Lavender oil has been one of the most popular of essential oils.  It has been used to reduce acne, moisturize and soften skin, smooth skin, and otherwise.  It is a powerful antiseptic and antibiotic, and it has been used in varying capacities depending on the individual.    This particular essential oil is capable of greater things, and it has shown various users that it can also soothe their skin from past irritation and otherwise.  It comes from the mint family, and there are about 39 species found in Africa, Asia, and various tropical regions. 

It has been cultivated in the Mediterranean and France among other areas, and it has been used in perfumes, gels, soaps, and otherwise to give you the results you are looking for.  It can be steamed or you can use it in sprays, gels, washes, etc for your skin, and frankly it always has a pleasant smell if for nothing else.  I’ve found that it is often most effective when used in oils with other essential oils and basically distilled fatty oils from good fats like vegetable oil.  But it depends on you as to what you prefer.  I’ve also used it for plain aromatherapy, and it has been highly effective in that as well.