#11 DIY Massage Cream

You can make soothing massage cream and say goodbye to sore muscles. Simply simmer one cup of fresh lavender flowers in one cup of aqueous cream in a double boiler for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain out the flowers and allow to cool for 10 minutes before adding one tablespoon of sweet almond oil and 10 drops of essential oil of your choice. Store this in a sealed and sterilized glass jar.

#12 Strong and Healthy Hair

Lavender helps to stimulate hair growth. It can remove product build-up, combat bacterial infections, and reduce breakage. To make the rinse, add a few sprigs of fresh lavender to a glass jar of warm water and leave in the sun for several hours. Remove the herbs, add in a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, and work through the hair after shampooing.

#13 Detangling Spray

Say goodbye to knots and keep hair shiny and manageable with a homemade lavender detangling spray. Infuse lavender flowers in one cup of warm water and leave to steep overnight. Discard the flowers and decant the water into a spray bottle. Mix in a half teaspoon of jojoba oil, a half teaspoon of vitamin E oil, and 30 drops of homemade (or store-bought) lavender oil.

#14 Lavender, Rose, and Oatmeal Bath Bombs

These delightful bath bombs will liven up your bath-time and provide a soothing aroma whilst nourishing your skin.

#15 Bath Salts

The perfect combination of Epsom (or Himalayan pink salt), dried lavender, and lavender oil for a de-stressing and detoxifying soak.

#16 Relaxing Eye Pillow

Get all the beauty sleep you need with a relaxing eye pillow. Simply fill a soft fabric with two parts dried lavender and one part organic rice or flax seed before sealing or sewing.

#17 Potpourri

Preserve your garden flowers by making a batch of potpourri to fragrance your home through the winter. Using rose petals, orange peel, and lavender buds, you can easily whip this up in minutes.

#18 DIY Scented Soy Candles

Homemade soy candles are a safer alternative. This one uses soy wax, lavender essential oil, and dried lavender to create a pretty, safe, and beautifully scented mason jar candle.

#19 Laundry Freshener

Get rid of unpleasant odors that are lurking on your sheets, towels, and pet beds by throwing a small cotton sachet stuffed with dried lavender into your dryer before switching it on.

#20 Lavender Spray

For an all-natural room scent and linen spray, mix two teaspoons of witch hazel with one cup of distilled water and 10 drops of lavender essential oil. Decant into a spray bottle and use it whenever you need to freshen up your sheets or wind down after a hard day at the office. It’s also an ideal pre-bedtime spray to ensure a restful sleep.