2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Guide 2024

It's the season of gifting, and we love to share our love of Young Living with the people on our list!! From amazing rollers to diffuser and oils to festive home favorites, there are so many ways to give the gift of wellness. No matter who you're shopping for this season, here are some great ideas!

There is no shortage of amazing products you can gift, and many of them work so well together! But don't forget that you can also grab an oil or two and make multiple gifts that people will really love to receive. Amazing perfume blends, simple relaxing bath salts, and even gift baskets featuring some of your favorite items!

Gifts for Teachers

When gifting small items, we love to place them in a mason jar with crinkled paper and tie it with a festive ribbon!
Gifts for Neighbors & Hosts/Hostesses

When it comes to neighbors and hosts, adding a special touch of something you made is a great idea! Place the items in a small basket, (thrift stores are a great place to get inexpensive baskets – just give them a good clean with Thieves Household Cleaner!) and you're all set.

Gifts Around $25

For the homemaker, friend, or neighbor
For the skincare lover or someone who needs pampering
For the cook or baker
  • Lemon Vitality + a homemade sugar cookie mix (see below for the recipe!)
  • Rosemary Vitality and a fresh rosemary plant or DIY Cooking & Grilling Salts (see below for the DIY!).
Gifts Around $50

For something festive and fun
A bottle of apple cider + Cinnamon Vitality, Nutmeg Vitality & Orange Vitality + a set of lovely mugs.

For the tea or health lover
Lemon Vitality or Cinnamon Vitality & Orange Vitality + a cute mug + your favorite herbal tea.

For the mom, teacher, or anyone who needs some relaxation

For the skincare lover or someone who needs pampering
DIY Glow Serum (recipe below) or Frankincense Vitality and a gua sha facial tool. 

For the homemaker, mom, or newlywed
Christmas Spirit Foaming Hand Soap Kit, Thieves Household Cleaner Kit, and a festive dish towel. Add everything to a cute basket and you're set.

For the cook or baker
Vitality oils – Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon – and a set of cookie press designs or a cast iron loaf pan. 

For anyone needing a little less stress
Stress Away Essential Oil Blend (recipe below) and a jar of magnesium flakes tied with a festive ribbon. Include directions on how to make simple bath salts.

Easy Recipes and DIYs

Sweet Cinnamon Whipped Butter

This sweet cinnamon butter is always a hit, especially when paired with fresh bread. Not a baker? Grab a fresh loaf from a local bakery!
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • 2-3 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality essential oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Pinch of salt (optional)
    Step 1 - Add softened butter to a mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Whip slightly, then add in honey or maple syrup. With the mixer running, add the Cinnamon Bark Vitality, vanilla extract, and salt (if using).
    Step 2 - Whip the mixture on medium speed until it's light and fluffy – about 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a mason jar, seal the lid, and place a festive ribbon on it. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
    Step 3 - Add a card that reads: Use this sweet cinnamon whipped butter on warm bread, pancakes, waffles, or as a delicious topping for muffins and scones. Enjoy your  festive treat!
Herbed Cooking & Grilling Salts

To a pint sized mason jar mix together:
  • 1 cup coarse Himalayan salt
  • 5 drops Rosemary Vitality essential oil
  • 5 drops Oregano Vitality essential oil (optional)
  • Roughly chopped fresh rosemary
    Add a note tied to the jar that says: Use your herb-infused salt for grilling vegetables, meats, or as a seasoning for baked dishes. It can also be sprinkled on roasted potatoes or used as a finishing salt for soups and salads!
Homemade Sugar Cookie Mix
In a clean, dry mason jar, layer the ingredients in the following order:
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
    Close the lid tightly and add a decorative label and ribbon with the following instructions for baking the cookies. 
To Make Sugar Cookies:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Gather Wet Ingredients:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    Step 1 - In a large bowl, whip 1 cup softened butter until smooth, then add 1 egg and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.
    Step 2 - Add the mix from the mason jar to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Add 5 drops of Lemon Vitality.
    Step 3 - Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
    Step 4 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked but will firm up as they cool.
DIY Vanilla Whimsy Perfume Roller

KidPower is one of our favorite oils to use as a perfume because it smells like Vanilla Valor! It smells almost identical to the Vanilla Whimsy roller, and this DIY version is a wonderful, affordable way to share the love! Each bottle of KidPower will make about 12 rollers using this recipe.
DIY Stress Away Roller

Everyone needs Stress Away in their life! This blend is a fan favorite for good reason, so grab a bottle and make some rollers to gift. The recipients will love it! Each bottle of Stress Away will make about 15 rollers using this recipe. To a pretty 10mL roller bottle add:
DIY Glow Up Serum

This is the ultimate skincare serum and rivals any of the high-end beauty serums and products! One bottle of Frankincense Vitality will make 5 serums using this recipe.
Stocking Stuffers

Want to create these gifts, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

DIY Roller Recipes

DIY Roller Recipes

One of our favorite ways to use our oils is in roller blends! This is a wonderful way to create custom blends based on your needs. The options are limitless, but here are some of our most used!

Note: All recipes are for a 10 mL roller bottles. See below for general dilution guidelines as well! 

Making roller blends is simple. All you need is a roller bottle (we typically use 10mL bottles), carrier oil (we love V-6 carrier oil) and essential oils of choice.

WELLNESS ROLLER
  • 10 drops each Thieves, Frankincense, Pine, & Oregano
  • Optional: 5-10 drops Geranium
  • Carrier of choice
SLEEP ROLLER
  • 10 drops each Lavender, Frankincense, Cedarwood, & Valor
  • Optional: 10 drops RutaVaLa
  • Carrier of choice
HAPPY TUMMY ROLLER
  • 10 drops each Lemon, Peppermint, & DiGize
  • Carrier of choice
BREATHE EASY ROLLER
  • 10 drops each R.C. or Raven, Lemon, Lavender, & Frankincense
  • Optional: 5-10 drops Melrose or Purification
  • Carrier of choice
KEEP CALM ROLLER
  • 20 drops each Peace & Calming
  • 10 drops each Lavender & Tangerine
  • Optional: 5 drops Patchouli or Vetiver
  • Carrier of choice
FOCUSED ROLLER
  • 10 drops each Cedarwood, Peppermint, Vetiver, & GeneYus
  • Carrier of choice
BITE BUSTER ROLLER
  • 15 drops each Lavender & Roman Chamomile
  • 10 drops each Purification or Melrose & Helichrysum
  • Carrier of choice
BOO-BOO ROLLER
  • 20 drops Helichrysum
  • 10 drops each Lavender & Frankincense 
  • Carrier of choice
Want to make these DIY Roller Recipes, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Home for the Holidays Diffuser Blends - Nov 2024

Home for the Holidays
Diffuser Blends

It's the time of year when we naturally start to slow down and savor the beauty around us, and these diffuser blends will help set the stage to do just that.

Rich in warm, spicy oils like Cinnamon Bark and Clove, these blends will also help show some love to our immune, adrenal, and respiratory systems (all of which need some TLC this time of year!). The woodsy oils in these blends help calm our minds and bodies and create the coziest holiday home. So fill up your diffuser, and keep it running all season long!

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. 

LIFE HACK - You can easily transform these blends into roller recipes and sprays!

To make a 10 mL roller from any recipe - triple the number of drops to make a total of 35-45 total drops, add a carrier of choice (we love V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex) and you're good to go.

To make a 2 oz spray from any recipe - double the number of drops to a total of about 25 drops, ad a splash of witch hazel and fill with filtered water. Spray on upholstered surfaces, bedding, rugs, anywhere you want to freshen!

To make an epsom salt bath mix - add desired amount of oils (we generally use about 10 drops) to 1 cup of epsom salts, then place under warm running water. Note: we generally avoid 'hot' oils (like Cypress, Oregano, and Lemongrass) in bath recipes. Use your own judgement, or stick to the more soothing and relaxing blends.

To make a 2 oz massage oil from any recipe - double the number of drops (or use your desired amount depending on the essential oils used) to a pump-top bottle, then add V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier oil to top off the bottle. Invert to mix, then used as desired.

Happy diffusing!!

Not sure what to do? Click here to get started.

As always, I'm here to support you!
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
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Log Cabin

  • 4 drops Patchouli
  • 3 drops Bergamot
  • 3 drops Pine
  • 2 drop Clove
Imagine a cozy little cabin nestled in the woods, a cool breeze blowing by, and the lovely glow of a fire. That is what this diffuser blend is!!

Calming and grounding Patchouli meets the woodsiness of Pine, allowing you to envision the forest. The Clove, Pine and Bergamot bring the warmth and light of a crackling fire. This blend is a little sweet, a little spicy, and a little woodsy… the perfect cozy combination!
Favorite Scarf

  • 4 drops Christmas Spirit
  • 3 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
  • 3 drops Grapefruit
  • 2 drops Clove
Just like the comfort of your favorite scarf, this blend wraps you in the warmth of familiarity. Diffuse it throughout the cooler months to bring some fall and winter hygge into your home!

Christmas Spirit blends Cinnamon Bark, Orange and Spruce - the perfect cozy combination that supports the immune system. It also helps uplift the mind! Add in a little extra spruce (Idaho Blue Spruce!) for some sweetness, the brightness of Grapefruit, and the spice of Clove for the perfect blend. Clove also helps support the immune system and is a powerful antioxidant!

Thankful Heart

  • 4 drops Frankincense
  • 3 drops Joy
  • 3 drops Tangerine
  • 2 drops Bergamot
We believe that a thankful heart is something to cultivate year round! Joy, Tangerine and Frankincense are powerful emotional tools that can help us recenter and focus our minds and hearts on the beauty of life before us.

Joy is uplifting to the emotions, helping us move from feelings of sadness or shut down towards feelings of joy. Frankincense is incredibly grounding and centering to the mind, while Tangerine is uplifting and stimulates creativity, and Bergamot is wonderful for releasing anxieties. Diffuse this blend throughout this season as a cue for your inner self to stop and look around at the beauty surrounding you.
Winter Nap

  • 4 drops Lavender
  • 3 drops Northern Light Black Spruce
  • 2 drops Vetiver
  • 2 drops Orange
Imagine an overcast day in late fall, a warm fire crackling away while you are snuggled in a blanket on the couch… the perfect setting for a winter nap! That is the essence of this diffuser blend. Warm, inviting and soothing.

Lavender and Vetiver help our minds to stop racing and promote feelings of calm. Northern Lights Black Spruce is grounding and soothing to the body and mind, and Orange is uplifting to our emotions. It is a wonderfully soothing blend that smells amazing – this combination will also rival any scented candle! 
Holiday Hygge

  • 4 drops Pine
  • 3 drops Orange
  • 3 drops Cinnamon Bark
  • 2 drops Bergamot
This blend is perfect whenever you need a cozy blend to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere! Pine is grounding and calming and also supports the immune system. Orange and Bergamot are uplifting and stimulate creativity. Cinnamon bark evokes the feelings of the season and has its own health benefits, making this blend great for your health while also rivaling the most popular scented candles!
Comfort & Joy

  • 4 drops Christmas Spirit
  • 3 drops Frankincense
  • 3 drops Bergamot
  • 2 drops Lavender
The holidays are a time for gathering with loved ones, but let's be honest - sometimes that can be an emotional experience. Whether it's stress, family dynamics, or just the hustle and bustle of going here and there, this blend feels like a warm hug in the middle of the chaos.

Christmas Spirit brings the cozy, festive feeling we all want, while Frankincense adds a grounding element so you can feel calm and centered. Lavender softens the edges of tension, and a bit of Bergamot brings a bright, uplifting twist to help ease anxious feelings.

Diffuse this blend when gathering with family, or whenever you need a little extra emotional boost! It's like wrapping yourself in comfort while still embracing the joy of the season. Perfect for keeping the holiday spirit alive—even during those more difficult moments.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Abundance Oil Spotlight - Oct 2024

Abundance Spotlight


This rich and spicy oil is designed to help us release fears associated with a poverty mindset. Even when we don't realize it, we have skills, abilities, tools, opportunities, contacts, teachers, and wisdom right at our fingertips. Abundance oil blend (and intentional practices!) can help us to realize this fact and step into those things in front of us! 

Abundance at a Glance

  • Has a warm, spicy aroma that is stimulating and inspiring 
  • Can help enhance the mindset of prosperity and plentitude
  • Is a wonderful addition to your daily gratitude practice. Pair this oil blend with a daily gratitude journal.
  • Pairs well with Harmony, Forgiveness, Joy, Tangerine, Stress Away, Valor and White Angelica essential oils
  • A great addition to the Feelings Collection kit.
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Abundance essential oil blend features Orange, Frankincense, Patchouli, Clove, Ginger, Myrrh, Cinnamon Bark, and Black Spruce essential oils, which were used by ancient cultures to attract prosperity and magnify joy and peace. Each oil in this blend was chosen for its unique properties!

Key Ingredients

  • Orange - high in limonene, which is great for the immune system; uplifting and encouraging to the mind and spirit
  • Frankincense - carries historical and biblical significance as a grounding and uplifting aroma
  • Patchouli - grounding and helps connect to the inner self
  • Myrrh - stimulates the limbic system, the seat of memory; a wonderful oil to use to work on stored emotional trauma or negative thoughts
  • Black Spruce - grounding and relaxing and helps to clear the mind.
It is time for us to wake up to the walls we are building between us and freedom because we insist that there is never enough time, money, or us. We choose. We have the same 24 hours anyone else has, our own unique set of gifts that no one else has, and one life to live. Let's not waste a single moment in fear and a spirit of lack.

We can have this spirit of not having enough in our health and wellness as well as in our finances. Always believing that it's not worth it to invest in our health, that we'll never have enough energy, and that it's impossible for us to be "whole" in our health. We are believing falsehoods. We were created for wholeness and our bodies were designed for healing.
As you apply this oil, speak truth over yourself such as: 
  • "I lack nothing."
  • "I have everything I need."
  • "I am enough."
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
  • Bornyl acetate - may help calm and focus the mind
Daily Habits with Abundance

Diffuse as you work, read, and contact others.

Dab onto letters, packages, and envelopes you are sending out to business contacts.

Apply to your wrists and over your heart as you pray over your team, your time, and your future in this business.

Put on the edges of your calendar and planner so that every time you are thinking of your time commitments, you are shifting to a viewpoint of abundance and choice.

Drop on a diffuser bracelet in your purse or wallet and stop thinking of money as something in short supply. Money will ALWAYS be there and there will be ways to attain it. TIME? That's the one you guard. Use your time to find ways to pursue freedom and residual income where your money works FOR YOU.

Make a daily perfume or cologne roller:
  • Abundance, Tangerine, Hope
  • Abundance, Lavender, Frankincense
  • Abundance, Vetiver, Bergamot
  • Abundance, Vanilla, Lavender
Place 1-2 drops of Abundance on the crown of your head each day to focus your intention on hope and vitality.

Make a daily Gratitude Roller:
  • 10 drops Joy 
  • 7 drops Orange
  • 5 drops Abundance
    Top with a carrier oil and roll on liberally + frequently!
Make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts
  • 1 cup Baking Soda 
  • 1/2 cup High Quality Epsom Salt  
  • 30 drops Abundance
  • Water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
  • Silicone mold 
    Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and epsom salt into a mixing bowl. Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons, and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water.
    Step 2 - Add essential oil(s) of your choice and mix well. Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight. Remove and store in an airtight container.
    To use - simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
Make a DIY Whipped Body Butter: 
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup pure organic shea butter
  • 1 Tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 20 drops Abundance
  • 15 drops Tangerine
    Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil, shea butter and cocoa butter, then add in vitamin E oil and whisk.
    Step 2 - Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved. Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar. 
Whip up a DIY Massage Oil:
  • 4 oz pump bottle 
  • 20 drops Abundance essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops Orange essential oil
  • Carrier of choice
Give your tired feet some love with this DIY Foot Scrub
  • 2 Tbsp Organic Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp of Honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice 
  • 3 drops Abundance
  • 2 drops Peppermint (optional)
  • Mix ingredients well then rub onto feet. Wrap feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove towel and wipe off scrub. Follow with moisturizer if desired.
DIFFUSE

Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! We have our diffuser going almost 24/7 and love to choose blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Try some of these great combinations and add the uplifting aroma of Abundance to your day!

  • Thankful Heart - 4 drops Abundance + 3 drops Tangerine + 2 drops Frankincense
  • Calm & Clear - 4 drops Abundance + 3 drops Lavender
  • Mindset Shift - 3 drops Abundance + 3 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce + 3 drops Sacred Frankincense or Sacred Sandalwood
  • Visionary - 3 drops Abundance + 3 drops Lemon + 2 drops Lime
Want to try Abundance 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

Autumn Harvest Diffuser Blends - Oct 2024

Autumn Harvest Diffuser Blends

These Autumn Harvest diffuser blends will bring the cozy essence of fall into your home, making it smell amazing and also bringing lots of health benefits. 

Infused with warm, spicy scents like cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg, these blends create a comforting atmosphere that promotes relaxation and stress relief. Plus, these oils support the immune system,  boost your mood, and cleanse the air of lingering odors.

Fill your diffuser with one of these seasonal blends to turn your space into a haven of warmth and tranquility, perfect for enjoying crisp autumn days and cozy evenings indoors!

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. 

LIFE HACK - You can easily transform these blends into roller recipes and sprays!

To make a 10 mL roller from any recipe - triple the number of drops to make a total of 35-45 total drops, add a carrier of choice (we love V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex) and you're good to go.

To make a 2 oz spray from any recipe - double the number of drops to a total of about 25 drops, ad a splash of witch hazel and fill with filtered water. Spray on upholstered surfaces, bedding, rugs, anywhere you want to freshen!

To make an epsom salt bath mix - add desired amount of oils (we generally use about 10 drops) to 1 cup of epsom salts, then place under warm running water. Note: we generally avoid 'hot' oils (like Cypress, Oregano, and Lemongrass) in bath recipes. Use your own judgement, or stick to the more soothing and relaxing blends.

To make a 2 oz massage oil from any recipe - double the number of drops (or use your desired amount depending on the essential oils used) to a pump-top bottle, then add V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier oil to top off the bottle. Invert to mix, then used as desired.

Happy diffusing!!

Not sure what to do? Click here to get started.

As always, I'm here to support you!
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
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Pumpkin Pie

  • 4 drops Vanilla
  • 2 drops Cinnamon Bark
  • 2 drops Clove
  • 1 drop Nutmeg
  • 1 drop Cardamom
This Pumpkin Pie Spice blend is our aromatic homage to autumn's quintessential flavors! This mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and a hint of vanilla recreates the inviting aroma of freshly baked pumpkin pie. It fills your space with a warm, comforting scent that evokes cozy memories and seasonal cheer. Plus, this rich, spicy fragrance boosts the immune system, helps uplift your mood and relax your senses. Diffuse this blend to make your home feel like a snug autumn retreat!
Cozy Flannel

  • 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • 3 drops Grapefruit
  • 2 drops Tangerine
  • 2 drops Clove
This blend is a perfect embodiment of autumn's warmth and comfort. The grounding, woodsy aroma of Northern Lights Black Spruce evokes the essence of a serene forest, calming the mind and the body.

Add in the bright, uplifting notes of Grapefruit and Tangerine, which add a fresh, citrusy twist and uplift the mood. A hint of Clove infuses the blend with a cozy, spicy undertone reminiscent of seasonal baking and festive gatherings. Together, these oils create a welcoming, calming atmosphere wherever you are!
Harvest Moon

  • 4 drops Cedarwood
  • 3 drops Patchouli
  • 3 drops Bergamot
  • 2 drops Orange
The Harvest Moon diffuser blend is a perfect fusion of earthy and citrusy aromas that captures the essence of autumn evenings. Cedarwood is a rich, grounding base with its warm, woodsy scent that is calming and focusing to the mind. 

Patchouli adds a deep, earthy note that complements Cedarwood and also helps to relax the mind. Bergamot brings a bright, citrusy twist, that helps us release anxiety and uplifts the mood. Orange adds a sweet touch, bringing the feeling of  sunshine and warmth. Together, these oils create a calm, cozy, uplifting environment that evokes the beauty of a harvest moon at night.
Autumn Wreath

  • 4 drops Euclaptus
  • 3 drops Lemon
  • 2 drops Clove
  • 2 drops Lavender
This blend captures the crisp and invigorating spirit of fall! Eucalyptus is refreshing with its cool, mentholated scent – just like crisp autumn air! Lemon adds a bright, uplifting citrus note that energizes the mind. Clove brings a bit of warmth, while Lavender adds a soothing, floral touch that promotes relaxation. Together, these oils ont only create a refreshing blend, they are wonderful for the respiratory system – opening and soothing the airways!
Pumpkin Patch

  • 3 drops Thieves
  • 3 drops Orange
  • 2 drops Clove
  • 2 drops Cardamom
Cue the nostalgia and the essential fall photo opp! This diffuser blend is a delightful celebration of fall's rich, comforting scents. Thieves brings the warm, spicy complexity we love (and a lot of immune system love!). 

Orange adds a bright, zesty note that lifts the spirits. Clove adds a deep, warmth that makes us think of yummy autumn baking, while Cardamom provides a subtle, sweet warmth. Together, these oils create a spicy, sweet, inviting fragrance that fills your space with the comforting essence of autumn.
Fireside Chats

  • 4 drops Christmas Spirit
  • 3 drops Clove
  • 3 drops Grapefruit
Think of sitting by a warm bonfire on a cool evening with your favorite people. That is what this blend brings! Christmas Spirit brings the heartwarming aromas of cinnamon, spruce, and orange, which feel both nostalgic and inviting. Clove adds a rich, spicy depth that adds warmth, while Grapefruit adds a bright, citrusy note to uplift the mind.  This blend is perfect for gathering with loved ones and enjoying the comfort of home during the colder months.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

How to Use October's Gifts with Purchase - 2024

How to use October's
Gifts with Purchase

October is here, fall is in the air, and this month is FULL of good things - amazing freebies, discounts on fall wellness musts, fun recipes for the coziest home, and more. Join us this month as we create the coziest homes and continue on with one simple daily habit that truly transforms our health! 

A healthy home is a happy home. Support your fall and winter wellness with these plant-based solutions for FREE. Raven, Longevity, and Immugummies are an all-star line-up for all your cold weather wellness needs! Plus, you can get Inner Defense (nature's antibiotic!!) at a discount. Winning!

Here's how it works:
  • You order the products you use all the time - household cleaning products, shampoo and bath gel, toothpaste and mouthwash, and all your favorite oils. 
  • Each time you hit a specific tier, a free gift is added to your order!! Win win! 
  • This month you can also get a discount on Inner Defense on Loyalty orders!
NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List blog post for the exact items we use and recommend.

And don't forget to round up your order with the 'Dollar Up' option to donate to the Young Living Foundation. A few cents can go a long way!

Be sure to tag me @oilisliving on Instagram when you use these ideas so I can celebrate with you!
Raven Essential Blend

Diffuse Raven essential oil blend to create the aroma of a crisp winter forest in your home. Savor this unique blend of Ravintsara and four other bright, refreshing essential oils: Peppermint, Eucalyptus Radiata, Lemon, and Wintergreen.

Use Raven in your daily health & wellness routines.

Add a few drops of Raven to the shower floor while you shower. Steam + heat + Raven = magic!

Make a simple DIY Chest Rub: 
  • Apply to the chest and throat, back, or even the bottom of your feet before bed!
  • Add a few drops of Raven to a carrier oil or to OrthoEase Massage oil and rub on your chest or feet before you exercise.
Whip up a simple DIY Massage Oil for tired legs, feet or other muscles as needed.
  • 4 oz pump bottle 
  • 20 drops Raven essential oil
  • 10 drops Copaiba essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • Carrier of choice
Make a Breathe Roller to use before/after exercise or whenever you need to breathe more deeply: 
  • 10 mL roller bottle
  • 15-20 drops each Raven, Lavender, Lemon, & Frankincense
  • Fill with carrier oil
Diffuse for respiratory support! Pair with Lemon, Lavender, Thieves or Idaho Balsam Fir.

Add it to your bath with some Epsom salts. For 1 cup of epsom salt add up to 10 drops Raven.

When things really start to go south, try this Flu Bath recipe!
  • 10 drops Raven
  • 6 drops Frankincense
  • 6 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
  • 3 drops Dorado Azul
Make a hot compress with a washcloth and a drop of Raven and place over your nasal passages, throat, or chest.

Give your tired feet some love with this Spa Day Foot Scrub
  • 2 Tbsp Organic Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp of Honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice 
  • 5 drops Raven
    Mix ingredients well then rub onto feet. Wrap feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove the towel and wipe off the scrub. Follow with moisturizer if desired.
Add Raven to your natural home care routine

Add a few drops to dryer balls for the fresh smelling laundry.

Use Raven in your DIY Laundry Scent Booster:
  • To a large glass jar with airtight lid, add
  • 1 1/2 cup epsom salt 
  • 1/2 cup baking soda 
  • 30 drops Raven
    Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
    To use: add 1-2 Tbl into the washer before adding any laundry. Add laundry and the normal amount of laundry detergent.
Make a Mattress & Upholstery Spray to use when you change the sheets or anytime a surface needs a little freshening:
Make a simple linen and upholstery spray - these are great for when the seasons change and air quality lowers!
Make these DIY Cleaning Fizzies for the bathroom or kitchen:
  • 1 cup Baking Soda
  • ½ cup Citric acid 
  • ½ cup Cornstarch 
  • 4 teaspoons water
  • 30-40 drops Raven
  • 3 teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier
  • Ice cube tray or candy mold
    Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly.
    Step 2 - In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6.
    Step 3 - Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.
    Step 4 - Use the mixture to fill an ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full. If the mixture expands and spills over the mold, gently repack into the mold.
    Step 5 - Let sit overnight to dry in a room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.
    To Use - When needed, put a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in the bowl, bottle, or sink for 20–30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.
Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a fresh, spa-inspired aroma to any area of your home.
  • ½ cup Organic uncooked rice 
  • ¼ cup Epsom Salt
  • 1 cup Dried lavender buds 
  • Muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approximately 5 inches long by 4 inches wide
  • 40 drops Raven or a mix of Raven, Lemon and Lavender
    In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom salt, flower buds, and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture. Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch.
    Place anywhere you want to add a fresh lavender scent. Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil
Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc!
  • To a 4 oz glass spray bottle add
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 40 drops Raven (can add Lemon too!)
  • Pinch sea salt or splash of witch hazel
  • Filtered water
  • Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
More about Raven's background, key constituents, and Raven & Emotions on this Spotlight blog post.
Longevity Essential Oil Blend

The name of the blend tells you that it is a must-have! Thyme, Orange, Clove, and Frankincense come together in a powerhouse blend to support a healthy immune system and overall wellness when taken internally.

  • Thyme essential oil provides support to the immune system, spicy aroma that enhances the flavor of food when taken internally.
  • When taken internally, Orange Vitality essential oil provides digestive and immune support.
  • Clove essential oil has a warm, stimulating aroma that provides cleansing properties and can be added to Thieves dental products to maintain oral health. When taken internally, it contains antioxidants and may provide immune and general wellness support.
  • Frankincense essential oil has been used in religious rituals for over 3,000 years. It has been known to enhance immunological function, beautify skin, and increase spiritual awareness.
Botox in a bottle! Add Longevity Vitality to an empty vegetable capsule and take daily for overall health, wellness, and longevity.

For bonus skincare results pair daily Longevity Vitality capsules with CBD Beauty Boost. Add CBD Beauty Boost to your daily moisturizer for healthy, happy skin.

Add Longevity Vitality to you daily NingXia Red, Slique Tea, or Steeped Vitality teas for an immune and wellness boost.

Longevity Vitality is the exact same oil as Longevity essential oil blend, simply labeled differently so it can be ingested. That means you can use Longevity Vitality the same way you would use Longevity essential oil blend - in the diffuser and in all your favorite roller blends as well.  Pairs well with ImmunPower and Thieves for an incredible immune blend either diffused or as a roller.

Check out all of these amazing ways to use Longevity on this blog post.
ImmuGummies

Your new fall and winter (and honestly year round!) best friend, ImmuGummies! Packed with power and flavor, these elderflower-flavored gummies naturally support your immune system by helping to maintain key immune cells. This delicious new supplement combines 1,3 beta- glucans and the berries and flowers of the elder tree to provide delicious support for your immune health and upper respiratory tract. Plus, they're vegan friendly and have no added sugar, making them a guilt-free treat for the whole family. 

Read more about ImmuGummies in this Supplement Spotlight blog post.
Now that you know how to use these Free Gifts with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

DIY Laundry Recipes

DIY Laundry Recipes

If you want naturally clean linens and clothes without the toxins found in conventional products, this is for you!

One of the many reasons that many people turn to essential oils is to help create a naturally clean home, and the laundry room is no exception. Try some of these favorite, simple DIYs to freshen and clean your laundry with essential oils!

Laundry Scent Booster
Stain Removal Spray
  • 2 oz glass spray bottle
  • Fill almost halfway with hydrogen peroxide
  • Fill almost the remaining half with Thieves Household Cleaner
  • Add 10 drops Lemon and about 1 tsp Thieves Dish Soap
  • Shake well before use.
Stain Stick
  • 30 mL roller bottle
  • Fill just under half with Thieves Dish Soap
  • Add 10 drops Lemon essential oil
  • Fill the remainder with Thieves Household Cleaner
  • Use to spot treat any stains before washing!
  • Alternatively, you can simply apply Thieves Dish Soap directly to the stain, scrub gently with a laundry brush and let it sit. Wash per usual! 
Laundry Stripping Solution
  • 1 cup Baking Soda
  • 1 cup Borax
  • ½ cup Thieves Laundry Soap
  • ¼ cup Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 4 capfuls Thieves Fruit & Veggie Soak 
  • 5 drops each Lemongrass, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Lemon
  • Mix all into very hot water. Add linens and let soak for a couple hours, stirring every so often. Squeeze out water, rinse and wash per usual. 
Scented Dryer Balls (replaces dryer sheets!)
  • Wool dryer balls
  • 2-3 drops essential oils of choice per ball
  • Apply oils to the dryer balls, then turn on the dryer for a few minutes without any clothes. Then add clothes and dry as usual! Replace the oil every few loads. 
Daily Linen Spray
Want to make these DIY Laundry Recipes, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Falling Leaves Diffuser Blends - Sept 2024

Falling Leaves Diffuser Blends

There's a certain magic that comes along with the shorter days and crisp air of autumn. The vibrant colors of fall leaves, the cozy warmth of sweaters, and the comforting aroma of rich spices create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

And we think the best way to capture the essence of autumn is through these diffuser blends! These combinations can evoke the smells of the forest, the sweetness of baked goods, and the comforting scents of a crackling fire and help you embrace the spirit of the season.

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. 

LIFE HACK - You can easily transform these blends into roller recipes and sprays!

To make a 10 mL roller from any recipe - triple the number of drops to make a total of 35-45 total drops, add a carrier of choice (we love V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex) and you're good to go.

To make a 2 oz spray from any recipe - double the number of drops to a total of about 25 drops, ad a splash of witch hazel and fill with filtered water. Spray on upholstered surfaces, bedding, rugs, anywhere you want to freshen!

To make an epsom salt bath mix - add desired amount of oils (we generally use about 10 drops) to 1 cup of epsom salts, then place under warm running water. Note: we generally avoid 'hot' oils (like Cypress, Oregano, and Lemongrass) in bath recipes. Use your own judgement, or stick to the more soothing and relaxing blends.

To make a 2 oz massage oil from any recipe - double the number of drops (or use your desired amount depending on the essential oils used) to a pump-top bottle, then add V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier oil to top off the bottle. Invert to mix, then used as desired.

Happy diffusing!!

Not sure what to do? Click here to get started.

As always, I'm here to support you!
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
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Falling Leaves

  • 3 drops Cedarwood
  • 3 drops Orange
  • 3 drops Cinnamon Bark
  • 2 drops Clove
This blend captures the essence of walking through a forest covered in freshly fallen leaves. The earthiness of Cedarwood combined with the sweet and spicy notes of Orange, Clove, and Cinnamon creates a warm and grounding aroma that is also incredibly supportive of your immune system! Warm, welcoming vibes AND a little immune boost? We'll take it!
Cozy Cabin

  • 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • 3 drops Patchouli
  • 2 drops Cypress
  • 2 drops Clove
Imagine sitting by a fireplace in a rustic cabin while cool wind rustles the trees outside and the leaves gently sail by… that is the energy this blend brings. Northern Lights Black Spruce, Patchouli, and Cypress bring a deep, woody scent that is calming and soothing, and Clove adds an invigorating spice – perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere any time of day.
Harvest Moon

  • 3 drops Bergamot
  • 3 drops Vetiver
  • 2 drops Juniper
  • 2 drops Cedarwood
  • 2 drops Lemon
Inspired by the beauty of a full moon over a bountiful harvest, this blend features oils that are calming, soothing to anxious thoughts, and stimulating to the mind and emotions. Bergamot, Vetiver, Juniper, and Cedarwood are woodsy and comforting, grounding the mind and allowing the peace of the season to settle. Adding a bit of Lemon invites a bit of uplifting creativity – much like the serene hope of a harvest moon.
Fireside

  • 4 drops Bergamot
  • 3 drops Orange
  • 2 drops Cassia
  • 2 drops Patchouli
Imagine the cool autumn air against your face as you sit by the warmth of a bonfire with friends. The smell of falling leaves surrounds you and mixes with the woodsy smoke of the fire. You feel calm, grounded, and present. That is what this blend does!
Autumn Sun

  • 4 drops Cinnamon Bark
  • 3 drops Clove
  • 2 drops Tangerine
  • 1 drops Nutmeg
  • 1 drop Ginger 
One reason we love autumn is the mix of warm sun and cool air – the holding of two things and the expectant energy of a changing season. This blend combines Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg, and Ginger to recreate a comforting and festive fall aroma, perfect for gatherings and relaxing evenings. Plus, these oils are rich in spice and antioxidants, giving your immune system a little TLC while making your space smell warm and inviting!
Autumn Breeze

  • 3 drops Eucalyptus
  • 3 drops Rosemary
  • 3 drops Lavender
  • 2 drops Peppermint
Is there anything better than a crisp autumn breeze flowing through your windows? You feel like you can breathe deeply, let go of the stress, and find hope for what's in store. This blend of Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Peppermint, and Lavender is reminiscent of just that. These oils literally help you take deeper breaths (hello respiratory support!), plus they help to soothe anxious feelings, sharpen the mind and sense, and help you refocus and refresh as your spirit feels uplifted. 

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Calm & Focused Diffuser Blends - August 2024

Calm & Focused Diffuser Blends & Recipes

In our fast-paced and often chaotic world, finding moments of calm and maintaining focus can be challenging. Luckily we have some pretty amazing tools at our disposal in these tiny bottles of essential oils!

Whether you need to reduce stress, improve concentration, or simply create a serene atmosphere, this collection of curated blends will help you achieve a state of calm and focus, making your daily tasks more manageable and your mind more centered.

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. 

LIFE HACK - You can easily transform these blends into roller recipes and sprays!

To make a 10 mL roller from any recipe - triple the number of drops to make a total of 35-45 total drops, add a carrier of choice (we love V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex) and you're good to go.

To make a 2 oz spray from any recipe - double the number of drops to a total of about 25 drops, ad a splash of witch hazel and fill with filtered water. Spray on upholstered surfaces, bedding, rugs, anywhere you want to freshen!

Happy diffusing!!

Not sure what to do? Click here to get started.

As always, I'm here to support you!
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
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Serene Focus

  • 4 drops Lavender
  • 4 drops Bergamot
  • 3 drops Peppermint
The combination of calming Lavender, invigorating and clarifying Peppermint, and uplifting Bergamot is the perfect companion for creating a balanced atmosphere conducive to focused work! Lavender and Bergamot are also wonderful for easing stressful anxieties so you can focus on what is important. Diffuse this blend anytime you need a calm, focused state of mind.
Clarity & Calm

  • 4 drops Lemon
  • 4 drops Rosemary
  • 4 drops Frankincense
Lemon and Rosemary are wonderful for creating a fresh, uplifting, focused space! These oils work together to enhance mental clarity, stimulate creativity, and support cognitive function, while Frankincense provides a grounding element to maintain the calm, focused vibe you're wanting. Diffuse this blend while you work, meditate, or create a vision board and dream for the future!
Tranquil Productivity

  • 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • 3 drops Orange
  • 3 drops Ylang ylang
  • 2 drops Lime
Invite in the feeling of a lush forest in bloom with this blend! Tranquil, calm, creative. That's what this combination of Orange, Northern Lights Black Spruce, and Ylang ylang will give! Orange is uplifting, while Northern Lights Black Spruce is grounding, and Ylang ylang is centering and sweet. Adding a burst of Lime helps bring a bit of zest to the aroma! Overall this blend helps reduce stress, stimulate creativity and positivity, create tranquility, and stimulate focus!
Calm Concentration

  • 4 drops Roman Chamomile
  • 4 drops Cedarwood
  • 4 drops Peppermint
When you need an extra dose of calm for your focus, grab this blend of Roman Chamomile, Cedarwood, and Peppermint! Calm, collected, grounded. That is what these oils are going to bring. Chamomile is wonderful for easing stress, anxiety, and tension, especially when paired with grounding Cedarwood. These two are wonderful for individuals who need a little extra when it comes to help focusing! Add in the fresh, crisp scent of Peppermint to promote clarity and concentration. This is a great blend to diffuse during work time for both adults and kids – especially when you need that extra dose of calm!
Zen Focus

  • 4 drops Sacred Mountain
  • 3 drops Patchouli
  • 3 drops Tangerine
  • 2 drops Lime 
Sacred Mountain is a wonderful blend for creating zen-like focus! This blend of Black Spruce, Ylang Ylang, Grand Fir, and Cedarwood has lots of great focus-supporting properties. Add in the grounding nature of Patchouli, the uplifting scent of Tangerine, and the crisp, fresh zing of Lime, and you have a wonderful blend on your hands! Diffuse this blend any time of day but especially when you need a focused zen space!
Peaceful Mind

  • 3 drops Roman Chamomile
  • 3 drops Frankincense
  • 3 drops Clary Sage
  • 3 drops Lavender
Like a walk through a garden after the rain, this blend is soothing, centering, and focusing. Geranium helps balance the emotions and reduce stress, while Clary Sage promotes calm focus and clarity. The floral notes are rounded out by the grounding, concentration-promoting aroma of Vetiver – an oil high in sesquiterpenes (compounds that help focus brain waves!). The aroma of these oils creates a peaceful, focused environment. 

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Legacy 30 Spotlight - Convention 2024

Legacy 30 Spotlight


Embrace the unwavering spirit of Young Living Founder D. Gary Young with Legacy 30 essential oil blend! Created from the exact oils meticulously blended and cherished by Gary, Legacy 30 captures the essence of his odyssey. Let this bold symphony of premium oils be your guide as you explore new horizons and ignite your own legacy!

Just a Drop of Legacy 30

  • A blend of Valor, Highest Potential, and Shutran blends
  • Features a deep, rich, floral, conifer aroma
  • Radiates an empowering aroma that sets the stage as you strive to achieve your dreams
  • Envelops you in a bold scent, perfect for discovering the essence of unyielding strength
  • Immerses you in a symphony of premium essential oils as you step into a bravery mindset and conquer the day
  • Available only for attendees of the YL30 International Grand Convention
Each drop of this uplifting blend carries a floral, conifer scent, inspiring you while you unlock your true potential! This blend embodies 30 years of empowerment and the pursuit of individual legacies with the trailblazing combination of Highest Potential, Valor and Shutran essential oil blends – three of the most popular blends! Make Legacy 30 blend your daily companion, a reminder to embrace your true purpose, carve out your unique path and make your mark on the world.

Legacy 30 is designed to help you overcome mental and emotional blocks to reach your highest potential with courage and confidence! Utilize this blend as you speak truth, overcome your fears, step into higher levels of knowledge and wisdom, inspire creativity and communication, and walk forward in emotional healing.

This limited-edition 10 mL blend is more than a collector's treasure. Peel back the label to discover the delightful surprise hidden beneath its label - Gary's timeless words of wisdom. Let them propel you forward as you embrace your personal purpose and forge your unique path.

Key Constituents

  • Valor (Spotlight) - Valor essential oil features Frankincense, Black Spruce, Blue Tansy, Camphor Wood, and Geranium and was formulated based on historical writings about Roman soldiers who were said to apply plant extracts and botanicals to instill feelings of courage and confidence before going into battle. It is a wonderful oil to help soothe the fight-or-flight response and calm the nervous system while also grounding the mind and emotions.
  • Highest Potential - This exotic blend is designed to increase your capacity to achieve your highest potential. It combines the uplifting and inspirational qualities of Australian Blue with the power of Gathering to help bring greater unity of purpose. Jasmine is added to enhance self-confidence, while Ylang ylang calms, soothes, and harmonizes.
  • Shutran (Spotlight) - This lovely blend of Idaho Blue Spruce, Ocotea, Ylang Ylang, Hinoki, Cedarwood, Lemon, and Northern Lights Black Spruce has a grounding, lightly sweet evergreen aroma that is meant to inspire confidence and connection.
Daily Habits with Legacy 30

Wear it daily as a reminder to tap into your true purpose and create your unique legacy.

Apply it before big moments and let the aroma inspire you while you make your mark in the world.

Apply it behind your ears and to your wrists while you invite a courageous outlook.

Add to diffuser jewelry to provide emotional support throughout the day.

Incorporate it into your meditation routine as you work to nurture inner resilience.

Add 10 drops of Legacy 30 to 1 cup of magnesium flakes or epsom salt for an inspiring and soothing bath soak.

Diffuse this blend while you meditate, create a vision board, dream, or plan.

Add a few drops to a lightweight carrier oil, such as jojoba or grapeseed, to create a natural beard oil or post-shave moisturizing oil. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle add:
  • 20 drops Legacy 30
  • 5 drops Bergamot
  • Fill with Jojoba or Grapeseed oil
Make a DIY Massage Oil:
  • To a 2 oz pump bottle add:
  • 30 drops Legacy 30
  • 5 drops 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.

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.

Learn about everything from convention and create amazing new health habits with the new products released this month!

Want to try Legacy 30 essential oil blend but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Copaiba Spotlight - July 2024

Copaiba Spotlight


Copaiba is one oil you always want to have on hand. Think of this oil like the Fireman of the toolkit - gentle yet strong, ready to get to work soothing things that need to be soothed. From skin care to muscles to gut health, this little bottle can do so much!

Just a Drop of Copaiba

  • Has a calming, earthy aroma that creates a relaxing environment when diffused
  • Promotes the appearance of a youthful, radiant glow when applied topically
  • Can be massaged into fatigued areas after activity
  • Supports overall wellness when taken internally*
  • Has a robust, earthy flavor with notes of honey
  • Copaiba Vitality has a buttery, delicate flavor
  • Pairs well with Peppermint, Spearmint, Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Nutmeg, Orange, and Lemon Vitality oils
Copaiba - The Fireman (words by Courtney Critz)

He is ever on the alert, skilled, protective, strong. He goes quickly through the pathways of your cells seeking out the raging flames and pouring on the calming water of his many anti-inflammatory benefits.

Wherever there is "fire" or inflammation in your body, it is a signal of something going on. An arsonist at work (disease, stress) or a drought in your system that needs to be addressed (lack of nutrients). This can also be the result of foods that you are eating such as refined sugar, modern grains, processed dairy, or other foods that don't work well with your body. Over time this compounds until you have fire raging everywhere and you are experiencing pain, digestive issues, skin eruptions, and brain dysfunctions. Eventually this leads to even more serious problems.

People often think that because they don't have digestive problems, they don't have gut inflammation issues. Not at all true. Gut inflammation shows itself as brain fog, pain in joints, emotional instability, and skin eruptions. It's ALL connected.

Eventually, if root issues aren't addressed, your body is spending all of its energy trying to function despite all the fire raging throughout your system. 

Everything is burning and you are so busy dealing with the side effects of the fires, you can't ever get to the actual healing to keep the fires from happening. 

You're taking medications to treat the pain, the meds increase the inflammation as your gut is damaged, thereby increasing the pain, leading to more medication for the pain…see the cycle?

We have to find a different way. 

We have to find alternatives that can help us put out the fires, keep them out, and not do further damage to our systems. Truly quenching them is going to result in lasting relief and recovery. This will mean finding ways to reduce stress, to eat foods that nourish instead of harming us, and repairing the damage that has already been done to our poor guts.

And we need a hero. We need a Fireman.

BACKGROUND

Copaiba essential oil is steam distilled from the gum resin of the Brazilian Copaifera reticulata tree. Native to the Amazon River Basin, these trees can reach 25−40 feet and can live for up to 400 years. Copaiba resin has been used for various purposes throughout the Amazon region since at least the 16th century. It contains a high percentage of the naturally occurring constituent beta-caryophyllene, making it a great choice to add to skin care products or to use for massage. Copaiba Vitality essential oil provides general wellness support when taken internally. Copaiba and Copaiba Vitality are the same essential oil, simply labeled differently.

Key Constituents
*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties

  • Beta-caryophyllene
  • Alpha-humulene
Daily Habits with Copaiba

Add Copaiba to your beauty and self care routine

Use Copaiba in a DIY Toner Roller
  • 10 mL roller bottle
  • 15 drops each Frankincense, Tea Tree, Manuka, Copaiba and Lavender
  • Fill with organic witch hazel 
Make a Daily Glow Serum:
  • 2 oz glass dropper bottle
  • 20 drops each of Frankincense and Copaiba
  • Top with your carrier of choice. 
  • Or simply add one drop each of Frankincense + Copaiba to your palm when you put your carrier oil/moisturizer on your face in the morning or at night
Use Copaiba to soothe sore muscles and tension.

Use for teething little ones. Add a drop to a wooden teether or cloth teether & let them go to town chewing away! Can also be done on a cold or frozen washcloth. Copaiba is gentle enough to use without a carrier oil. 

Apply diluted Copaiba and Lavender on the outside of the jawline.

Make this DIY Muscle Balm:
  • 15 drops Panaway
  • 15 drops Peppermint
  • 15 drops Frankincense
  • 15 drops Valor or Copaiba
    Dilute with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex and massage it into muscles after exercise.
Make a ‘Head On' Roller
  • 10 mL roller bottle
  • 15 drops each Copaiba, Peppermint, Cypress, Lavender, & Frankincense
  • Carrier of choice
    Roll onto tense or sore areas as needed.
Add 15 drops to 1 cup of magnesium flakes for a soothing soak.

Add Copaiba Vitality to your wellness routine.

Add a drop of Copaiba Vitality to a glass of water or green juice to promote overall wellness.

Mix Copaiba Vitality into herbal tea, such as chamomile or rooibos, to enjoy its complex, soothing flavor.

Take Copaiba Vitality in an empty vegetable capsule to soothe stress - both physical and emotional or to help support sore muscles.

Diffuse
Diffuse Copaiba anytime you want to create a tranquil environment or to add a little ‘earthiness' to a blend.

  • Goodnight, Sleep Tight - 3 drops each Copaiba, Lavender, Vetiver, Cedarwood 
  • Frosted Forest - 3 drops Peppermint + 4 drops Vanilla + 4 drops Copaiba
  • Log Cabin - 3 drops Copaiba + 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce + 3 drops Cedarwood + 2 drops Cypress
  • Deck the Halls - 3 drops Copaiba + 3 drops Citrus Fresh + 3 drops Rosemary + 2 drops Spearmint
Want to try Copaiba 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

Shutran Oil Spotlight - June 2024

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

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.

Want to try Shutran 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

Rosemary Spotlight - May 2024

Rosemary Essential Oil Spotlight


Rosemary has an earthy, sweet, herbaceous scent that is familiar and welcoming, but many people aren't aware that this oil is a powerhouse! Inhaling rosemary can help overcome mental fatigue, improve mental clarity and focus, ease anxiety and enhance analytic ability. Rosemary is a key player in our beloved Thieves blend and has been burned for centuries as incense to ward off sickness. To say we love this oil is an understatement! 

Just a Drop of Rosemary

  • Has a crisp, invigorating, herbal aroma that pairs well with most other oils
  • Promotes shiny, healthy-looking hair
  • Cleansing and purifying
  • Helps create an environment conducive to work or study
  • Supports the immune system and overall wellness 
  • Contains antioxidants
BACKGROUND

Native to the Mediterranean and Asia, rosemary derives its name from the Latin words “ros” and “marinus,” or “dew of the sea.” An evergreen shrub in the mint family, Rosemary grows abundantly in rocky coastal regions. Rosemary essential oil has an invigorating aroma that can be used to create an environment conducive to work or study. It is often included in soaps, fragrances, shampoos, and household cleaners and is a key ingredient in the Thieves essential oil blend. Rosemary is highly supportive of the immune, respiratory and cardiovascular systems and is often used to support healthy blood pressure. 

Key Constituents
*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties

  • Eucalyptol - eucalyptol has a distinctive, fresh aroma that has a calming effect on the user when applied in aromatherapy. Research shows that eucalyptol may have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and neuroprotective effects. It may also act as a bronchodilator, supporting airway opening. 
  • Camphor - known for its medicinal aroma, camphor has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries for its cleansing properties and was used as a fumigant during the plague era. This constituent may provide antibacterial anti-inflammatory and skin 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.
Rosemary & Emotions

Rosemary can be an incredible health tool when it comes to emotional support! Not only does this herbaceous oil help with mental clarity and focus, it is supportive of the immune system as well. And our immune system is highly linked to our emotional state!

Think about it. When you feel something coming on you are often more easily agitated, feel low energy and even depressed. When we begin to fall below the wellness line it affects us physically, yes, but also spiritually, emotionally, mentally. The opposite is true as well. When we are feeling the negative side of emotions, our immune systems need some support. Feelings of Vulnerable, Exhausted, Unfocused, Uncertain and Run Down are a great time to grab your Rosemary!

One simple way to help with this… keep your bottle of Rosemary beside the bed. When you wake in the morning feeling sluggish, unwilling to start the day, uncertain of what is ahead,  take a deep breath of Rosemary. To promote Clarity, dilute and rub over the throat or over the liver.

Daily Habits with Rosemary & Rosemary Vitality

Note: Rosemary and Rosemary Vitality Essential Oil are the same oil; Rosemary Vitality is labeled for ingestion but is the same product.

Add Rosemary Vitality to your dressings, sauces, marinades and infused oils for cooking! Use 1 drop of Rosemary Vitality to replace 1 teaspoonful of dried herb.

Add Rosemary Vitality and olive oil to an empty vegetable capsule and use as a dietary supplement to support healthy circulation, cleansing and cardiovascular health. 

Make this DIY Adrenal Love Serum to support the endocrine and adrenal systems (stress response!). To a 2 oz dropper bottle add: 
  • 10-20 drops each Rosemary, Clove, & Nutmeg. 
  • Fill with castor oil
    Apply over the lower back daily before bed OR morning and evening.
Use Rosemary in DIY cleaning products for a fresh, sparkling home. Add 20 drops to Thieves Cleaner (option to add 20 drops of Lemon as well).

Use in laundry: on wool dryer balls, add to Thieves Laundry Soap

Use Rosemary to make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with airtight lid, add
  • 1.5 cup salt Epsom Salt
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 30 drops Rosemary (or mix Rosemary and Eucalyptus)
    Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
    To use - add 1-2 tbsp into the washer before adding any laundry. Add laundry and the normal amount of laundry detergent.
Make this Freshen Up Thieves Cleaner recipe:
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle  
  • 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 10 drops each Eucalyptus Radiata & Rosemary 
  • 20 drops Grapefruit
  • Filtered water
Take a relaxing epsom salt bath with Rosemary. Add 20 drops to 1 cup epsom salt and soak in warm water.

Combine 1 drop of Rosemary with 4 drops carrier, dip a cotton ball in the solution and apply to a freshly washed face to help cleanse.

Apply over the heart daily for cardiovascular support.

Add 10-15 drops of Rosemary to your shampoo and conditioner for a healthy scalp and hair. Also try this Rosemary Mint Hair Mask:
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • 10 drops Rosemary
  • 5 drops Peppermint
  • Optional: 5 drops Cedarwood (great for growth)
    Mix well and apply on hair starting at the ends. Let sit for up to 10 minutes then shampoo and condition as normal.
Add 5 drops to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin to relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil:
  • 4 oz pump bottle 
  • 20 drops Rosemary essential oil
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • Carrier of choice
Give your tired feet some love with this Rosemary Peppermint Foot Scrub
  • 2 Tbsp Organic Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp of Honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice 
  • 3 drops Rosemary
  • 2 drops Peppermint (optional)
    Mix ingredients well then rub onto feet. Wrap feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove the towel and wipe off the scrub. Follow with moisturizer if desired.
Diffuse

Diffuse Rosemary during work, homework or school times or when feeling overwhelmed or scattered for a refreshing aroma that supports focus and creativity. Pair Rosemary with other crisp oils like Peppermint and Eucalyptus or other respiratory support oils to open airways, with other immune supportive oils like Lemon, Raven, RC, and Frankincense as needed, and with calming oils like Lavender or citrus oils like Lime, Bergamot and Lemon.

  • Crisp Breeze - 3 drops each Rosemary, Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot
  • Aveda - 4 drops each Rosemary, Lemon, Eucalyptus Radiata
  • Focused - 5 drops Rosemary, 3 drops each Lemon, Tangerine
  • Herbal Remedy - 4 drops Rosemary, 3 drops Lavender, 3 drops Basil, 3 drops Grapefruit
  • Work It - 3 drops each Rosemary, Citrus Fresh, Peppermint, Orange 
  • Happy Hippie - 4 drops each Rosemary, Stress Away, Lemon
Want to try Rosemary 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

How to Use May's Gifts with Purchase - 2024

How to use May's
Gifts with Purchase

Hello May! Flowers are blooming, sunshine is shining, and summer is on the horizon. We are welcoming this new month with open arms as we celebrate the graduates, celebrate some of the women in our lives, and hold space for all of the emotions that this season can bring. We are SO excited to receive some feminine favorites for FREE this month!

Ylang ylang, Patchouli, and Progessence Plus – oh my – plus Rosemary and Lavender Lip balm (a must have for puffy eyes and sore noses from allergy season!). PLUS a discount on two summer must-haves for Loyalty orders!

NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List blog post for the exact items we use and recommend.

And don't forget to round up your order with the 'Dollar Up' option to donate to the Young Living Foundation. A few cents can go a long way!

Be sure to tag me @oilisliving on Instagram when you use these ideas so I can celebrate with you!
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Ylang Ylang is THE oil for love and connection! Meaning flower of flowers, Ylang Ylang essential oil has a sweet, romantic aroma and was historically to adorn a newly married couple's bed on the wedding night. Known for reducing stress, some find it beneficial for blood pressure regulation and other symptoms of high stress.

  • This floral, balanced oil promotes openness and connection, encourages confidence and inspires romance. Add Ylang Ylang to a bath soak, a perfume roller or diffuse it all month long.
  • Diffuse Ylang Ylang for emotional support, particularly when battling low self-esteem and confidence. Pair it with citrus oils like Tangerine and Lemon or with grounding oils like Northern Lights Black Spruce.
Diffuse Ylang Ylang at night to remove emotional blocks and set the mood in the bedroom for intimacy. Try this Date Night Blend:
  • 5 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
  • 3 drops Tangerine
Apply to the wrists for a stabilizing, peaceful energy and a lovely perfume.

Add a few drops of unscented body wash or Epsom salts in your bath for a luxurious soak.

Add Ylang Ylang to your daily moisturizer to support radiant skin. Try this DIY Beauty Serum. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
  • 10 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 10 drops Frankincense
  • 10 drops Geranium
  • Jojoba or argan oil
Add to a shampoo or create a hair spray or mask to promote thick, glossy hair. They this DIY Hair Mask:
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 10 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 5 drops Cedarwood
    Mix well and apply on hair starting at the ends. Let sit for up to 10 minutes then shampoo and condition as normal.
Apply over the heart to reduce stress and encourage healthy blood pressure.

Try this Don't Worry, Be Happy roller blend. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10 drops each - Peace & Calming, Joy, Ylang Ylang and Orange
  • fill with carrier oil
  • Roll onto your wrists, heart, and neck as often as desired
Indulge in this DIY Foot Bath Soak for a little TLC.
  • 1/3 cup Epsom salt
  • 4 drops Peppermint
  • 3 drops Thieves
  • 2 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 1 drop each Tea Tree, Elemi, or Frankincense
  • 1-2 tsp AlkaLime
    Step 1 - Combine Epsom salt and essential oils in a small glass container with a lid. 
    Step 2 - Pour the mixture in your bathtub or a foot basin, adding enough warm water to cover your feet.
    Step 3 - Stir the mixture in the water until the salt dissolves. Add AlkaLime and stir until dissolved.
    Step 4 - Soak your feet for 20-30 minutes.
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
Winter skin needing a little love? Whip up this Ylang Ylang Salt Scrub:
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 10 drops Grapefruit
  • splash of witch hazel
  • fill with filtered with water
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of floral whimsey to linens and upholstered surfaces. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • splash of witch hazel
  • 15 drops of Ylang Ylang
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Tangerine
  • filtered water
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a glass jar, add:
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 20 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 20 drops Lemon or Lavender
    Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 m minutes before vacuuming.
Add to your Thieves Cleaner for a fresh, floral twist. Try this Spring Garden Thieves Cleaner. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
Use Ylang Ylang to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, floral scent.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
  • 30 drops of essential oils of choice
  • water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
  • Silicon mold
    Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and Epsom salt into a mixing bowl.
    Step 2 - Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water.
    Step 3 - Add essential oils of your choice and mix well.
    Step 4 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight.
    Step 5 - Remove and store in an airtight container.
    To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
Diffuse this fresh, floral oil with citrus or tree oils ours it to add sweet notes to your favorite diffuser blends.
  • Lushious Lemon - 2 drops each Ylang Ylang, Lemon, Eucalyptus Globulus, Lemon Myrtle, Spearmint + 1 drop Cinnamon Bark
  • Pretty Woman - 5 drops Stress Away + 3 drops each Ylang Ylang, Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • Citrus Shine - 5 drops Grapefruit + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Eucalyptus
  • Feeling Fine - 6 drops Christmas Spirit + 2 drops Orange + 1 drop Ylang Ylang
  • Marshmallow Latte - 4 drops Stress Away + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Nutmeg + 1 drop Cassia
ProgEssence Plus Serum

Progessence Plus is our favorite hormone support serum! It's is made with natural, bio-identical progesterone from wild yam to help balance hormones, promote well-being and feelings of relaxation, harmony, and balance.
A blend of USP-grade, super-micronized progesterone from wild yam, essential oils and vitamin E, Progessence Plus is made to help women find balance the way nature intended. This crowd favorite serum contains pure frankincense, bergamot, and peppermint essential oils. Wild yams are said to help normalize blood sugar levels, combat weight gain and hair loss, and help reduce the occurrence of hormonal headaches. This incredible combination has so many wonderful benefits.
Read more about this serum:
Patchouli essential oil

Use Patchouli as a natural alternative to conventional deodorant! 

Either apply directly, dilute with jojoba oil and apply (this 30 mL roller bottle makes application easy) or apply after using apple cider vinegar to cleanse the area.

Add Patchouli to your skincare routine - it's great for winter skin. Make this Happy Hippie Body Butter.
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup pure organic shea butter
  • 1/8 cup cocoa butter
  • 1 Tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 20 drops Patchouli essential oil
  • 20 drops Tangerine essential oil
  • 20 drops Sacred Mountain essential oil blend
    Whip coconut oil and shea butter with a handheld or stand mixer until light and fluffy, slowly mix in essential oils until combined. Store in a glass jar with an airtight lid.
Whip up a Sweet Dreams Linen Spray. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle add:
  • 25 drops each Patchouli, Tangerine, & Lavender
  • Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
    Spray onto linens, pjs, stuff animals, etc. 
Make a Sweet Dreams sleep roller:
  • 20 drops each Lavender, Stress Away, & Patchouli
  • Fill with carrier oil of choice
    Apply over to the big toe, bottom of the feet, neck and behind ears before bed or more frequently as desired.
Make this Bedtime Bath Soak for a spa-inspired evening routine.
Try this Wind Down Foot Scrub as a treat for tired feet before bed:
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 10 drops Patchouli
  • 5 drops Lavender
    Combine all ingredients in a metal or glass container, use in the shower to exfoliate & moisturize! 
Try this DIY Hand Salve for soothing dry skin (not just hands!)
  • ½ cup Organic Olive Oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • ½ cup organic arnica oil
  • Tbsp shea butter
  • 2 Tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 Tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 40 drops essential oils: Patchouli, Frankincense, Lavender, Cedarwood alone or in combination. Essential oils to add for a masculine scent: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce
    Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil & beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
    Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
    Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
Make this Dry Skin Bath Soak! Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap:
Add Patchouli to your favorite roller blends for a woodsy aroma that calms & grounds:
Tension Melter - Patchouli + Peppermint
Glow Up - Patchouli, Frankincense, Blue Tansy (a skincare favorite)
It's a Vibe - Patchouli, Jasmine, Bergamot (a great perfume roller)

Make a cozy Autumn room spray with Patchouli and other tree oils. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle add:
  • 25 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • 15 drops Patchouli
  • 15 drops Tangerine (optional)
  • 10 drops Cinnamon Bark
  • A splash of witch hazel
  • FIll with distilled water
Diffuse this warm, grounding oil all month long:
Zen Space - 3 drops Patchouli, 4 drops each Sacred Mountain & Tangerine, 2 drops Lime
Autumn Forest - 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops Patchouli, 2 drops Frankincense
Sleep Tight - 3 drops Lavender, 3 drops Frankincense, 3 drops Patchouli, 2 drops Valor
Autumn Picnic - 3 drops Patchouli, 3 drops Tangerine, 1 drops Clove, 2 drops Idaho Blue Spruce, 2 drops Bergamot
Worry Less - 3 drops Patchouli, 3 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Valor
Rosemary Essential Oil

An evergreen shrub in the mint family, Rosemary grows abundantly in rocky coastal regions. Rosemary essential oil has an invigorating aroma that can be used to create an environment conducive to work or study. It is often included in soaps, fragrances, shampoos, and household cleaners and is a key ingredient in the Thieves essential oil blend.

Use Rosemary in DIY cleaning products for a fresh, sparkling home.
  • Add 20 drops to Thieves Household Cleaner (optional to add 20 drops of Lemon as well)
  • Add to a room spray (see recipes above)
  • Use in laundry - on wool dryer balls, add Thieves Laundry Soap
  • Add Rosemary to the DIY Mattress & Upholstery Spray recipe above
Use Rosemary to make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with an airtight lid, add:
  • 1.5 cup salt Epsom salt
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 30 drops Rosemary (or mix Rosemary with Eucalyptus)
    Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
    To use - add 1-2 tbsp into the washer before adding any laundry. Add laundry and the normal amount of laundry detergent.
Make this Freshen Up Thieves Cleaner recipe. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 10 drops each Eucalyptus Radiata and Rosemary essential oil
  • 20 drops Grapefruit essential oil
  • filtered water
Take a relaxing Epsom salt bath with Rosemary. Add 20 drops to 1 cup Epsom salt and soak in warm water.

Add Rosemary to your shampoo and conditioner for a healthy scalp and hair. Also try this Rosemary Mint Hair Mask:
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 10 drops Rosemary essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 5 drops Cedarwood essential oil (optional) - great for hair growth
    Mix well and apply on hair starting at the ends. Let sit for up to 10 minutes then shampoo and condition as normal.
Add 5 drops to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin to relax tired muscles. 

Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Rosemary essenital oil
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • A carrier of choice
Give your tired feet some love with this Rosemary Peppermint Foot Scrub.
  • 2 tbsp organic sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 drops Rosemary essential oil
  • 2 drops Peppermint essential oil (optional)
    Mix ingredients well then rub onto feet. Wrap feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove the towel and wipe off the scrub. Follow with moisturizer if desired.
Diffuse Rosemary during work, homework, or school times for a refreshing aroma that supports focus and creativity. Pair Rosemary with other crips oils like Peppermint and Eucalyptus, calming oils like Lavender or citrus oils like Lime, Bergamot and Lemon.
  • Crisp Breeze: Rosemary, Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot
  • Aveda: Rosemary, Lemon, Eucalyptus Radiata
  • Focused: Rosemary, Lemon, Tangerine
  • Herbal Remedy: Rosemary, Lavender, Basil, Grapefruit
Lavender Lip Balm

A daily must have! This is our favorite lip balm, and it doubles as a carrier stick when in a pinch! Apply to lips, cheeks, noses, any part of the skin that needs a little TLC. We like to keep one in our bag, one by the bed and one in the bathroom.

Now that you know how to use these Free Gifts with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Earth Day Everyday

Earth Day Everyday

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Sustainability is a really important facet of our lives, and simply being aware allows us to think outside the box when it comes to repurposing things. We don't have to be perfect or completely zero waste either. When we all do small things to reduce and reuse packaging, it can go a long way! 

You've already started your sustainability journey simply by using Young Living products. The company is committed to sustainable farming practices, regenerative farming and more when it comes to stewarding the earth. We want to be good stewards of the earth everyday in our homes as well, so here are a few simple tips, tricks and DIYs you can implement today! 

One simple way to work towards sustainability is to purchase products that are concentrated, making less packaging need to be recycled. Here are a few of our favorites:

Also, with just about all of the Young Living products, a little goes a long way! So we are purchasing less single use plastic, recycling what we can and finding unique uses for the rest.

Ways to Reuse Plastic Bags

  • Rinse and use to store non-food items in the home.
  • Cut off the zip top (recycle it with plastic bags) and use the clear plastic bag as a gift bag! Add tissue or paper to the bottom, then add items and tie at the top with ribbon.
  • Recycle them with plastic grocery bags. (Many food packaging bags can be recycled this way as well. Just check the bottom of the bag!) 
Ways to Reuse Plastic Packages

  • If you change your own oil in your vehicle, the Thieves Foaming Hand Soap bottle makes a great vessel for collecting oil! You can cut off the top if needed. Think of this long bottle as one with a built in funnel of sorts, and you'll find uses for sure.
  • When your Thieves Household Cleaner is empty, keep the bottle and add a spray top to use in DIYs, for the garden, or mix up a second bottle of cleaner to keep in the bathroom.
  • Use the empty bottles from the Thieves Household Cleaner or Thieves Laundry Soap to pre-dilute them for ease of use.
  • Refill empty hand soap bottles and give to friends.
  • Recycle any bottles you can't repurpose.
  • Use Thieves Hand Sanitizer bottles for travel size shampoo and conditioner! Just wash out and fill with anything for a travel size option.
  • Use empty Thieves Mints containers to store supplements on the go. 
  • Use larger bottles to grow herbs! Take a Thieves Foaming Hand Soap Refill bottle, and cut off the top. Add some drainage holes to the bottom, plant desired herbs, and place in a sunny spot. You can also use the Thieves Laundry Soap, Thieves Household Cleaner and Thieves Dish Soap bottles.
Ways to Reuse Glass Oil Bottles

  • Use them as small vases.
  • Use to create pre-made diffuser blends.
  • Add a dropper top to use for DIY serums or diffuser blends.
  • Refill them with the same oil and keep at a different location in the home.
  • When bottles are empty, place in some epsom salt (mix them all in a large jar together!) to remove any remaining oil (then use the essential-oil infused epsom salt in your bath or a foot bath). OR place them in a jar of water and use the water in the diffuser.
  • Use clean, empty bottles to make a windchime!
Ways to Reuse Cardboard & Packing Tubes

  • Use the tubes to start seeds/seedlings for your garden.
  • Cover in peanut butter and bird seed and hand in front of a window to watch the birds.
  • Make spy glasses, telescopes or other creative toys with the cardboard tubes.
  • Use the circular ends of tubes to paint interesting shapes.
  • Use the tubes to store paint brushes or other small items.
  • Gather multiple tubes, then tape onto a wall or a poster board in various arrangements, connecting some to each other, and let toddlers place soft balls through them like a marble maze. Here is an example! 
  • Compost or recycle the boxes and tubes.
  • Use the cardboard as a weed block in garden and flower beds. Simply lay it on the ground, cover with leaves or small mulch and allow it to sit before adding dirt and plants.
  • Make a cardboard box tower by taping multiple boxes together, then let your kids paint it! 
No matter which of these suggestions you choose (or if you come up with something on your own), taking small steps everyday adds up to a big impact!

Want to try these ideas, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

2024 Spring Handbook

The Spring Handbook

With its cool breezes and sunshine-filled days, Spring is a time of renewal and a fresh spirit. After a long winter, we are ready for a little spring refresh! We're brightening the atmosphere in our homes with citrusy diffuser blends, giving our bodies the support they need with supplements and oral sprays, and focusing on the sunshine and light with daily self care practices and mindfulness.

Fill up your diffusers, grab an uplifting roller blend and dig into these tips, tricks, recipes and DIYs for the upcoming season.
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Springtime Wellness

Spring is a time of such beauty with blooming flowers and trees, and it can also be a time of acute respiratory needs! Make these simple sprays and rollers to give yourself some help and make this season much easier on your nose. 

Changing Seasons Oral Spray
This little bottle will be your springtime companion! Applying oils topically and diffusing are great health habits, but there is even more benefit to using oils as dietary supplements. 

Try out this Changing Seasons Oral Spray to give your respiratory system a little TLC this season! 
  • 10 mL glass spray bottle 
  • 1 drop each Lavender Vitality, Copaiba Vitality, & Peppermint Vitality
  • 2 drops Orange Vitality & Lemon Vitality
  • Splash Thieves Mouthwash, optional
  • Filtered water
    Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily or as desired! 
Raindrop Oral Spray
Sometimes our defenses need a little extra boost, and this combination of oils is our go-to when we need something a little ‘more.' The Raindrop Massage Technique is a powerful health tool, so we're using that same combination of oils on, around, and in our bodies when we need it! 
  • 10 mL glass spray bottle 
  • 1 drop each Oregano Vitality, Thyme Vitality, Peppermint Vitality, & Basil Vitality
  • 2 drops Lemon Vitality & Orange Vitality  
  • Splash Olive Oil
  • Filtered Water
    Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily or as desired. Note: this one may tingle a bit, similar to OTC throat sprays. 
Raindrop Roller
The Raindrop Massage Technique is a powerful health tool, so we love using that same combination of oils on, around, and in our bodies when we need it. This roller is an easy way to harness the power of Raindrop with easy application.
  • 10 mL roller bottle 
  • 10 drops each Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Marjoram, Cypress, Peppermint, Wintergreen, Aroma Siez, Lavender, & Valor
  • Fill with carrier oil of choice
    Apply over lymph nodes, along spine, bottom of the feet as desired
DIY Nasal Rinse
Grab your Neti-pot and whip up your own oil-infused sinus rinse! 
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 15 drops Copaiba essential oil
  • 8 Tbsp of ultra fine salt (unprocessed, no iodine)
    Mix well and store in a sealed glass jar.
    To use - dissolve 1 tsp of salt mixture into 1.5 cups of distilled water (or water from a Berkey filter or boil and cool some water), then add to your Neti pot and use as needed. 
DIY Season's Change Capsules
Make using your Vitality oils easy with this simple hack! 
  • 2 oz glass dropper bottle
  • 30 drops each Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, & Copaiba Vitality
  • Olive oil to desired dilution (about 2 Tbsp)
    When you're ready to make a capsule, fill an empty vegetable capsule with a dropperful of the blend and take as desired. 
Sinus Support Steam Pot
When you're needing some relief from the pressure that spring can cause your sinuses, give this tried and true trick a go!
  • Bowl of very hot, steaming water
  • 2-3 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
  • 2-4 drops Dorado Azul Essential Oil
    Add essential oils to the water (start with the lower end and add more as desired). Place a towel over your head and sit with your head above the steam bath to open the airways. 
Happy Noses Roller
This is a great roller to use anytime you need some sinus relief, but it is really lovely after doing the sinus steam pot! 
  • 10 mL roller bottle 
  • 20 drops each Dorado Azul & Idaho Blue Spruce
  • 10 drops DiGize & R.C.
  • 5 drops Peppermint
    Roll over the sinus cavities as desired. Take care when using near the eyes and dilute more if desired. If you get it too close to your eyes, simply apply coconut oil over the area.
beauty&selfcareDIYsBeauty & Self Care DIYs

DIY Glow Serum
Ditch all the other moisturizers and serums because this one is the game-changer! Apply morning and evening for healthy, glowing skin. (PS - CBD Beauty Boost has been nicknamed ‘Botox in a Bottle' so you know it's good!)
DIY Vitamin C Facial Toner
Vitamin C and Geranium are a dynamic duo when it comes to brightening the skin. Try out this simple toner as we head into the warmer months!
  • 2 oz glass dropper bottle
  • 1.5 tsp Organic vitamin C powder 
  • 5 drops Geranium essential oil
  • 10 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • 3 Tbsp distilled water
  • Splash alcohol-free witch hazel (optional for more oil-prone skin)
    Mix vitamin C powder into the water until dissolved, then add Geranium and top with a splash of witch hazel (optional). Use morning and evening or as desired. Store up to 2 weeks at room temperature or longer in the fridge.
Healthy Hair Recovery
Whether you're dealing with hormonal needs, postpartum hair loss, recovery from acute illness or something else, here is our Healthy Hair Recovery Protocol  that can help your hair get back to its glory days! For details, check out the Healthy Hair Recovery resource linked below! 
Orange Creamsicle Body Scrub
This simple DIY leaves your skin silky smooth and its dreamy summery scent is perfect for the spring and summer days. Follow with the DIY Body Butter for smooth, happy skin!
  • 1/4 cup organic fractionated coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup organic cane sugar
  • 15 drops Orange or Tangerine essential oil 
  • 10 drops Vanilla oleoresin
    Mix Orange & Vanilla with fractionated coconut oil in a glass container, then add organic cane sugar to the bowl and stir until combined.
    To use - massage into skin in a circular motion and rinse well. After exfoliating, moisturize with the DIY Present Time Body Butter. 
Present Time Body Butter
Take care of your skin with this simple, customizable DIY Body Butter. We love mixing floral oils like Neroli, Jasmine or Geranium with spruce and tangerine!
  • 8-12 ounce glass container glass container 
  • 1/2 cup solid refined, organic coconut oil 
  • 1/2 cup organic mango butter (or a mix of shea butter and mango butter)
  • 1/2 cup organic jojoba oil 
  • 10 drops Idaho Blue Spruce essential oil
  • 15 drops Neroli or Geranium essential oil
  • 20 drops Tangerine essential oil
  • OR use 45 drops of Present Time Essential Oil Blend
    Place coconut oil and shea butter in a bowl and whip with a handheld or stand mixer until fluffy and smooth. Slowly add in the jojoba oil, then the essential oils, mixing as you add. Whip for about five minutes or so. The longer you mix, the fluffier it will become!
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Spring Home Refresh

'Tis the season to freshen up your space and do a little spring cleaning. These simple citrus-infused DIYs will make your spring cleaning a lot more enjoyable!

DIY Lushious Lemon Room Spray
  • 25 drops Lushious Lemon Essential Oil Blend
  • 10 drops Vanilla Oleoresin
    Add essential oils to a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add a splash of witch hazel & top with water! Spritz on all the things! 
DIY Spring Garden Hand Soap
Spring Breeze Thieves Cleaner
We love switching up our cleaner scents for spring, and this blend is perfect for all the blooming flowers! 
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle
  • 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops each Lavender, Peppermint, & Lemon 
  • 10 drops Basil or Rosemary 
  • Filtered water
    Add ingredients to the spray bottle, then gently invert to mix. Use to clean any surfaces daily as desired! 
Lushious Lemon Thieves Cleaner
Add a fresh citrus twist to your Thieves Household Cleaner!
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle
  • 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 30 drops Lushious Lemon Essential Oil Blend
  • 15 drops Vanilla Oleoresin
  • Filtered water
    Add ingredients to the spray bottle, then gently invert to mix. Use to clean any surfaces daily as desired! 
DIY Cleaning Fizzies
What are cleaning fizzies? Think of them as your cleaning sidekick. They can tackle the toilet bowl for you or help you knock out that sink full of dirty pots and pans. Best sidekick ever! Homemade cleaning fizzies are easy to make and even easier to use. 
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • ½ cup citric acid
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 4 teaspoons water
  • 40 drops Lemon or Thieves or Citrus Fresh
  • 3 teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
  • Ice cube tray or candy mold
    Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly. In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6. Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.
    Step 2 - Use mixture to fill ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full. If mixture expands and spills over mold, gently repack into the mold. Let sit overnight to dry in room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.
    To Use - place a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in bowl, bottle, or sink for 20–30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.
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Spring Candle Dupes

We ditched the toxic scented candles for oils years ago, so here are our top  candle-inspired favorites for spring! To make any of these combinations into a roller blend, triple the number of drops, add oils to a 10 mL roller bottle and add carrier of choice.

  • Citrus & Sage - 4 drops each Clary Sage, Citrus Fresh, & Lemon
  • West Elm - 3 drops each Grapefruit, Northern Lights Black Spruce, & Tangerine + 2 drops Davana
  • Soft Sugar - 5 drops Grapefruit + 4 drops Lavender + 3 drops Vanilla
  • Volcano - 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 3 drops each Tangerine & Grapefruit + 2 drops Geranium + 1 drop Lime
  • Angel Food - 4 drops Vanilla + 3 drops each Jade Lemon & Copaiba + 2 drops Nutmeg
  • Spring Breeze - 5 drops Grapefruit + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Eucalyptus
vitalityrecipes
Vitality Recipes

Add a hint of spring to your favorite dishes with some of these Vitality recipes. 

Lavender Collagen Latte
This latte not only tastes lovely, it can help with those springtime blooms as well! Lavender Vitality is a great choice when the pollen begins to fly. 
  • 12 ounces brewed, strong organic coffee
  • 1/4 cup milk of choice
  • 1T organic maple syrup (add more to taste)
  • 1 scoop Inner Beauty Collagen
  • 1 drop Lavender Vitality essential oil
  • Optional: electric milk frother
    Step 1 - Grab your favorite coffee mug and line the bottom with maple syrup, about 1T. Pour the brewed coffee on top and stir gently to mix.
    Step 2 - Add the milk and essential oil to the frother, and wait while it warms. When ready, pour the milk into your coffee, top with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a small drizzle of maple syrup or a small sprinkle of raw sugar if desired!
Lemon Herb-Infused Olive Oil
Use these creations to spice up your cooking, dip your warm bread in, or as a finishing touch to salad dressing, roasted meats, or fish! 
  • 10 ounces olive oil
  • 2 drops Rosemary Vitality essential oil
  • 4 drops Lemon Vitality essential oil
  • 2 drops Basil Vitality essential oil
  • Handful of freshly sliced lemons
  • Handful each of rosemary and basil
    Step 1 - Pour the olive oil into a big pot or saucepan. Keep on low heat until it starts to bubble. Mix in the herbs and let it cook until the oil is fragrant. Be sure not to brown the herbs. Turn off the heat and let the oil cool.
    Step 2 - Add the drops of Vitality oil into the mixture. (Remember, less is more. Vitality oils can be potent, so start with fewer drops and add more for a bolder flavor.) Funnel the mixture into the bottles.
Citrus Vinegar 
  • 12 ounces white wine vinegar 
  • 1 small grapefruit
  • 1 small lime 
  • 1 small orange
  • Orange Vitality essential oil
  • Lime Vitality essential oil
  • Grapefruit Vitality essential oil
    Step 1 - Slice your favorite fruit and put it in a 16-ounce bottle or jar.
    Step 2 - Pour vinegar into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Pour hot vinegar into your bottle or jar over the fruit. Let it stand at room temperature for 8 hours.
    Step 3 - Add Vitality essential oil. Shake well before using, as oil and vinegar don't mix.
We hope you enjoy this Spring Handbook. Make a few of these projects and share with your friends!

Want to try these ideas, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

How to Use April's Gifts with Purchase - 2024

How to use April's
Gifts with Purchase

April showers bring May flowers, so shower yourself with true self-care this month! We are filling our minds with positive thoughts, shifting towards an optimistic mindset, and giving our bodies true TLC on a daily basis. Join us!

Clean out the clutter and welcome a lighter, brighter routine with April's free items! Spring is in bloom, so we are reaching for Tea Tree, Purification, and Thieves to help keep happy noses. Pine and Lemon are key in our spring cleaning routine, and so is our all-star cleaner, Thieves Household Cleaner. So getting ALL of these for free is a huge win! Diffusing, cleaning, and all our springtime needs just got even easier!

NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List blog post for the exact items we use and recommend.

And don't forget to round up your order with the 'Dollar Up' option to donate to the Young Living Foundation. A few cents can go a long way!

Be sure to tag me @oilisliving on Instagram when you use these ideas so I can celebrate with you!
Thieves Essential Oil Blend

Thieves essential oil is legendary blend of purifying essential oils, Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Rosemary, known for immune support and cleansing properties when taken internally. This oil is definitely one we want to have on hand this time of year.

Make a Daily Wellness Roller
  • 20 drops Thieves
  • 20 drops Pine
  • 20 drops Lemon
  • 10 drops Frankincense
  • 10 drops Oregon (optional)
  • fill with carrier oil of choice
    Apply over lymph nodes, along the spine, on the bottom of the feet a few times a day or more as desired.
Add a drop of Thieves to your toothpaste or mouthwash for naturally fresh breath.

Make these Detox Bath Salts to use all winter long and to gift to those you love. To a glass jar, add:
  • 1 cup magnesium flakes
  • 1/2 cup Epsom salts
  • 30 drops Thieves essential oil
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil (optional)
  • dried lavender, rose buds, rosemary (optional)
    Mix well. If gifting or storing add 1/4 cup baking soda or Himalayan salt to help prevent clumping.
Use this spicy-sweet blend to make DIY Beeswax Candles to fill your home with the warmth of the season.
  • Make a few for your friends and neighbors
  • Check out the November DIY for all the details
Dilute and apply to the bottoms of your kid's feet in the morning and for a great day at school.

Add a few drops to your dishwater or dishwasher to eliminate orders and boost cleaning.

Use Thieves + Orange to make the Scented Pinecone Fire Starters (directions above).

Add a drop of Thieves to a cotton ball and place in a zip top bag with holiday cards to infuse them with the scent of Thieves.

Make Oil-Infused Bottle Brush Trees with Thieves Oil. The directions are laid out in the Holiday Handbook blog post.

Make any of the DIY Cleaning Recipes above using Thieves or a mix of Thieves, Pine, R.C. or other favorites.

Add 3 drops of Thieves to organic wool dryer balls for festive laundry.

Ad a drop of Thieves Vitality to coffee grounds before brewing for a festive coffee or to hot cocoa for a spicy twist. (Thieves Vitality and Thieves essential oils are the same thing!)

Make a Thieves Tea to sip on before anytime for an immune boost. Add a drop of Thieves Vitality and Lemon Vitality to hot water in your favorite mug.

Diffuse this spicy-sweet blend all season long, and especially during and after gatherings.
  • Fresh Air - Thieves + R.C. + Tangerine or Orange
  • Sleep Tight - Thieves + Lavender + Vanilla
  • Lemon Cake - Thieves + Lemon + Vanilla
  • Blueberry Pie - Thieves + Valor
Find out more about Thieves in October's How to use Free with Purchase blog post.
Tea Tree Essential Oil


  • Hit refresh on your skin. Add TEA TREE to your favorite skin care products, so you can feel your best this month and every month this year.
  • Say goodbye to blemishes. Spot treat any problem areas or oily skin with TEA TREE. Make a simple toner for your T-zone with this roller ball recipe. To a 10 mL roller add 20 drops TEA TREE, 10 drops Lemon, 10 drops Lavender, and fill the rest with witch hazel.
  • Care for cold toes. Treat your feet by massaging a few drops of this popular oil into dry heals.
Purification Essential Oil Blend

Purification essential oil blend is a combination of Citronella, Lavandin, Lemongrass, Myrtle, Rosemary, and Tea Tree that is formulated for diffusing to neutralize and cleanse your home and work environment. It is also soothing to your skin for everyday irritations.

Add to wool dryer balls to give your laundry a bright-smelling boost.

Place a few drops of Purification on cotton balls and stash them anywhere that can use additional freshness: air vents, drawers, shoes, gym bags, rain boots, garbage cans, etc.

Drop Purification directly into areas that need some freshening - rain boots, forgotten laundry, diaper pails, etc.

Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt
  • 20 drops Purification
  • 20 drops Lemon
    Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
Use Purification in the car with Young Living's Car Vent Diffuser to fight lingering food and gym bag odors.

Add Purification to a glass spray bottle with water and spritz it on linens and/or add to Thieves Household Cleaner.

Use Purification to support healthy airways.

Apply it topically to calm everyday skin irritations or use to spot-treat blemishes 

Try this T-Zone Roller. In a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10-15 drops each Lemon, Lavender, & Purification
  • Jojoba oil or carrier of choice
Indulge in this DIY Bath Soak for a little TLC:
Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing dry skin (more than just hands!).
  • 1/2 cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • 1/2 cup organic arnica oil
  • 1 tbsp shea butter
  • 2 tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 40 drops essential oils - Purification, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli alone or in combination. (For a masculine scent - Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce.)
    Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
    Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
    Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
    Check out these other essential oil combinations of the Hand Salve from November, December, January, February, and March.
Make this Dry Skin Bath Soak. Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap.
  • 2 lb melt and pour soap base
  • 1/2 cup powdered goat milk
  • 2 tbsp organic raw honey
  • 1 tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 60 drops essential oils of choice (Purification, Tangerine, Cedarwood, Lavender - alone or in combination)
  • Soap molds
  • Dried flowers (optional)
    Step 1 - Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler.
    Step 2 - Whisk in remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Let sit overnight.
Give your skin and your joints some love with this Soothing ACV Bath Soak. Mix all together and add to your bath water with the ACV.
Add 5 drops of Purification to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin to support the airways. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Purification essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Diffuse this purifying oil to help cleanse and freshen your space.
Morning Sunshine - 3 drops each Purification, Lemon, Jade Lemon, & Tangerine
Happy Noses - 4 drops Purification, 3 drops each Lemon & R.C.
Fresh Laundry - 4 drops each Purification, Tangerine, & Lavender
Travel Buddy - 4 drops each Purification & Thieves, 2 drops Lemon

See the Purification Spotlight for TONS more ways to use this oil!
Pine Essential Oil

Pine essential oil is an underrated one for sure. This tree oil has an uplifting aroma that creates a breath of fresh air anywhere you use it, encourages feelings of positive energy, repels the influence of negative energy, and has some really unique and incredible health benefits!

Make scented fire starters for your cozy winter home and to gift to friends and neighbors. You'll need:
  • Yarn or twine
  • Large, foraged pinecones from the yard
  • Thieves Household Cleaner
  • Pine or Christmas Spirit essential oil blends
    Collect pine cones and lightly spritz them with diluted Thieves Household Cleaner to get rid of any unwanted pests. Allow to dry overnight.
    Wrap twine or yarn around the pinecones, all the way into the center, weaving between the individual scales. You can use festive, colorful yarn for a fun twist or neutral yarn or twine.
    Drop 5 drops of essential oil onto the yarn/twine of each pinecone. Place in a basket beside the fireplace and add a few to the fire whenever build one.
Make your artificial tree smell like the real thing with these simple hacks:
  • Add Pine essential oil to reed diffuser sticks and place in your tree
  • Drop Pine essential oil onto any porous ornaments
Make a simple DIY Tree & Garland Spray and spritz on greenery as desired. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add
  • 30 drops Pine
  • 15 drops Idaho Blue Spruce or Northern Lights Black Spruce (optional)
  • A splash of witch hazel
  • fill the rest with water
Make and gift (or keep and use) this incredible Gardener's Hand Salve for anyone who works with their hands.
  • 1/2 cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • 1/2 cup organic arnica oil
  • 1 tbsp shea butter
  • 2 tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 30 drops essential oil - Myrrh, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli, Pine
    Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
    Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
    Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
    Essential oils for a masculine scent - Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce
Whether your winter skin needs some TLC or you have a more acute need, make this Ultimate Skin Healing Balm and use it frequently and liberally. Use whatever essential oils you have that are listed.
  • To about 1/4 jar of Rose ointment add:
  • 10 drops Pine essential oil
  • 8 drops Helichrysum
  • 8 drops Myrrh
  • 4 drops Frankincense
  • 4 drops Lavender
    Apply to needed area(s) 2-5 times a day. Frequency and consistency are crucial for these big needs.
Make a simple DIY Roll-on Cuticle Oil. This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Garndner's Hand Salve.
  • 1/2 tsp V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
  • 10 drops Pine essential oil
  • 5 drops Frankincense essential oil
    Add all the above to an empty 15 mL essential oil bottle and add an AromaGlide Roller Fitment. Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere.
Use Pine essential oil in DIY cleaning products for a fresh, sparkling home. Add 20 drops to Thieves Household Cleaner (option to add 20 drops of lemon as well).

Make a DIY Wood Polish
  • 1 cup Olive oil
  • 5 drops Pine essential oil
  • 5 drops Lemon essential oil
Diffuse Pine essential oil during meditation for a grounding and empowering experience. Pair it with Cinnamon Bark, Tangerine, Frankincense, Christmas Spirit or Vanilla.

Take a relaxing Epsom salt bath with Pine. Add 20 drops to 1 cup epsom salt and soak in warm water.

Add 5 drops to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the shinto relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Pine essential oil
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • a carrier of your choice
Use Pine to make any of the DIY Cleaning Recipes (below) or mix it with Lemon or Thieves.

Use this earthy tree oil blend to make DIY Beeswax Candles to fill your home with the warmth of the season - and make a few for your friends and neighbors.

Pine is so much more - read this Spotlight blog post.
Thieves Household Cleaner

Thieves Household Cleaner is the perfect, versatile go-to for all your spring cleaning needs! This Young Living exclusive includes only plant-based and naturally derived ingredients to effectively clean your home without taking synthetic shortcuts or using potentially harsh ingredients. Plus, the concentrated formula means that one 14.4oz bottle makes 20 spray bottles of standard cleaner! 

  • Mix 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner and 2 cups of water in a glass spray bottle for all-purpose cleaning.
  • Great for cleaning kitchen counters, walls, hard floors and carpets, mirrors, highchairs, appliances, and more!
  • Ultra-concentrated and non-abrasive, Thieves Household Cleaner is perfect for just about any surface.
  • Infused with Young Living's signature Thieves essential oil blend.
  • Rinses clean without leaving residue
  • Safe to use around children and pets as directed
  • Provides an effective, deep clean with the power of naturally derived, plant-based ingredients that lift dirt, pet stains, dried-on food, grime, and more
For more information, check out these blogs:

Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon is a household staple and one we use in so many different recipes! This bright, sunshine oils is lovely diffused!

Diffuse Lemon to neutralize unwanted odors and fill your space with its uplifting and refreshing aroma.

Add it to your floor, window, or multi's surface cleaning solutions for a boost of aroma and cleaning power

Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
Add it to dishwashing detergent to help clean and deodorize your dishwasher.

Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc. To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 25 drops Lemon essential oil
  • 15 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essentia oil
  • Pinch of sea salt or a splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered water
    Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
Use Lemon to remove stickers or sticky residue on surfaces. Simply drop onto the surface, allow to sit, then wipe clean.

Spot treat laundry stains with lemon. In a 30 mL roller bottle, add:
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt
  • 20 drops Lemon
  • 20 drops Purification or Tea Tree or more Lemon
    Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of spring to linens and upholstered surfaces. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • splash of witch hazel
  • 15 drops of Tangerine
  • 10 drops Peppermint
  • 10 drops Lemon
  • filtered water
Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a crisp, happy aroma to any area of your home.
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • 1/4 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1 cup dried lavender buds or rose petals (optional)
  • muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approx 5" x 4"
  • 40-50 drops Lemon
    Step 1 - In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom Salt, flower buds and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture.
    Step 2 - Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch.
    Step 3 - Place anywhere you want to add a fresh scent.
    Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil.
Use in your skincare routine to spot treat blemishes or cleanse oily skin.

Try this T-Zone Roller. In a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10-15 drops each Lemon, Lavender, & Purification
  • Jojoba oil or carrier of choice
Use Lemon in your wellness routine:
  • Add to Epsom Salt for a detox soak. For every cup of salt add up to 15 drops Lemon. Pair with Oregano, Thieves, R.C. or other immune boosting favorites.
  • Apply with coconut oil to help with respiratory needs or add to a roller with R.C, Purification or Raven.
Make a Roaring 20s Wellness Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15-20 drops each Lemon, Geranium, Pine, Thieves, & Frankincense
  • Carrier oil of choice
    Roll over the chest, throat, lymph nodes, along spine or on the bottom of your feet.
Check out this Spotlight blog post for why you need Lemon essential oil.
Now that you know how to use these Free Gifts with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Golden Touch 1 Collection Spotlight - March 2024

Golden Touch 1 Collection

The Golden Touch 1 Collection includes seven essential oil blends to support your body inside and out. This carefully selected collection is perfect for supporting a healthy lifestyle regimen, handling the bumps in the road, and keeping your spirits lifted during the winter months and all year long!

Golden Touch 1 Collection at a Glance

  • Includes seven essential oils blends to support the entire body - skin, lungs, liver, hormones, digestion, and more.
  • A great way to get started with a toolkit of natural options
  • Includes one of YL's most popular blends -- Thieves Vitality
  • A versatile collection of oils that can be used for multiple needs
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This kit includes everything you need to get a huge jumpstart on your natural wellness cabinet. Tackle skincare needs with Melrose. Give your respiratory system some TLC with Raven and R.C. Soothe digestive needs with DiGize Vitality. Support healthy hormones with EndoFlex. Give your liver some love and support health from the inside out with JuvaFlex Vitality. And top it all off with the immune supporting power of Thieves Vitality!

These oils are ones we reach for over and over, and they are cornerstones of your natural health and wellness routines!

Golden Touch 1 Collection Oils
The oils in this collection are wonderful for everyday use to support the body from different directions!

  • Melrose - Melrose is a combination of four oils: Melaleuca Alternifolia, Melaleuca Quinquenervia, Rosemary, and Clove, making it a wonderful cleansing blend for body and mind! This is one oil we reach for when the crud hits, when we have skin needs, when our airways need some support, and even for cleaning! Use Melrose as you would Tea Tree, and enjoy its rich, herbaceous scent diffused with Thieves, Lavender, or Orange.
  • Raven - Raven is the oil blend to reach for when you want to breathe deeply! Raven is a crisp, airway opening blend containing Ravintsara (commonly known as camphor), Eucalyptus Radiata, Lemon, Peppermint, and Wintergreen. This oil is wonderful for respiratory and immune support! Diffuse it, add it to epsom salts when your defenses are going down, make a simple chest rub with Raven and coconut oil, or place a few drops on your shower floor every morning.
  • R.C. -  This gentle eucalyptus blend is formulated for the whole family and is our favorite for happy noses. R.C. stands for “respiratory comfort,” and it gives comfort to your respiratory system indeed! R.C. combines Cypress, Spruce, and three types of Eucalyptus oils (E. citriodora, E. globulus, and E. radiata) for a respiratory blend that is more herbaceous than Raven.
  • DiGize Vitality - DiGize is your BFF for a happy digestive system. So much of our health is linked to a diverse, well balanced gut, but immune health is especially dependent on a healthy belly. DiGize is our go to for all things digestion! This blend of Tarragon, Ginger, Peppermint, Juniper, Fennel, Lemongrass, Anise, and Patchouli is so soothing. Roll it over your abdomen whenever digestive discomfort hits, add it to an empty capsule with olive oil and take daily to support a healthy belly, add it to a large glass of water – however you use DiGize, this oil will make a believer out of even the most skeptical!
  • Endoflex Vitality - EndoFlex is your daily dose of happy hormone support! This supports the entire endocrine system – from your thyroid to the adrenals to estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. EndoFlex Spearmint, Sage, Geranium, Myrtle, German Chamomile, and Nutmeg in a sesame seed oil base. These oils specifically support the adrenal system, thyroid, and overall endocrine health. Apply this oil over the front of the throat (thyroid) and lower back (adrenals), diffuse it, even use it along the spine for big emotions and to support tweens and teens as they grow!
  • JuvaFlex Vitality - JuvaFlex is daily support for a happy, healthy liver. The liver is the filtering organ of the body, so it is constantly processing everything we are exposed to on a daily basis. JuvaFlex combines Blue Tansy, Fennel, Geranium, Helichrysum, Roman Chamomile, and Rosemary essential oils – each of which helps the body process and eliminate toxins, cleansing the system and supporting overall health and vitality. The liver is also where anger is stored in the body, so supporting it well and practicing emotional release can have amazing health benefits. If you're needing support for a specific issue and don't know what else to do, try liver support and cleansing! It can be such a huge part of health.
  • Thieves Vitality - Thieves is the original oil when it comes to all things immune! Thieves is our germ-fighting best friend. This is a legendary blend of purifying essential oils - Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus radiata, and Rosemary - that are well known for immune support and cleansing properties. Diffuse it, apply it, ingest it in some hot tea – just get the oil in and around you every day!
Daily Habits with the Golden Touch 1 Collection

Apply Raven topically to enjoy the cooling sensation of Wintergreen and Peppermint essential oils after a long day or tough workout.

Drop Raven onto your shower floor and let the oil and the steam open your airways.

Make a steam pot with hot water and a few drops of Raven. Place a towel over your head and breathe deeply to open the airways.

Whip up a DIY Chest Rub:
  • ½ cup solid coconut oil
  • 10-20 drops Raven or R.C.
  • 10 drops Melrose
  • Optional: 10 drops Thieves Vitality
Diffuse R.C. and breathe in the clarifying aroma on stuffy indoor days, after school, while sleeping, or while showering.

Add 3–5 drops of Melrose to your daily moisturizer to reduce the appearance of weather-worn skin.

Dilute and apply Melrose to skin that needs some TLC.

Make a Pavement Spray to use before applying a bandage:
  • 2 oz spray bottle
  • 20 drops Melrose
  • Fractionated coconut oil or other liquid carrier oil
Get a boost of immune support during the cold season by taking a few drops of Thieves Vitality in the morning and evening. Add a drop to a mug of hot tea, place Thieves Vitality in an empty capsule with olive oil, or drop it under your tongue as desired.

Support your body's natural flow of energy with help from EndoFlex Vitality. Place a couple drops in an empty capsule and take daily.

Apply EndoFlex over the throat and lower back morning and evening.

Add JuvaFlex Vitality to your morning smoothie to support your daily wellness routine.

Apply JuvaFlex Vitality over the liver in the morning and evening.

Take DiGize Vitality at breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all-day digestion support.

Make a Digestion Roller (10mL) to use on your belly when needed:
  • 30 drops DiGize
  • 15 drops Raven
  • Carrier of choice
Want to try Golden Touch 1 Collection but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

How to Use March's Gifts with Purchase - 2024

How to use March's
Gifts with Purchase

Usher in the magic of spring with us as we clean up our homes and home cleaning routines, add in hints of citrus and flowers with diffusers in every room, and take care of our bodies and minds with true self-care! Hello March, and hello warmer days ahead!

Spring is in full bloom this month, and we are ready to fill our homes with all the beauty of the season! Added bonus… we get to do it for FREE with the March Gift with Purchase! Grab your natural home cleaners for all your spring cleaning needs, and get Jade Lemon, BLOOM, Gathering, Joy and Geranium oils for free! Diffusing, cleaning, and all the springtime DIYS just got even sweeter!

NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List blog post for the exact items we use and recommend.

And don't forget to round up your order with the 'Dollar Up' option to donate to the Young Living Foundation. A few cents can go a long way!

Be sure to tag me @oilisliving on Instagram when you use these ideas so I can celebrate with you!
Joy Essential Oil Blend

Inspire romance this spring with Joy essential oil blend's pampering, spa-like aroma. Apply it to your wrists and the back of your neck before going out for a fresh and natural floral perfume. You can also place 2–3 drops on a damp cloth and toss it in the dryer to help freshen your laundry.

Joy to the World Roller
(Wear this as perfume your neck or wrists to combat the hustle & bustle of daily life.)
  • 10 drops each Joy, Tangerine, & White Anglica
  • 5 drops Vanilla
Make a Gratitude Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add"
  • 10 drops Joy
  • 7 drops Orange
  • 5 drops Believe
  • 5 drops Hope
  • Top with a carrier oil and roll on liberally and frequently
Try this Unicorn Roller as a daily perfume with emotional support. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15 drops each Orange, Joy, Stress Away, Grapefruit, Bergamot, & White Angelica
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
Diffuser Blend for Emotions

Diffusing is a wonderful way to get oils in and around multiple people at a time! We also love diffusing while we sleep and shower to help our subconscious minds process emotions.

  • Weighted Blanket - 4 drops each Joy, Tangerine, White Angelica
  • Around the Table - 4 drops Joy + 4 drops Orange + 2 drops Cinnamon Bark
  • Enlightened: 4 drops Gratitude + 3 drops Joy
  • Rose Colored Glasses - 4 drops Joy or Jasmine + 4 drops Orange + 3 Frankincense
  • Melted Marshmallow - 5 drops Tangerine + 3 drops Jasmine or Joy + 3 drops Vanilla
Geranium Essential Oil

This floral oil is amazing for skin care, immune health and much more!

Make this Peonies Roller Blend (also makes a great diffuser blend) to wear as perfume. In a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 5 drops Geranium
  • 3 drops Grapefruit
  • 2 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood
  • 2 drops Lime
  • Carrier oil of choice
Make these lovely Citrus Rind Diffusers (recipe via Hello Glow). Hollow out the fruit. In a small bowl mix the sea salt and essential oils well. Fill fruit rinds with the sea salt and oil mixture. Replace every 3-4 days.

Grapefruit & Geranium
  • 1 grapefruit
  • 10 drops Grapefruit
  • 5 drops Geranium
  • 3 drops Sage
  • 1.5 cups coarse sea salt
  • Fresh sage leaves for garnish (optional)
Lemon Rosemary Geranium
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 cup coarse sea salt
  • 15 drops Rosemary
  • 10 drops Grapefruit
  • 5-7 drops Geranium
  • Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Geranium Lime
  • 1 lime
  • 1 cup coarse sea salt
  • 10 drops Geranium
  • 10 drops Lime
  • Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc. To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 20 drops Geranium essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • Pinch of salt or splash of witch hazel
  • Fill the rest with filtered water
    Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
Add Geranium essential oil to your skincare routine. Try this Gentle Bentonite Clay Cleanser & Mask. Mix everything together and store in a glass jar.
  • 4 tbsp Bentonite clay
  • 1 tbsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp calendula powder
  • 2 tsp chamomile powder
  • 1/2 tsp Vitamin C powder
    To Use - Place a nickel size amount of powder in your palm. Add a drop or two of Geranium and a little water to form a paste. Apply to face and neck and let sit for 2-5 minutes to cleanse or up to 10 minutes as a mask. Rinse with warm water.
Make this amazing T-Zone Roller to use on oily areas of skin or to spot treat problem areas or acne. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Geranium essential oil
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil
  • 10 drops Manuka or Tea Tree essential oil
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
Make this Brightening Cranberry Clay mask for an at-home facial.
  • 1/4 cup fresh, organic cranberries
  • 1/4 tsp Rhassoul Clay
  • 1 tsp organic Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 5 drops each of Elemi and Geranium
  • 1/4 cup water
    Step 1 - Blend cranberries into a paste, then add remaining ingredients.
    Step 2 - Add water las and add until desired consistency
    Step 3 - Apply to the face and let sit for 10-15 minutes before removing with warm water or a warm cloth.
Make a DIY Brightening Facial Serum. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle (see the YL Pink Glass dropper above!), add:
  • 20 drops Geranium
  • 15 drops Frankincense or Elemi
  • 10 drops Blue Tansy (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp Vitamin C powder (optional)
  • Carrier of choice
    Apply to your face morning and evening.
Use Geranium to ward off outdoor pests. Diffuse Geranium and Citronella in a battery powered diffuser. Or make a simple spray with 30 drops each Geranium, Citronella, and Lavender in a 4 oz glass spray bottle with water or carrier oil to apply as needed.
 
Make Geranium and Ylang Ylang a party f your bedtime routine! Diffuse, apply, massage onto shoulders, mix with water in a 2 oz glass spray bottle and spritz onto sheets.

Diffuse Geranium to bring the garden indoors and support immunity.
2020s - Lemon, Geranium, Frankincense, Pine
Herbal Remedy - Geranium, Rosemary, Grapefruit
Flower Child - Geranium, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Lemon
Capri Blue Volcano - Idaho Blue Spruce, Grapefruit, Geranium, Lime

Read more about the benefits of Geranium on this Spotlight blog post.
BLOOM Essential Oil Blend

This blend is chock full of incredible oils for skincare and hydration, plus it smells incredible! Vetiver, Blue Cypress, Davana, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Clove, Jasmine, Carrot Seed, Spearmint, Geranium, and Sacred Frankincense combine to create a luxurious, sophisticated scent that you will love.

Add a few drops to unscented body wash or Epsom salts in your bath for a luxurious soak.

Add a drop to your daily moisturizer or make a Daily Glow Serum. To a 4 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
  • 40 drops BLOOM essential oil blend
  • 30 drops Geranium Bourbon
  • 20 drops Frankincese
  • Optional add-ins: 20 drops each Copaiba, Myrrh, Manuka or Blue Tansy
  • Fill with Jojoba oil or Argan oil
Make this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe:
  • 1/2 cup unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup shea butter
  • 1/8 cup cocoa butter
  • 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 20 drops BLOOM
  • 15 drops Tangerine & Grapefruit
    Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil, shea butter and coconut butter, then add in Vitamin E oil and whisk.
    Step 2 - Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved.
    Step 3 - Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar.
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing dry skin (more than just hands!).
  • 1/2 cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • 1/2 cup organic arnica oil
  • 1 tbsp shea butter
  • 2 tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 40 drops essential oils - BLOOM, Frankincense, Lavender & Patchouli alone or in combination
  • Essential oils to add for a masculine scent - Sandalwood, Vetiver, & Idaho Blue Spruce
    Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
    Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
    Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
Make this Dry Skin Bath Soak. Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap.
  • 2 lb melt and pour soap base
  • 1/2 cup powered goat milk
  • 2 tbsp organic raw honey
  • 1 tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 60 drops essential oils of choice (BLOOM, Tangerine, Cedarwood, Lavender - alone or in combination)
  • Soap molds
  • Dried flowers (optional)
    Step 1 - chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler.
    Step 2 - Whisk in remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Let sit overnight.
Give your skin and your joints some love with this Soothing ACV Bath Soak. Mix all together and add to your bath water with the ACV.
Diffuse this fresh blend alone or with just about anything!
Citrus Burst - 4 drops each BLOOM, Tangerine, & Grapefruit
Flower Garden - 4 drops each BLOOM, Tangerine, & Lavender
Keep Calm - 5 drops Vanilla, 4 drops BLOOM
Grounded - 4 drops BLOOM, 3 drops each Lavender & Roman Chamomile
Gathering Essential Oil Blend

We love gathering with our loved ones, sometimes that comes with challenges or maybe you just want to really create an atmosphere of love and acceptance.
  • Gathering is a perfect blend to help us overcome the chaotic energy that can keep us from being our best self.
  • The blend includes Northern Lights Black Spruce and Vetiver blended with Frankincense and Sandalwood to help us achieve our highest potential.
  • These oils help increase the oxygen around the pineal gland and pituitary glands, to bring better harmony to our communications.
  • This oil can be used to bring people together on a higher emotional, physical, and spiritual levels.
Diffuse before and while gathering with family and friends.

Apply one or two drops on wrists, edge of ears, temples, or your neck. Use with the following oils:
  • Forgiveness on the navel
  • Sacred Mountain and Valor on the crown of the head
  • Clarity on the temples
  • Dream Catcher on the forehead, ears, throat, eyebrows, base of neck, and under the nose
Add 20 drops of Gathering to your Thieves Household Cleaner for a festive twist.

Use this incredible oil blend to make DIY Beeswax Candles to fill your home with the warmth of the season.
  • Make a few for your friends and neighbors
  • Check out the November DIY for all the details
Jade Lemon Essential Oil

Dish it out. Combine 3 drops of Jade Lemon with half a capful of Thieves Household Cleaner and 1 cup of white vinegar in the bottom of your dishwasher and run a cycle without soap or dishes whenever your machine smells musty

Soak up sunshine. Diffuse Jade Lemon for an uplifting aroma as you take a break from your hard work to appreciate the beautiful spring weather.

Diffuse with Jade Lemon:
  • Egg Hunt - 4 drops Jade Lemon + 3 drops Eucalyptus Radiata + 3 drops Lavender
  • Bunny Hop - 3 drops Grapefruit + 2 drops Orange + 2 drops Lemon + 2 drops Jade Lemon + 3 drops Valor
  • Luck o' the Irish - 5 drops Peace & Calming + 4 drops Jade Lemo
  • End of the Rainbow - 3 drops Grapefruit + 2 drops Orange + 2 drops Lemon + 2 drops Jade Lemon + 3 drops Valor
  • Four Leaf Clover - 5 drops Jade Lemon + 2 drops Rosemary + 2 drops Sage + 2 drops Basil
  • Leprechaun Love - 4 drops Eucalyptus + 4 drops Jade Lemon + 3 drops Spearmint
Now that you know how to use these Free Gifts with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Ylang Ylang Spotlight - Feb 2024

Ylang Ylang Spotlight


Meaning flower of flowers, Ylang Ylang essential oil has a sweet, romantic aroma that makes a lovely addition to perfume rollers and diffuser blends. This floral, balancing oil promotes openness and connection, encourages confidence and inspires romance. 

Ylang ylang also has wonderful moisturizing properties, making it a key ingredient in many luxury skin and hair products. Known for reducing stress, some find ylang ylang beneficial for blood pressure regulation and other symptoms of high stress.

Ylang Ylang at a Glance

  • Has a romantic, sweet, floral aroma
  • Helps create a calming environment when diffused
  • Supports the appearance of healthy skin when applied topically
  • Promotes the appearance of healthy, shiny hair
BACKGROUND

Originally native to Southeast Asia, ylang ylang is now also grown in Madagascar, the Comoro Islands, and Ecuador. Belonging to the custard apple family, a mature tree can reach a height of up to 39 feet and produce thousands of vibrant, fragrant, yellow-green blooms.  The flowers are picked early in the morning to maximize oil yield and the highest quality oil comes from the first distillation known as ylang ylang complete.

Ylang ylang petals were historically used to adorn a newly married couple's bed on the wedding night to promote feelings of connection and romance. 

Key Constituents
*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties

  • Germacrene D
  • (E,E)-Alpha-Farnesene
Daily Habits with Ylang Ylang

Apply to the wrists for a stabilizing, peaceful energy and a lovely perfume. 

Add a few drops to unscented body wash or epsom salts in your bath for a luxurious soak.

Add ylang ylang to your daily moisturizer to support radiant skin. Try this DIY Beauty Serum:
  • 2 oz glass dropper bottle
  • 10 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 10 drops Frankincense
  • 10 drops Geranium
  • Jojoba or argan oil
Add to shampoo or create a hair spray or mask to promote thick, glossy hair. Try this DIY Hair Mask:
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • 10 drops Ylang ylang
  • 5 drops Cedarwood
    Mix well and apply on hair starting at the ends. Let sit for up to 10 minutes then shampoo and condition as normal. 
Apply over the heart to reduce stress and encourage healthy blood pressure. Try this Don't Worry, Be Happy roller blend:
  • 10 drops of each: Peace & Calming, Joy, Ylang Ylang & Orange
  • Fill with carrier oil 
  • Roll onto your wrists, heart, neck as often as desired
Indulge in this DIY Foot Bath Soak for a little TLC:
  • â…“ cup epsom salt
  • 4 drops Peppermint
  • 3 drops Thieves
  • 2 drops Ylang ylang 
  • 1 drops each Tea tree, Elemi or Frankincense
  • 1-2 tsp AlkaLime
    Combine Epsom salt and essential oils in a small glass container with a lid. Pour the mixture into your bathtub or a foot basin, adding enough warm water to cover your feet. Stir the mixture in the water until the salt dissolves. Add AlkaLime and stir until it's dissolved. Soak your feet for 20–30 minutes.
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC: 
Winter skin needing a little love? Whip up this Ylang ylang Salt Scrub:
Make a refreshing room spray:
  • 2 oz glass spray bottle
  • 20 drops Ylang ylang
  • 10 drops Grapefruit 
  • Splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered water
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of florah whimsey to linens and upholstered surfaces:
  • 2 oz glass spray bottle
  • Splash witch hazel
  • 15 drops Ylang ylang
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Tangerine
  • Filtered water 
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener
  • To glass jar add: 
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • ½ cup salt
  • 20 drops Ylang Ylang 
  • 20 drops Lemon or Lavender
  • Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Add to your Thieves Cleaner for a fresh, floral twist. Try this Spring Garden Thieves Cleaner
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle  
  • 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 10 drops each Lemon, Grapefruit, & Eucalyptus 
  • 20 drops Ylang Ylang
  • Filtered water
Use Ylang ylang to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, floral scent
  • 1 Cup Baking Soda 
  • 1/2 Cup High Quality Epsom Salt  
  • 30 Drops Of Essential Oil(s)
  • Water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
  • Silicone mold 
    Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and epsom salt into a mixing bowl. Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons, and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water. Add essential oil(s) of your choice and mix well.
    Step 2 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight. Remove and store in an airtight container.
    To use - simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
DIFFUSE
Diffuse ylang ylang for emotional support, particularly when battling low self-esteem and confidence. Pair it with citrus oils like Tangerine and Lemon or with grounding oils like Northern Lights Black Spruce. Diffuse ylang ylang at night to remove emotional blocks and set the mood in the bedroom for intimacy. 

Date Night - 5 drops Ylang ylang + 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 3 drops Tangerine
Lushious Lemon - 2 drops each Ylang Ylang, Lemon, Eucalyptus Globulus, Lemon Myrtle, & Spearmint, 1 drop Cinnamon Bark
Pretty Woman - 4 drops Stress Away, 3 drops each Ylang ylang & Northern Lights Black Spruce
Citrus Shine - 5 drops Grapefruit, 3 drops Ylang Ylang, 2 drops Eucalyptus
Feeling Fine - 6 drops Christmas Spirit + 2 drops Orange + 1 drop Ylang Ylang 
Marshmallow Latte - 4 drops Stress Away, 3 drops Ylang ylang, 2 drops Nutmeg, 1 drop Cassia

Want to try Ylang Ylang 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

 
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