You already enjoy it fresh and in essential oil. There are other ways to fall even more in love with the gentle lavender. Use the summer to prepare a beauty and wellness recipe that will accompany you well beyond the vacation period!
Calming, antiseptic, analgesic, diuretic, antispasmodic… Lavender’s benefits are countless. Discover how to combine the advantages of this Provence-scented flower with those of organic apple cider vinegar. And also our homemade lavender vinegar recipe!
What to keep in mind
- Lavender vinegar should always be used diluted, especially on the face, the scalp, or sensitive skin.
- Before the first application, it’s best to run a patch test in the crook of the elbow and wait 24 hours.
- Avoid applying on mucous membranes, around the eyes, on wounds, on significant sunburns, or irritated skin.
- Essential oils, even natural ones, aren’t suitable for everyone.
- For animals, proceed with caution: seek advice from a veterinarian before any repeated use.
The Many Uses of Lavender Vinegar to Reap Its Benefits
How to use lavender vinegar, a true wellness and beauty ally?
From head to toe:
1 – A refreshing lotion
Dilute a tablespoon of lavender vinegar in a glass of water, pour onto a natural fiber cotton pad, and use as a lotion on oily skin as well as on skin prone to acne.
2 – For a lifting effect
Apply a small amount of this lavender-scented vinegar as a lotion on a thoroughly cleansed face. It brightens the complexion beautifully, you can apply makeup right away. A radiant glow assured.
3 – For a purifying mask
A quick, low-prep mask for maximum effectiveness. It rebalances the skin’s natural pH, cleanses pores, and suits all skin types:
- Melt two tablespoons of honey with one tablespoon of lavender vinegar.
- Apply to clean skin, leave on for ten minutes, rinse abundantly.
4 – To give your hair extra shine
Mix a small glass of lavender vinegar with the equivalent of two large glasses of water, and apply after shampoo as a final rinse: scalp shine assured.
5 – To tone the body
Simply dilute the beauty vinegar with water, or if you prefer, with a floral water, and rub yourself directly with your palm or with a washcloth. The refined little luxury perfect after a shower or bath.
6 – For a relaxing bath
Add a little lavender vinegar as you run the bath: not only is it pleasant and relaxing, but the vinegar also dissolves mineral deposits. It’s perfect for relieving muscle soreness after sports.
Lavender Vinegar, Wellness Side…
The lavender vinegar takes care of your skin and hair, but with this single preparation you can do even more for your beauty routine.
7 – To relieve itching
Easy to use in compresses on the forehead and temples to soothe certain headaches, it also helps ease sunburns and insect bites thanks to its high acetic acid content.
8 – To refresh the feet
When it’s hot, you’ll also enjoy adding it to a bowl of cold water for a refreshing anti-sweat foot bath, or, diluted again, as a lotion to rub your feet gently.
9 – Don’t forget your dog’s well-being
Even your furry friend can benefit: pour apple cider vinegar into a spray bottle, briefly spray several times the coat of your dog, and rub in: in addition to its antiparasitic properties, this vinegar refreshes and adds shine to the fur.
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.
- Completely cover with organic apple cider vinegar, and let rest in a warm place, preferably in the sun for three weeks.
- Strain and the mixture is ready to use.
Store your lavender vinegar away from light.
This isn’t strictly necessary, but you can, if you wish, supplement with a few drops of lavender essential oil.
Good to know: if fresh lavender isn’t available, you can use dried lavender, which you can find for example at your herbalist, to make this preparation.
