Lavender essential oil is the most used essential oil  in the world today, but the benefits of lavender were actually discovered over 2,500 years ago. Because of its powerful antioxidant, antimicrobial, sedative, calming and antidepressive properties, lavender oil benefits abound and it’s been used both cosmetically and therapeutically for centuries.  Early and modern aromatherapy texts advocate for lavender’s use as an antibacterial …