Cedarwood Spotlight
Cedarwood essential oil feels like a walk through a beautiful forest - warm, welcoming and calming to the senses. This oil is great for everything from focus to skincare to sleep and is one we always have on hand.
Just a Drop of Cedarwood
- Has a grounding, soothing, woodsy aroma
- Creates a tranquil environment when diffused
- Supports a calm, focused mental state
- Wonderful to help wind down at the end of the day
- Helps maintain the appearance of youthful skin and healthy-looking hair
- Can be used to help fend off outdoor annoyances (pairs well with Citronella!)
- Has natural skin-cleansing and deodorizing properties
- High in sesquiterpenes
Background
Young Living's Cedarwood essential oil is steam distilled from the bark of Cedrus atlantica, a close relative to the biblical Cedars of Lebanon, or Cedrus libani. Historically used by the ancient Egyptians in ceremonial rites, this variety of cedarwood is now grown primarily in Morocco.
Cedarwood was traditionally used for cleansing rituals, both physical and emotional. The Chinese, Sumerians and Egyptians used oil of cedarwood for embalming, disinfecting, hygienic, and other purposes more than 5,000 years ago and it was mentioned on a Babylonian tablet dated 1800 B.C. for multiple uses.
Key Constituents
All three of the key constituents found in Cedarwood are sesquiterpenes. In fact Cedarwood is 98% sesquiterpenes, the oil with the highest amount! Alpha-himachalene, Beta-himachalene, Gamma-himachalene: These compounds stimulate the limbic system of the brain, help lower brain waves from overly active to focused or from focused to meditative, help elevate the mood and calm the body.
Sesquiterpenes are a powerful tool! They help with oxygenating the pineal and pituitary glands, which are responsible for producing hormones related to sleep and stress. Sesquiterpenes also stimulate Beta Wave production in the brain, which helps with focus. When we are performing a difficult task or working on a problem, our brain increases the amount of beta waves.
Sesquiterpenes stimulate and support that natural production and therefore ability to focus. These compounds also help delete negative information in the cellular memory, making them extremely helpful tools when experiencing or processing trauma of any kind (chemical, medical, physical, emotional, relational).
Cedarwood & Focus
Because Cedarwood is extremely high in sesquiterpenes, it is a great tool for focus. Remember, sesquiterpenes are naturally occurring molecules in essential oils that deliver oxygen molecules to cells, just like hemoglobin does to the blood. Sesquiterpene compounds stimulate the limbic system of the brain, in turn elevating our mood and calming the body. A simple way to maximize this effect is to apply Cedarwood to the brainstem to support focus.
A study on essential oils and focus by Dr. Terry Friedmann found a 32% improvement in mental focus in children inhaling Vetiver, similar results in the Cedarwood group, and no changes in the Lavender group. The study was done using EGG testing of brain waves while administering the TOVA mental focus test. He had an unmedicated “low focus” group and a control group and administered the oils Vetiver, Cedarwood, and Lavender by having children inhale the oil deeply three times separately over the course of 30 days.
Other sesquiterpene rich oils:
- Vetiver 97%
- Spikenard 93%
- Sandalwood 90%
Cedarwood & Emotions
Some essential oils are especially good for opening up the emotional centers of our brain. This is an opening to address subconscious memories and unresolved feelings that affect our health! Cedarwood helps us deal with these repetitive program glitches in our nervous system while also calming the mind and making our thinking more productive. Like the sprawling evergreen tree that this oil comes from, Cedarwood's scent helps us to mentally and emotionally branch out, connecting and expanding our thoughts.
Product Options
- Cedarwood Essential Oil
- Peppermint Cedarwood Bar Soap
- Brain Power
- Cel-Lite Massage Oil
- Egyptian Gold
- Grounding
- Highest Potential
- KidScents Bath Gel
- Kid Scents Lotion
- and more!
Daily Habits with Cedarwood
- 10 mL roller
- 15 drops Cedarwood
- 10 drops each Idaho Blue Spruce, Bergamot, Tangerine
- Fill with carrier
Apply to the base of the brain stem for promoting focus and make a special roller for homework time.
Combine with Lavender Lotion for nighttime leg troubles.
Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing winter skin (not just hands!)
- ½ cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
- ½ cup organic arnica oil
- 1 Tbsp shea butter
- 2 Tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
- 3-4 Tbsp beeswax pastilles
- 30 drops essential oils: Cedarwood, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli
- 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.
- 1 cup organic oats, ground
- ¼ cup organic powdered milk (or coconut milk) (or goat milk)
- 1 Tbsp liquid castile soap
- 2 tsp Vitamin E oil
- 15 drops Cedarwood
- 5 drops Lavender
- (Optional) 5 drops Frankincense or Helichrysum
Sit and soak for 30 minutes or as long as desired.
- 2lb melt and pour soap base
- ½ cup powdered goat milk
- 2 Tbsp organic raw honey
- 1 Tbsp sweet almond oil
- 60 drops essential oils (Cedarwood, Lavender, Rosemary is a great combo!)
- Soap molds
Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler. Whisk in all remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Option to add dried flowers. Let sit overnight
- ¼ cup magnesium flakes
- ¼ cup organic oats, ground
- 2 Tbsp sweet almond oil
- 10 drops each Cedarwood, Lavender
Mix together and add to bath water. Then add ¼ cup ACV to the water and gently mix.
- 4 oz glass mister bottle
- 3 Tbsp grain alcohol
- 1 Tbsp witch hazel
- 1 Tbsp water
- ½ tsp glycerin
- 20 drops Cedarwood (or other essential oil)
- Optional: 10 drops Tea Tree
Combine all ingredients and shake well.
To use, spritz two sprays under arms as desired.
- 3 Tbsp alcohol free witch hazel
- 1 tsp hemp seed oil (this is a veggie oil not an essential oil!)
- 5 drops each: Cedarwood, Lavender, Rosemary
Add ingredients in a 4 oz spray bottle. Fill the rest (mostly!) with distilled water
Shake before use, and spritz then comb through to deeply nourish wet hair
- 1½ teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
- 10 drops Cedarwood 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.
- To a 10 mL roller bottle add:
- 15 drops Frankincense
- 10 drops Cedarwood
- 5 drops Peppermint
- Fill with a carrier of choice. Apply over the heart, back of the neck, on the wrists liberally and frequently.
- 20 drops each Lavender, Cedarwood
- Optional: 10 drops Frankincense
- 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.
- 1 cup magnesium flakes
- ½ cup epsom salts
- 10 drops Cedarwood essential oil
- 10 drops Lavender essential oil
- Add to a glass jar and mix well.
Diffuse
Diffuse this woodsy oil to support focus, calm the atmosphere and bring a sense of serenity to your home:
- Sweet Dreams - 5 drops Cedarwood, 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops Frankincense
- Calm & Collected - 4 drops each Cedarwood, Peppermint, Lemon
- Enchanted Forest - 4 drops Cedarwood, 3 drops Ylang Ylang, 3 drops Vanilla, 2 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
- Grounded & Grateful - 3 drops each Cedarwood, Patchouli, Tangerine, Northern Lights Black Spruce
- Let it Go - 4 drops each Cedarwood, Lavender, Vetiver
- Summer Camp - 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops Cedarwood, 4 drops Tangerine
COMPANION PRODUCTS
- Lavender Essential Oil
- Lemon Essential Oil
- Peppermint Essential Oil
- Tranquil Roll-On
- Thieves Essential Oil
- NingXia Red
Testimonies
- This oil has really helped to support our son with sensory and speech difficulties. - Alicia D.
- This is one I won't be without... Diffuse almost daily, use a drop or two in my shampoo, I've made a Mirah oil to spray on hair, and there's more uses I didn't know about above. Love, love, love it. - Judy D.
- I diffuse it every night with lavender and it's been a game changer for sleep! I also put it in my DIY dry shampoo. - Olivia M.
- I have used this oil alone in a pillow spray. I also diffuse it with several other oils in the bedroom to help me sleep - Cedarwood, Peace and Calming, Stress away, Lavender, Sandalwood. - Gail V.
- One of our favorites for hair and sleep! - Marie V.
- L O V E this oil. I sleep so soundly with it! - Robin C.
- I use this oil in a spray bottle mixed with water and spray it on my scalp after my shower. I have also started applying it to my forehead for emotional balance. - Tami S.
Want to try Cedarwood 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 August's
Gifts with Purchase
It's time to wrap up summer and head back into the school year, and we are getting ready for all this season holds with nourishing routines, strong daily habits, and a mindset shift towards daily wellness.
We all know how important gut health is (it affects everything!!!), especially when it comes to our immune systems, and this month we're getting our favorite belly-loving supplements and oils for free!!! These favorites are great foundational staples for everyone - MultiGreens, Life 9 Probiotic, Lemon & Ginger oils, and more.
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!
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
- 1 cup Epsom Salt
- 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 30 drops Lemon (or a mix of desired oils)
To use, add 2-3 tbsp directly to the laundry.
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.
- Just under half full with Thieves Dish Soap
- 15 drops Lemon
- Fill with Thieves Household Cleaner concentrate
- 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.
See the Lemon Essential Oil Spotlight for TONS more ways to use this oil!
Life 9 Probiotic
While it may seem a bit strange to say, one of the most powerful things we can do for our health is to balance and support our gut! Many today consider regularly taking a high quality probiotic to be one of the core pieces to a healthy gut which in turn is a key to brain, immune, skin health and more.
SOOO much of our overall health actually starts in the belly, so a good probiotic is a staple for a healthy lifestyle. Life 9 Probiotic is a proprietary, high-potency probiotic that combines 17 billion live cultures from 9 beneficial bacteria strains that promotes healthy digestion, supports gut health, and helps maintain normal intestinal function for overall support of a healthy immune system. Each bottle contains 30 capsules, making it easy to use this helpful supplement daily.
MulitGreens Capsules
MultiGreens is your daily salad in a bottle - spirulina, alfalfa sprouts, barley grass, bee pollen, eleuthero, Pacific kelp, and more. This nutrient-dense supplement combines invigorating greens and essential oils to support overall health, energy levels and general well-being. It features a purifying essential oil blend that includes the powerhouse essential oil Melissa.
MultiGreen at a Glance
- Provides energizing greens with revitalizing essential oils
- Supports overall health and well-being
- Formulated with Melissa essential oil
MultiGreens essentially fuels your system with lots of good stuff to help you feel amazing and increase vitality - much like eating a giant salad does! The nutrient-dense chlorophyll formula is designed to support the glandular, nervous, and circulatory systems, to help with energy levels and provide overall wellness support. MultiGreens is a natural, sustainable energy source for the body and is an excellent source of choline which is critical for energy production and also helps with brain fog!
Read more about MultiGreens capsules on this Supplement Spotlight blog post. You can find more about other incredible, oil-infused supplements from Young Living, check out this Young Living Oil-Infused Supplement 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
Simplified Summer Collection
Spotlight
Capture the spirit of summer with these three sun-sational blends designed to whisk you away to where the living is easy. Ditch the chemical-laden candles and wall plugs for these delicious, summer-y blends. These blends are also now available to purchase individually! Check out the 'Related Resources' section below for more information on each blend!Simplified Summer Collection at a Glance
- Make your home smell sun-sationally fresh with three summertime blends.
- Skip the harsh chemicals in candles, room sprays, and air fresheners for naturally derived essential oil goodness.
- Transform your space into an easy, breezy summer getaway in minutes.
- Whip up a signature summer scent without the toxins in conventional perfumes.
- Switch out fragrance-filled reed diffusers for these summery scents or DIY a reed diffuser of your own!
Simplified Summer Collection
Tropical Tango essential oil blend
Orange Creamsicle essential oil blend
Seaside essential oil blend
Take a trip to the tropics with the scents of ripe coconuts, juicy oranges, and fresh-picked florals with the Tropical Tango essential oil blend! This bright, blissful blend will have you feeling like you're living on island time no matter where you are. This blend can be incredibly helpful for times of stress to transport your emotions to a tropical paradise - relaxed, calm and grounded. Diffuse, apply and add this oil to DIYs all summer (or all year!) long!
When you want to relive the nostalgia of cool summertime sweets, count on the Orange Creamsicle blend. Made with real Madagascar vanilla, this creamy, citrusy scent will bring back memories of simpler times and summer days spent outdoors with friends. It's amazing diffused, worn as a perfume or used in summer-y DIYs!
Treat your senses to the crisp, luxurious smell of Seaside! Inspired by the salty ocean air and warm summer nights, this blend is a vacation in a bottle. Made with Neroli from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree near the Mediterranean ocean, herbaceous Cypress and Sage, plus citrus notes of Orange and Lime, this blend is definitely one you will want to bask in all summer long!
How to Use the Simplified Summer Collection
For your home…
Diffuse any of these summer-scented essential oil blends to turn your home into a summertime getaway.
Whip up a simple room or linen spray with any of the blends:
- 2 oz glass spray bottle
- 20 drops essential oils
- Splash of witch hazel
- Filtered water
Place a few drops of one of the blends on a cloth or cotton ball and place in the bottom of a trash can, a drawer, a closet or any other small space that needs to be refreshed.
Make a lovely DIY Reed Diffuser
- Glass bottle of choice (check thrift stores for lovely vintage ones!)
- Bamboo skewers or uncoated chopsticks
- 1/4 cup carrier oil of choice
- 1 teaspoon rubbing alcohol
- 40-60 drops essential oil of choice
Add 20-25 drops of one of the blends to your Thieves Cleaner for a summery twist.
Add 3-5 drops of your chosen blend to dryer balls to infuse your laundry with a little sunshine.
Add one of these summery blends to your DIY Laundry Scent Booster
- To a glass jar with a lid add:
- 1 cup epsom salt
- ½ cup fine sea salt
- ½ cup baking soda
- 30 drops blend of choice
- To use, add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry.
- 1 cup baking soda
- ½ cup fine sea salt
- 20 drops blend of choice
Add baking soda and salt to a jar, and mix well. Add essential oils, stir, then place the top on the jar and shake well. Optional: use a small knife or drill to make small holes in the top of the jar. Sprinkle onto carpets and let sit 10-15 minutes before vacuuming!
Add a few drops of Tropical Tango in your diffuser to fill your space with the island-inspired scents of exotic flowers, creamy coconuts, and juicy fruits.
Put a few drops of Orange Creamsicle in a USB car diffuser to cheer up your morning commute with the nostalgic scents of summer.
For personal care…
Dilute your favorite Summer Simplified essential oil blend with a carrier oil and add it to your evening shower gel, body oil, or DIY bath bomb recipes for a burst of sunshine.
Use one of these blends in DIY sugar and salt scrubs for a fresh summery burst.
Put 1 drop of Tropical Tango diluted with 2–4 drops of V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex into the palm of your hand; then cup your hands around your nose and breathe deeply to transport yourself to an island paradise.
Breathe in Orange Creamsicle's uplifting aroma straight from the bottle for an aromatic pick-me-up when your day overwhelms you.
Place a couple drops of Seaside and V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex onto a diffuser bracelet to carry the fresh, soothing scent wherever your day takes you. Since this blend may cause photosensitivity, keep your wrist out of direct sunlight for up to 24 hours.
A Few Notes on Fragrance...
If you turn over your favorite good smelling products, you'll often find the word ‘fragrance' in the ingredients. But what is fragrance??
Fragrance chemicals are organic compounds that volatilize, or vaporize into the air, which is why we can smell them. They are added to household and personal care products to give them a scent or to mask the odor of other ingredients. Unfortunately, the volatile organic chemicals (VOCs - think the smell of paint or paint thinner) emitted by fragrance products can contribute to poor indoor air quality and are associated with a variety of adverse health effects. They are pretty much the last thing you want in a product for ambiance and aroma.
But it gets a little bit worse…. Did you know that to protect trade secrets, makers are allowed to withhold fragrance ingredients, so consumers can't rely on labels to know what hazards may lurk inside those festive scented candles (and room sprays.. and wall plugs… and perfumes.. and cosmetics…). This is called the “fragrance loophole” in federal labeling law. Although all other ingredients in your scented household and personal care products must be disclosed on the label by their specific name, this loophole means that ingredients added to provide a pleasant scent, or to mask a bad one, need only be listed under the generic term “fragrance.”
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) reports that, while many popular candles and room sprays contain trace amounts of natural essences, they also typically contain a dozen or more potentially hazardous synthetic chemicals, some of which are derived from petroleum. According to the EWG,
“Exposure to fragrance chemicals can cause headaches; eye, nose, and throat irritation; nausea; forgetfulness; loss of coordination; and other respiratory and/or neurotoxic symptoms. Many fragrance ingredients are respiratory irritants and sensitizers, which can trigger asthma attacks and aggravate sinus conditions.”
One example of a harmful ingredient (there are many!) when it comes to fragrance, is styrene, an ingredient added to a wide variety of consumer products. A 2011 finding by the National Toxicology Program (endorsed by the Academy's National Research Council) found that styrene is “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.”
We know only that styrene might be an ingredient in any given fragrance because the International Fragrance Association, an industry trade group, publishes an online “Transparency List” of ingredients that perfumers say they use in formulas for consumer products. Styrene is one of the 3,000-odd ingredients on the list.
When you add up the number of products in your bathroom cabinets and under your kitchen sink that contain “fragrance” – and may contain styrene – the total could be many exposures to a substance we now know is “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.”
THIS is why we are so passionate about ditching conventional products and switching to Young Living's clean, effective and safe options! Young Living NEVER uses fragrance in their products - they don't even need to because of the incredible essential oils. All the Young Living products are infused with the highest quality, therapeutic grade essential oils which not only make fragrance unnecessary, they actually improve our health!
Want to capture the spirit of summer with these three sun-sational blends designed to whisk you away to where the living is easy, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Make a Shift
Essential Solutions Kit
If you're looking for an easy way to make the switch to greener solutions for your home and health, then look no further! Make a shift with the Essential Solutions Kit! This curated collection includes some of the most popular products for replacing harsh chemicals, freshening your home, or enhancing your daily wellness routines.
The Make a Shift Essential Solutions Kit comes with everything you need to take the next step in your everyday wellness journey!
Thieves essential oil blend, 5 mL
- This powerful blend of immune boosting oils works with the body's natural defense systems, making it one we reach for every day.
- Dilute Thieves 1:4 (1 part Thieves, 4 part carrier oil) and apply to the spine, over the lymph nodes, and/or to the bottoms of the feet.
- Add Thieves to your cleaning DIYs. (There's a reason Young Living has an entire line of household products infused with this blend!)
- Add a drop to honey, then pour warm water over for a Thieves Tea (you can also add your favorite herbal tea) OR add a drop or two to coffee grounds before brewing, or mix into your favorite latte recipe.
- Diffuse! Studies have shown that the Thieves blend can blast 96% of airborne germs. Pair with Peppermint for a pick-me-up or with Lavender for a bedtime blend that supports the immune system.
Purification essential oil blend, 5 mL
- Purification is our favorite way to keep our homes smelling fresh and clean - even if they aren't! It has a crisp, fresh aroma, and unlike many harsh chemical-based sprays it truly eliminates odors and doesn't simply mask them. It's a bright, cleansing blend of Citronella, Lavandin, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Myrtle, and Tea Tree that we use in so many different ways!
- Add Purification to wool dryer balls to give your laundry a bright-smelling boost.
- Drop Purification directly into areas that need some freshening - rain boots, forgotten laundry, diaper pails, etc.
- Use Purification to support healthy airways! Simply mix a few drops with coconut oil and rub onto the chest, neck and back. (This blend is full of wonderful purifying oils for the immune & respiratory systems!)
- Apply Purification topically to calm everyday skin irritations or use to spot-treat blemishes.
Lavender essential oil, 5 mL
- Considered the panacea of aromatherapy, Lavender essential oil has endless uses – it is truly our Swiss Army Knife! In addition to its tranquil aroma, Lavender provides many skin care benefits, from beauty routines to first aid needs! It is also one we reach for to calm our systems when the air quality lowers.
- Apply Lavender topically following sun exposure or add it to your facial essence, serum, or moisturizer.
- Add 4 drops of Lavender and 1 cup of Epsom salt to a bath to create a relaxing environment.
- Use it as a spot treatment for minor bumps and blemishes.
- Unwind in the evening with a calming Lavender-infused neck or back massage.
- Use Lavender to help cleanse and soothe minor skin irritations. Pair with Frankincense and coconut oil.
Peppermint essential oil, 5 mL
- Peppermint essential oil has a fresh, minty aroma that is invigorating whenever you need a pick me up! This crisp oil can be diffused to create a focused environment for work or study, or it can be applied topically to soothe & cool muscles following activity.
- Diffuse Peppermint while working or during homework time to create a focused environment.
- Sprinkle a few drops in your shower for an awakening shower steam in the morning.
- Apply it to your neck and shoulders or to tired muscles following physical activity for a cooling sensation.
Deep Relief Roll-On, 10 mL
- Deep Relief Roll-On is one of Young Living's most popular blends and will be your new tension-melting best friend! This pre-diluted blend combines Peppermint, Wintergreen, Copaiba, Clove, and Fir essential oils (plus more!) provide icy cool relief wherever you need it! Ditch the store-bought creams and grab your Deep Relief Roll-on!
- Apply onto the temples, back of neck, and shoulders and gently massage to relieve stress and tension.
- Apply generously to any sore or tense muscles or onto legs and feet after standing or walking all day.
Stress Away Roll-On, 10 mL
- We call this beachy blend a “vacation in a bottle.” Stress Away is your stress buster! It smells lovely with hints of vanilla and makes a great addition to DIY body butter, bath salts and more.
- Apply to the neck, chest and shoulders and feel the tension melt away. Apply liberally and frequently
- Use on the chest and feet before bedtime – alone or with Lavender – to promote relaxation.
- Use as a daily perfume or personal fragrance!
Fresh Start Diffuser (exclusive to this kit!)
- This beautiful diffuser is streamlined and elegant and will be the perfect companion to any space! Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! Not only does it make your entire space feel like a spa, you get all the benefits of inhaling the pure essential oils you are diffusing – immune support, respiratory soothing, calming and relaxing, focus and attention – win win!
Product insert with simple tips for using every drop of these incredible oils
Make a Shift Essential Solutions Kit
Here are some of our favorite recipes, DIYs, and ways to use the oils in this kit! These oils were hand selected because they are some of the most versatile.
Make a Glow Up Skin Serum to use before bed:
- 20 drops Lavender
- Fill with carrier of choice (jojoba oil, argan oil)
- Optional: 15 drops Frankincense for oil-prone skin
- Other great add-ins: Manuka, Blue Tansy, Myrrh
Make a T-Zone Roller to use on oily areas or as a spot-treatment for blemishes:
- 20 drops Purification
- Jojoba oil
Make a Daily Wellness Roller (10mL) to use morning and evening, then use more frequently when needs arise:
- 30 drops each Thieves,
- 10 drops each Lavender, Peppermint
- V-6 Vegetable oil carrier
- Other great add-ins: Geranium, Pine, Frankincense
Try this Tension Melter Roller for tense heads, shoulders, necks or other muscles. (This one feels soooo good on the temples and forehead when you're carrying stress or tension!)
- 25 drops each Lavender,
- 20 drops Peppermint
- Optional: 10 drops Deep Relief (pop the roller out and use a dropper to get the essential oil out!)
- V-6 Vegetable oil carrier
Make Ultimate Relaxation Bath Salts:
- 1 cup Epsom salt
- ½ cup Himalayan salt
- 10 drops Lavender
- Optional: 8 drops Stress Away (pop the roller out and use a dropper to get the essential oil out!)
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener to freshen up your space whenever you vacuum.
- To an airtight glass jar add:
- 1 cup Baking Soda
- ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
- 20 drops Purification
- 20 drops Lavender
- Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Make a Linen & Upholstery Spray to use when you change the sheets or anytime a surface needs a little freshening:
- 8 oz glass spray bottle
- 20 drops each Peppermint, Lavender, Purification
- Filtered water
- Shake to mix and spray on linens, upholstery, mattresses, anything really!
Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster to make your laundry smell divine with zero harsh chemicals:
- To a large glass jar with a lid add:
- 1 cup Epsom Salt
- ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
- ½ cup Baking Soda
- 30 drops Purification (or a mix of desired oils)
- To use, add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry.
Diffuse!!
- Lemon Cookies - 6 drops each Lemon, Peppermint
- Be Well - 5 drops Thieves, 4 drops Lavender, 3 doors Purification
- Spring Breeze - 5 drops Thieves, 3 drops each Lavender, Peppermint
- Fresh Linens - 6 drops Lavender, 4 drops Purification
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Make a Shift
Daily Wellness Kit
If daily wellness is your thing, this is for you! This collection has everything you need for 30 days of nutrient-dense, health goodness! It is a starter pack of the fan-favorite, super nutritious NingXia Red (daily wellness!) and NingXia Nitro (kick the brain fog) wolfberry drinks, as well some of the most popular Vitality oils (dietary oils) so you can give your everyday wellness a jumpstart!
NingXia Red, 30 ct sachets
NingXia Red is your daily wellness drink! This antioxidant powerhouse delivers nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to your system so you can have healthy energy levels, support heart, eye, brain, and nervous system health, keep soft, glowing skin, and much more! NingXia Red is a wolfberry puree that is infused with Yuzu, Tangerine, Lemon and Orange essential oils. It is rich in ellagic acid, polyphenols, flavonoids, vitamins, and minerals.
In addition, it has 18 amino acids, 21 trace minerals, beta-carotene, and vitamins B1, B2, B6, and E. It is an excellent whole-food source of nutrients that gives energy and strength to the body without harmful stimulates. It also has an amazing low glycemic index of 11 that does not spike blood sugar levels, making it a great choice for daily health!
Drink one packet daily, on its own or mixed with NingXia Nitro and/or Orange Vitality and/or Lime Vitality.
NingXia Nitro, 14 ct
Say goodbye to brain fog with NingXia Nitro! NingXia Nitro is a delicious, energizing wolfberry drink infused with essential oils, botanical extracts, D-ribose, Korean ginseng, and green tea extract to support alertness and cognitive and physical fitness. This is one supplement we always keep on hand!
NingXia Nitro is a delicious antioxidant shot that helps increase cognitive alertness, enhances mental fitness, and supports overall athletic and mental performance. When you need a pick-me-up, turn to NingXia Nitro! This slightly sweet supplement shot increases your overall energy reserves, sharpens your mind, and helps you become more focused!
- Consume directly from the tube or mix with 1-2 oz. of NingXia Red or 4 oz. of water (sparkling or mineral). Best served chilled. Enjoy anytime you need a pick-me-up!
- Try this Midday Mix Up:
- 1 packet Ningxia Red
- 1 tube NingXia Nitro
- Coconut water
- Mineral water
- 1 drop Lime Vitality Essential Oil
Orange Vitality
Cold-pressed from the rinds of oranges grown in Costa Rica, Orange essential oil has a sweet, authentic aroma reminiscent of a freshly peeled orange. Versatile and zesty, this oil is a wonderful way to brighten savory dishes and add a refreshing contrast to desserts. Orange Vitality oil also blends beautifully with other fruity flavors, making it a tasty addition to smoothies, juices, and NingXia Red! Orange is high in the compound limonene, so it provides digestive and immune system support to the body -- all while tasting great!
- Add Orange Vitality oil to your daily NingXia Red, a glass of water, or a smoothie to give it a burst of flavor.
- Add 1–2 drops of Orange Vitality oil to a vegetarian gel capsule and take daily for general wellness support.
- Use it in sweet or savory dishes for added flavor and zest.
- Substitute 1 - 3 drops of Orange Vitality oil for 1 teaspoon of orange zest.
- Substitute 1 drop of Orange Vitality oil for 1 teaspoon of orange juice.
Lime Vitality
Whether you're stirring it into drinks for a bright burst of flavor or giving your food a little extra citrus zip, Lime Vitality is a welcome kick of summer that you can enjoy year-round. This citrus oil is bright and happy and adds a little bit of zest to all your favorite foods and drinks! But Lime is more than just a fun time!
Lime essential oil is unique in that it is 100% bioflavonoid. Not only are bioflavonoids impressive in and of themselves, but they also help maximize the benefits of vitamin C by inhibiting its breakdown in the body. This means that Lime Essential Oil not only supports the immune system, it also stimulates the detox pathways, helping to clear the body of toxins and unwanted waste. Lime is a wellness powerhouse!
- Enjoy staying hydrated and add variety by infusing your water with a drop or two of Lime Vitality.
- Add 1 - 2 drops to your sparkling water or NingXia Red for a crisp and refreshing beverage.
- Add a few drops to your favorite sauces, dips (guacamole anyone??), or marinades to add a burst of fresh lime flavor.
- Add 1 drop of Lime Vitality to a vegetarian gel capsule and take daily for its immune and antioxidant benefits.
MAKE A SHIFT: DAILY WELLNESS KIT
Here are some of our favorite recipes and ways to use the products in this kit! Try these products for 30 days, and you will see why we love them so much!
Infuse your water with 2 - 3 drops of Orange Vitality, Lime Vitality or a mix of the two. Refresh throughout the day as needed! Option to muddle some fruit in the water as well for extra flavor.
Add a drop of Orange or Lime Vitality to your favorite herbal tea for a wellness boost.
Make an Orange or Lime tea by adding a few drops of your chosen Vitality oil to a dollop of honey in a mug, then cover with warm water to infuse.
Add Lime or Orange to your daily NingXia Red! Empty the packet into a cup, then mix in the essential oils. 1-2 drops is usually enough!
Try this Everyday Wellness Tonic:
- 1 packet NingXia Red
- 1 tube NingXia Nitro
- 2 drops Orange Vitality
- 1 drops Lime Vitality
- Mineral water
Make your own mocktail! Mix NingXia Red, Vitality oils and any of the following: coconut water, sparkling water, kombucha, mineral water, prebiotic drinks.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Stress-Free Diffuser Blends
Finding ways to release stress in our lives is essential to our overall health, and essential oils can help us do that on a daily basis! Create a calm, stress-free atmosphere in your home, car, office or anywhere you wish with a diffuser and a few calming oils. Diffusing is a great way to create a peaceful, uplifting environment, and these blends below are perfect for that.
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.
Join us as we diffuse (and apply) these favorite blends to take a moment to rest and reset this summer.
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!!
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As always, I'm here to support you!
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
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DIY Dry Shampoo
Dry shampoo is one of the easiest ways to keep your hair looking fresh and styled in-between washes, and this DIY recipe is so easy to put together! Plus, it keeps your hair feeling shiny and healthy without putting chemical buildup onto your luscious locks.
DIY Dry Shampoo
For light hair:
- 1/4 cup organic arrowroot powder
- 1 Tbsp baking soda (optional, helps with oily scalp)
- 1 tsp organic turmeric powder (optional, for golden tones)
- 1 tsp beet root powder or raspberry fruit powder (optional, for red hues)
- 3 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 3 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
- 2 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil
For darker hair:
- 2 Tbsp organic arrowroot powder
- 2 Tbsp organic raw cacao powder
- ½-1 Tbsp baking soda (optional, helps with oily scalp)
- 3 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 3 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
- 2 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil
Add powders to a food processor and pulse to incorporate. Add essential oils and gently pulse again. You may have to play with the amount of turmeric, paprika or cocoa powder that you add in order to get a shade that is perfect for you. Option to leave these out all together as well! Try adding these 1 teaspoon or so at a time and test it to your root color, adding more if you need. If your mixture becomes too dark, add a little more arrowroot powder to lighten it.
Store your mixture in a glass jar. When ready to use, apply the powder to the roots of your hair using a makeup brush. And enjoy the calming yet uplifting aroma of the lavender and rosemary as you go throughout your day!
Want to make these DIY Dry Shampoo, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Peace & Calming Spotlight
Peace and Calming is one of Young Living's most popular blends, and for good reason! Peace and Calming is a unique blend of Tangerine, Orange, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, and Blue Tansy that will surely become a favorite in your family to relax and calm emotions. This oil can signal overtired and overworked body systems that it is a safe space to release stress and defenses and allow blocks in relationships to come down.
Have trouble sleeping? Try this blend as part of your bedtime routine to create those important rest cycles and rhythms so crucial to our health. Peace & Calming is great to diffuse to create a positive, peaceful atmosphere. This Young Living exclusive is made with five essential oils, including Tangerine and Orange, which contain some of the highest naturally occurring levels of the constituent limonene. This blend also has Ylang Ylang essential oil, another crowd favorite!
Just a Drop of Peace & Calming
- Contains Blue Tansy essential oil
- Has a comforting, fresh, citrus aroma
- Helps freshen the air when diffused
- Creates a peaceful environment for yoga and meditation
- May be supportive to children and animals during an overactive day
Background
Each essential oil in Peace & Calming was carefully selected for its unique benefits:
- Tangerine - contains esters and aldehydes that are supportive of calming the nervous system and releasing anxious thoughts and nerves
- Orange - uplifting to the mind, helps bring a sense of joy and peace; commonly used in aromatherapy to help release anxious feelings
- Ylang ylang - supports relaxation, balances male and female energies to restore confidence and equilibrium
- Patchouli - high in sesquiterpenes, this oil stimulates the limbic center of the brain to support grounding and centering, helps clarify the thoughts, allowing the mind to relax and release insecurities
- Blue Tansy - helps cleanse the liver and lymphatic system, combats anger and negative emotions
Key Constituents
- Sesquiterpenes - known for their ability to calm and focus the mind and central nervous system
- Limonene - known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits
Peace & Calming & Emotions
Peace and Calming is an incredible tool when it comes to emotional health! The Blue Tansy in this blend is specifically supportive of calming the Central Nervous System! Here are two ways to use this oil blend to shift your thoughts and emotions from counselor Eryn Jones:
- For when you feel out of control and out of your depth. Balance and healthy boundaries can be the opposite of out of control. Using Peace & Calming on your stomach, focusing on the mantra "I am content" can really help quell strong desires to be in control. Control is something we often seek subconsciously and don't notice until we feel, well "out of it!". Thus out of control. Peace & Calming can be a huge help in this area!
- For when you feel unwanted or unlovable. Often, feelings of deep unease, instability, and moodiness are born from this deep false belief about ourselves. Just smelling Peace & Calming can help support our hormones too. Often our hormones can get out of whack when we feel deep sadness and unease AND hormones being out of whack can cause these sad feelings and beliefs - everything is connected! Peace & Calming can help both the feelings and hormonal balance!
Daily Habits with Peace & Calming
- Add a drop to your palms, then breathe with your hands over your nose to promote feelings of courage and confidence
- Diffuse in all bedrooms at night to promote restful sleep
- Rub drops on wrists or back of neck to calm anxious thoughts and feelings
- Help tired children wind down busy bodies and minds after active days
- Breathe deeply when situations seem overwhelming
- Apply Peace & Calming to the bottoms of feet at night as part of a bedtime ritual for your whole family
- Dilute it with V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex for a calming back massage before naps or bed
- Add 4–5 drops to 1 cup of Epsom salt for a centering bath at the start of the day or as part of a calming evening routine
- Add it to Young Living Bath and Shower Gel Base for a cleanser your entire family will love
- Combine it with Citrus Fresh™ essential oil blend for a bright, invigorating scent that's perfect for mornings before school or practice.
Diffuse
Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! Our diffusers are running 24/7 with blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Try some of these great combinations and enjoy the calming scent of Peace & Calming!
- Calm Seas - Peace & Calming, Lavender
- Fresh Air - Citrus Fresh, Peace & Calming, Orange
- Meditation Space - Peace & Calming, Frankincense, Orange
- Peace, Be Still - Valor, Peace & Calming
- Fresh Breeze - Bergamot, Peace & Calming, Jade Lemon
- Holiday - Peace & Calming, Lime, Tangerine, Lavender
Want to try Peace & Calming 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
The 2023 Travel Handbook
We don't go anywhere without our oils no matter whether we are heading to the grocery store or heading out of the country! These little bottles of plant magic not only make us happy, they improve our experiences, help prevent things going awry, and help keep us going when we hit bumps in the road! Here are our best tips, tricks, hacks and more for traveling (no matter the time of year!)
How to Travel with Oils
Our oils go wherever we go! Often they are in our backpacks, purses and cars either on their own or in a cute oil organizer, but when you're traveling by plane or leaving the country you will want to store them differently.
- For plane travel, place your oil bottles or rollers in a 1 quart ziploc bag just like you do with your other liquids & gels, making sure to tighten the lids. We recommend keeping them in your carry-on luggage to avoid any leaks.
- Choose NingXia Red packets and place them in the zip top bag with the other liquids.
- When flying internationally ALWAYS check their TSA regulations as some may vary by country.
- Grab a supplement organizer and fill it out with your Young Living supplements (we love Inner Defense, Super C Chewables and ImmuPro for travel!)
- Grab a Bon Voyage travel Pack for TSA-approved sizes of your favorite Young Living personal care products and a perfectly sized carrier.
Quick Travel Hacks
Sometimes a good hack or two makes all the difference!
- Reuse an essential oil bottle and fill with liquid carrier oil as a convenient way to dilute your oils when needed.
- Reuse Thieves Hand Sanitizer bottles to make TSA-approved sizes of your shampoo, conditioner, etc.
- Roll up your diffuser plug and stick inside the diffuser, then add the covers back to make sure you don't forget it! We like to travel with the Desert Mist since it is plastic, and you can even forgo the outer cover to save space!
- Premix diffuser blends in empty 5mL bottles for convenience -- think Thieves + Orange for when you arrive and Lavender, Valor and Frankincense for sweet sleep when traveling!
- Utilize the packet versions of supplements: AlkaLime for happy bellies, KidScents MightyPro as an adult probiotic that doesn't need refrigeration, KidScents Unwind as a nightly magnesium supplement.
- Quick tip! - Dining outside & want to keep the bugs away? Grab an outdoor fan, put a few drops of Citronella + Geranium on a clothespin (or two!) & attach to the front of the fan & you have yourself a giant outdoor diffuser!
Top 10 Travel Essentials
The oils and products you take with you will vary a bit depending on your destination, but these ten are ones we always have with us when we travel!
- Thieves Hand Sanitizer - this one is a no brainer!
- Thieves Roll-on - for all the immune support
- Peppermint - for motion sickness & head tension
- DiGize - for allll the belly needs
- NingXia Red Packets - for an afternoon energy boost and immune support
- Lavender or Tranquil Roll-on - for a restful night's sleep & bumps/bruises
- Valor or KidPower - for anyone afraid of heights or flying. Also Valor is a lifesaver when sharing a room with a snorer (rub a drop on their big toe)
- Peace & Calming or Stress Away - for all the travel annoyances and big emotions
- Thieves Wipes - a quick way to wipe down all surfaces
- Insect Repellant Wipes - each one is individually wrapped so they are PERFECT for travel.
Motion Sickness Tamers
Travel excitement can quickly take a nose dive when you or someone else is feeling queasy with motion sickness. Here are our best tips to tame that feeling!
- Peppermint - ALL the Peppermint! Inhale straight from the bottle, dilute and apply over the chest, throat, shoulders and back of the neck, diffuse in the car if possible.
- AromaEase - Dilute this blend and apply it over the abdomen, along the back of the neck ideally starting before the motion sickness hits.
- DIY Tummy Tamer Tumbler:
- Fill a large glass/tumbler with water and ice
- Add 1 drop DiGize Vitality, 2-3 drops Lemon Vitality
- Option to add 1 drop Peppermint Vitality
- Drink as tolerated, ideally start before the motion sickness gets too bad
- DIY Motion Tamer Roll-on:
- 10-20 drops each Peppermint, Ginger, Frankincense
- Carrier of choice
- Roll over the abdomen liberally and frequently
- Hydration with minerals/electrolytes - Try to start the trip super hydrated and maintain that as much as possible throughout. Add Mineral Essence and Lemon Vitality to your water, bring the Lavender Lemonade Vitality Drops with you on a plane, or even mix in AminoWise to a bottle of water.
Camping Necessities Ohhh the great outdoors! We love getting outside and exploring, and naturally, we take all our favorite oils and products with us to keep everyone happy and healthy.
Citronella, Geranium + a battery-powered diffuser - When you're lounging at your campsite with a book in hand, this combo will be your BFF! Fill a battery-powered diffuser with 5-7 drops each Citronella and Geranium essential oils and enjoy the delicious aroma and pest-free zone!
Insect Repellent & Insect Repellent Wipes - This formula effectively prevents mosquito, flea, and tick bites, so you can enjoy the great outdoors worry free!
Insect Repellent Spray Hack - Grab the Insect Repellent bottle and make it into a spray for easy use:
- Continuous spray bottle or an empty Thieves Spray bottle
- Bottle of YL Insect Repellant
- 3 TBSP fractionated coconut oil or ClaraDerm Cooling Mist
- 20 drops Citronella essential oil
- Add all items to the spray bottle, but add the insect repellent last (it will not all fit!)
DIY Outdoor Spray - If you live in a state that has shipping exclusions for the Insect Repellant, try the wipes! Still can't order because of limitations? You can also add a spray top directly to your bottle of Citronella.
- Small continuous spray bottle or an empty Thieves Spray Bottle
- 25 drops each Citronella, Geranium, Lemongrass, Lavender
- 20 drops Eucalyptus Radiata, Tea Tree
- V-6 Vegetable Oil carrier or carrier of choice or ¼ part Witch Hazel to ¾ part Distilled Water
- Note: If you want to use a larger bottle, simply double the recipe. Also if you feel you need a stronger formula or are extremely susceptible to outdoor pests add more Citronella, Lemongrass and/or Geranium!
DIY Itch Stick - for those times you forget your insect repellent!
- In a rollerball, combine 10 drops Purification, 10 drops Lavender + 10 drops Lemon, and top with a carrier oil. Roll on bug bites & itches.
Lavender Essential Oil - We don't call this the Swiss Army Knife for no reason! Someone needs a little calm? Grab your Lavender. Skin saw too much sun? Grab your Lavender. Little one stepped in an ant bed? Grab your Lavender. Blooming flowers got you down? Grab your Lavender!
Mineral Sunscreen - Hands-down, the Young Living Mineral Sunscreen is our favorite sunscreen. It checks all of our boxes -- reef-safe, effective, all natural, great for all skin types, non-nano zinc, won't clog pores. What else is there?!
Mineral Sunscreen Spray Hack:
- Continuous spray bottle
- Bottle of YL Mineral Sunscreen
- 5 TBSP fractionated coconut oil or ClaraDerm Cooling Mist
- 20 drops Carrot Seed essential oil
- Optional: 30 drops Citronella essential oil
- Add all items to the spray bottle and shake well!
Beach Essentials
We are always ready for a day (or week!) in the sunshine and sand! Here's what we're always packing in our beach bags:
- NingXia Red packets - freeze them overnight for a slushie-like treat
- Lavender Lemonade Vitalty Drops + AminoWise - to keep us hydrated in the sun and heat
- Thieves Hand Sanitizer & Thieves Surface Spray - for clean hands, e-readers, toys, phones, etc.
- Lavender Lip Balm - great for lips, cheeks, noses and makes a great carrier stick too
- Peppermint roller - to roll over the back of the neck like instant air conditioning when we get a little too hot!
- Einkorn Granola - for a tasty, healthy snack
- Lavender essential oil - again, for ALL the things! Any kind of skin need, grab your Lavender.
- Seedlings Baby Wipes - for clean hands, even in the sand! Easily remove all the sand from everyone's feet, legs, and hands with Seedlings Baby Wipes!
Wellness 101
Travel can sometimes give our immune systems a run for their money, so we start giving them extra support a couple of weeks before travel when possible! Think extra Wellness Rollers, Super C Chewables, Inner Defense and even extra NingXia Red. Then, when we travel we keep these in our daily arsenal:
- Master Formula - Our favorite daily multivitamin that packs a HUGE nutritional punch and helps us work towards daily wellness. The prepackaged capsules make traveling with this supplement so easy, too!
- Daily NingXia Red - If there were only one habit that you could start or continue during the summer, a daily dose of NingXia Red would be it! This delicious supplement is a powerhouse of antioxidants and nutrients that we want for everyone in the family.
- Super C Chewables - Plant-based, whole-food vitamin C infused with citrus essential oils for a great-tasting immune system boost! These chewable tablets are great for the whole family.
- Wellness roller- We roll this blend over the lymph nodes, on the feet or along the spine morning and evening year round, then use it more frequently as needed! To a 10mL roller bottle add:
- 25 drops each Thieves, Pine, Lemon
- 20 drops each Geranium, Frankincense
- Fill with carrier of choice
I hope you enjoy this Travel Handbook. May your days full of sun and fun!
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Summer School Diffuser Blends
School's out for the summer, but we aren't getting lax on our wellness routines! We know that health and wellness matters year round, so we are continuing with great habits, using our slower schedules to rest and renew, and fitting in time to learn this summer. This collection of diffuser blends has everything you need to relax, renew and recharge!
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.
Join us as we diffuse (and apply) these favorite blends to prep for the changing of the seasons.
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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2022 Summer Throwback Recipes
Diffuse it, Roll it, Spray It!
Hello Summer! We are throwing it back a bit with some summer nostalgia... 80s and 90s pop culture anyone? Diffuse it, roll it, spray it - no matter how you use these combinations you're gonna love them! Whip up these blends to take care of you and your's and enjoy a fun-filled summer!
You can use these same recipes as a diffuser blend, a 10 mL roller blend or a 2 oz spray. For diffuser blends, follow the spray recipe or simply add a total of up to 12 drops in most diffusers (up to 20 for the Aria Diffuser). If you want a larger spray bottle, simply double the amounts. To use the sprays, add the number of ingredients to the bottle, invert and mix and spray onto surfaces or skin as desired.
Care Bear - For the little family members who need a little extra care after tumble...
These skin-soothing oils will feel like a big hug after you or someone you love takes a tumble. Using the spray option is great for kids since there is no rubbing involved. You can also leave out the Tea Tree if you don't need the cleansing effect and just want to soothe.
- Care Bear Roller (10 mL) - 15 drops each Frankincense, Owie, Tea Tree, & Helichrysum + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier oil of choice
- Care Bear Spray (2 oz) - 7 drops each Frankincense, Owie, Tea Tree, & Helichrysum + splash of witch hazel + filtered water
Sister Smurf - For glowy, youthful skin...
When it comes to skincare, there isn't much that beats Blue Tansy! This oil is often used in high-end beauty products and is incredible for skincare. Try the Sister Smurf spray with Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood Hydrosol for a lovely summer face mist!
- Sister Smurf Roller (10 mL) - 15 drops each Frankincense & Manuka + 10 drops Blue Tansy + 3 droppersful CBD Beauty Boost for best result + jojoba or Argan oil
- Sister Smurf Spray (2 oz) - 7 drops each Frankincense & Manuka + 5 drops Blue Tansy + 2 droppersful CBD Beauty Boost for best result + Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood Hydrosol
Rainbow Bright - For bright, happy feelings...
Rainbow Bright was always finding the silver lining, which is how we want to see things as well. Training our minds to find the sunshine is a little easier when we pair it with our sense of smell. Roll and spray these rainbow-inspired oils to help you and yours find the rainbows in the clouds.
- Rainbow Bright Roller (10 mL) - 15-20 drops each Grapefruit, Tangerine, Lemon, Stress Away, Valor, & Lavender + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier oil of choice
- Rainbow Bright Spray (2 oz) - 7-10 drops each Grapefruit, Tangerine, Lemon, Stress Away, Valor, & Lavender + splash of witch hazel + filtered water
Beanie Babies - For sweet, sweet sleep...
This blend is wonderful for helping support sleep. Roll onto wrists, chest, and bottom of your feet. Spray onto sheets, pajamas, stuffed animals or lovies.
- Beanie Babies Roller (10 mL) - 20 drops each Frankincense, Valor, & Tangerine + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier of choice
- Beanie Babies Spray (2 oz) - 10 drops each Frankincense, Valor, & Tangerine + splash of witch hazel + filtered water
Roller Rink - For carefree feelings of fun with friends...
Invite in the lighthearted feeling of a evening soaring around the roller rink with your best friends. Laughter, smiles, carefree feelings... That's what this collection of emotionally supportive oils invokes.
- Roller Rink Roller (10 mL) - 20 drops each Joy, Tangerine, Valor, & Stress Away + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier of choice
- Roller Rink Spray (2 oz) - 7-10 drops each Joy, Tangerine, Valor, & Stress Away + splash of witch hazel + filtered water
Tie Dye - For inviting presence and joy to your everyday...
Sometimes the busy-ness of life can keep us from being fully present with what is happening immediately around us, and we want to use all the tools we have to stay present. Because it has Blue Tansy in it, Peace & Calming is great for this.
This blend of floral, citrus oils is a wonderful daily perfume. roll or spray onto the wrists, neck and check and breathe deeply.
- Tie Dye Roller (10 mL) - 15 drops each Peace & Calming, Ylang Ylang, Tangerine, & Joy + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier of choice
- Tie Dye Spray (2 oz) - 7 drops each Peace & Calming, Ylang Ylang, Tangerine, & Joy + splash of witch hazel + filtered water
Mixed Tape - For BIG feelings for adults and kids alike...
One of the oils we turn to when we need a little help with sour moods or tantrums is EndoFlex. This hormone-supporting blend can be so helpful when we are feeling really BIG, complex emotions. Roll onto chest, wrists, back of neck and breathe deeply. Spray onto a blanket, clothing or any comfort item and hold it near the face as you breathe deeply.
- Mixed Tape Roller (10 mL) - 20 drops EndoFlex + 25 drops Valor + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier of choice
- Mixed Tape Spray (2 oz) - 10-12 drops each EndoFlex & Valor + splash of witch hazel + filtered water
Walkman - For sweet relief after be-booping a bit too hard...
These oils are our go-to when we dance a little too hard listening to our mixtapes on our Walkman. Roll or spray these blends to soothe sore muscles and tension wherever you need it.
- Walkman Roller (10 mL) - 15 drops each Peppermint, Copaiba, Cypress, & PanAway or Wintergreen + 1-2 droppersful Cool Mint CBD Drops + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier of choice
- Walkman Spray (2 oz) - 7 drops each Peppermint, Copaiba, Cypress, & PanAway or Wintergreen + splash of witch hazel + filtered water
Indiana Jones - For summer adventures without the jungle pests...
Whenever you're heading out for an adventure, keep this roller and spray combination handy to deter outdoor pests! Roll or spray all over the body, spray on clothing as needed.
- Indiana Jones Roller (10 mL) - 20 drops each Citronella, Tea Tree, & Lavender + 15 drops Geranium + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier of choice
- Indiana Jones Spray (2 oz) - 10 drops each Citronella, Tea Tree, & Lavender + 7 drops Geranium + splash of witch hazel + filtered water
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Purification Spotlight
Purification is our favorite way to keep our homes smelling fresh and clean - even if they aren't! It has a crisp, fresh aroma, and unlike many harsh chemical-based sprays it truly eliminates odors and doesn't simply mask them. It's a bright, cleansing blend of Citronella, Lavandin, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Myrtle, and Tea Tree that we use in so many different ways!
Just a Drop of Purification
- Cleanses the air of unwanted odors
- Soothes skin when applied topically
- Supports the respiratory system when applied to the chest and back or diffused
- Helps keep outdoor annoyances at bay
- Freshens musty and stale areas with its clean, invigorating scent
- Makes a great addition to your cleaning routine
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 a favorite addition to our cleaning routine, is good at keeping outdoor annoyances at bay, and is also soothing to your skin for everyday irritations! This is one of our mainstay oils because it is so versatile.
Background
Created by Young Living Founder D. Gary Young, this blend was crafted to purify the air. Purification combines Citronella, Lavandin, Lemongrass, Rosemary Oil, Myrtle, and Tea Tree to uplift and cleanse the atmosphere. The plant sources for these oils come from many exotic and beautiful locations: Lemongrass is native to India, Guatemala, and other tropical countries; and Citronella originated in Sri Lanka. Purification utilizes these natural resources to brighten and freshen any space.
Key Ingredients
- Citronella - Known for its lemony, fresh scent, Citronella is a natural addition to many outdoor candles, insect repellants, and sunscreens to keep the pests at bay! This oil has a purifying aroma that kicks out odors and can also be used in cleaning routines to purify and cleanse your home.
- Lemongrass - Lemongrass is a household staple for many reasons. Its bright, crisp scent brings a smile to your face - it is a literal breath of fresh air that purifies and cleanses. Includes the naturally occurring constituents neral, geranial, limonene, and beta-caryophyllene which have wonderful health properties. It's also great for cleansing the skin!
- Tea Tree - A cleansing oil with a refreshing scent that eliminates odors, this versatile oil can be used for everything from home cleaning solutions to skin care. Tea Tree has been studied for many years for its ability to create an unfriendly environment for yeast, so it's a great addition to the Purification blend.
- Rosemary - This oil has a crisp, invigorating, herbal aroma that is cleansing and purifying. It's a key ingredient in the Thieves blend - our go to for anything cleaning or immune related! Rosemary is wonderful for heart health and helps support the immune and respiratory systems.
- Myrtle - Myrtle is another cleansing oil with purification properties, can be supportive to the thyroid, and helps support the immune system. Myrtle has also been studied for its soothing effects on the respiratory system, and can be used emotionally to process through feelings of deep despair to find hope.
- Lavadin - Closely related to Lavender, Lavandin has a similar aroma, though it is earthier and more cleansing as it has more camphor. This oil is soothing yet more alerting than Lavender and has deodorizing properties, making it a great choice for your beauty or cleaning routines.
Purification & Emotions
Did you know that the body physically stores our emotions? It does!
When we feel an emotion, especially a powerful one and/or one for a long period of time, our firing neurons release chemical messengers to tell our body what's happening. These compounds don't just go away, they get stored. And one place they get stored is the liver!
Our liver is a very important organ. It filters out the blood from our digestive systems as well as detoxifies our bodies from all the things we're exposed to daily - pollutants, chemicals, toxins, etc.
Traditional Chinese Medicine claims that the main emotion associated with the liver is Anger. Other emotions associated with the liver include Feeling Stubborn, Feeling rage, and Resentment. Many eastern practitioners also claim that a low-functioning liver or gallbladder can be due to years of suppressed anger and frustration, and when the anger is finally released it can produce manic behavior. (Hello rage-cleaning!!!)
So what does this mean for our emotions and where essential oils come in?
We can use oils that are supportive of the liver to help our bodies both physically and emotionally. Supporting the liver can help you process emotions and keep your anger in balance. Sometimes it will show you what is beneath the anger, and Purification is one of the best ones for this!
Purification helps with releasing Anger. It helps the body move past this emotion on the spectrum. Anger isn't a “bad” emotion. In fact, it is a very protective one! When we (or our kids) feel like (or do!) act out or explode, it is because we're protecting ourselves from bigger, scarier feelings. Anger is common for kids especially because they haven't learned how to process their emotions. So the next time you or your kids are feeling it, try this:
When you notice you or someone becoming angry or tense, grab Purification and inhale from the bottle, then apply over the liver (lower right abdomen). Verbalize what you're feeling. ‘I'm feeling angry and am going to try and let go of that. Help me think of something silly or funny since laughter is the other side of anger.” The quickest way to move anger through the body is with laughter! Modeling this for your kids helps them be able to do it themselves! If you are alone then you can simply say “I'm feeling angry and am going to try and let go of that.” and think of the funny thing on your own.
This process takes time and practice, but using oils for emotions can be a huge support tool!
Daily Habits with Purification
Use Purification in your home and cleaning routines!
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 an airtight glass jar add:
- 1 cup Baking Soda
- ½ cup Fine 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.
- 1 cup Epsom Salt
- ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
- ½ cup Baking Soda
- 30 drops Purification (or a mix of desired oils)
- To use, add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry.
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 in your health and skincare routines
Use Purification to support healthy airways. This blend is full of wonderful purifying oils.
Apply it topically to calm everyday skin irritations or use to spot-treat blemishes.
Try this T-Zone Roller (10mL):
- 10-15 drops each Lemon, Lavender, Purification
- Jojoba oil or carrier of choice
- ¼ cup pink Himalayan salt
- ¼ cup magnesium flakes
- 10 drops Purification
- Optional: 5 drops each Lavender, Tangerine
- ½ cup Organic Olive Oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
- ½ 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
- 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.
- 1 cup organic oats, ground
- ¼ cup organic powdered milk (or coconut milk) (or goat milk)
- 1 Tbsp liquid castile soap
- 2 tsp Vitamin E oil
- 15 drops Purification
- 5 drops Elemi or Frankincense
- (Optional) 5 drops Helichrysum
Sit and soak for 30 minutes or as long as desired.
- 2lb melt and pour soap base
- ½ cup powdered goat milk
- 2 Tbsp organic raw honey
- 1 Tbsp sweet almond oil
- 60 drops essential oils (Purification, Tangerine, Cedarwood, Lavender, alone or in combo!)
- Soap molds
Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler. Whisk in all remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Option to add dried flowers. Let sit overnight.
- ¼ cup ¼ cup magnesium flakes
- ¼ cup organic oats, ground
- 2 Tbsp sweet almond oil
- 10 drops each Purification, Lemon, Lavender
- ¼ cup Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
Mix together and add to bath water. Then add ACV to the water and gently mix.
- 4oz pump bottle
- 20 drops Purification essential oil
- 10 drops Lemon essential oil
- 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
Want to try Purification 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 June's
Gifts with Purchase
We are ready to soak in this sun-filled month with June's free items! Give your hair, skin and nails some summertime TLC with SulfurZyme capsules, whip up a lovely roller with Bergamot and a free roller set, keep outdoor annoyances and unwanted odors at bay with Purification, and earn Loyalty Rewards points all at once!
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!
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.
- 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.
- 1 cup Epsom Salt
- 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 30 drops Purification (or a mix of desired oils)
To use, add 2-3 tbsp directly to the laundry.
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:
- 1/4 cup pink Himalayan salt
- 1/4 cup magnesium flakes
- 10 drops Purification
- 5 drops each Lavender & Tangerine
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.
- 1 cup ground oats
- 1/4 cup powdered milk of choice (whole milk, coconut milk, goat milk)
- 1 tbsp liquid Castile soap
- 2 tsp Vitamin E oil
- 15 drops Purification
- 5 drops Elemi or Frankincense
- 5 drops Helichrysum (optional)
Sit and soak for 30 minutes or as long as desired.
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.
- 1/4 cup magnesium flakes
- 1/4 cup ground oats
- 2 tbsp sweet almond oil
- 10 drops each Purification, Lemon, and Lavender essential oils
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar (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!
Bergamot Essential Oil
Bergamot is a household staple oil for so many things! The crisp, citrusy aroma is uplifting and harmonizing, and it makes a wonderful addition to DIYs and diffuser blends. This oil is one we love to have around!
Use Bergamot in your household DIYs
Add 20 drops of Bergamot to your Thieves Household Cleaner for a fresh twist.
Add a few drops to Wool dryer balls for crisp laundry.
Use to make a Laundry Scent Booster:
Make a Happy Heart roller for daily cardiovascular support:
- To a large glass jar with a lid add:
- 1 cup Epsom Salt
- ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
- ½ cup Baking Soda
- 30 drops Bergamot (or a mix of desired oils)
To use, add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry.
Add Bergamot to your daily skincare and self-care routine
- 10 mL roller bottle
- 20 drops Bergamot
- 15 drops each Lavender, Cypress, & Rosemary
- Carrier of choice
- 2 oz dropper bottle
- 10 each drops Frankincense, Sandalwood, & Bergamot
- Carrier of choice
- 10 mL roller bottle
- 15 drops Bergamot & Valor
- 10 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
- Carrier of choice
- 10 mL roller bottle
- 10 drops each Valor, Frankincense, Stress Away, & Bergamot
- Fill with carrier
- 1 cup coconut oil
- 1 cup shea butter
- 20-30 drops total essential oils (Bergamot, Grapefruit, Ylang ylang)
Step 1 - In a small pot, combine coconut oil and shea butter on medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat and add essential oils. Mix well.
Step 2 - Let cool in the fridge for 30–45 minutes or until the mixture is no longer clear. It should have a soft texture. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, whip the product for about 2–3 minutes or until it looks like foam and forms peaks. Store in a glass jar at room temperature.
Try a simple natural deodorant with equal parts Patchouli and Bergamot plus carrier in a 30 mL roller bottle.
Diffuse with Bergamot
Diffuse this uplifting citrus oil any time of day:
- Mulled Cider - 4 drops Christmas Spirit, 3 drops Bergamot, 2 drops each Clove & Grapefruit
- Golden Hour - 4 drops each Lavender, Frankincense, & Bergamot
- Warm Hug - 3 drops Lavender, Bergamot, Grapefruit + 2 drops Vanilla
- Spring Wreath - 4 drops Eucalyptus, 3 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Lemon, 2 drops Lime
- Deep Breath - 4 drops each Bergamot, Lemon, & R.C.
SulfurZyme Supplement
- Take 2 capsules 2 times daily or as needed 1 hour before or after meals.
- Mix ½ tsp. of powder with NingXia Red or distilled water and take twice daily. Best taken 1 hour before or after meals.
Read more about SulfurZyme on this Supplement Spotlight blog post. You can find more about other incredible, oil-infused supplements from Young Living, check out this Young Living Oil-Infused Supplement blog post.
Set of 3 Roller Bottles
One of our favorite ways to use our oils is in roller blends! This month you'll get 3 color-coordinated roller bottles on Loyalty Rewards!
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 10mL roller bottle. See below for general dilution guidelines as well!
Making roller blends is simple. All you need is a roller bottle (we typically use 10 mL 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
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
Mineral Essence Spotlight
Mineral Essence is your daily liquid dose of minerals - an essential part of overall health and vitality. This unique supplement combines the benefits of ionic minerals with Lemon, Cinnamon, and Peppermint essential oils to create a formulation that is quickly and fully absorbed by the body. You get all the great benefits of minerals in a convenient daily dose!
Mineral Essence at a Glance
- Balanced, full-spectrum ionic mineral complex
- Enhanced with essential oils
- Excellent source of magnesium
- A great addition to your daily multivitamin
- A popular choice for supplementation during pregnancy
Background
According to two-time Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling: “You can trace every sickness, every disease, and every ailment to a mineral deficiency.” Trace minerals are incredibly important for our overall health. The body requires nearly two thirds of all the elements currently known to man in order to support optimal health, cognitive function and overall performance, and keeping these minerals in balance is a complex, yet incredibly vital task. The events of everyday living demand a continual ingestion of minerals, ideally from the diet, but given current farming practices, it just isn't enough.
Why do we need Minerals?
Traditionally, eating fresh, sprouted grains, fruits, and vegetables grown in nutrient-rich soil has been the primary supply for a full spectrum of ionic minerals. Unfortunately in today's world, naturally occurring, nutrient-rich soil is becoming increasingly rare. Decades and decades of vegetation growth and aggressive modern farming techniques have brought many of the earth's minerals to the surface where they have been washed away. Synthesized fertilizers are routinely applied to farms and fields where minerals have been depleted, but man-made fertilizers provide only enough mineral substance to support basic plant life.
And just like so many other areas of our health, we can achieve our goals with supplementation! Mineral Essence is a balanced, full-spectrum ionic mineral complex enhanced with essential oils. It contains sixty ionic minerals including iron, zinc, silicon, fluorine, boron, lithium, sodium, sulfur, magnesium, chloride, selenium, thallium, calcium, and potassium as well as peppermint, cinnamon bark and lemon essential oils. The addition of essential oils helps the body absorb all these ionic minerals, making them more bioavailable (and useful!) to our bodies instead of just passing through.
The following deficiencies have been linked to many health issues -- including those that affect our emotional health -- and all of these deficiencies can be improved with Mineral Essence!
- Iron - affects around 20% women and 50% of pregnant women. Pair with Master Formula for ideal results.
- Selenium - a key component of thyroid health. Pair with Master Formula for ideal results.
- Magnesium - some sources say up to half the population is deficient in magnesium! 1 serving of Mineral Essence provides 80% of our daily magnesium requirements.
- Zinc - this mineral is used by more enzymes than any other mineral our bodies need and is used for everything from gut health to DNA repair.
Key Ingredients
- Calcium - essential for healthy bones and teeth, assists in blood clotting, muscle contraction, and nerve transmission.
- Chromium - assists in the metabolism of glucose and regulates blood sugar.
- Cobalt - promotes the formation of red blood cells.
- Copper - promotes normal red-blood cell formation, connective tissue formation and central nervous system function. By storing and releasing iron, copper contributes to hemoglobin formation.
- Iodine - required by the thyroid hormone to support metabolism.
- Iron - important in red blood cell formation, energy and cognitive function.
- Magnesium - supports nerves and muscles and activates over 100 enzymes.
- Molybdenum - contributes to growth and development.
- Phosphorous - works with calcium to contribute to healthy bones and teeth.
- Potassium - regulates heartbeat, fluid balance, and helps muscles contract.
- Selenium - an essential component of a key antioxidant enzyme, also necessary for normal growth and development.
- Sulfur - required for muscle protein and helps with soft, healthy hair.
- Zinc - found in every fluid, tissue, cell and organ throughout the human body with high concentrates in the brain. Inadequate intake can affect over 200 enzymes involved in digestion, metabolism, reproduction and wound healing.
- Cinnamon bark essential oil - antiviral, antibacterial and a strong antioxidant. It also contains high levels of phenols – oxygenating compounds which function as catalysts.
- Lemon essential oil - promotes leukocyte production, which is an important factor in the immune system.
- Peppermint essential oil - antibacterial and a first-rate support for the immune system, also supports digestion
As with all other Young Living supplements, the addition of essential oils to Mineral Essence is key! The essential oils have their own benefits for the body, but they also enhance the bioavailability of the minerals, making Young Living's Mineral Essence superior to any mineral supplement on the market!
Daily Habits with Mineral Essence
Add Mineral Essence to your daily supplement routine!
Take 5 half-droppers (1 ml each) morning and evening or as needed as a mineral supplement. May be added to 4-8 oz. of distilled/purified water or juice before drinking. We recommend adding to cranberry juice if needed as the supplement has a spicy, mineral flavor. Shake well before using and refrigerate after opening.
Apply Mineral Essence to the skin or mix with epsom salts in the bath to allow for absorption through the skin! Note, however, that this route of administration will provide less absorption than ingestion.
Use Mineral Essence to promote hair growth and recovery. Simply drop Mineral Essence onto the scalp and massage in gently. Let sit for 20-30 minutes, then wash hair with gentle, sulfate-free shampoo.
Add Mineral Essence to your daily NingXia Red for even more robust results.
Make a mineralizing mouthwash:
- Mix ½ bottle of Thieves Fresh Essence Mouthwash with ½ bottle of Mineral Essence and shake well.
Try this Golden Mango Sunrise Tonic for daily health and longevity:
- 2-4 oz NingXia Red
- 5 half droppersful Mineral Essence
- ½ tsp Golden Turmeric powder
- Organic low-sugar lemonade or pineapple juice
- Mineral or coconut water + ice as desired
Note: This product contains royal jelly, which may cause allergic reactions, especially in those with bee or honey allergies.
Want to try Mineral Essence but don't know where to start, click here to get started..
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Cypress Essential Oil Spotlight
Cypress is one of our favorite conifer oils - deep, woodsy and full of incredible health benefits! Whether you are looking for healthy skin and hair, support for your heart and circulatory system, a companion for yoga and meditation or a deep breath of fresh air, this crisp woodsy oil is what you need.
Just a Drop of Cypress
- Has a clean, evergreen aroma
- Supports healthy circulation and heart health
- May help to reduce the appearance of blemishes when applied topically
- Promotes the appearance of healthy-looking hair and skin
- Is a great companion for dry brushing and lymphatic health
- Creates a grounding atmosphere when diffused
We love the tree oils and Cypress is no exception! It's in some of our favorite blends like R.C. and Aroma Siez to name a few, and an ingredient in our beloved Raindrop roller! (more on that below) It's calming and grounding and wonderful on the skin.
Background
Cypress has a long history of use as a construction material due to the durability of its wood, and it was used by the Phoenicians and Cretans to build ships and bows and by the Egyptians to build sarcophagi. Its botanical name, Cupressus sempervirens, is derived from the Greek “sempervivum,” or “live forever. The oil is steam distilled from the branches of the plant to produce an incredible essential oil!
Emotional Support with Cypress
Cypress is calming and grounding and wonderful for releasing stored emotions. It helps ease feelings of loss and creates a sense of security. It helps to heal emotional trauma, calms the body, relieves anger and just helps life flow better. This is a great oil to diffuse for any kiddos having trouble with transitions, new schools, big changes. It is helpful when dealing with emotional trauma and anger.
Cypress also helps with these seasonal feelings. Diffuse or wear as perfume for the following:
- Grief and loss
- Insecurity in relationships
- Worry
Cypress also helps the body detox naturally and promotes production of leukocytes (white blood cells) which boosts the body's natural defenses during wintertime. Emotional health is directly affected by how we feel physically and Cypress helps with that.
- Rub on wrists and feet to keep up energy
- Take a detox bath with cypress and Epsom salts
- Take Cypress to a massage with you and you will benefit from even more soothing of your muscles and it will help with the detoxing too.
Lymphathic health and Cypress
Your lymphatic system is a crucial part of your health, yet an often overlooked one! The lymphatic system is part of the immune system. It works to protect your body from illness, to maintain body fluid levels, to absorb digestive fats and remove cellular waste.
The lymphatic system works hard to filter out all the things the body experiences. And there are some really simple, really easy health habits you can start today to give this system a boost on the daily! Exercise, hydration, dry brushing, Cel-Lite Magic Massage Oil and Cypress can be huge benefits for lymphatic health and circulation in general! Use Cypress alone or with Cel-Lite Magic daily for a gentle massage on the arms and legs.
Product Options
Cypress is a key ingredient in some of our favorite products including Cel-Lite Magic Massage Oil, Essential Beauty Serum, BLOOM essential oil serum and skincare line, and Breathe Again Roll-on.
Daily Habits with Cypress
Apply to your wrists, neck, or ear lobes during yoga, meditation, or prayer.
Use with Cel-Lite Magic Massage Oil for dry brushing and massage for smooth, silky skin and lymphatic health.
Use with Relaxation Massage Oil for soothing tired, cramping legs and feet at bedtime (a pregnancy favorite!)
Add a few drops to a lightweight carrier oil, such as jojoba or grapeseed, to create a natural beard oil.
Give your tired feet some love with this Relaxing Foot Scrub
- To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle add:
- 15 drops Cypress
- 10 drops Bergamot
- Optional: 10 drops Shutran or Idaho Blue Spruce
- Fill with Jojoba or Grapeseed oil
- Apply to beard and skin and gently massage to keep the hair and skin happy and healthy.
- To a 10 mL roller bottle add:
- 10 drops each Cypress, Bergamot,Northern Lights Black Spruce
- 5 drops Ylang Ylang
- Fill with carrier of choice
- 3 Tbsp organic shea butter
- 2 Tbsp beeswax pellets
- 2 Tbsp jojoba oil
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 3-5 drops each Cypress, Rosemary, and Cedarwood (option to add 2 dots Thyme)
Step 1 - Melt shea butter and beeswax in a double boiler.
Step 2 - In a separate bowl, combine jojoba oil and cornstarch. Mix well then add in the melted shea butter/beeswax mixture and mix with a hand mixer.
Step 3 - Add essential oils and 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.
Give tired muscles some TLC with a simple bath soak. Mix 1 cup Epsom salt with 10 drops of Cypress and soak as desired. Great additions include Cypress, Peppermint, PanAway. This is also great to do when you're feeling a bit stuffy!
- 2 Tbsp Organic Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Organic Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Raw Honey
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 3 drops Peppermint
- 5 drops Cypress
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.
- ½ cup Organic Olive Oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
- ½ cup organic arnica oil
- 1 Tbsp shea butter
- 2 Tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
- 3-4 Tbsp beeswax pastilles
- 40 drops essential oils: Cypress, Elemi, 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 & beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
Step 2 - 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.
- 1 cup organic oats, ground
- ¼ cup organic powdered milk (or coconut milk) (or goat milk)
- 1 Tbsp liquid castile soap
- 2 tsp Vitamin E oil
- 15 drops Cypress
- 5 drops Elemi or Frankincense
- (Optional) 5 drops Helichrysum
Sit and soak for 30 minutes or as long as desired.
- 2lb melt and pour soap base
- ½ cup powdered goat milk
- 2 Tbsp organic raw honey
- 1 Tbsp sweet almond oil
- 60 drops of essential oils (Cypress, Cedarwood, Lavender, alone or in combo!)
- Soap molds
Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler. Whisk in all remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Option to add dried flowers. Let sit overnight.
- 4 oz pump or dropper bottle
- 10-20 drops each Rosemary, Grapefruit, Juniper, Cypress
- Fill with V-6 Vegetable Complex
Massage onto problem areas as desired.
Add Cypress to your laundry soap and wool dryer balls for fresh laundry.
Diffuse
Diffuse Cypress alone or with other respiratory supporting oils like Lemon, Raven, or Peppermint and use it to support healthy circulation and muscles.
- Man Cave - 5 drops Cypress + 3 drops Tangerine + 4 drops Lemon
- Fresh & Clean - 6 drops Lushious Lemon + 4 drops Cypress
- Cabin in the Woods - 3 drops Cypress + 3 drops Pine + 3 drops Cinnamon Bark + 3 drops Orange
Want to try Cypress 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
The 2023 Summer Handbook
Hello summer. Warm weather, sunshine-filled days and vacations (or staycations) are on the agenda, and we are ready for it all - with our favorite oils and Young Living products in tow! Here are some of our best tips, tricks, recipes and DIYs for enjoying the summer months to the fullest.
Summer Skin
Two simple steps for getting that beach body:1. Have a body.
2. Go to the beach.
Of course, it wouldn't hurt if our skin was smooth & glowing too right?! A few of our favorite summer body DIYS!
Margarita Body Scrub via Hello Glow
- 1/2 cup salt (You can use regular salt, kosher salt or leftover margarita salt)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoons tequila
- Juice of 1 lime
- A few drops of Lime EO
Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl until you have a paste. Add more olive oil if needed. Then scrub away in the shower. One note of caution – use the scrub before you shave, not after, because it might burn. The tequila and lime juice are natural antiseptics, the salt exfoliates any dead skin, and the olive oil adds lots of moisture!
Grapefruit Body Smoothing Oil
- Cel-Lite Magic Massage Oil
- Grapefruit Essential Oil
In your hands, mix together one pump of Cel-Lite Magic + one drop of Grapefruit. Massage into legs and arms in a circular motion. Continue on any areas that need a little extra smoothing & get your beauty sleep! Be sure to shower before going out in the sun!
DIY Summer 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!)
- 2 oz glass dropper bottle
- 10 dropperfuls CBD Beauty Boost
- 40 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
- Optional: 20 drops Blue Tansy Essential Oil
- Carrier of choice: argan oil (great for dry skin), jojoba oil (good for all skin types), rose hip oil (for all skin types)
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 summer!
- 2 oz glass dropper bottle
- 1&1/2 tsp Organic vitamin C powder
- 5 drops Geranium 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.
Moisturizing Oatmeal Soak
Sun and wind and heat can leave the skin needing a little extra moisture. Give your skin (and your whole self!) some TLC with a long, luxurious soak with these simple but effective ingredients.
- 1 cup organic oats, ground
- ¼ cup organic powdered milk (or coconut milk) (or goat milk)
- 1 Tbsp liquid castile soap
- 2 tsp Vitamin E oil
- 10 drops each Frankincense, Cedarwood OR use the YL Dry Skin Serum
- (Optional) 5 drops Helichrysum
Sit and soak for 30 minutes or as long as desired.
Wellness 101
School may be out for the summer, but we aren't getting lax on our wellness routines. Summer is a great time to really focus on great daily wellness habits that we can continue when the colder months arrive! Here are five simple things we're dong everyday this summer to focus on true self-care and overall health.
Master Formula
Our favorite daily multivitamin that packs a HUGE nutritional punch and helps us work towards daily wellness. The prepackaged capsules make traveling with this supplement so easy, too. Check out the Master Formula Supplement Spotlight bog post for more on this daily favorite.
Daily Red (NingXia Red, that is!)
If there were only one habit that you can start or continue during the summer, a daily dose of NingXia Red would be it. This delicious supplement is a powerhouse of antioxidants and nutrients that we want for everyone in the family. Check out the NingXia Red Spotlight blog post for more on this incredible supplement.
Wellness Roller
This bend is something we use year round to help keep our immune systems on the go! We roll this blend over the lymph nodes, on the feet, or along the spine morning and evening year round, then us it more frequently as needed. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
- 25 drops each Thieves, Pine & Lemon
- 20 drops each Geranium & Frankincense
- fill with a carrier oil of choice
Note: If you plan to be in direct sunlight, apply this somewhere your clothing will cover.
Diffusing 24/7
If we are awake (and even overnight too), our diffuser is on . Diffusing is such an incredible health habit. Not only will your home or office (and car too) smell amazing, you get the health benefits of breathing in the oils.
- Start the morning off with Raven + Lemon to get everyone going and support the airways
- Set the stage for a peaceful midday rest with Lavender + Grapefruit + Vanilla.
- Bring the 'afternoon pick-me-up' vibes of a cup of coffee with Peppermint + Tangerine + Stress Away.
- End your day with Thieves + Cedarwood to boost immunity and promote restful sleep.
Ditching and Switching
One of the biggest impacts you can have on your health is by ditching conventional products that are FULL of toxins and fragrance. Sadly these ingredients are often hidden or disguised by clever marking (greenwashing anyone?) or renamed as things that sound more natural. Here are a few simple swaps to make this summer.
- Conventional household cleaner ----> Thieves Household Cleaner
- Antibacterial hand soaps ----> Lushious Lemon Foaming Hand Soap
- Beauty store face serums ----> BLOOM Brightening Cream or CBD Beauty Boost
- Kids toothpaste, shampoo, bath gel ----> KidScents Toothpaste, Shampoo, Bath Gel
Sweet Summertime DIYs
Mermaid Hair Salt Mist - For mermaid-inspired waves any day of the week! In a 4 oz. glass spray bottle, add:
- Warm water
- 1 tsp fine grain sea salt
- 1 tbsp fractionated coconut oil
- 10 drops each Lavender, Grapefruit, Rosemary
Mix water and salt gently, then add in remaining ingredients and shake to combine. Spray it in your hair after towel drying & get soft, beachy waves!!
Mermaid Hair Detangler Spray - for soft, smooth post-pool locks!
- 1 bottle Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood Hydrosol
- 1 Tbsp Copaiba Vanilla Conditioner
- 10 drops each Lavender, Rosemary, Grapefruit
Add essential oils and conditioner to the bottle of Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood Hydrosol and shake well. Use after a shower as a detangler!
DIY Nail Polish Remover - a non-tox way to have pretty nails and toenails!
- 2 oz glass dropper bottle
- 2-3 drops each Grapefruit, Orange essential oils
- 5-6 drops Lemon essential oil
- Rubbing alcohol
- White vinegar
Add essential oils to the bottle, then fill the remaining amount of the bottle with 2/3 rubbing alcohol and 1/3 vinegar. Gently shake gently to mix. Add solution to a cotton pad and wipe your nails clean. Voila!
Fun in the Sun
'Tis the season for hot, sunshine-filled days, and we want to soak in every second of it while staying safe and health. Here are our top three necessities for safe, healthy fun in the sun.
Hands-down, the Young Living Mineral Sunscreen is our favorite sunscreen. It checks all of our boxes - reef safe, effective, all natural, great for all skin types, non-nano zinc, won't clog pores. What else is there?
Quick Tip - Make YL's Mineral Sunscreen application easy with this hack! Makes it even easier to apply, especially with kids by adding some to your hands and apply to the face.- 10 oz continuous spray bottle
- YL Mineral Sunscreen
- 5 tbsp fractioned coconut oil or ClaraDerm Spray
- 20 drops Carrot Seed essential oil
- 30 drops Citronella essential oil (optional)
Add all items to the spray bottle and shake well.
LavaDerm After Sun Spray is your first aid kit BFF! LavaDerm brings relief from the pain and itching of minor burns, cuts, sunburns, scrapes, insect bites, or really any minor skin irritation. Whether or not your skin has seen a little too much sun or wind, this spray will help you feel soothed and refreshed. Apply after a day outdoors for a sigh of relief.
Quick Tip - If you need some relief ASAP and don't have any LavaDerm on hand, try this DIY After Sun Spray:
- 5 oz continuous spray bottle
- 25 drops each Lavender & Frankincense
- 18 drops each Tea Tree & Peppermint
- V-6 Vegetable Oil or carrier of choice
Insect RepellentNo one wants to come in from a wonderful day outdoors with tons of itchy bites from outdoor pests... and you won't have to with the Young Living Insect Repellent! This liquid formula effectively prevents mosquito, flea, and tick bits - so you can enjoy the great outdoors worry free.
This incredible formula is gentle enough for the little ones, yet effective. You can use an empty Thieves Surface Spray bottle for easy applications. It is also available as wipes, with makes application on the go super easy!
Grab the Insect Repellent bottle and make it into a spray for easy use:
- Continuous spray bottle
- Bottle of YL Insect Repellent
- 3 tbsp fractioned coconut oil or ClaraDerm Spray
- 20 drops Citronella essential oil
Add all items to the spray bottle, but add the insect repellent last (it will not all fit!)
Quick Tip - If you live in a state that has shipping exclusions for the Insect Repellant, try the wipes! Still can't order because of limitations - add a spray top directly to your bottle of Citronella. Also try this DIY Outdoor Spray. To a small continuous spray bottle, add:
- 25 drops each Citronella, Geranium, Lemongrass, & Lavender
- 20 drops Eucalyptus Radiata & Tea Tree
- V-6 Vegetable Oil or carrier of choice
Note: if you want to use a larger bottle, simply double the recipe. Also, if you feel you need a stronger formula or are expertly susceptible to outdoor pests, add more Citronella, Lemongrass and/or Geranium.
Citronella, Lemongrass and/or Geranium!
DIY Itch Stick - for those times you forget your insect repellent! In a rollerball, combine 10 drops Purification, 10 drops Lavender, and 10 drops Lemon, and top with a carrier oil. Roll on bug bites & itches.
Quick tip! - Dining outside & want to keep the bugs away? Grab an outdoor fan, put a few drops of Citronella + Geranium on a clothespin (or two!) & attach to the front of the fan & you have yourself a giant outdoor diffuser!
Photosensitive Oils
Summer and citrus oils are synonymous, and we are all about using citrus oils this time of year. As always, we want to keep everyone healthy and safe, so make sure to separate application of citrus oils and exposure to sunlight. As a general rule, avoid direct UV exposure to an area where you applied citrus oils for a minimum of 12 hours, up to 48 hours.
WHY?
Citrus Oils (and some others) contain natural molecules that react with sunlight and cause sensitivity to the skin. All of the Young Living oils and blends that contain these compounds re labeled with a warming to avoid sun/UV light for 12 to 48 hours after applying.
Does that mean you have to put your beloved Grapefruit and Bergamot away for the summer? NO WAY! Just apply to areas that won't be exposed to the sun for at least 24 hours (basically under your clothes). And you can always diffuse.
Beach Essentials
- NingXia Red packets - freeze them overnight for a slushie-like treat
- Lavender Lemonade Vitalty Drops - to keep us hydrated.
- Thieves Hand Sanitizer & Thieves Surface Spray - for clean hands, e-readers, toys, phones, etc.
- Lavender Lip Balm - great for lips, cheeks, noses and makes a great carrier stick too
- Einkorn Granola - for a tasty, healthy snack
- Seedlings Baby Wipes - for clean hands, even in the sand
Quick tip - Easily remove all the sand from everyone's feet, legs, and hands with Seedlings Baby Wipes. We keep a pack in every bag for easy sand removal and clean, fresh hands.
NingXia Red Recipes
Superfood Lemonade Popicles
These simple, delicious popsicles are a HUGE hit in our house, and my kids love to help make them. The best part is you can't mess them up. There isn't a specific amount of each ingredient needed, so just pour a little of each item into your mold and go.
- NingXia Red
- Lemonade
- NingXia Zyng
- Citrus Fresh Vitality
Step 1 - In a popsicle mold, add equal parts NingXia and Lemonade, 1 drop of Citrus Fresh and top with NingXia Zing. Do this in layers for a pretty end result.
Quick Tip - Heading out to the pool, beach or a hike? Simply freeze your NingXia packets overnight, then pack in a plastic bag and enjoy that afternoon as a cool, slushy-like treat.
Anytime NingXia Spritzers
Whether you're pool side, riding in the car or simply lounging on your couch or porch, this spritzer is the perfect companion. But be warned, your kids/friends/husband will want to setal it.
- 1 can sparking water in your favorite flavor
- 1/3-1/2 bottle of komucha
- 4 oz NingXia Red
- 1-2 drops Grapefruit Vitality or Tangerine Vitality essential oil
- 1 squirt of Grapefruit Bergamot Vitality Drops
- 1/2-1 can NingXia Zyng
Add it all together in a glass, stir, and enjoy!
Go Red Electrolyte Replacement
Ditch the artificially flavored and colored electrolyte drinks and whip up your own with this simple recipe. You can also always grab the Lavender Lemonade or Grapefruit Bergamot Vitality Drops for a quick electrolyte boost as well.
- 1 cup coconut water
- 4 oz NingXia Red
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 lime juiced
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/8 tsp pink Himalayan sea salt
- 1-2 drops Young Living Vitality of choice: Tangerine, Orange, Lime, Citrus Fresh or Grapefruit
- 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Mix all ingredients in a blender with some ice for one of the most refreshing drinks EVER. You could even do this without a blender - just throw everything in a shaker cup and enjoy.
Summer Blockbuster Diffuser Blends
Summertime movies on the lawn anyone? These blends are reminiscent of warm nights in the grass watching our favorite movies with our favorite people.Sweet Magnolias - 4 drops Orange + 3 drops Vanilla + 3 drops Grapefruit + 2 drops Lime
Emily in Paris - 4 drops Jasmine + 3 drops Tangerine + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Lime
Yellowstone - 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce + 3 drops Bergamot + 3 drops Vanilla + 2 drops Clove
Yellowstone - 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce + 3 drops Bergamot + 3 drops Vanilla + 2 drops Clove
Grease - 4 drops Stress Away + 3 drops Neroli or Orange + 4 drops Jasmine
The Sandlot - 5 drops KidPower (or Valor + Vanilla) + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 3 drops Lavender
Mama Mia - 4 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood (or Cedarwood) + 3 drops Lime + 3 drops Lemon + 2 drops Tangerine
Summer Abode
Give your home a summer refresh with these simple tips!Summertime Citrus Thieves Cleaner
- 16 oz glass spray bottle
- 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
- 15 drops each Orange, Bergamot, & Jade Lemon
- 10 drops Palmarosa or Ylang ylang
- Water
Add cleaner and oils to a 16 oz glass spray bottle, then fill with water. Use for all your cleaning needs!
Seaside Breeze Room Spray
- 16 oz glass spray bottle
- 15 drops each Lime, Rosemary, Lavender Bergamot
- Splash of witch hazel
- Filtered water
Add oils, water and witch hazel to your spray bottle. Spray around the room, on curtains or carpet to freshen your home & make it smell like a beach house!
Flower Saver Hack
Bringing all those lilacs & hydrangeas inside from the garden? Try this hack! Put them in a vase of water with a sprinkle of sugar, a drop of Purification, and a penny to keep them fresher longer! Purification in the diffuser is also amazing in bathrooms, laundry rooms or anywhere that might get a little hot & stuffy in the summer heat!
We hope you enjoy this Summer Handbook. May your days full of sun and fun!
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Season Essentials Essential
Oil Blend Spotlight
When the flowers start blooming, the pollen starts flying, and many of us start sniffling! If you want to enjoy the beauty of spring without hiding indoors until the worst is behind you, we have you covered. Meet your new springtime sidekick, Season Essentials blend!Just a Drop of Season Essentials
- Supports healthy respiration, especially in the face of common seasonal needs
- Helps open and support airways
- Easy to use - apply topically, diffuse or use as a dietary supplement!
- Has a fresh, invigorating yet soothing scent
- Contains Lavender essential oil, which is known for its calming properties
- Contains Peppermint essential oil, which supports normal respiratory function
- Creates a stimulating, soothing feeling when applied to the head, neck, and chest
This oil blend is specially formulated with a tried-and-true trio of three core oils—Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint – our go-tos when the seasons (and air quality!) change! But it gets better. Season Essentials blend is further enhanced with the properties of Goldenrod and Eucalyptus Blue essential oils so that you can embrace the changing seasons with open arms!
Key Ingredients
- Lavender - Calming and soothing to the mind and body, Lavender is one of our main respiratory oils! A Lavender swipe on the inside of the cheek or a drop under your tongue a few times a day is a great springtime habit ( Lavender is nature's antihistamine!), so it just makes sense that it is a key player in this blend.
- Lemon - High in limonene (an immune supporting constituent), Lemon is a wonderful oil for the immune and respiratory systems. Plus it is a natural mucolytic!
- Peppermint - This oil is crisp and cool and soothes any area where it is applied. Peppermint is a mainstay for seasonal relief with Lavender and Lemon.
- Eucalyptus Blue - A deep breath in a bottle, Eucalyptus has long been used for opening and supporting the airways. This oil is high in eucalyptol, the constituent which gives it all its wonderful respiratory properties.
- Goldenrod - This oil has a grassy, earthy aroma that soothes the respiratory system and works with the other oils in this blend to provide seasonal relief. Goldenrod is high in alpha-pinene, a constituent known for its respiratory benefits.
Daily Habits with Season Essentials
This incredible blend is labeled for use as a dietary supplement, for diffusing and for topical application, so you can use it however you choose! Season Essentials blend has an invigorating and soothing aroma and will be your go-to deep-breathing companion during seasonal changes.
- Keep Season Essentials blend on hand while exploring the great outdoors. Add an AromaGlide Roller Fitment to the bottle to apply as needed.
- Inhale it to support a healthy, clear respiratory system no matter whether you're enjoying the outdoors or relaxing at home.
- Add Season Essentials to a teaspoon of honey and take it internally.
- Fill a clear vegetable capsule with Season Essentials and olive oil and use it as a dietary supplement
- Add a few drops to your palms and rub them together. Cup your hands over your nose and mouth and take 2–3 deep, slow breaths through your nose, exhaling through your mouth.
- Diffuse Season Essentials blend to refresh any stuffy room and support the airways (especially when you lie down!).
- Apply this blend topically to the head, neck, and chest to inhale its stimulating yet soothing aroma.
- Add a few drops of Season Essentials to a pot of hot water, then cover your head with a towel and lean over the bowl to make a sinus steam.
- Add to epsom salts for a long soak in the tub.
- Make a DIY Oral Spray:
- 10mL glass spray bottle
- 5 drops Season Essentials
- 1-2 drops Orange 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!
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Red Cedar Bliss Essential
Oil Blend Spotlight
Red Cedar Bliss essential oil blend is just what the name suggests - warm, evergreen bliss! This combination of Orange, Clove, Laurus Nobilis, Helichrysum, Frankincense, and Western Red Cedar oils has a welcoming, harmonizing aroma to ground and uplift the mind. Plus this blend of oils has some incredible health benefits, is full of antioxidants, and helps support a healthy immune system and overall wellness!
Just a Drop of Red Cedar Bliss
- Has a warm, woodsy, spicy-citrus aroma
- Delivers a punch of powerful antioxidants (great for using as a dietary supplement!)
- Helps support overall wellness and healthy immune function
- Creates a cozy, grounded atmosphere when diffused
- Feels like an instant countryside, tranquil cabin getaway
There is something so comforting about all of these oils, and when you combine them into one blend you get a really wonderful tool you can use for your physical, mental and emotional health. Tree oils in general are very calming and grounding and have wonderful properties for soothing the body's response to inflammation. Clove and Frankincense are powerhouse oils on their own, packed with antioxidants and wonderful for longevity!
Key Ingredients
- Orange - Orange essential oil has a sweet, bright aroma reminiscent of a blossoming orchard of orange trees. The scent is uplifting and just brings a smile to your face, plus this citrus oil is high in limonene, a constituent known for immune support.
- Clove - If there were one oil synonymous with antioxidants, it would be Clove. This oil protects our brains, hearts, lungs, immune systems and basically the body as a whole. Clove is also high in the constituent eugenol, which boasts well documented health supporting properties.
- Laurus Nobilis - commonly known as bay laurel or bay leaf, Laurus Nobilis essential oil contains antioxidants, offers cleansing properties, and helps provide immune support when taken as a dietary supplement.
- Helichrysum - Helichrysum is an incredible oil for soothing any need where the body is inflamed. It is also great for emotions. Helichrysum is called "honey for the psyche" because of its lightly sweet scent and its ability to help us process and release the effects of trauma.
- Frankincense - This powerful oil has been known to enhance immunological function, beautify skin, and increase spiritual awareness and is high in the constituents alpha-pinene and limonene
- Western Red Cedar - Beneficial to the emotions, the respiratory system, and the skin, this oil can be used for many things including immune support. Western Red Cedar is also great for opening and soothing the airways in the presence of allergens, especially when paired with Laurus Nobilis, Frankincense and Helichrysum.
Daily Habits with Red Cedar Bliss
Red Cedar Bliss blend is designed for aromatic, topical, and dietary use, so you can use it however you need! With notes of cozy spice, sweet citrus, and soft cedar, it's the most comforting blend to enjoy on those cold nights or rainy mornings. Pop it in your diffuser, massage it on your skin, or take it in a veggie capsule to enjoy every drop of plant-powered goodness!
- Add 1 drop to a veggie capsule to help support a healthy immune system.
- Dilute and massage a few drops into your skin for a moment of harmony and peace.
- Diffuse to fill your space with a cheerful, spicy-citrus aroma (great when you're journaling, meditating or practicing yoga).
- Add a few drops to the floor of your shower and let the oils and steam work their magic.
- Add a few drops to epsom salt for a long, luxurious soak.
- Add to a teaspoon of honey and take as a supplement or add to a mug of hot tea.
- Add a few drops to your palms and rub them together. Cup your hands over your nose and mouth and take 2–3 deep, slow breaths through your nose, exhaling through your mouth.
- Apply this blend topically to the head, neck, and chest to inhale its stimulating yet soothing aroma.
- Make a DIY Oral Spray:
- 10mL glass spray bottle
- 5 drops Red Cedar Bliss
- 1-2 drops Orange 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!
- Medicine Ball - 4-5 drops Red Cedar Bliss + 3 drops each Lemon & Cinnamon Bark
- Calm & Collected - 4-5 drops Red Cedar Bliss + 3 drops Lavender + 2 drops Frankincense
- Deep Breath - 4-5 drops Red Cedar Bliss + 3 drops Eucalyptus + 2 drops Lemon
Want to try Red Cedar Bliss 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
DIY Mermaid Hair Spritz
If you want long, luscious locks that are shiny, healthy and strong, then look no further! Bring out your inner mermaid with this daily hair spritz that strengthens hair, promotes shine and growth, and smells incredible.
Mermaid Hair Spritz:
- 20 drops Cedarwood
- 20 drops Rosemary
- 20 drops Lavender
- 10 drops Geranium
- 10 drops Joy
- Alcohol-free witch hazel
- 4 oz glass spray bottle
Add essential oils to a 4oz glass spray bottle, then fill with alcohol-free witch hazel. Spray onto wet hair daily. You can also spray onto dry hair to refresh!
Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make this so we can see!
Want to make these DIY Mermaid Hair Spritz, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
DIYs with LavenderLavender is one of the most versatile essential oils and a great beginner oil, making it a favorite for DIYs and roller blends. From skin care products to relaxing routines, this oil can infuse and enhance many areas of your life!
Lavender is The Grandmother of essential oils - soft and huggable, gentle, smells like flowers, calming, and the one you want around if you are sad, tired, or need comforting. And these DIYs and roller blends will bring the calm, soothing feelings of lavender into your everyday life.
Beauty DIYs with LavenderLavender Detangler Spray
Whip up this simple, clean, non-toxic detangler in minutes and see your hair shine. This simple DIY is perfect for children as well - no more bath time tears!
- 1 tsp Lavender Volume or Lavender Mint Conditioner
- 1 dropperful Mirah Hair Oil (or liquid carrier oil of choice)
- 10 drops Lavender essential oil
- 10 drops Geranium essential oil
- Distilled water
Add all ingredients to a 2 oz glass spray bottle, fill almost to the top with distilled or filtered water, and shake well to combine. Spray onto wet hair as needed and gently comb through to release tangles.
Mermaid Waves Hair Spritz
We all want long, beautiful locks that wave and flow. Let these oils do their fairy tale magic - minus the fin for legs.
- 10 drops each Cedarwood, Rosemary, Lavender essential oils
- 10 drops Joy or Geranium essential oil
- Pinch Himalayan sea salt
- Alcohol-free witch hazel
- Add essential oils and salt to a 4 oz glass spray bottle and fill with alcohol-free witch hazel. Spritz onto damp hair or dry hair and scrunch for mermaid waves.
DIY Lavender-Infused Dry Shampoo
There's nothing worse than the feeling of dirty, greasy hair, but did you know that washing your hair too often can leave hair prone to dryness and breakage? It's easy to keep your locks looking lustrous and lifted and extend time between washes by applying a dry shampoo!
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 2 drops Cedarwood essential oil
- 2 drops Rosemary essential oil
- 1 drop Tea Tree essential oil
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, for dark hair only (add 1 tablespoon at a time until desired color is achieved)
- Combine all ingredients. Put in a container of your choice, such as an empty salt shaker or baby powder bottle. Sprinkle on roots of hair and massage into scalp. Or apply with a makeup brush. Leave for 2–3 minutes to absorb hair's natural oils. Brush through hair and style as desired.
DIY Leave-In Conditioner
Love on your locks: Get extra moisture with DIY leave-in conditioner
- 1 cup aloe vera juice
- 2 tablespoons Lavender Volume or Lavender Mint Conditioner
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 5 drops Lavender essential oil
- 5 drops Cedarwood essential oil
Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake gently to combine. Spray onto wet or dry hair that needs extra moisture.
DIY Renewal Face Serum
Rub this fountain of youth serum on your face and watch the glow!
- 8-12 oz glass dropper bottle
- 10 drops each: Lavender, Manuka, Frankincense, Geranium, & Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood essential oil
- Fill with carrier oil of choice: chia seed oil, rosehip oil, Emu oil or jojoba oil
- Apply to face morning and evening!
DIY Lavender Makeup Remover Pads
Instead of harsh makeup removers, opt for these gentle DIY makeup remover pads infused with Lavender essential oil. You'll know exactly what goes into this formula, plus you'll get the benefits of Lavender's relaxing aroma!
Instead of harsh makeup removers, opt for these gentle DIY makeup remover pads infused with Lavender essential oil. You'll know exactly what goes into this formula, plus you'll get the benefits of Lavender's relaxing aroma!
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup distilled water
- 1 tsp castile soap
- 1 tsp alcohol-free witch hazel
- 1 tsp fractionated (liquid) coconut oil https://amzn.to/3tCieLO)
- 10 drops Lavender essential oil
- Round cotton pads or reusable cotton pads
- 4 ounce airtight glass container
Pour distilled water in a glass container, then add castile soap, witch hazel, coconut oil, and Lavender. Put the lid on the container and shake well to combine all ingredients. Remove the lid and insert the cotton pads to the top of the jar or until they stop absorbing liquid.
To use - remove one wipe and squeeze out excess liquid. Gently blot or wipe over closed eyelids until makeup is removed. Store with the lid closed tightly.
Lavender Oatmeal Bath Soak
This Lavender-Oatmeal Bath Soak is simple, inexpensive, and packed with amazing skin benefits. Oats help soothe and repair dry, itchy, and irritated skin, making them a staple in many all-natural beauty products. Epsom salt helps relieve tension in muscles and Tea Tree offers all-natural, gentle cleansing. Lavender and Frankincense create a relaxing and spiritually uplifting atmosphere and help enhance the look of healthy skin!
This Lavender-Oatmeal Bath Soak is simple, inexpensive, and packed with amazing skin benefits. Oats help soothe and repair dry, itchy, and irritated skin, making them a staple in many all-natural beauty products. Epsom salt helps relieve tension in muscles and Tea Tree offers all-natural, gentle cleansing. Lavender and Frankincense create a relaxing and spiritually uplifting atmosphere and help enhance the look of healthy skin!
- 1 cup epsom salt
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 5 drops Frankincense essential oil
- 10 drops Tea Tree essential oil
- 15 drops Lavender essential oil
Grind oats in a food processor or coffee grinder into a fine flour-like texture, then mix all ingredients in a bowl until oils are evenly distributed. Store in a glass jar and use about 1 cup of mixture per bath. Create a pouch for your mixture using a sock or pantyhose to reduce floating oatmeal flakes in your bath.
Relaxing Lavender Eye Pillows
These eye pillows can be enjoyable just as they are, without warming or cooling. Place them over your eyes and breathe in to relax, relieve stress and help encourage restful sleep. Or you can use them hot or cold. To use cold, place in the freezer for about 20 minutes before use, or keep in the freezer between each use. To use warm, carefully heat in the microwave in 10 second intervals. Be careful to not let it get too hot.
- 1/4 Yard of fabric (you will have extra) Note: Make sure your fabric is washed and dried before you begin.
- 1 1/4 cup flax seed
- 3/4 cup dried lavender buds
- 20-30 drops Lavender essential oilStep 1 - For each pillow, cut 2 layers of fabric measuring 4.5 inches x 10.5 inches. You'll want right sides facing out for frayed edges or right sides in for no frays.
Step 2 - Begin by sewing alongside a long edge, making your way all around, with a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Be sure you leave one short edge open to fill the pillow.Step 3 - Mix the lavender buds, flax seed and a few drops of lavender essential oil in a bowl, then fill the pillow bag until it is mostly full. The measurements above should give you the perfect amount.
Step 4 - Finally, sew the open edge closed containing the insides
DIY Lavender Lotion Bar
Give your skin some much-deserved love! This DIY lotion bar uses the warmth of your body to melt natural emollients and essential oils into the skin to smooth, moisturize and hydrate dry hands, heels, elbows, and more.
- ½ cup extra-virgin coconut oil
- ½ cup beeswax
- ¼ cup shea butter
- ¼ cup cocoa butter
- 10 drops each Lavender & Lemon essential oils OR 20-25 drops oil(s) of choice
- Optional: dried lavender buds and lemon zest for exfoliation
- Materials: 16-ounce measuring cup, Medium-sized saucepan, Silicone molds or muffin tin
Step 1 - Combine coconut oil, beeswax, shea butter, and cocoa butter in a 16-ounce glass measuring cup.
Step 2 - Place in a pot with water that rises halfway up the measuring cup. Bring water to a boil, stirring frequently until ingredients are completely melted, then remove measuring cup from the pot.
Step 3 - Add dried lavender and lemon zest, if desired. Add essential oils and stir until completely combined. Immediately pour into molds and let sit overnight.
Step 4 - Once cooled, remove the lotion from the molds. Store in a cool, dry place.
DIY Lavender Shave Cream
We love this substitute for traditional shaving cream that's all natural, light, and super silky. The best part is it moisturizes your skin while you shave - and you can create it yourself!
- 1 cup virgin coconut oil
- 1 cup shea butter
- 20–30 drops Lavender or desired oil(s)
Step 1 - In a small pot, combine coconut oil and shea butter on medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat and add essential oils. Mix well. Let cool in fridge for 30–45 minutes or until mixture is no longer clear. It should have a soft texture.
Step 2 - Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, whip product for about 2–3 minutes or until it looks like foam and forms peaks. Store in a glass jar at room temperature.
Tips: To keep your razor from clogging, rinse it under warm or hot water after 2–3 strokes for a clean shave. Run water above 76 degrees for 30 - 60 seconds so your drain doesn't clog.
Household DIYs with LavenderMattress & Upholstery Spray
Keep your mattresses, rugs, and upholstered surfaces clean and smelling fresh with this simple spray! Use whenever you change the sheets or anytime you need a cleansing pick me up!
- 8 oz glass spray bottle
- 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
- 10 drops each Lavender, Eucalyptus Radiata, & Tea Tree essential oils
- Filtered or distilled water
- Add essential oils and Thieves Household Cleaner to the spray bottle, then gently fill with water, leaving room to add the spray top. Spray as desired!
Carpet Purifying Powder
Give your carpets and rugs a daily refresh before vacuuming with this simple DIY!
- 4 oz glass jar
- 1 cup baking sodabaking soda
- ½ cup fine sea salt
- 10 drops each Lavender & Purification essential oils
Add baking soda and salt to a jar, and mix well. Add essential oils, stir, then place the top on the jar and shake well. Optional: use a small knife or drill to make small holes in the top of the jar. Sprinkle onto carpets and let sit 10-15 minutes before vacuuming!
Lavender Makeup Brush Cleaner
- 1 cup alcohol-free witch hazel
- castile soap
- 5 drops Lavender essential oil
- 5 drops Tea Tree essential oil
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Store in a glass bottle.
To use - Pour half of the makeup brush cleaner into a cup. Wet the bristles of the makeup brush by holding the brush vertically, bristles down, under running water. Once the bristles are wet, dip them in the cleaning solution. Using a textured surface (a dish cloth will work), scrub the brush in a circular motion. Repeat three or four times or until makeup is completely out of the brush. Rinse the brush until there are no more bubbles or soap in the bristles. Gently squeeze excess water out of the brush and lay it flat to dry. Discard used cleaner and use the other half of the unused cleaner next week!
DIY Commode Spray
Stop bathroom odors before they get embarrassing with this DIY Commode Spray. Whether you're home alone, sharing a hotel room, or hosting a dinner party, spritz this toilet spray before you go to block those bowl-bouncing odors.
- 8 ounce glass spray bottle
- 4 teaspoons vegetable glycerin
- 6 teaspoons rubbing alcohol
- Approximately 6 ounces distilled water
- 2 teaspoons Thieves® Household Cleaner
- 30-40 drops each Lavender, Eucalyptus Radiata essential oils OR oil(s) of choice
Combine essential oils and vegetable glycerin in spray bottle. Add rubbing alcohol and Thieves Household Cleaner; mix well. Fill to the top with distilled water. Shake well until thoroughly combined. Store on the back of the commode for easy use!
To use - Shake well, then spray 3-6 times into the toilet bowl before you go. Do your business and flush as usual.
DIY Scented Sachets
In the rush of our daily routines, we often pass by mundane spaces like our lingerie drawer or linen closet without a second thought. Making something sweet-smelling for these nooks and crannies will produce a simple pleasure to greet you each time you open a drawer or cupboard in your home.
- ½ cup uncooked rice
- ¼ cup Epsom salt
- 1 cup dried lavender buds
- Muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approximately 5 inches long by 4 inches wide (or go green and use an old sock, fabric scraps, etc.)
- 40 drops Lavender essential oil
In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom salt, flower buds, and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture. Spoon mixture into your 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.
DIYs for KidsHomemade Calming Play Dough
Here is an activity for the kids that is free of harmful dyes and ingredients and leaves the house and their little hands smelling AMAZING - plus it has calming properties. You can make this together, super easy, then let them play the crisp, fall day away!!
- 2 cups cornstarch
- 1 cup Kidscents lotion
- 10 drops Lavender essential oil
- Mix all the ingredients together and let their imaginations run wild!
DIY Moon Sand
- 2½ cups fine sand
- 1½ cups cornstarch
- ½ cup coconut oil
- Natural food coloring (optional)
- 10-15 drops Lavender essential oil or oil(s) of choice
Step 1 - Add sand and cornstarch to a bowl and sift thoroughly until combined. Add food coloring drops and mix until color is incorporated.
Step 2 - Add in oil gradually, stirring until the mixture forms a dense sand. No coconut oil lying around? Sub in baby oil or vegetable oil instead. Get your hands in the mixture and start to knead and mold.
Step 3 - Add drops of essential oil and mix until combined. Play away!
Storage - To keep your DIY sand fresh, store it in an airtight container or reusable storage bag. Keep it in a cool, dry place for up to a month.
Tips - Use any fine sand you can find at a craft store. Customize plain sand with food coloring or try pre-dyed sand. If the scent fades, add 5–10 drops of Lavender to bring your moon sand back to life.
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