Lavender is one of the most well known essential oils. Lavender’s calming and gentle fragrance helps to release stress and anxiety. Lavender oil is antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial. Lavender has a soft floral aroma that has been used widely since ancient times. It can be used in diffusers, added to bathwater, massage/ skin blends where it’s believed to promote calmness and generate feelings of relaxation.