Lavender essential oil! Perfect for an all natural quick and refreshing perfume, a great natural remedy to help you relax and sleep on the plane, a great tincture to get rid of pimples, a fantastic bug repellent (and yes you smell gorgeous!), a flea remedy for your furry travel companion, a natural remedy for ear infections (or even yeast infections, ladies), a great anti-septic for cuts and scrapes – lavender is one of the most important items for your suitcase. This one little bottle will save you lugging a plethora of other products, making your suitcase lighter (less work for your airplane = less CO2 emissions), and also making more room for sustainable souvenirs!

And for a fantastic trip to pay homage to the wonders of lavender, check out the fields of Provence this time of year… Beautiful bicycle-friendly countryside full of the best lavender and delicious French food- now that’s certainly a sexy vacation!