Lavender oil, usually from Lavandula angustifolia, smells clean and floral with a soft herbal edge. It suits bedtime routines, quick stress resets, and light skin care when properly diluted.

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What is lavender oil

True lavender oil comes from the steam distillation of flowering tops. Its main aroma compounds are linalool and linalyl acetate, which give the soft floral, slightly fruity scent. Avoid “lavandin” if you prefer gentler bedtime notes, since it smells sharper and more camphoraceous.

How to choose quality

• Check the Latin name on the label, Lavandula angustifolia.
• Choose dark glass bottles with a batch number and, ideally, GC/MS testing.
• Fresh oil smells floral, herbaceous, and clean, not sour or stale.
• Buy from reputable sellers and avoid synthetic “fragrance oils”.

Dilution and safety guide

• Face. Mix 0.05 to 0.1 ml essential oil per 10 ml carrier, about 1 to 2 drops per 10 ml.
• Body. Mix 0.2 ml per 10 ml carrier, or 0.6 ml per 30 ml, or 2 ml per 100 ml.
• Sensitive skin. Mix 0.025 to 0.05 ml per 10 ml carrier, about 1 drop per 10 to 20 ml. Patch test first.
• Children. For ages 3+, mix 0.05 to 0.1 ml per 20 ml carrier, about 1 to 2 drops per 20 ml, after clinician advice. Avoid use on infants.

Use carriers such as sweet almond, grapeseed, jojoba, or fractionated coconut. Essential oils are potent, so keep amounts modest and avoid eyes and broken skin.

Topical uses

• Bedtime chest rub. Blend 0.6 ml essential oil in 30 ml carrier, a pea-sized amount over chest and shoulders.
• Pulse-point roll-on. 10 ml roller, 5 drops lavender in jojoba for wrists and temples.
• After-sun or post-shave. Blend 0.3 ml essential oil in 30 ml carrier with a little aloe gel.

Avoid neat application. Dilution reduces irritation risk and keeps the aroma pleasant rather than overpowering.

Diffusion and inhalation

• Ultrasonic diffuser. 3 to 6 drops per 200 ml water. For small bedrooms use 1 to 3 drops.
• Steam inhalation. 1 to 2 drops in a bowl of hot water, inhale gently with eyes closed.
• Tissue method. 1 drop on a tissue near the pillow, not in contact with skin.

Run diffusers for 20 to 30 minutes, then rest. Good air circulation keeps the scent soft and breathable.

Baths and compresses

• Evening bath. Mix 3 to 5 drops with 1 teaspoon, 5 ml, of carrier or dispersing bath base, then add to warm water.
• Warm compress. 1 drop in a bowl of warm water, swirl, soak a cloth, and apply to shoulders.

Do not add undiluted oil directly to bath water. It floats and may irritate skin.

Sleep routine

1. One hour before bed, dim lights and limit screens.
2. Start a diffuser with 2 to 3 drops for 20 minutes, then switch off.
3. Use a diluted roll-on on wrists and breathe slowly for one minute.
4. Repeat nightly, keeping the ritual short and consistent.

Using lavender oil alongside Ruqyah

Some users prefer a calm, clean aroma during recitation. Prepare a light blend, for example 1 ml essential oil in 100 ml carrier, and keep the focus on Qur’an, not the scent.

1. Place your diluted oil in a small, clean bottle.
2. Recite Al-Fatiha, Ayatul Kursi, and the last two surahs, blowing lightly towards the bottle.
3. Apply a little to chest and temples before rest. Avoid during pregnancy. Keep away from infants.

Storage and shelf life

• Keep tightly capped in dark glass, away from heat and sunlight.
• Store upright at room temperature. Avoid humidity and frequent opening.
• Use within 18 to 24 months for best aroma.

Where to buy

Choose Lavandula angustifolia from a trusted supplier with batch testing and dark glass. Explore the essential oils range at the SunnahCure store. Look for clear labels, fresh scent, and secure caps.

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