out the amount you would like.

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  If there is no health-food store near your, go to a Kroger or Meijer store. Typically, these stores have a health food and beauty section. Sometimes you will find a section of essential oils where you can find your lavender oil.

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  If you fail to find lavender oil locally, you can order it online. Companies such as Mountain Rose Herbs typically supply oils and herbs to health-food stores. Go to mountainroseherbs.com.

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  Type "lavender oil" in the search box in the right corner of the web page and press enter.

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  Scroll through the available list of lavender oils on the page. You have the option to buy your oil in various bulk sizes or the typical bottle size. Select your size and proceed with your order once you have found the right one for you.