G E T S TA R T E D G U I D E Essential Oils 101
WELCOME 03 WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS? 04 HOW EO’S WORK 05 PURITY MATTERS 06 THE YOUNG LIVING DIFFERENCE 07 THE KIT 13 BEYOND THE KIT 14 DIY RECIPES 22 ESSENTIAL REWARDS 23 SHARE THE LOVE 26 SAFETY TIPS 02
HELLO, GORGEOUS! You are leaping into the amazing world of Young Living Essential Oils and we’re beyond excited that you are on this journey with us!
Pure Culture began as a small circle of friends and mamas, Amanda Wagner MacLean, Karlie Holtby, Amanda Parish, and Joanne Makwana, passionate about helping friends and family make healthier choices and add pure essential oils to their wellness tools. The community is steadily growing and now supports thousands of empowered, like-minded members. As the founding members of Pure Culture we saw a need for the information provided within this guide and wanted to make it available to you. We hope you find great value here and are able to transition from newbie to confident oiler with the help of our tips, how-to’s and recipes that fill these pages. We welcome you with open arms and invite you to be apart of our fun, informative online hangouts in our Facebook group.
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Let’s get into oils!
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WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS? Essential Oils are considered powerful ‘earth medicine’ distilled from plants, flowers, roots, shrubs, trees, bushes and seeds.
For an essential oil to be true and pure, it must be isolated by physical means only. The physical methods used are distillation – steam/water – or expression – also known as cold pressing, a unique feature for citrus peel oils. Essential Oils are 100 to 10,000 times more concentrated than natural dried herbs. For example one drop of peppermint E.O. is equivalent to 28 peppermint teas. Even though E.O. are many times more potent than herbs, oils unlike pharmaceuticals, very rarely generate any side effects. With pure therapeutic grade essential oils people can find relief from disease, infections, pain, and mental difficulties.
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HOW EO’S WORK. The molecular structure is very similar to human cells and therefore can be easily absorbed into the human body and able to penetrate the blood brain barrier.
When EO are inhaled they travel within the nose and affect the brain through a variety of receptor sites, namely the limbic system, which is commonly referred to as the “emotional brain”. This section of the brain contains the thalamus, hypothalamus, pineal gland and pituitary gland. These control all major functions of the body: heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, hunger, thirst, sleep, sex hormones, thyroid hormones, breathing, memory, stress levels, and mental difficulties.
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PURITY MATTERS. Its so important to research the companies, farmers and people you buy from in order to know the quality of the product. Price tags can vary greatly when it comes to essential oils available on the market, and you truly get what you pay for. The quality of oil used will impact its function and potency. There is a major problem when it comes to labeling a bottle of essential oil, as the ‘organic’, ‘100% pure’, ‘natural,’ label, is not regulated in North America. An organic label in regards to Essential Oils only pertains to how a plant is grown. During the distillation process oils may be adulterated and diluted with synthetic substances yet bare a label of organic/pure. If a bottle of oil contains just 5% essential oil, by current law it can be labeled as 100% Pure Essential Oil. Yikes!
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THE YOUNG LIVING DIFFERENCE. The family run company was established in 1993 by farmer and Essential Oil expert, D. Gary Young.
Young Living is the only company who owns and operates its own farms, ensuring their quality standard is always priority one. Anyone, anywhere can visit a YL farm and participate in the harvest or distillation process. All pest control is done using the pure essential oils and weeding is performed by hand. Every single batch is rigorously tested professionally, not only in house but also by third party labs to ensure 100% pure therapeutic grade oil. Young Living is so committed to providing the purest Essential Oils available on the planet that they have coined a phrase for their 5 step quality system and they invite the world in to learn all about it, www.seedtoseal.com
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THE PREMIUM STARTER KIT This, my friends, is where is all begins. Geniuses at Young Living have bundled 11 of the most used, most loved Essential Oils – the ones your home can’t be without – together with a beautiful dew drop diffuser to create THE perfect Premium Starter Kit. Aside from the 11 incredible bottles of oil and the diffuser, you’ll find travel sized/sample bottles, information pamphlets, a bottle of Thieves Hand Purifier, a roller ball fitment lid to use on the oil of your choice AND two pouches of Ningxia red – an extremely high antioxidant juice supplement. We say it all the time but this kit truly is the best way to get oils into your life! The following pages will give you a closer look into each oil and how you can use them.
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FRANKINCENSE
LAVENDER
AROMATIC
AROMATIC
Diffuse to uplift and mood and promote feelings of well-being.
Diffuse (inhale directly or apply to bottoms of feet as well) to promote relaxation and restful sleep.
TOPICAL
Diffuse during stressful periods of the day to relax muscles and ease tension.
Apply on aging skin with Lavender and your choice of carrier oil morning and night.
TOPICAL
Apply a few drops on cuts and scars to help reduce appearance.
Rub one drop on palms and smooth over pillow to help relax.
Apply directly on spine to ease back discomfort.
Rub on dry, chapped, or cut skin to help with irritation.
Apply on neck and throat to soothe irritation. Apply 1-2 drops on itchy skin to soothe irritation. Apply on sore joints and massage to ease discomfort. Apply on aging skin, scar tissue and stretch marks with Lavender and your choice of carrier oil morning and night to reduce the appearance of age spots and scars.
DIETARY Take internally to support optimal immune function. Add 1-3 drops of Frankincense in your favourite nut milk to support the immune system.
Rub several drops of lavender with pure aloe vera gel on sunburned skin to reduce pain, redness and irritation. Apply on rashes to help calm the skin and apply to burns to ease pain. Add to bath with Epsom salt to promote relaxation and peaceful sleep. Apply over airways, chest, neck and under nose to help ease symptoms of hay fever.
DIETARY Take internally as a dietary supplement.
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LEMON
PANAWAY
AROMATIC
TOPICAL
Diffuse while studying to help retain information.
Apply to alleviate stressed muscles and reduce swelling and inflammation.
Diffuse to help uplift mood. Diffuse to feel energized.
TOPICAL
Apply on temples, back of neck, and across forehead for headache pains. For a power-boost of additional relief layer with peppermint.
Rub on feet and elbows to help smooth callouses, corns and bunions.
Apply immediately after and injury to help with swelling and bruising
Use as a degreaser in cleaning and add to dishwasher to help remove hard water spots.
Massage on sore muscles after a tough workout.
Use to remove gum from hair or carpet, sticky residue from labels on bottles or jars, and crayon marks on walls.
Apply 1-2 drops on location to ease joint aches and pains. Rub 2-3 drops on the base of the spine to help with hip pain.
DIETARY Use a drop in public water to help purify. Drink 1-3 drops of Lemon in water to support the immune system. * Citrus oils are photosensitive. Avoid direct sunlight with topical use.
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PEPPERMINT
PURIFICATION
AROMATIC
AROMATIC
Diffuse first thing in the morning to support high energy and alertness.
Diffuse to help clean the air and neutralize foul or stale odours.
TOPICAL
Inhale during flights to promote health.
Rub a drop on temples, forehead, and back of neck to help with headache pains.
Add to washing machine to freshen laundry.
Place 1-2 drops of Peppermint on tongue and rub under nose to promote alertness and concentration. Rub on joints to relieve aches and pains.
Spitz with water to repel insects. Use several drops on cotton ball and place in air vents.
TOPICAL
Rub on esophageal line to help relieve heartburn.
Apply on skin to promote healthy complexion.
Place 1-2 drops on tongue to help relieve nausea, heartburn or indigestion.
Apply a drop on insect bites to help with itching. Rub on outside of throat to ease discomfort.
Rub 3-5 drops on neck and bottoms of feet to lower body temperature during hot flashes or fever. Rub on skin to relieve itchy or irritated skin.
Apply to blister to help cleanse and protect. Use two drops on cotton balls and place in the toes of smelly sneakers to help stop odours.
Rub 3-5 drops over abdomen to support healthy digestive activity.
DIETARY Drink a drop in distilled water or a cup of tea to help with stomach activity or upset
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THIEVES
DIGIZE
AROMATIC
TOPICAL
Diffuse to promote health, especially during winter months.
Massage or use as a compress on the stomach to help with any type of digestive discomfort.
TOPICAL
Apply to Vita Flex points on feet and ankles to help support stomach and intestinal function.
Apply a drop directly on teeth or gums to help with aches.
DIETARY
Put 5 drops in pedicure tub to support healthy toes.
Take diluted in a capsule to support digestive ability and ease tummy troubles.
Add to mop water or spray bottle with water to clean floors and counter tops.
Take internally while abroad to support immunity and provide relief from food poisoning and diarrhea.
Apply on location or directly to joints to help with pains.
Place 1-2 drops on tongue to help relieve nausea, heartburn or any type of digestive discomfort.
Apply 1-2 drops diluted at the onset feeling of a cold sore. Apply 2-3 drops onto the bottom of your feet for immune support. Add 1 drop to toothbrush when brushing to support oral health.
DIETARY Add 2-4 drops in water and gargle to help with throat discomfort. Place a drop on your thumb and apply to the roof of your mouth to ease head pains. Drink 1-3 drops of Thieves in your favourite nut milk to support the immune system.
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R.C.
COPAIBA
AROMATIC
AROMATIC
Diffuse or place on cotton balls in vents to promote normal sinus activity and respiratory function.
Diffuse to support a calm environment.
Add 2-4 drops in hot water, cover head with a towel and inhale the vapors.
TOPICAL Apply over affected areas to help with aches and pains.
TOPICAL
Add to face routine to support healthy skin.
Apply over chest, throat, and sinus area to support nasal action and respiratory health.
Apply to insect bites for itch relief.
Create a compress by soaking a cloth in warm water with 2-4 drops and lay over chest or back. Apply 1-2 drops on the bottom of feet to ease symptoms of allergies, asthma or colds. Apply 2-4 drops directly on chest and back and massage.
Rub a few drops over inflammed areas to soothe. Apply 1-2 drops directly on gums and jaw line to relieve tooth pain and teething. Apply 1-2 drops layered on-top of other oil applications to magnify their effects.
DIETARY Take in a capsule to maintain urinary health. Add 1-2 drops in your favourite nut milk or a capsule to support normal digestive function.
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SOME FAVS BEYOND THE KIT NORTHERN LIGHTS BLACK SPRUCE AROMATIC Diffuse or place on cotton balls in vents to promote normal sinus activity and respiratory function. Diffuse for its calming and grounding properties. Diffuse to provide a fresh and relaxing atmosphere that grounds and calms.
TOPICAL Apply over chest, throat, and sinus area to support nasal action and respiratory health. Add 2 drops in hot water, cover head with a towel and inhale the vapors. For tired muscles and sore joints, combine 5-6 drops with carrier oil and massage on affected area. Combine 5-6 drops in carrier oil and massage across lower back and abdomen for urinary tract support.
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DIY RECIPES “Take care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live.” ~ Jim Rohn
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SEXY HAIR SPRITZ
BOMBSHELL FACE SERUM
30 drops of lavender
1 oz jojoba oil
30 drops of cedarwood
1 oz almond/apricot oil
30 drops of rosemary
10 drops of Frankincense
10 drops of geranium
10 drops of Lavender
3 oz witch hazel or in a 4 oz glass spray bottle
5 drops of Geranium
Combine above ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well. Shake before each use and spray on wet hair, massage onto scalp for hair growth, and strong, luscious locks.
5 drops of Helicrysium 5 drops of Cypress You can of course change out any of the essential or carrier oils for your favourites, but these are our personal favourites. We’ve chosen almond and Jojoba oil as our carriers. Almond oil is the most versatile, multipurpose skin care oil, it won’t clog pores, its easily absorbed, non greasy and promotes clear healthy skin. We also love adding Jojoba Oil to our serum as it most closely resembles sebum; reducing oiliness, it’s a natural skin conditioner and it’s non greasy.
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STUD FACE SERUM
BUG SPRAY
For the fellas Apply morning and night. Before shaving or after shaving. Get healthier looking skin with each application.
8-10 oz Spray Bottle 6 oz Witch Hazel 4 oz Distilled Water
10 Drops Cypress 10 drops Frankincense 10 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce 5 drops Helicrhysium
20 drops of each EO Purification Citronella Eucalyptus Globulus Cedarwood Peppermint Lavender
5 drops Cedarwood Combine above ingredients into a 8 oz spray bottle and spray on clothing and exposed skin areas to help ward off bugs and ticks.
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WHIPPED BODY BUTTER
PAIN RUB
1/3 cup of shea butter
Use the Whipped Body Butter base and add in the following oils for pain + inflammation:
1/4 cup of coconut oil 15 drops Valor Add 10 to 15 drops of favourite essential oil blends Melt shea and coconut butter over a double boiler, allow to cool to room temperature. When cooled to a solid (but not completely through), whip with a hand mixer.
15 drops Panaway 15 drops Peppermint 15 drops Copiaba
Add essential oils, and do one final hand mix to disperse oils. Spoon into jars. Refrigerate any cream not using within the next month. Refrigerated creams can be kept for six months.
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STRETCH MARKS
VAPOUR RUB
Use the Whipped Body Butter base and add in the following oils:
Use the Whipped Body Butter base and add in the following oils for application to chest, back and feet:
20 drops Frankincense 20 drops RC or Eucalyptus 20 drops Cypress 20 drops Lavender 10 drops Helichrysum 10 drops Frankincense 10 drops Lavender 10 drops Lemon Add 2 tsp of Vitamin E oil
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DEODORANT
BATH SALTS
Small 4 oz mason jar Follow the body butter recipe, but add in the additional ingredients below:
1 Cup Epsom Salt
1 tbsp of baking soda (aluminum free)
Combine ingredients. Mix well. Add to salt mixture to your warm bath water.
10 drops Essential Oil(s) of your choice
2 tbsp of arrowroot powder 20-30 drops of your favourite essential oils (you could try a combination of purification, tea tree and lavender) Once the coconut oil and shea butter are melted stir in dry ingredients and essential oils, then whip. Store in a 4 oz glass mason jar and label
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SOOTHING BABY CREAM
DETOXIFYING FACE MASK
2 Tbsp Beeswax Pellets
One capsule of activated charcoal (purchase bottle at health food store)
1/2 Cup Coconut Oil 1 tablespoon of bentonite clay 1/2 Cup Jojoba Oil 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp Sweet Almond Oil 1 drop of Frankincense 1/4 tsp Lavender 1 drop of Cypress 1/4 tsp Roman Chamomile 1 drop of Lavender Gently melt beeswax and coconut oil over low heat. Add in jojoba and sweet almond oil and continue to heat until beeswax and coconut oil are melted and combined. Remove from heat, allow to cool about 3 minutes then carefully add essential oils. Allow to cool completely then whip with a hand mixer. Spoon mixture into sterilized jars of your choice. Makes approx. 1 cup
(You can change and add your fav EO) Mix to a paste. Apply and let dry. Rinse off and use ART toner by Young Living. Apply YL ART moisturizer or your own DIY face serum. Great for skin support, and reducing toxins in your pores.
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DIFFUSER BLEND IDEAS “Smell is a potent wizard that transports you thousands of miles and all the years you have lived.” ~ Helen Keller
FALL 4 Orange 2 Ginger 2 Clove 2 Frankincense
SLEEP 2 drops each of Lavender, Cedarwood + Northern Lights Black Spruce
WINTER
SPRING
SUMMER
2 Northern Lights Black Spruce 4 Lemon or Christmas Spirit Blend
2 drops each of Lavender, Lemon + Rosemary
3 drops each of Sandalwood + Lemon + Lavender or Citrus Fresh Blend
RELAX
IMMUNITY
5 drops Stress Away, 4 drops Peppermint or Peace + Calming Blend
5 drops Thieves + 4 drops Lemon
ALLERGY RELIEF 3 drops each of Lavender, Peppermint + Lemon
UPLIFT
FOCUS
5 drops Lemon + 4 drops Peppermint or 2 drops Joy + 5 drops Lemon
2 drops each of Rosemary, Peppermint, Orange + Frankincense
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ESSENTIAL REWARDS
WHENEVER YOU ORDER IN YOUR ACCOUNT YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS: 1. Placing a “quick order” anytime or 2. Setting up the “Essential Rewards” points program by choosing a monthly date to receive your purchases You might realize early on that you’re better off ordering every month and earning all the freebies rather than ordering larger amounts every couple months randomly and missing out on free diffusers and products. Being apart of the ER program gives you extra free products in the monthly promos offered by Young Living as well and you can cash in your points for free products whenever you like. Essential Rewards you set up once, choose your shipping date, change your products whenever you want and it ships to you automatically on the date you choose. To qualify for ER, there is a 50PV minimum purchase amount. (Which is basically the cost of 1-3 oils)
1-3 MONTHS CONSECUTIVE • You earn 10% of your purchase amount back in reward points • A 3 month free oil • if you spend 100 pvs for your first 3 consecutive months on the program, you earn a free dew drop diffuser. (Canadian Members)
4-24 MONTHS CONSECUTIVE • You earn 20% of your purchase amount back in reward points • 6 , 9 And 12 month free oils • If you are spending over 100pv every month you also earn a free Aroma Luxe diffuser at 9 months (Canadian Members)
25+ MONTHS CONSECUTIVE 25% Back on purchase amount in reward points Spend your points whenever you like, cancel anytime.
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SHARE THE LOVE It won’t be long until you fall deeply in love with your oils and develop a healthy little addiction like the rest of us. Your growing list of daily uses and success testimonials will naturally inspire you to want everyone you care about to get their own oils too! Helping your friends and family get their own account and starter kit is simple. The following pages will demonstrate how.
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OPTION 1
OPTION 2
They do it
You do it
1. Within your Virtual Office (online Young Living account) you will find a section to the left of the screen titled “Member Resources”. Once you click on this you now will see an option titled “Link Builder”. Click on that to open. 2. When you open Link Builder , your member ID number will automatically be populated in the ENROLLER and SPONSOR field. If you want to be this new member’s ENROLLER and SPONSOR, you may copy and paste the link provided and send to your new person wanting to sign themselves up. ENROLLER = the person (aka you) who introduced this newbie to Young Living, who will take care of them and guide them and who earns the fast start sign up bonuses. SPONSOR = the member who this new person will be placed directly beneath.
1. You will need to gather their information: Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address, What their order includes and their payment information. 2. Next you will go to Member Sign-Up and follow through the registration process on their behalf, entering their provided info. 3. After the new member account is registered and their order is complete, send a welcome email with all of their log in particulars and this Pure Culture Get Started Guide. 4. Add them to our Facebook support groups, and set a reminder for yourself to connect with them in a week so you can answer the flood of oil related questions they are sure to have!
3. Communicate with your new person that during the sign up process they have two options for ordering their kit : earning points on Essential Rewards or a one time order earning no points. This would be a good time to quickly touch on the differences and benefits of both so they may make an educated choice. 4. Once they have completed their account set up, add them to our private Facebook group(s) and ask them to call you the minute their shipment arrives so you can excitedly unpack it with them and help them get started using their oils!
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WAY TO GO! Whenever you enroll another member with their very own starter kit not only are you guiding them to natural and effective wellness tools and a beautiful support community, Young Living will thank you with a big fat cheque for $50!! YL chooses to direct all of their marketing dollars to us, the members. Pretty great. The optional earned income opportunity with your account is simply just sharing with others your own story, opinions and experiences in a way that is authentic to you. The oils and results sell themselves! Many of us make a substantial living from doing just this and we are happy to help guide you in anyway we can so please don’t hesitate to reach out to one of us.
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