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all about essential oils WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS? With all the buzz around essential oils right now, I'm sure you've heard people you know talking about how awesome they are. You may be wondering, though, what ARE they, actually? They are literally the oil extracted from the plant, usually through steam distillation. When oils are distilled very carefully, they can be incredibly powerful for supporting our emotions and bodily functions. Young Living Essential Oils are pure, therapeutic grade oils and can be used for a variety of needs to encourage health and wellbeing. Within 20 minutes of applying an oil, they can be found in every cell of your body. WHO SHOULD USE THEM? Everyone. Not only do they support wellness by supporting our bodily functions and systems, they can also be super beneficial for emotional and spiritual well-being. They are also an amazing alternative to toxic cleaning chemicals! We can literally swap out every single chemical cleaning product in our homes to live a cleaner lifestyle and SAVE money! HOW DO THEY WORK? Each drop of essential oil contains countless molecules so tiny they can enter every cell of your body and some even cross the blood-brain barrier. They are able to support our wellness in profound ways at a cellular level; cleansing, oxygenating and regenerating. There is no body function or system that is out of reach to be supported and regulated by essential oils.
quality is everything Our skin is our largest organ and absorbs much of what we put on it, whether it is beneficial or toxic. With the essential oil industry being mostly unregulated, the vast majority of oils, even those labeled as "pure" or "organic" are only required to be 5% essential oils. This is why many of the Young Living oils are safe to ingest unlike other brands that often contain synthetic fillers, pesticides and other toxins. Young Living Essential Oils uses heirloom quality plants that are 100% organic. Instead of pesticides, they actually use their own essential oils for pest control and weed by hand. They own their farms and distilleries and have complete control over the entire process. This is called their “Seed to Seal� guarantee. They take great care to harvest at just the right time and have perfected the art of distillation using low temperature steam distillation to ensure the therapeutic benefits are intact. Quality is their goal and each batch of oils must go through several in house and third-party tests. Their oils exceed international standards.
ways to use
topical aromatic internal
internal Many of the Young Living essential oils can be taken internally. This is another wonderful way to experience oils and all their amazing benefits. There are a variety of oils that add incredible flavour when used in cooking or can simply be ingested with a spoon full of honey or mixed with water to support overall wellness. Many oils are safe for internal use, but some aren't. It is important that you refer to the label of each oil for proper usage instructions.
topical Many of the essential oils from the Young Living range can be applied to the skin, but not all. It is important to check if they are safe for topical use before applying to skin. Mix your essential oils with a carrier oil and massage into skin. Or add a few drops to your bath salts, carrier oil, milk etc. for a relaxing bath. Do not apply directly to bath water as the oils seperate from the water and can burn the skin. Some oils can be applied neat to the skin, however it is crucial that they be tested on an area of the body that is least sensitive. We recommend testing on the soles of the feet first. Some oils, however, should never be applied neat, please consult your distributor for more details.
aromatic With the Young Living diffuser, your home will feel like a day spa all year round. Place 5 - 8 drops or your favourite essential oils in your diffuser and enjoy the beautiful aromas wafting through your home. Aromatic use is great for meditation or a quick pick me up when you're feeling a little off or in times of stress or when you just need some comfort. Simply rub 2-3 drops of essential oil between your palms and inhale.
lavender essential oil Comforting and calming, lavender oil is the most commonly recognised essential oil and with good reason. Lavender oil, has a wide variety of benefits and uses such as: promotes restful sleep calming in times of stress, anxiety, nervous tension etc. great for the skin - speeds up wound healing, combats skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, acne etc. smells amazing - great for diffusing can be used in cooking - makes a lovely lavender lemonade can be mixed with other oils to make beautiful blends ideal for using in DIY skincare
lemon essential oil Lemon oil is derived from the rind of lemons and has a beautiful citrusy scent. Another great staple to have on hand, its uses are many: add to water every morning to help kick start your digestive system and cleanse your liver great for cleaning and stain removal - an important ingredient in the thieves cleaning range uplifting and refreshing - can be diffused on its own or blended with other oils ideal for culinary use - use in place of lemon zest good for the skin and oral health supports overall wellness
peppermint essential oil Another versatile oil, peppermint is a must have in your essential oil collection. Incredibly refreshing and energising, peppermint essential oil can be used for whole range of things including the following: relieves headaches and other aches and pains energises and uplifts - helps with focus and mental clarity add a little to water for a refreshing drink or to freshen your breath great for oral health promotes healthy bowel and gut function
frankincense essential oil This ancient oil has been used for centuries for spiritual connectedness, grounding, support healthy, youthful skin and so much more, including: calming and grounding ideal for meditation heals the skin and helps reduce the appearance of ageing supports healthy immune function comforting - promotes restful sleep supports recovery of respiratory infections
thieves essential oil blend Young Living's signature oil, Thieves contains essential oils of cinnamon, clove, lemon, eucalyptus and rosemary and forms the basis of their cleaning range. Not just for cleaning, however, thieves has many many uses:
supports healthy immune function can be taken as a dietary supplement to boost overall wellness soothing for a sore throat - mix with honey and warm water with a squeeze of lemon has a beautiful fragrance that is wonderful in the diffuser make your own cleaning products with thieves essential oil
copiaba essential oil Copaiba essential oil is steam distilled from the gum resin that is tapped from Brazil’s copaiba tree. It has a subtle sweet fragrance and can be used to enhance the effectiveness of other essential oils. It can be used for the following:
healing - supports healthy immune function, speeds up wound healing great for the skin - helps tighten the skin and reduce ageing can be taken orally - add a drop or 2 to your cup of tea for an extra boost and a subtle flavour and aroma reduces pain - soothes aching muscles, headaches etc. supports the respiratory tract - take a drop or 2 in a spoonful of honey for sore throats helps treat skin disorders such as psoriasis helps relieve anxiety
purification essential oil blend Made from a blend of Citronella, Lavandin, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Myrtle, and Tea Tree essential oils, purification is effective for eliminating odours and leaving the air smelling sweet without the need for toxic chemicals. Useful for:
diffuse to freshen the air, eliminate odours and uplift your mood mix with water to make a spray and use anywhere you want to remove odours - rubbish bin, toilet, fridge etc. mix with a carrier oil and apply to your feet for a soothing and refreshing foot massage natural insect repellant - mix with a carrier oil and apply to skin apply to cotton balls and place in the car vents or in your closet to keep clothing smelling sweet make up your own linen spray with a few drops of purification
RC essential oil blend RC contains 3 different types of eucalyptus oils to help support respiratory infections, clear sinuses. boost the immune system and uplift your mood. Also used for the following: add a few drops to your diffuser for an energising fragrance mix with a carrier oil for an invigorating massage use pre and post-workout to energise and motivate apply to the chest with a carrier oil to help clear sinuses mix with bath salts for an rejuvenating bath breathe directly from the bottle or apply to neck and wrists whenever you need a pick-me-up apply a few drops to the balls of your feet before bed to boost wellness and improve the quality of your sleep.
DiGize essential oil blend Created to support the digestive system, Digize contains a blend of essential oils to ease stomach discomfort and support your immune system. mix with a carrier oil and apply to the abdomen to relieve stomach discomfort add 2-3 drops to a spoonful of honey to support overall wellness or in times of digestive upset. diffuse the spicy aroma in the evening for a relaxing scent and help you wind down add to a capsule and use as a dietary supplement mix with water and peppermint essential oil for a refreshing drink it's calming scent relieves anxiety and nervous tension
PanAway essential oil blend Containing wintergreen and clove essential oils, panaway is often used as for a massage after exercise. Invigorating and cooling, it offers relief after a gruelling workout and uplifts during times of exhaustion. helps provide relief of muscle aches and pain it's cooling and invigorating scent helps energise and uplift - mix with a carrier oil and massage into desired area helps improve clarity and mental focus - can be diffused for this purpose breathe directly from the bottle as an instant pick-me-up apply topically after exercise to soothe overworked muscles diffuse for a stimulating atmosphere
Stress Away essential oil blend Stress Away essential oil blend does exactly what you would expect, easing stress and creating a sense of calm. It's subtle vanilla and lime fragrance soothes and comforts and smells incredible. It is a popular oil with good reason. It can be used in the following ways:
eases tension and calms in times of stress it's gorgeous, comforting scent is ideal to use in the diffuser apply directly to the neck, wrists or chest for a subtle fragrance and to ease tension - mix with a carrier oil for sensitive skin add a couple of drops to water to soothe and support overall wellnes add a few drops to the bath to help you unwind massage into feet before bedtime
a word on safety Our skin is our largest organ and absorbs much of what we put on it, whether it is beneficial or toxic. With the essential oil industry being mostly unregulated, the vast majority of oils, even those labeled as "pure" or "organic" are only required to be 5% pure essential oils. This is why many of the Young Living oils are safe to ingest unlike other brands that often contain synthetic fillers, pesticides and other toxins. Young Living Essential Oils uses heirloom quality plants that are 100% organic. Instead of pesticides, they actually use their own essential oils for pest control and weed by hand. They own their farms and distilleries and have complete control over the entire process. This is called their “Seed to Seal� guarantee. They take great care to harvest at just the right time and have perfected the art of distillation using low temperature steam distillation to ensure the therapeutic benefits are intact. Quality is their goal and each batch of oils must go through several in house and thirdparty tests. Their oils exceed international standards.
enjoy!