All Things Diffusing
Our diffusers are running 24/7 in our homes, supporting our immune systems, respiratory systems, emotions, cleansing the air and making things smell happy and inviting all at the same time. This is hands down one of the easiest health habits you can start! And we have you covered right here with everything you need to know.Diffusing at a Glance
- Makes your space smell amazing
- An easy habit for anyone to start at any time
- A great alternative to scented candles and wall plugs (which are full of toxins!)
- Benefits many needs - mood, respiration, focus, immunity, cleansing, sleep and more
- Supports overall health and a low-tox lifestyle
There are three major ways to use essential oils - topically (on the skin), ingesting, and aromatically (diffusing, inhaling from the bottle). We often choose the method of diffusing (or inhaling) over topical or ingesting because it is extremely effective for:
- Emotions
- Mental Support
- Respiratory Support
- Rest & Relaxation
Cliff notes version: Breathing our oils has the potential to make us happier, healthier, and more focused!
What & How of Diffusing
All you need to start diffusing essential oils is a diffuser, a little bit of water, and some Young Living essential oils!
Each diffuser will have a fill line on the inside, so just add water to the fill line, add your oils of choice, replace the lid and turn on the diffuser. Instant transformation! You can place a diffuser virtually anywhere - your home, office, even your car!
- Feeling a little stressed with early morning traffic? Try Peppermint + Stress Away in an USB diffuser that sits right in your vehicle cup holder.
- Need some help calming your thoughts at bedtime? Lavender, Cedarwood & Vetiver are your friends. (Put your diffuser right by your bed!).
- Feeling a little stuffy? Diffuse Raven, Lemon and Frankincense (get extra oomph for diffusing while you shower - oils + steam!).
- Want a festive atmosphere without the toxins in wall plugs and candles? Fire up that diffuser with a seasonal scent! Cinnamon bark, Clove and Orange are great in the fall/winter, and we love Lavender, Lemon and Lime in the spring/summer!
Quick tip! If you don't have a diffuser or have access to a wall plug/USB outlet, grab a tissue, a wooden clothes pin, or some cotton balls and drop a few drops of oil onto them. Place them in an air vent or under a seat in a vehicle or anywhere you can to create a passive diffuser!
Benefits of Aromatherapy
The practice of aromatherapy has been around for centuries and has become an incredibly popular area of study in the last decade. There are countless studies on PubMed about the ways that essential oils can positively impact health areas such as immunity, mood and emotions, sleep, racing thoughts, focus and much more.
Does this sound too good to be true? Are you wondering how breathing in some Lavender can change your mood??
Aromatherapy (breathing in essential oils) sends messages to our brain through our cranial nerves. The olfactory (sense of smell!) cranial nerve ends in the brain right next to the organs of the limbic system - the system that controls mood, emotions and memory. So inhaling oils triggers this area, helping us to rest, reset, and recharge. And diffusing is a great way to get the benefit of these oils for more than one individual! You can play with combinations to find the ones you love and that are the most beneficial to you!
Diffusing FAQs
How long can I diffuse at a time?
We have diffusers going in our home pretty much 24/7! In large, open areas we don't keep track of how long we diffuse. At bedtime we use the intermittent setting on our diffusers and let them run all night long! And if we are diffusing in a room where doors are closed (ie kids bedrooms), we simply add less oils and use the intermittent setting. Don't overthink it!
How many drops do I use?
That will depend on your diffuser! Larger ones that cover more area will require more drops. Here are a few of our favorite diffusers available from Young Living:
- Duet Diffuser - no water needed, simply add the oil bottles of choice!
- Aria Ultrasonic Diffuser- 15-25 drops essential oil, covers about 430 sq. feet
- Desert Mist Diffuser - 8-12 drops essential oil, covers about 320 sq. feet
- Dewdrop Diffuser and Rhinestone Diffuser - 5–8 drops of essential oil, covers approximately 320 sq. ft.)
- Sprout the Puppy Diffuser - 8-20 drops essential oil
- Find info on these and many more of the Young Living diffusers right here.
Do I need to clean my diffuser?
- We do recommend cleaning your diffuser for best results! For the Aria, YL recommends you wipe down after every use with a clean, dry cloth and, as needed, wash the glass bowl either by hand or in the dishwasher. For other diffusers, YL recommends:
- Clean the ultrasonic plate and lid after each use.
- If essential oil begins to build up on the ultrasonic plate, gently wipe it off using a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.
- If essential oil begins to build up on the lid, gently wipe it off using mild soap and water only.
Diffuser Settings
Did you know you can turn the lights on and off and change the colors on the diffusers? Or that the kids' diffusers can also double as a sound machine? Depending on the diffuser simply press the button on the left to cycle through the light options.
Most diffusers also have 1 or 2 intermittent modes, which can be changed by pressing the button on the right to cycle through the options! This is one of our favorite ways to have oils diffusing while we sleep.
Check out the manual that comes with your diffuser or the product links above for specific info on each one!
Want to get started diffusing in your home, office, and car, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Shurtran Spotlight
Shutran is an empowering essential oil blend specially formulated for men to boost feelings of masculinity and confidence. And when men are feeling more masculine and confident…let's just say they become pretty irresistible! This is one oil you want to have in your daily routine.
Shutran at a Glance
- A lovely blend of Idaho Blue Spruce, Ocotea, Ylang Ylang, Hinoki, Cedarwood, Lemon, and Northern Lights Black SpruceHas a grounding, lightly sweet evergreen aroma that makes a wonderful cologne.
- Designed for men to support healthy hormone levels.
- Shutran is infused into a line of personal care products:
Shutran's inspiring aroma appeals to both men and women, making it a wonderful choice for a cologne. BUT Shutran does not contain any synthetic ingredients like conventional colognes. Instead, it is formulated with pure, hormone-supporting essential oils.
Besides smelling wonderful, Shutran is a powerful emotional tool for releasing blocks and promoting feelings of balance. Because it contains Idaho Blue Spruce and other oils, it is well known for its ability to support healthy hormone levels, especially testosterone!
Key Constituents
*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties
- Alpha-pinene - a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown alpha-pinene to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind
- Limonene - known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits
- Camphene - some studies may show that this constituent supports cardiovascular health, may help reduce pain and inflammation, support the body's defenses to fungal infections
Shutran + Testosterone
Shutran was designed specifically for men as a way to naturally support healthy hormone levels. Because it contains Idaho Blue Spruce, Ylang Ylang, and Nothern Lights Black Spruce, it is an excellent oil for men to help balance and support testosterone levels.
Conifer oils are effective for reaching the pineal gland of the brain, especially Idaho Blue Spruce. This small but extremely important control switch plays a big role in hormone secretion, and regulation of mood, sleep patterns, and sexual development. Because of this and because of its unique constituent profile, Blue Spruce (and Black Spruce too!) is supportive of maintaining healthy testosterone, growth hormone and other hormone levels. This incredible oil doesn't simply ‘replace' testosterone like conventional options. It supports the body's own production of hormones which is a much better way to approach the need.
Key Ingredients
- Idaho Blue Spruce - You say testosterone, we say Idaho Blue Spruce! This slightly sweet conifer oil is wonderful for providing the body with tools to create healthy testosterone levels.
- Ylang Ylang - Ylang ylang is a wonderful oil for promoting connection and openness in relationships, making Shutran wonderful for promoting intimacy and also for making it smell divine.
- Hinoki - Hinoki essential oil has been used historically for refreshing the soul and is used to create a calm ambiance that can help increase intuitive awareness – something essential for true connection and intimacy!
- Davana - A lesser known, but truly wonderful oil, Davana has an exotic floral aroma that creates an environment of joy and romance. It was traditionally used by Ayurvedic healers to balance the body and spirit. It also smells divine!
- Northern Lights Black Spruce - Northern Lights Black Spruce has a grounding, earthy aroma that feels like walking through a beautiful, quiet forest. This oil enhances and uplifts the spirit and promotes feelings of completeness.
Daily Habits with Shutran
Apply to the wrists, neck, and chest as a daily cologne. Add a roller fitment to the top of the bottle for easy application!
Combine with epsom salts and add to warm bath water for a relaxing bath, or to ease muscles after exercise.
Add a few drops to a lightweight carrier oil, such as jojoba or grapeseed, to create a natural beard oil. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle add:
- 15 drops Shutran
- 10 drops Bergamot
- Optional: 10 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
- Fill with Jojoba or Grapeseed oil
Apply to beard and skin and gently massage to keep the hair and skin happy and healthy.
Make a customized cologne roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle add:
- 25 drops Shutran
- 10 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
- 10 drops Bergamot
- 3 drops Ylang Ylang
- Fill with carrier of choice
Make a DIY Massage Oil:
- To a 2 oz pump bottle add:
- 10 drops each Shutran, Idaho Blue Spruce, & Ylang ylang
- 5 drops each Orange & Sensation
- Fill with jojoba oil
Use as massage oil as desired! This is a great combination of oils for fostering emotional connection and intimacy with a spouse.
Make a DIY Pomade:
- In a double boiler melt: 3 Tbsp shea butter (use refined for less scent) + 2 Tbsp beeswax pellets
- In a separate bowl combine 2 Tbsp jojoba oil & 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- Mix well then add in the melted shea butter/beeswax mixture and mix with a hand mixer.
- Add 3-5 drops each Shutran, Idaho Blue Spruce, Rosemary, Cedarwood
Mix well. Pomade will thicken as you mix. Transfer to a jar with an airtight lid.
Store in a cool, dry place and use as desired.
Deeply inhale Shutran and diffuse while you journal, meditate, or visualize different outcomes to past traumatic or difficult experiences.
Apply to the inner thighs before or during intimacy.
Apply topically to desired area, to the bottoms of the feet, or use as needed to support a healthy endocrine system, especially to maintain balanced testosterone.
Apply between large and second toes which is a reflex point for releasing trauma stored in the body. Inhale the oil deeply when performing this exercise.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Northern Lights Black Spruce
Essential Oil Spotlight
Northern Lights Black Spruce (NLBS) is a deep, woodsy oil that is exclusive to the Young Living family and has some wonderful properties! This oil is calming and grounding, brings soothing relief to sore and tense areas, and smells so incredible. it is a household staple for sure!Just a Drop of NLBS
- Has a rich, deep, evergreen aroma that is calming and soothing
- Has a grounding aroma when applied to feet, spine, or neck, making it a great choice for yoga and meditation
- Creates a calming experience when used aromatically and supports healthy sleep
- Helps maintain the appearance of healthy-looking skin when applied topically
- Soothes tense and sore muscles when applied to the skin
Tree oils in general are wonderful for supporting our bodies during times of inflammation. Because they are high in alpha-pinene, they support the body's natural response to injury and stress, allowing our bodies to be soothed and to recover in the face of acute needs. And NLBS is no different! This oil is a great one to grab after a workout, during acute immune system needs, or anytime your body is feeling the effects of inflammation of any kind!
BACKGROUND
Historically, spruce was used by the Lakota Indians to strengthen their ability to communicate with the Great Spirit and was believed to possess the frequency of prosperity. Northern Lights Black Spruce is a wonderful oil to diffuse or apply during prayer and meditation. It can help release emotional blocks and bring about a feeling of balance and grounding, making it a great choice for feelings of stress or anxiousness and for diffusing at bedtime!
NLBS & Emotions
Northern Lights Black Spruce is calming and grounding and wonderful for releasing stored emotions. It can help ease feelings of loss and create a sense of security, much like being out in a forest helps soothe our spirit. NLBS can help to heal emotional trauma, calm the body, relieve anger and simply help life flow better.
This is a great option to diffuse for any kiddos having trouble with transitions, new schools, big changes and are helpful when dealing with emotional trauma and anger.
Our emotional health is directly affected by (and affects) how we feel physically, and Northern Lights Black Spruce can help with immune health! This oil helps the body detox naturally and promote production of leukocytes (white blood cells) which boosts the body's natural defenses.
Key Constituents
*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties
- Alpha-pinene - a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown alpha-pinene to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind.
- Camphene - some studies may show that this constituent supports cardiovascular health, may help reduce pain and inflammation, support the body's defenses to fungal infections.
- Beta-pinene - helps support the adrenal glands, which are responsible for our 'fight or flight' response.
Northern Lights Black Spruce essential oil can also be found in: Valor II, Shutran, Harmony, Awaken, Envision, Grounding, R.C., and White Angelica essential oil blends.
Daily Habits with Northern Lights Black Spruce (NLBS)
Use NLBS in your daily wellness and personal care routines.
Diffuse at bedtime to support healthy sleep. NLBS pairs well with lavender, cedarwood, vetiver, frankincense, orange or tangerine.
Add to Geranium and Orange for a wonderfully calming and uplifting perfume or diffuser combination. For a 10 mL roller bottle add about 20 drops of each essential oil and carrier of choice.
Add it to skin care products or apply it topically to help improve the appearance of dry skin or to help maintain the appearance of healthy-looking skin.
Apply on the bottoms of feet, along the spine, back of neck, or use for a deep tissue massage.
Make a simple Muscle Massage Oil:
- 2 oz pump bottle
- 10-15 drops each Copaiba, NLBS, Peppermint or Wintergreen, & Lavender
- Carrier of choice and/or Ortho Ease Massage Oil
Wear this calm and serene scent as a charming cologne or layer it with Lavender or Neroli for an aromatic pick-me-up.
Combine a few drops of Northern Lights Black Spruce with a complementary aroma like Cedarwood or Lavender for a soothing massage.
Add a few drops to a lightweight carrier oil, such as jojoba or grapeseed, to create a natural beard oil. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle add:
- 15 drops tree oil of choice
- 10 drops Bergamot
- Optional: 10 drops Shutran or Idaho Blue Spruce
- Fill with Jojoba or Grapeseed oil
- Apply to beard and skin and gently massage to keep the hair and skin happy and healthy.
Make a cologne roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle add:
- 10 drops each Cypress, Bergamot, & Northern Lights Black Spruce
- 5 drops Ylang Ylang
- Fill with carrier of choice
Use NLBS to create a cozy home in the fall, winter and holiday seasons
Make this ‘O Christmas Tree' spray:
- 2 oz glass spray bottle
- Splash of witch hazel
- 10 drops NLBS
- 10 drops Grand Fir or Idaho Blue Spruce (optional)
- 5 drops Orange.
- Use as a room spray, an upholstery spray and/or for fresh or artificial greenery!
Try this Fall Spice Thieves Cleaner
- 16 oz glass spray bottle
- 1-2 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner
- 15 drops each Cinnamon Bark & Bergamot
- 10 drops each Peppermint, NLBS, & Stress Away
- Fill with water
- Clean everything!!
DIFFUSE
Arbor Day - 3 drops Idaho Blue Spruce, 3 drops Cedarwood, 3 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops Bergamot
Fresh Snow - 3 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops Peppermint, 2 drops Lime
Goodnight Moon - 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops each Lavender & Tangerine
Volcano Candle - 3 drops each Northern Lights Black Spruce, Grapefruit, & Tangerine, 2 drops Geranium
Romantic Vibes - 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops each Ylang ylang & Tangerine
Want to try Northern Lights Black Spruce essential oil but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
