Lavender!

Why is Lavender calming?

because of a compound called linalool, a naturally occurring chemical in the plant’s essential oil, which interacts with the olfactory system (sense of smell) to trigger relaxation responses in the brain

I don’t use lavender myself BUT my grandma and my dad swear by it, which means I am ALL for it. They both suffer with depression and anxiety, and having lavender on hand always seems to help them. Here are some of their favorite must have products.

• Sleepy Body Spray
• Body Restore Shower Steamers
• Aromatherapy Anxiety Bracelet
• Wallflower

These all have lavender in them and it works wonders for them both. My grandma likes the wallflower more because her’s has a nightlight and she enjoys not having to worry about it. She also really enjoys her shower steamers because she LOVES the smell. My dad loves them all but favors the sleepy body spray because he loves to spray it when he can’t smell the lavender anymore.

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-Dezi