Lavender has been revered as a cure all almost since the dawn of time itself. As Royals would champion the benefits for use in food, cleaning and pampering, it has never gone out of fashion as its versatile abilities are impossible to replicate.
No one truly knows how medicinal herbs work, and how they are so effective yet gentle, but there’s no denying the power of this natural product for a whole range of symptoms.
Aroma therapists adore lavender as a way to relax and unwind their patients. Its potency is so effective that in France it is prescribed by the bottle and offered as a medicine for a range of disorders. As it naturally induces sleep when inhaled, relives stress and nervous disorders it is also a wonderful antiseptic that kills bacteria and cleans wounds.
Chefs are now using lavender in a range of dishes, from sweet to savoury showing how the floral fragrance translates well to the plate. The edible flowers can also be used for making lavender tea, a truly indulgent night time drink that leaves no part of the body untouched.
Yet it’s in pampering where lavender truly comes into its own, with an aroma that reminds us of a fresh summer’s day we not only adore the scent but love its ability to multi task. For years we’ve been adding lavender oil to our favourite baths as a perfect way to relax and unwind.
There’s no better way to enjoy the properties of lavender than in a foot cream, as the fragrance perfumes feet gently the unique properties get to work ensuring all feet receive obvious benefits, just a few of these include:
Moisturising
Excellent for dry skin and cracked heels lavender has the ability to restore harmony to the body. A lavender foot cream will moisturise and smooth dry and flaky skin whilst leaving heels soft and supple. To receive the full benefit, apply thickly under socks before bed, and sleep as the cream gets to work.
Massaging
No foot rub is complete without the addition of a lavender foot cream, renowned for easing aching joints and muscles it is the perfect tonic for aching feet at the end of a long day. Gentle enough to use on children, it is still powerfully effective, and within moments of application you will feel your feet releasing the stresses of shopping, standing, running, or supervising children!
Cleansing
With natural antiseptic qualities and an antibacterial action lavender foot cream is ideal for fighting infection whilst cleansing feet. It is used for a variety of skin disorders from eczema to athlete’s foot and will restore balance to the skins ph.
Medicinal
Lavender has the ability to reduce inflammation so if you’ve been wearing tight shoes all day it is the ideal solution to bring your feet back to normal. When applied, swelling will be reduced. As well as this lavender has the amazing ability to restore balance by restoring polar extremes of temperature, so if your feet feel hot and uncomfortable lavender foot cream will cool and soothe, or if they feel cold and clammy, lavender foot cream will add warmth and calm.
This blog has been provided by Lavenderworld in the UK.
