Product Review: Lavender Essential Oil by New York Biology

Product Review: Lavender Essential Oil

I ordered Lavender Essential Oil, made by New York Biology. The glass bottle is sealed to reduce the risk of having it spill in shipment. It comes with a glass dropper which can be attached once the seal is removed. Both items were individually wrapped in bubble wrap.

I first learned about the use of lavender as a sleep aid when I had my babies 15 years ago. There are a multitude of infant products with lavender to help them sleep, such as baby shampoo and baby wash. My kids are in high school now (time flies!) but I have sleep issues due to chronic illness. I've long been curious about whether or not lavender essential oil could help me get some sleep. I decided to try the Lavender essential oil in my diffuser. It has a fairly large tank at 300 milliliters, and I use 5 drops in it. I've been using it for two weeks now and while I don't think I've been getting additional sleep, I find the sleep I do get has been better quality. That in itself is worth it. 

Essential oils last a long time, so you get your money's worth. This is especially important, since they may be all we have for medicinal use at some point. This is a huge concern for me. I haven't discussed it on this blog previously, but I do have a incurable illness. This causes quite a few extra implications for me as a survivalist, and for my family. In a SHTF situation or societal collapse, there will not be access to pharmacies or medical supplies. We have to know how to care for ourselves the best we can, and holistic may be the only route we have left. The Internet likely won't be available, so the time to learn is now. I am not trying to sell, I am trying to share as I myself learn on this journey.

Per FTC regulations, I received this free in exchange for my honest opinion. I have no affiliation with the manufacturer of the product or the seller of the item, and I do not receive any compensation for my review. My opinion is entirely my own. I rely on reviews when I make my own purchases. I aim to help other customers by providing thoroughly written reviews; I hope the information provided is helpful in some way.

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Product Review: Massage Oil by NY Biology (essential oils)

I know this may seem an odd thing to review on a survival website, especially Anti Cellulite Treatment Massage Oil (made by New York Biology). First of all though, it's the little luxuries that may help us feel alive and keep us going when things get tough. If one of those things can serve two purposes, all the better. I admit I was not quite as intrigued by the cellulite aspect of the oil as other things. I have been reading about oils and their multitude of uses, but I am brand new to actually using them. I will let you know how this goes.

After the initial pump, I was afraid the oil was a bit greasy. I immediately took a photo of it on the back of my hand as an example. I was pleasantly surprised to find the massage completely and thoroughly worked its way into my skin. It not only left my skin feeling soft and smooth, but there were no signs whatsoever of any oil left behind (I included an "after" shot of my hand as well). An added bonus is that it takes very little to get the job done. The light citrus scent manages to be pleasant and avoid being overwhelming, which is a tough balance to find. It uses a combination of lemon oil (stimulates the circulatory system), grape seed oil (as an astringent), grapefruit oil (diuretic), and eucalyptus oil (anti-inflammatory targeting cellulite just under the skin).

Citrus oils are said to help keep away insects, and as an avid camper, this is what I am really hoping might be true. Now that I know it is indeed doing great with my skin, my family is going to experiment with how it is in terms of the annoying little flying and biting bugs and the creepy crawlies outside. The monsoon is wrapping up and the moisture has them out in full force. We don't like using chemicals, as we have three dogs including a 75 pound puppy who likes to chew on things outside. If all goes well, then I will know this could be a great item to keep on hand when we go camping, etc. Who needs to worry about being eaten alive by mosquitoes and other bugs while outside? It's the last thing I want to worry about. I don't want to be distracted by welts and hives. If you're like me, I seem to attract every biting insect for miles.

For the rest of details: I received my 8 ounce bottle very quickly (within 48 hours). It was carefully wrapped and came with a label clearly marking the date of expiration. The bottle is sealed so there is no risk of spillage during shipping. It also comes with a pump which can be attached once the seal and cap are removed.

The company's facility is approved by the FDA and they are cruelty-free. As an animal lover, I am glad to know this. I honestly cannot say if the oil is effective on cellulite or not, as I do not believe there is any product out there that can make a difference in one week, which is the amount of time I have been using this. It would not be fair of me to make a determination one way or another in this regard. I do believe though if you are looking for something that makes your skin feel great and smells terrific, you can't go wrong here.

Per federal law, please know I received this item free in exchange for my honest opinion. I do not receive any financial compensation for my review. My opinion is entirely my own. I rely on reviews when I make my own purchases, and I aim to help other customers by providing thoroughly written reviews.

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