It’s possible to trace the history of Lavender as far back as the Roman Times when it was used by the Romans during their bathing ritual. Queen Victoria was also known to have used Lavender as a tonic for her nerves.
It’s known for its healing qualities and has been called the “Swiss Army Knife” of herbs.

Five Lavender Facts:
•Lavender essential oil can be used on insect bites, burns, and blemishes.
•It reduces irritability, insomnia, nightmares, apprehension, panic attacks, uncontrollable shaking, stress, nervous tension and hysteria.
•It is an astringent.
•Can alleviate motion sickness aches, headaches and swelling from arthritis.
•Lavender was used to ward off the plague.

Its popularity today has led to it being nominated as the Plant of the Month for May by the Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) Plant for Life campaign.
Lavender has lots of uses and can be found in many beauty products. So here are my favourite Lavender beauties.

Lush, French Kiss Bubble Bar £3.85
Place this Lush French Kiss Bubble Bar under running water to enjoy a bath full of Lavender.
www.lush.co.uk

Primavera, Lavender Vanilla Body Oil, £18.39
Keep your body moisturised by massaging Primavera’s Lavender Vanilla body oil on your wet skin.
www.primaveralife.co.uk, 01557 870560

Tesco, Lavender Hand & Nail Cream, £2.50
Made with extracts of natural essential oil Tesco’s Hand & Nail Cream will leave your skin feeling smooth & soft.
www.tesco.com, 0800 50 55 55

Simply Beautiful Cosmetics (SBC), Lavender Gel, 125ml (RRP £10.44), 250ml (RRP £18.08) or 500ml (RRP £33.05) bottles
SBC Lavender Gel provides soothing, calming relief to stressed, sensitive or heat-damaged skin.
www.sbcgels.co.uk

Palmolive Soft & Gentle Aromatherapy Anti-Stress deodorant, 150ml – £1.75; 250 ml – £2.44
Not only does Palmolive’s deodorant provide 24 hour protection, it also contains a unique combination of essential oils and fragrances.
Available to buy from most major supermarkets and high street chemists.

Daniel Galvin Junior Hangover Hair Luxury Shampoo & Conditioner, £4.99 each
Used together this dynamic duo will moisturise your hair, while the ingredients of organic essential oils and vitamins provides your hair with nutrients to make it look fabulous.
www.danielgalvinjnr.co.uk and Waitrose

OPI Lucky Lucky Lavender, £9.95
Add some colour to your nails with this OPI Lavender nail polish.
www.lenawhite.co.uk or stockist number is 01923 240 010.

Radox Time Out, £1.99
Chill out with this Radox Time Out. It contains Lavender and Water Lilly which will relax you after a hard days work.
Available to buy from most major supermarkets and high street chemists.

Cath Kidston, Lavender Birds Vintage Posy, £8.00
Add a touch of Lavender fragrance to your room with this Birds Vintage Posy.
www.cathkidston.com, 08450 262 440.

St. Eval Candle Co. Lavender Pillar Candle, £10.70
Filling your room with this scented candle before you go to bed, will ensure you have a good nights rest.
www.stevalcandlecompany.co.uk

Compagnie de Provence Extra Pur 180g Olive-Lavender soap, £5.50
This Olive-Lavender soap bar from the Extra Pur range by Compagnie de Provence is made using pure vegetable oil and origami wrapping.
www.lookfantastic.com, 01273 425262

The Chelsea Day Spa, Chelsea in Bloom, Hand, and Foot Facials.
Treat yourself to a deluxe manicure or deluxe pedicure at The Chelsea Day Spa.
With added Lavender this is one treatment that will leave you feeling totally stress-free.
£40 for hands and £50 for feet facials and are available until 30th June 2010
www.thechelseadayspa.co.uk 020 7351 0911