11 Ways Beauty Bloggers Use Lavender in Their Beauty Routines

We are huge fans of anything that can make our skin happier and healthier, especially if it’s budget friendly. Add in a little eco-friendliness and we’re totally down. So far, we’ve covered beauty and skincare uses for apple cider vinegar and baking soda. Next on the list? Lavender.

1. Lavender Oatmeal Face Mask: After a long, hot summer, skin is often left as exhausted as we are. Give your skin a well-deserved pampering with this easy DIY mask from Julie of Julip Made. “Mix dried powdered buttermilk, cornmeal, oatmeal and dried lavender,” Julie says. “In a small bowl, mix approximately 2 tablespoons of the dry mix with the essential oil, honey and a splash of water. Use enough water to form the mask into a paste.” Spread this good-smelling paste on your skin and let sit for a few minutes while it works its magic. Remove with lukewarm water and follow up with your favorite moisturizer.

2. Anxiety-Busting Lavender Essential Oil:For many of us, periods cause anxiety and a general bad mood. When switching your habits during that time of the month isn’t enough, give lavender essential oil a try. Our friends at Bustle recommend surrounding yourself with lavender-scented candles or even putting lavender oil on your pillowcase to help you chill out.

3. Lavender Oatmeal Bath: Calm dry or itchy skin with a lavender oatmeal bath. Batty of Batty’s Blog says, “Place two tablespoons of dried lavender and two tablespoons of oatmeal in a muslin bag.” Add your creation to a warm bath, light some lavender candles and relax.

4. Raw Honey + Lavender Face Mask:Like us, Eva of Happily Eva After enjoys a good pampering now and then. Pamper yourself with her DIY mask. “In a small bowl, combine one tablespoon of raw honey and three drops of lavender oil,” Eva says. “Stir well to combine. Smooth mixture over a clean, damp face and neck. Leave on for five to fifteen minutes.”

5. Lavender Face Moisturizer: When she learned her face moisturizer contained toxins, Carly of Modern Hippie Housewife turned to a combination of shea butter, coconut oil, beeswax, vitamin E and lavender essential oil. Her moisturizer has hugely improved her skin. Carly says, “Since using this moisturizer, my skin feels SO soft and has fewer breakouts, and the eczema around my nose and on my eyelids that I’ve had for years has disappeared!”

6. Scalp Massage Oil:Lavender is also a savior for anyone looking to attain healthier locks. Almasi of Kinky Curly Coily Me says that it can promote hair growth and heal damaged hair. They recommend combining lavender essential oil, coconut oil and jojoba and massaging into your scalp. “Do this at least once a day for the best results,” Almasi says.

7. Rosemary Lavender Salt Scrub: Tracey of Don’t Mess With Mama swears by her salt scrub as a means of exfoliating skin — it also works great as an easy gift! “Lavender essential oil is soothing to the skin and has a calming aroma, making it a perfect addition to any beauty or body care product,” Tracey says. “In a large bowl, add Epsom salt, coconut oil, lavender essential oil and cut rosemary leaves. Mix well.”

8. Coconut Lavender Conditioner: Oh, coconut oil. We could never forget about you. Free People combines coconut oil with lavender, vitamin E oil and jojoba oil for a long-lasting and moisturizing conditioner for thirsty hair. Simply mix it all together and apply like you would regular conditioner.

9. Avocado Lavender Face Mask: Avocado is super yummy, and when combined with lavender, its natural good-for-skin benefits are amped up. Isabel of Isabel Smith Nutrition says, “The avocado is loaded with moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties, the lavender essential oil is cooling and soothing, the lemon is refreshing and the honey not only helps to hold it all together, but also contains anti-bacterial properties that will help to leave your face feeling clean and refreshed.” To create her face mask, combine avocado, lavender, honey and lemon and mix with a fork. Leave the mixture on your face for 10 minutes, and then remove with warm water.

10. Lavender Sugar Scrub: Essential oils are full of superb uses for skin, and bloggers Alyssa & Carla will be the first to say that a lavender sugar scrub is an instant fave. To make, “Combine sugar and oil together in a bowl, starting with just the one cup of oil. If you think the mix is a little dry, add an extra glug of oil (about a tablespoon).” Add as much or as little lavender essential oil to the mix as you like.

11. Lavender Lotion Bars: If you’re looking for an easy answer to cracked skin, try giving these adorable lotion bars a try. Jillee, founder of One Good Thing by Jillee, swears by these as a solution for her dry skin (and her son’s)! To make this on-the-go moisturizer, Jillee says, “Add beeswax, coconut oil and shea butter to a glass jar and set in a small saucepan full of water. Melt slowly over low heat.” Next, mix in the lavender oil. Add to the mold and let them cool for about 20 minutes.

Which lavender DIY are you going to try first? Tell us about the results in the comments below!

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Landman fans, how we feeling? The first season of Taylor Sheridan's new drama came to a close on January 12 with the season finale, "The Crumbs of Hope," and it provided viewers with plenty of to think about as tensions between the cartel and M-Tex Oil came to a head — and one character suffered a potentially-fatal medical emergency.

Here's everything you need to know about the Landman season finale, including THAT (potential) character death.

What happens in the last episode of Landman?

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The last episode of Landman opens after Monty's (Jon Hamm) ruptured aortic aneurysm in episode 9 lands him in the hospital for a heart transplant...if they can find a new heart in time. (I'm getting flashbacks to Dan's heart transplant catastrophe in One Tree Hill). But based on the fact Monty flatlines and Cami (Demi Moore) and their daughters cry over his bed, things aren't looking hopeful.

Meanwhile, Tommy (Billy Bob Thornton) takes over as M-Tex Oil president, and as he works on smoothing things over between the cartel and the oil company, he gets kidnapped by the cartel, who also blow up an oil tank and drive a nail into Tommy's leg for good measure. But just when it looks like Tommy might meet his end, cartel leader Galino (Andy Garcia) wipes out the other members and helps him escape.

Billy Bob and Andy have actually been friends for awhile, but this is the first time they've acted onscreen together! "Andy is such a great guy and great actor, and when we did those scenes at the end of the last episode, it felt so good, because we kind of had us two old veterans going head to head,” Billy Bob Thornton told Variety. “It was quite an experience, and I have to say every moment of it felt real. Tommy’s dealing with someone now who is really smart. The other guys were hired to work for him, but now Tommy’s talking to the man himself. There are advantages and disadvantages to that. Since he is so smart, who knows what Tommy is going to get tricked into?”

How did Landman end last night?

Landman season 1 ends with Tommy returning home with a proposition (er, more like a friendly demand) from Galino that the oil business and the cartel become allies. After all, the cartel's interested in taking part in the industry — and seeing what it has to offer.

“The cartel and the oil industry are kind of these odd neighbors living side by side in West Texas,” co-creator Christian Wallace tells Variety. “Now Andy’s character is thinking he is going to make a change and utilize that proximity in a way that could benefit him.”

Hopefully Paramount+ greenlights Landman season 2 so we can see just what happens between Galino and Tommy in the future...and if Monty makes it out of the hospital alive.

What did you think about the Landman finale? If you're a Taylor Sheridan fan who's still reeling from those final moments — and the Yellowstone finale — check out 17 TV Shows Yellowstone Fans Should Watch Next.

It Ends With Us has quickly become the most memorable movie of Blake Lively's career after rumors of drama between her and costar & director Justin Baldonimorphed into a full-on legal battle. And after the feud was uncovered, the internet has spiraled over what Blake Lively's relationships with her other costars are like — and whether what's happening behind the scenes of her movies are going to delay them. Well, A Simple Favor 2 director Paul Feig had the perfect response to rumors that another feud between Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick caused Amazon to shelve the movie.

Here's exactly what A Simple Favor 2 director Paul Feig had to say about Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively's relationship.

Paul Feig offers a very promising update on 'A Simple Favor 2'

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When a viral tweet claimed that Amazon had indefinitely delayed A Simple Favor 2 because of a feud between Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick, director Paul Feig stepped in to clear up the rumors.

"Despite glowing test screenings, Blake Lively’s refusal to promote—amid her messy legal battle with Justin Baldoni—and growing tensions with Anna Kendrick have derailed the sequel," X user Eric B tweeted on January 10. "Anna is furious. Paul Feig is disappointed. Hollywood is in shock. This isn’t just a movie—it’s an implosion."

"This is total BS. Sorry," Feig said in his retweet that same day. "The movie is finished and coming out soon. Don’t believe anything you read on social media these days."

And Anna Kendrick says reuniting with Blake Lively was "lovely."

Anna Kendrick also spilled on reuniting with Blake Lively, claiming that working together felt "a little bit like riding a bike."

"She lives on the East Coast, I live on the West Coast, so we don't get to see each other often," she told PEOPLE. "But it was lovely, and I think that those characters have such weird chemistry that it's so fun to just get the gang back together."

We don't know many details about the plot just yet but we do know it involves a destination wedding — and Blake Lively's Emily in a very fancy wedding dress. Stephanie and Emily "head to the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman," according to the movie's synopsis (via People). "Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square."

Sign me up!

Check out The Best Blake Lively Movies to get ready for A Simple Favor 2.

Are you anxiously waiting for new TV shows to debut this year? Me too, particularly Meghan Markle's series With Love, Megan (January 15). But, we at Brit + Co have the perfect buffer that'll hold you over — revisiting the '90s.

Instead of trying to cram the likes of Dawson's Creek or Sex and the City into one weekend, we have the best show you should watch based on your zodiac! We've already made cozy plans to curl up with a cute blanket from T.J. Maxx so we can watch endless reruns of the shows associated with our signs, and we hope you join us!

Scroll to find the '90s show that perfectly matches your zodiac sign!

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Aries (March 21 - April 19): Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Bold, fearless, and always ready for a fight, Aries will love Buffy's courageous spirit and kick-ass attitude. She's got all the makings of a fire sign who means business.

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Taurus (April 20 - May 20): Friends

Taureans appreciate stability and comfort. Friends offers warm, familiar characters and a cozy, sitcom vibe. If you really want to tap into this vibe, call your besties and have an impromptu watch party!

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Gemini (May 21 - June 20): Felicity

Curious and ever-changing, Geminis will relate to Felicity's journey of self-discovery and her endless quest for knowledge. There's also the inevitable complicated relationship Felicity has with Ben and Noel that's hard to resist.

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Cancer (June 21 - July 22): Moesha

Cancerians are nurturing and empathetic. They'll connect with Moesha's family-oriented values and emotional depth. Though she didn't get everything right, Moesha always tried to remedy things whenever they went wrong — just like a true Cancer.

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Leo (July 23 - August 22): Beverly Hills, 90210

Leos love the spotlight and drama. 90210 delivers glamorous characters, high-stakes situations, and plenty of over-the-top moments.

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Virgo (August 23 - September 22): The X-Files

Virgos are analytical and detail-oriented. The X-Files offers a perfect blend of mystery, science, and a touch of the paranormal. What's not to love?

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Libra (September 23 - October 22): Sex and the City

Libras appreciate beauty, balance, and social connections. Sex and the City explores love, friendship, and fashion in a stylish and sophisticated way.

P.S. We won't be shocked if some of you discover you're more of a 'Charlotte' than a 'Carrie.'

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Scorpio (October 23 - November 21): Charmed

Intense and passionate, Scorpios will be drawn to the supernatural world of the Charmed Ones, filled with dark magic and powerful sisterhood.

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Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21): Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Adventurous and optimistic, Sagittarians will enjoy the Fresh Prince's witty humor, vibrant personality, and knack for getting into trouble.

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Capricorn (December 22 - January 19): Dawson’s Creek

Ambitious and disciplined, Capricorns will appreciate Dawson's intellectual pursuits and the show's exploration of complex relationships and coming-of-age themes.

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Aquarius (January 20 - February 18): Daria

Quirky and independent, Aquarians will identify with Daria's unique perspective and her ability to see through societal norms. It's also not surprising that Daria has what some call a 'black cat' personality because Aquarians can have a dry sense of humor that's borderline sarcastic.

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Pisces (February 19 - March 20): Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

Dreamy and imaginative, Pisces will love Sabrina's magical adventures and her ability to navigate the challenges of adolescence with a touch of magic.

Revisit your weekly horoscope to see if our predictions for your zodiac came true this week!