Lavender

 
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Lavender is one of those plants that seem to pop up everywhere in the natural skincare world, and with good reason: it has natural antiseptic[1] [2]and anti-inflammatory[3] properties, but is super gentle and can be used by basically anyone. Another reason it’s everywhere: it smells great, and the flowers yield a good amount of oil when distilled, making it relatively inexpensive. Smelling lavender has been shown to reduce anxiety and promote restful sleep.[4] 

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[1] Moon, T; Wilkinson, JM; Cavanagh, HM (2006). "Antiparasitic activity of two Lavandula essential oils against Giardia duodenalis, Trichomonas vaginalis and Hexamita inflata". Parasitology research99 (6): 722–8. PMID 16741725doi:10.1007/s00436-006-0234-8.

[2] Inouye, S.; Takizawa, T.; Yamaguchi, H. (2001). "Antibacterial activity of essential oils and their major constituents against respiratory tract pathogens by gaseous contact". Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy47 (5): 565–73. PMID 11328766doi:10.1093/jac/47.5.565.

[3] Hajhashemi, V; Ghannadi, A; Sharif, B (2003). "Anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of the leaf extracts and essential oil of Lavandula angustifolia Mill". Journal of Ethnopharmacology89 (1): 67–71. PMID 14522434doi:10.1016/S0378-8741(03)00234-4.

[4] Kasper, S; Gastpar, M; Müller, WE; Volz, HP; Möller, HJ; Dienel, A; Schläfke, S (2010). "Silexan, an orally administered Lavandula oil preparation, is effective in the treatment of 'subsyndromal' anxiety disorder: a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial". International Clinical Psychopharmacology25 (5): 277–87. PMID 20512042doi:10.1097/YIC.0b013e32833b3242.