You already appreciate it fresh and in essential oil. There are other ways to love sweet lavender. Take advantage of the summer to prepare a beauty and well-being recipe that will accompany you well beyond the holiday period!
Soothing, antiseptic, analgesic, diuretic, antispasmodic… The benefits of lavender are countless. Discover how to combine the advantages of this flower with the sweet scent of Provence, with those of organic cider vinegar. And also our recipe for homemade lavender vinegar!
The many uses of lavender vinegar to benefit from its benefits
How to use lavender vinegar, a true ally of well-being and beauty?
First from head to toe:
1 – As a refreshing lotion
Dilute a tablespoon of lavender vinegar in a glass of water, pour onto a natural fiber makeup remover pad and use as a lotion on oily skin as well as on skin that suffers from acne.
2 – For a lifting effect
Apply a little of this lavender-scented vinegar as a lotion to perfectly cleansed skin. It clarifies the complexion wonderfully, you can put on your makeup right away. Guaranteed radiance.
3 – For a purifying mask
In a flash mask for minimum preparation and maximum effectiveness. It rebalances the skin’s natural PH, cleanses pores and is suitable for all skin types:
- Mix two tablespoons of honey and one tablespoon of lavender vinegar.
- Apply to clean skin, leave for ten minutes, rinse thoroughly.
4 – To give shine to your hair
Mix a small glass of lavender vinegar with the equivalent of two large glasses of water, and apply after your shampoo as a final rinse: guaranteed shine for the scalp.
5 – To tone the body
Simply cut the beauty vinegar with water, or if you prefer with floral water, and rub yourself directly with the palm of your hand or with a washcloth. The perfect little extra touch after your shower or bath.
6 – For a relaxing bath
Add a little lavender vinegar while you run your bath water: not only is it pleasant and relaxing, but the vinegar also dissolves limescale residue. It is perfect for relieve muscle aches sportsmen.
Lavender vinegar, for your well-being…
Lavender vinegar takes care of your skin and hair, but with this unique preparation you can do even more.
7 – To relieve itching
Easy to use in compresseson the forehead and temples to calm certain headaches, it also helps to soothe sunburn and Insect bites thanks to its high concentration of acetic acid.
8 – To refresh the feet
When it’s hot, you’ll also enjoy it added to a bowl of cold water, for a foot bath refreshing and antiperspirant, or, always diluted, as a lotion to gently rub the feet
The benefits of lavender in vinegar – © viki2win
9 – Without forgetting the well-being of your dog
Even your pet will benefit: pour some apple cider vinegar into a spray bottle, spray your dog’s fur briefly several times and rub in: in addition to its antiparasitic qualitiesthis vinegar refreshes and makes its hair shine.
How to make your lavender beauty vinegar?
To prepare this recipe(2)it all starts with a harvest, if possible in the morning, before the bees make the task more difficult…
- Place two large handfuls of lavender flowers at the bottom of a large glass jar.
- Cover completely with organic cider vinegarand let it sit in a warm place, preferably in the sun for three weeks.
- Strain and the mixture is ready to use.
Attention : It is important that the lavender is completely covered with vinegar during the three weeks of maceration.
Store your lavender vinegar away from light.
It is really not essential, but you can, if you wish, supplement with a few drops of lavender essential oil.
True lavender essential oil is known in published literature to be calming and sedative, perfect for everyday aches and pains and for skin problems such as acne.
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Good to know : if you don’t have fresh lavender, you can use dried lavender, which you can find at your herbalist’s, for example, to make this preparation.
The “homemade” tip
Slip about twenty sprigs into a liter of white vinegar, wait between 8 and 10 days, then filter: which says more natural and more eco-friendly like cleaning product which also smells good throughout the house?
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Taking care of your skin, your hair, your body, enjoying the benefits of small lotions to make yourself beautiful and relax, it’s wonderful. With natural products, it’s even better!
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