There are many kinds of herbal plants and each part of herbal plant used is different. Almost all herbs are used for improvement human health. Herbs have long been known for therapy. You can make excellent skin tonic and fragrance in the soap and hair conditioner from herbs. Some kinds of herbs have been used in the control of acne and eczema. Many excellent cosmetics come from herbs. Lavender has long been known for its classic fragrance. Although Lavender is a fragrant flower, it is also an important medicinal herb. The oil from flowers can be used to protect cloths and store linens from moths. It can be used as a scent in air fresheners. The oil can be applied as a stimulant, tonic, headache relief and for relief of intestinal gas. Disinfecting wounds can be cured by using the oil from Lavender. In addition, Lavender oil can relieve neuralgias, sprains and sore joints.
Semi-clinical demonstration of the effect of lavender essential oil on pustular acne has been shown in this study. Total of 15 teenagers has joined in this test for 4 weeks and applied the oil every morning and night. Acne treatment was performed in every 2 weeks and the results were recorded according to the oil/hydration variation and skin conditions. Positive effects were shown after 2 weeks of oil treatment. Considerable decrease of scar was detected after 4 weeks of the treatment. In addition, antibacterial activity of lavender oil against Propionibacterium acnes ATCC-6919 was confirmed using Kirby-bauer disk diffusion test. Original concentrate oil showed the activity but no activity when the oil was diluted.