22 Ways to Use Dried Lavender

This is probably my most-used method. Add dried lavender to a jar and cover it with a carrier oil like olive, jojoba oil, or avocado oil.

Let it sit for a couple of weeks, then strain.

You can use infused lavender oil for most of the recipes in this list!

Lavender eye pillows are one of those small things that make a big difference.

Just fill a small fabric pouch with flax seeds and dried lavender flowers, then sew or tie it closed.

You can place it over your eyes when resting or even warm it slightly before use.

It’s especially nice at the end of a long day.

If you’re already using tallow, this is a great addition. I prefer that over coconut oil.

It’s really nourishing and works well for dry or sensitive skin.

If you want your house to smell amazing without synthetic fragrances, this is such an easy option.

Add water, lemon slices, and dried lavender to a pot and let it gently simmer on the stove.

It creates a fresh, calming scent that fills your whole home.

The nice thing with this is you can change it up too! Add some orange peels, rose petals, rosemary, or whatever else you want along with a few tablespoons of lavender.

A lip mask is a thicker version of a balm.

Use oils, butters, and a small amount of lavender infused oil and drops of essential oils to create something you can apply before bed.

You’ll wake up with softer lips.

I LOVE how well this works! Infusing the lavender petals along with rosemary in castor oil truly does wonder for my eyelashes. They have never been longer!

My kids prefer these herbal cough drops over store bought ones for a year now. While they do take some time to make and clean up is a while, I truly love how well they work.

This is one of my favorite easy swaps, especially if you’re trying to cut back on synthetic fragrances.

Instead of traditional dryer sheets, you can make your own reusable version with dried lavender.

Your laundry comes out smelling fresh and light, not overpowering.

You can reuse the same bag over and over. Once the scent starts to fade, just give the bag a little squeeze to release more oils, or add a few drops of lavender essential oil to refresh it.

And you can easily use these in your drawers, closets, and just as regular lavender sachet bags. The natural scent will keep your house smelling great!

This is one of the easiest things you can make and is a great DIY skincare recipe.

Just mix sugar with a carrier oil and add some dried lavender or lavender essential oil.

It gently exfoliates your skin and leaves it feeling really soft.

Bath bombs feel a little fancy, but they’re actually doable at home.

Once dropped into the bath, they fizz and release that calming smell. Our bathrooms always have these in them in a dry place for the kids to enjoy bath time!

Candles are a favorite, but there’s one important thing to keep in mind. It’s best not to add dried lavender directly near the flame.

Instead, use lavender essential oil AND infuse your wax first with the dried lavender.

Body butter is thicker than lotion and really good for dry skin.

You can whip together ingredients like shea butter, oil, and lavender essential oil.

A little goes a long way, so it lasts quite a while.

Lavender soap is one of my favorite simple DIYs, especially if you’re just getting started.

There’s something about using a bar of soap you made yourself that just feels really satisfying.

You can keep it super simple with a melt and pour base. Just melt the soap, stir in some dried lavender and a few drops of lavender essential oil, then pour it into a mold and let it harden.

If you want a little texture, you can sprinkle some lavender buds on top. It makes it look so pretty and gives a gentle exfoliation too. Just not fresh lavender!

One of my favorite things about this is how easy it is to turn into a gift. You can wrap a bar in a little paper or tie it with string, and it feels really thoughtful without a lot of effort.

Shower steamers are perfect if you don’t have time for a bath.

They’re usually made with baking soda, citric acid, and a little liquid to hold them together, plus lavender essential oil.

Once they hit the steam in your shower, they release that relaxing lavender scent.

I keep a glass jar of them in my bathroom.

Bath melts are similar to bath bombs, but a little more moisturizing.

They’re usually made with butters like cocoa butter and melt into the bath water.

Adding lavender makes them extra relaxing.

This is such a quick one! Just mix sugar with a little oil and a tiny bit of lavender powder.

It helps remove dry skin from your lips and makes them feel smooth again. I sometimes will use honey as well!

I love infusing honey with different herbs. This lavender infused honey tastes so delicious, my daughter prefers this over regular honey!

Lavender salve is such a great beginner herbal recipe. All you need is lavender infused oil and beeswax.

Gently heat them together, pour into a jar, and let it cool.

It’s really nice for dry skin or small irritated areas. We always have a small jar if our diaper bag!

This is one I make all the time!! It’s perfect after a long day when your body feels sore. I sprinkle some of my own bath salts in the bath water and slowly feel more relaxed.

Lavender lotion is great for everyday use.

You can use lavender infused oil as your base and mix it with other skin-loving ingredients like shea butter or aloe.

It leaves your skin soft and lightly scented just like a lavender flower 🙂

Magnesium lotion is often used at night to help relax the body. I always use lavender in my magnesium lotions because of how well it helps our entire family be more relaxed.

This one feels a little special, but it’s actually really simple!

You can make a lavender-infused milk by gently heating milk with dried lavender, then straining it out before mixing it into your ice cream base.

It gives the ice cream a soft floral flavor that’s not too strong, just calming and a little unique. One of those delicious desserts using your own lavender  🙂

If you’ve never tried it before, it’s definitely worth a shot.