lavender + pimples

i had an awful, under-the-skin pimple on my chin the other day.  it was the size of a dime. it hurt to touch. it hurt when i contorted my mouth a certain way.

i applied lavender to it. after two applications (once in the morning + once at night), it shrunk. after another two applications, it was gone.

who knew lavender could ease my skin discomfort?