Ditch & Switch

Mouthwash - Ditch and Switch Oct 2022

Ditch & Switch:

Conventional Mouthwash for YL Mouthwash



As the gatekeepers of our home we have such a great opportunity to bring in healthy products for ourselves and families! Join us as we detox our homes and switch out conventional products for cleaner, greener and better options. A great place to start with this is the Thieves line! This powerful oil blend is infused into both household and personal care items, including mouthwash!

The Thieves Fresh Essence Plus Mouthwash is a crowd favorite for a healthy mouth without the harsh chemicals. Ditch the bottles of the blue stuff and grab some Thieves instead! 

Why We Love Thieves Mouthwash

  • Alcohol free and formulated without synthetic dyes, artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, or harmful antimicrobial agents
  • Loosens buildup in hard-to-reach areas and neutralizes odors caused by bad breath
  • Contains Peppermint and Spearmint essential oils for minty-fresh breath
  • Plant-based and naturally derived ingredients support healthy gums and teeth when part of a daily oral care routine
Thieves Fresh Essence Plus Mouthwash gives you an invigorating clean that's free from harsh alcohol, fluoride, and artificial dyes or flavors. Plus, it is infused with our beloved Thieves premium essential oil blend - the go-to for kicking the germs. 

Key Ingredients

  • Thieves essential oil blend - This blend of Clove, Cinnamon, Rosemary, Eucalyptus and Lemon is cleansing and purifying.
  • Colloidal silver - Colloidal silver is a natural antibacterial agent that helps promote mouth health and is widely used in naturopathic medicine.
  • Peppermint and Spearmint essential oils - These minty oils are great for freshening breath!
  • Vetiver root essential oil - Vetiver root has long been used in natural medicine as studies may show antimicrobial properties.
  • Quillaja saponaria bark extract - Also known as soapbark, this contains saponins that act as a natural foaming agent to help loosen buildup and clean hard-to-reach areas for a better clean than brushing alone.
Conventional Mouthwash vs. Thieves Mouthwash

Sadly many conventional personal care products are chock full of synthetic ingredients that wreak havoc on the body, especially over time, disrupting hormones, causing allergies (often low-level so we barely notice!), and filling our systems with chemicals that cause damage over time. Fragrance, parabens, triclosan, artificial colorants  to name a few - and none of us want that for ourselves or our families!! 

Popular conventional mouthwashes that burn and tingle can actually destroy the microbiome of the mouth! And just like we want a healthy, diverse set of bacteria in our bellies, we want it in our mouths as well. In fact, the mouth is the first part of the digestive system. Things that are overly acidic (like the popular blue and green mouth rinses) can leave the oral microbiome vulnerable to infections, which is the first step in many downstream issues. 

Opting for Thieves Mouthwash is a great daily health habit! Your mouth is naturally clean, leaving any of the good guys you want and none of the ones you don't.

To Use

  • Use twice daily after brushing
  • Rinse mouth with 1 tbsp. or capful for 30−60 seconds
  • Add to a 10 mL glass spray bottle and use as a breath spray! Option to add 1 drop of Spearmint Vitality essential oil as well.

Join us this month as we make a big impact on our health by ditching conventional mouthwash for the power of plant-based YL Thieves Fresh Essence Plus Mouthwash !

Want to try Young Living's mouthwash, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Fall Collection - Simplified by Jacob + Kait

Simplified by Jacob + Kait
Fall Collection

Hello FALL!!! Curl up with these three cozy fall essential oil blends inspired by comforting memories of crisp autumn days, and this YouTube tells you all about it!

While many fall-scented candles and air fresheners contain harmful chemicals that can pollute your home, these blends are made exclusively with good, clean ingredients straight from nature. All the goodness of an autumn candle with none of the toxins!

Cozy Cabin essential oil blend:

  • Has a woodsy, smoky aroma inspired by a cozy cabin getaway
  • Creates a comforting, tranquil environment for family gatherings
  • Transforms your space into a snug, intimate escape in the mountains
  • Features Hong Kuai essential oil from our farm in Taitung, Taiwan
Gingersnaps essential oil blend:

  • Has a delectable, spicy-sweet scent you can almost taste
  • Brings a homey, cheerful vibe to any space
  • Makes your home smell like a warm, sweet-smelling bakeshop
  • Made with real Madagascar Vanilla oleoresin
Orange Spiced Cider essential oil blend:

  • Has a rich, citrus, cinnamony aroma just like your favorite chilly-weather drink
  • Creates a cozy, uplifting nook for curling up with a good book
  • Transports your senses to a festive fall evening by the fireplace
  • Includes Cassia essential oil for a hint of soft spice
Favorite Ways to Use

  • Diffuse any of these fall-scented essential oil blends to get into the cheerful, sweater-weather spirit.
  • Use these blends in place of unhealthy synthetic-scented candles or multi-oil diffuser blend recipes.
  • Make a room spray by filling a 4-ounce spray bottle with distilled water, a dash of salt, and 30 drops of oil.
  • Create cozy, autumn-inspired bath salts with 5 drops of your chosen blend, 1 tablespoon bath gel, and 1 cup Epsom salt. (Always mix the oil thoroughly into the bath gel before adding to bath water.)
Did you miss out on the Summer Collection? Read all about it here on the Simplified Summer Collection blog post.

Want to get stared with these yummy fall inspired essential oil blends, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Summer Collection - Simplified by Jacob + Kait

Simplified by Jacob + Kait
Summer Collection

As the gatekeepers of our homes we have such a great opportunity to bring in healthy products and create healthy habits for ourselves and families. Capture the spirit of summer with these three sun-sational blends designed to whisk you away to where the living is easy. Easy button for sure!

Tropical Tango Essential Oil Blend:

Start by taking your nose on a trip to the tropics with the scents of ripe coconuts, juicy oranges, and fresh-picked florals in our Tropical Tango essential oil blend. Featuring Ylang Ylang from our Finca Botanica Farm in Ecuador, this bright, blissful blend will have you feeling like you're living on island time.

  • Has a sweet, uplifting aroma
  • Creates a bright, blissful, and enlivening environment 
  • Transforms your space into a tropical oasis
Orange Creamsicle Essential Oil Blend:

When you want to relive the nostalgia of cool summertime sweets, count on Orange Creamsicle. Made with real Madagascar vanilla, this creamy, citrusy scent will bring back memories of simpler times and summer days spent outdoors with friends.

  • Has a creamy, citrusy scent
  • Creates an invigorating, cheerful environment
  • Transforms your space into a poolside paradise
Seaside Essential Oil Blend:

Next, treat your senses to the crisp smell of Seaside. Inspired by the salty ocean air and warm summer nights, this blend is a vacation in a bottle. We made it with Neroli from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree near the Mediterranean ocean.

  • Has a cool, breezy aroma
  • Creates a fresh, soothing environment
  • Transforms your space into a beachside sanctuary
Why Make the Switch

  • 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 toxic fragrance-filled reed diffusers for these summery scents or DIY a reed diffuser of your own!
One of the best things about Young Living's essential oils is that they not only smell incredible, they have a huge positive impact on our health. We can diffuse blends that support immunity, our respiratory systems, healthy sleep, focus and mental clarity, emotional support and more. We can fill our homes with the seasonal scents without burning chemicals or using ingredients that harm our health. AND we can leave our diffusers running when we are out without worrying about it, so our homes smell amazing when we return!

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. To a 2oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 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:
Make this carpet deodorizing powder. To a 4 oz glass jar, add:
  • 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 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.

Diffuser Blends to Try...

Tropical Oasis - 5 drops Tropical Tango + 3 drops Vanilla + 3 drops Lavender
Drinks by the Pool - 5 drops Orange Creamsicle + 4 drops Stress Away + 2 drops Lime
Tan Lines - 6 drops Seaside + 3 drops Lavender + 2 drops Peppermint
Salt & Sand - 4 drops Seaside + 3 drops Spearmint + 3 drops Lemongrass + 2 drops Lavender
Polka Dot Bikini - 4 drops Orange Creamsicle + 3 drops Grapefruit + 3 drops Lime + 2 drops Lemon
On Island Time - 5 drops Tropical Tango + 3 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 2 drops Lime

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 you are burning 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. According to the EWG,

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 essential oils which not only make fragrance unnecessary, they actually improve our health! 

Make a simple switch with a huge impact and fill your home with the scents of summer with these delicious oil blends!

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

YL Lotions - Ditch and Switch August 2022

Ditch & Switch:

Conventional Lotions for YL Lotions



As the gatekeepers of our home we have such a great opportunity to bring in healthy products for ourselves and families! Join us as we detox our homes and switch out conventional products for cleaner, greener and better options. When it comes to caring for the children in our lives, having safe, effective products is absolutely critical. This is actually why many people turn to Young Living in the first place!

The KidScents line of products is perfect for kids - oils, personal care items, vitamins and more! But that doesn't mean it's just for kids! Check out this one simple change you can make for your health and for your kids - ditch conventional lotions for Young Living versions!

Why We Love YL Lotions

  • Formulated without silicones, formaldehyde carriers, PEGs, mineral oil,  most common allergens, alcohol, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, animal-derived ingredients, synthetic preservatives, synthetic perfumes and fragrances, or artificial dyes/colorants.
  • Keep skin soft, hydrated and feeling and looking healthy with plant-based ingredients and scented only with pure essential oils
  • Variety of scents available, even seasonal ones
  • Collections available for babies, kids and adults alike
  • Formulated to be cruelty-free and vegan-friendly so you can feel good about your purchase
Conventional Lotions vs YL Lotions

Let's ditch the Bath & Body Works or the brightly colored displays at the stores. Sadly conventional products are chock full of synthetic ingredients that wreak havoc on the body, especially over time, disrupting hormones, causing allergies (often low-level so we barely notice!), and filling our systems with chemicals that cause damage over time. Fragrance, parabens, triclosan, artificial colorants  to name a few! And none of us want that for ourselves or our families!! 

Young Living's hand and body lotions are made from naturally derived oils, butters, botanical extracts, and premium essential oils to soften and smooth dry, dehydrated skin. Ingredients such as jojoba oil, kukui nut oil, and mango and shea butter—rich in fatty acids and vitamins—provide nourishing moisture to the skin and help prevent future moisture loss. Plus, they are formulated without silicones, formaldehyde carriers, PEGs, mineral oil, most common allergens, alcohol, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, animal-derived ingredients, synthetic preservatives, synthetic perfumes and fragrances, or artificial dyes/colorants. This means that you can feel good about what you're using on your skin and your children's skin!

Product Options


  • Formulated specifically for children with a light citrus scent
  • Naturally high in vitamin E
  • Contains cold-pressed, premium watermelon seed oil, which works as a moisturizing skin conditioner
  • Utilizes premium raspberry seed oil, which acts as a skin-conditioning agent
  • Mild formula nourishes, soothes, and hydrates skin with gentle, plant-based ingredients


  • Made with 100% naturally derived ingredients for your family's clean lifestyle
  • Replaces lost moisture and absorbs smoothly into skin
  • Formulated specially for an infant's delicate skin
  • Exclusive Seedlings Calm blend of Lavender, Coriander, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, and Geranium for a sweet, mild aroma that encourages a soothing environment


  • Formulated to hydrate and soothe dry skin on the hands and body
  • Non-greasy formula absorbs quickly
  • Leaves skin feeling soft, smooth, and moisturized
  • Infused with a blend of Lavender, Lemon, Davana, and Myrrh premium essential oils to provide a calming, peaceful aroma

  • Designed to hydrate and nourish dry, rough, and dehydrated skin
  • Non-greasy formula absorbs quickly
  • Infused with a blend of Geranium, Palmarosa, and Bergamot premium essential oils for an uplifting, bright scent

  • Formulated to hydrate dry skin on the hands and body
  • Non-greasy formula absorbs quickly and leaves skin feeling soft, smooth, and moisturized
  • Infused with a romantic blend of Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, and Geranium essential oils to provide a floral, uplifting scent

An exclusive Young Living scent that combines Lemon, Lemon Myrtle, Spearmint, Eucalyptus Globulus, and Ylang Ylang premium essential oils with other naturally derived ingredients to hydrate hands  

  • Pampers dry skin, including problem areas like elbows, hands, and heels
  • Features mango butter from Indian mangoes to hydrate and protect the skin's natural moisture barrier, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth 
  • Includes watermelon seed oil to absorb quickly and protect against signs of premature aging
  • Formulated to be vegan friendly and cruelty free 
Winter Nights Hand Lotion (Seasonal Scent)

An exclusive Young Living scent blended of Northern Lights Black Spruce, Peppermint, Cedarwood, and Orange essential oils that infuse your day with a wintry aroma.

  • Naturally derived ingredients hydrate and leave no greasy residue
  • Specifically designed to pamper dry skin, including problem areas like elbows, hands, and heels
  • Mango butter, watermelon seed oil, and apple extract help protect the skin's natural moisture barrier and leave skin feeling soft and smooth

Join us this month as we make a big impact on our health by ditching conventional lotions for the power of plant-based YL lotions!

Want to try Young Living's lotions, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

YL Bath Bombs - Ditch and Switch July 2022

Ditch & Switch:

Conventional Bath Bombs for YL Bath Bombs


As the gatekeepers of our home we have such a great opportunity to bring in healthy products and create healthy habits for ourselves and families! 

Join us as we detox our homes and switch out conventional products for cleaner, greener and better options. When it comes to self-care there is SO much we can do on a daily basis to truly care for ourselves mind, body, and soul. When you're wanting to invite the spa vibes into your bathroom, ditch conventional options and reach for the Young Living Bath Bombs.


Why we Love YL Bath Bombs

  • A fun, fizzy way to unwind - any time of day
  • Made without colorants, synthetic preservatives, parabens, or animal-derived ingredients
  • Leave skin feeling soft, smooth, and moisturized
  • Safe for the whole family
  • Available in multiple scent options - Lavender, Stress Away, Sweet Maple, and Dream Catcher
No matter how you do it, taking a moment for yourself is always a good idea. Especially when we are all juggling so much, wearing so many hats, finding time for you is so important! And one of our favorite ways to do that is with a long soak in the bathtub.

Conventional Both Bombs vs YL Bath Bombs

Let's ditch the Bath & Body Works or the brightly colored displays at the stores (gasp, I know, but read on!).  Sadly conventional products are chock full of synthetic ingredients that wreak havoc on the body, especially over time. They disrupt hormones, cause allergies (often low-level so we barely notice!), and filling our system with chemicals that cause damage over time... Fragrance, parabens, triclosan, artificial colorant to name a few! And none of us want that for ourselves and especially for our children!

YL's natural bath bombs are made without colorants, synthetic preservatives, parabens, or animal-derived ingredients, making them some of the best bath bombs you can get your hands on!

Instead, opt for the natural ingredients found in Young Living's bath bombs, which are vegan and contain a mineral-rich formula and skin-loving ingredients, such as coconut oil and sweet almond oil. That means they're no only fun and relaxing – they also leave skin soft, smooth and moisturized.

Product Options

We love YL bath bombs for our kids as well! Anytime we need a calming bath before bedtime (or in the middle of the day, let's be honest), we reach for the YL bath bombs. They love it because it is fun and different, and I love it because of all the calm, spa-like vibes!

Take it a step further and add a few drops of essential oil to your bath bomb. This practice is a must for all of us who are feeling in a funk, needing a little space, feeling like they have not been eating the way they would like, needing to flush their system, needing to feel more clarity throughout the day.

Simply add a few drops of one of these oils OR add the oils to 1/2 cup Epsom Salt and add to the bathwater with your bath bomb: Lemon, JuvaCleanse, Juniper, Rosemary, Lemongrass, Grapefuit, and Oregano.

Create an At-Home Spa

  • Fire up your diffuser with your favorite blend. Try:
    • Peace & Calming + Lavender
    • RC + Lavender
    • Eucalyptus + Lemon
    • Frankincense + Valor + Orange
  • Turn on the water and let the steam really get the oils into the atmosphere
  • Once some water has filled a bit, drop your bath bomb into the tub and get in
  • Add a large handful of magnesium flakes and other essential oils if desired
  • Sit and soak and enjoy all the down time that you deserve

Join us this month as we make a big impact on our health by ditching conventional bath bombs for the power of plant-based YL bath bombs!

Want to try Young Living's bath bombs, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Perfume Sprays DIY - July 2022

DIY Perfume Sprays

Ditching conventional perfumes is possibly one of the most impactful things you can do for your health, but that doesn't mean you can't still smell great! Whip up your own, customized perfume with this simple recipe and change your scents with the seasons.

When it comes to making your own perfumes, you will want to layer different scents to create base fragrances, mid-tones, and top notes. When you smell a perfume, the top notes are typically the first thing you smell, followed by middle and then base notes. When you are actually making the perfume, you'll want to start with base notes first and work your way up.

Base Notes

These are about 15-30% of the blend. Think heavier, warm scents like:
  • Vanilla
  • Cedarwood, Spruce and 'tree oils'
  • Frankincense, Myrrh
  • Sandalwood, Vetiver
  • Patchouli
  • Clove, Cassia, Cinnamon
Middle Notes

These should be the bulk of your blend at 30-60% and are usually full-bodied, complex, and comprise the focal point of the blend while also balancing other components.
  • Rose, Jasmine, Geranium
  • Lavender, Chamomile, Rosemary
  • Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage
  • Cardamom, Ginger, Lemongrass, Black Pepper
Top Notes

These should be 10-25% of your blend. These oils are sharp, uplifting, refreshing, and light to finish of the blend.
  • Peppermint, Spearmint
  • Grapefruit, Tangerine, Lemon (citrus oils)
  • Eucalyptus, Basil, Juniper
  • Pine, Sage
Choose one or two scents from each category, and combine them until you end up with a fragrance you love! Lighter recipes work well for the warmer months, while cooler months are great for deeper, spicer combinations.

If layering feels too complicated, simply follow your nose. Grab a few bottles of oil, open all of them and hold them under your nose together to get a feel for the aroma. Trust your instincts as to what you enjoy because you truly cannot go wrong.

DIY Perfume Spray Base Recipe
  • Pretty glass perfume bottles
  • 1 tbsp V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex (or any unscented carrier oil)
  • 2 tbsp pure grade alcohol or vodka
  • 30-40 drops of essential oil of choice (as described above)
  • 1 tbsp distilled water
  • dried flowers, gemstones, fresh organic flower petals (optional)
Recipe Ideas

  • Summer Citrus - 10 drops Grapefruit + 10 drops Orange + 5 drops Peppermint + 3 drops Lavender + 3 drops Roman Chamomile
  • Anthro Inspired - 10 drops Grapefruit + 10 drops Bergamot + 5 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce + 5 drops Citrus Fresh
  • Island Time - 5 drops Frankincense + 2 drops Patchouli + 7 drops each Lime, Bergamot & Orange + 5 drops Lavender + 2 drops Separmint
  • Flower Power - 5 drops each Rose & Jasmine + 7 drops each Tangerine & Lavender
  • Vanilla Chai - 10 drops Vanilla + 3 drops Clove + 5 drops Cassia + 7 drops Stress Away
  • Bougie Hippie - 10 drops each Jasmine, Neroli & Vanilla
  • Jasmine Aloe Mist - 25 drops Jasmine + 6 tbsp aloe-infused witch hazel in place of alcohol and water (great for summer skin!). The witch hazel will lock in moisture without drying skin, while aloe vera provides hydration without any greasy residue.
Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make these so we can see!

Want to make these DIY Perfume Sprays, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

YL Foaming Hand Soaps - Ditch and Switch June 2022

Ditch & Switch:

Antibacterial Soap for YL Foaming Hand Soaps


As the gatekeepers of our home we have such a great opportunity to bring in healthy products and create healthy habits for ourselves and families! 

Join us as we make a simple swap with a big impact. Ditch antibacterial hand soaps for the foaming hand soaps from Young Living.

The foaming hand soaps from Young Living are made with only naturally derived, moisturizing ingredients - such as Vitamin E and aloe - and are infused with premium essential oils, making the effective at cleaning, gentle on the skin and safe for the whole family.


Why we Love YL Hand Soaps

  • Instant foam makes it easy to lather and rinse for a more thorough cleaning
  • Contains moisturizing ingredients like aloe and ginkgo biloba to promote softer, smoother hands
  • Effective and gentle enough for the whole family
  • Formulated with naturally derived, plant-based ingredients
  • Multiple scents available so we can switch with the seasons for fun!
Why Ditch Antibacterial Soaps

When it comes to cleaning our hands (especially post 2020), we want to make sure we are using products that are effective, but that don't damage our health. Turns out that the benefits of using antibacterial hand soap haven't been proven and widespread use of antibacterial soaps even has negative consequences for our health, including contribution got bacterial resistance. Some research shows that this resistance may have a significant impact on the effectiveness of medical treatments, such as antibiotics.

In fact, when it comes to our skin, we actually want some beneficial bacteria there. The same way that we want a healthy mix of bacteria to inhabit the gut, we want to keep the bacteria that normally populate the skin as well. It is a crucial piece to overall health. Without this, your immune system would not be able to properly protect you from infection and disease and your skin would be susceptible to a variety of skin ailments. Washing away all that goodness with antibacterial soaps is actually counterproductive to our health.

In addition, many antibacterial soaps contain triclosan and triclocarban, ingredients of concern that we'd rather avoid altogether. In fact, the EPA considers these ingredients pesticides! Both triclosan and triclocarban are endocrine disruptors - they alter the level of certain hormones in the body and change the way that these hormones work. And we know that healthy, balanced hormones are KEY to so many areas of health! Definitely not something we want in our hand soaps (or anywhere else for that matter).

YL Foaming Hand Soaps vs Conventional Soaps

Have you heard the term "Greenwashing"? Its when companies throw catch phrases or use certain packaging to trick consumers into thinking they are purchasing a natural product, when in reality, what they are buying isn't natural at all. Unfortunately the majority of the 'natural' cleaning brands out there do this, which is a huge reason we love the Young Living cleaning and personal care products. No phthalates, parabens, bleach, formaldehyde, or toxic chemicals here - just the power of plants.

Another big issue with conventional soaps and cleaners is fragrance. Fragrance is a very loosely defined term when it comes to use in personal care and household products. Fragrance and synthetic perfumes are problematic because companies aren't required to disclose the exact ingredients in the fragrances. Even 'natural fragrance' is problematic. Just because something is natural, doesn't mean we want to rub it on our skin (ie: formaldehyde - a a naturally occurring compound that we don't want on our skin). As the world leader in essential oils, Young Living utilizes the scent of the pure essential oils instead of fragrance, plus these oils have incredible properties of their own.

Product Options

You can wash away the germs without the harsh ingredients and chemicals with the power of plants. No matter which soap you choose, you can't go wrong with the foaming hand soaps from Young Living. Each scent is available as a single bottle or a three pack, which makes switching out all the sinks super easy, and the Thieves and Lushious Lemon scents come in a large refill bottle as well!

Thieves Foaming Hand Soap - Thieves is a household staple when it comes to household cleaning, so the Thieves Foaming Hand Soap is our go-to! This soap is infused with the germ-fighting power of Thieves essential oil, so you get clean, fresh hands without harsh ingredients.

Lushious Lemon Foaming Hand Soap - Popular scented soaps have nothing on this delicious scent! The Lushious Lemon Foaming Hand Soap is a spring and summer favorite - sweet and bright and happy.

Lavender Foaming Hand Soap - This lightly floral soap is perfect for bathrooms and kid sinks. Plus it makes a lovely gift.

Seasonal Scents - Christmas Spirit and Winter Nights are available during the fall and winter months as supplies last. Christmas Spirit is warm and spicy with Cinnamon Bark, Spruce and Orange, while Winter Nights is cool and refreshing with Peppermint and Spruce.

Join us this month as we make a big impact on our health by ditching conventional hand soaps for the power of plant-based YL foaming hand soaps!

Want to try Young Living's hand soaps, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

CBD - Ditch and Switch May 2022


Ditch & Switch

Coping Mechanisms for CBD


As the gatekeepers of our home we have such a great opportunity to bring in healthy products and create healthy habits for ourselves and families! 

Join us as we make a simple swap with a big impact. Ditch coping mechanisms that leave you feeling numb and zone out for ones that can support you towards healing.

CBD can be an incredible addition to your health routine when it comes to releasing stress and reducing feelings of anxiety. 

Whether you use it topically, choose to place the drops under your tongue, or use the muscle rub to reduce physical stress, CBD can be a powerful tool for your health! And when you use Nature's Ultra CBD from Young Living, you get the added benefit of essential oils for a 1+1+3 scenario.


Why we Love Nature's Ultra CBD Products

  • Includes the terpenes alpha-pinene, beta-myrcene, limonene, and sabinene
  • Infused with essential oils that further improve the efficacy of the CBD
  • Contains 0.0 % THC
  • Available in CBD Drops, CBD Roll-On, CBD Muscle Rub
If you're ready to ditch coping mechanisms that leave you feeling numb, zoned out, or worse than you did when you started them, reach for the CBD Drops or CBD Roll-on and find a way to physically process the emotions. Don't push them away or stuff them. Allow yourself to feel them, apply the CBD, and move your body to release stored emotions. Walk, swim, jog, dance - just move! This movement paired with CBD can help you process whereas buffering with a coping mechanism cannot.

CBD Calm Roll-On

The Calm CBD Roll-on is infused with essential oils like Lavender, Frankincense, Ylang Ylang, and Vetiver that can help create a peaceful environment, relax and quiet your mind, and wind down before bed. Roll generously onto the neck, chest and wrists as desired.

Eucalyptus Globulus essential oil
  • Contains a high percentage of eucalyptol
  • Helps create a sense of refreshment and renewal
  • Promotes health, well-being and healing
Frankincense essential oil (July 2021 Oil Spotlight)
  • Promotes meditation and relaxation
  • Known for its anointing and healing powers
  • Mentioned in one of the oldest known medical records
Lavender essential oil (June 2021 Oil Spotlight)
  • Calming and relaxing to the body, mind and emotions
  • Reduces mental stress and promotes relaxation
  • One of the few essential oils listed in the British Pharmacopeia
Orange essential oil (May 2022 Oil Spotlight)
  • Creates a sense of peace and harmony
  • Uplifting and relaxing
  • High in limonene
Vetiver essentail oil (May 2022 Oil Spotlight)
  • Used since ancient times for its anti-inflammatory properties
  • Grounding and calming with a woodsy aroma
  • Helps with stress and emotional trauma
  • May be helpful in attention disorders
Ylang Ylang essential oil
  • Uplifting and calming to the mind and body, especially the heart
  • Helps focus the thoughts and filter negativity
  • Can help enhance inner peace and combat anger
CBD & Emotions

Most of us know someone (or are someone) who struggles with mental health issues - most of America does - and even those who don't suffer from long-term emotional issues usually experience occasional symptoms. This is a big issue to unpack, but let's look at the role of CBD in managing emotions.

It's not news to us that our physical well being also has a profound impact on our emotional health. Inflammation, psychological stress and acute or chronic illness can actually cause your brain to shrink. The science-y term for this is 'hippocampal atrophy' and research is showing that CBD has some specific brain-healing properties.

Each of our thoughts creates a physical tract in our brains (neural pathways), and thoughts we visit repeatedly become physically ingrained in our brains. The good news is that it is possible for us to create new pathways, new nerve connections. CBD has specific properties that can help us rewire these tracts, especially when combined with other powerful tools like meditation, counseling and essential oils. 

Product Options

Join us this month as we make a big impact on our health by allowing our full range of emotions, leaving buffers behind and using CBD to help us process!

Want to try Nature's Ultra CBD products by Young Living, 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 Spring Handbook 2022

The 2022 Spring Handbook

With its cool breezes and sunshine-filled days, Spring is a time of renewal and a fresh spirit. After a long winter, we are ready for a little spring refresh!

We're brightening the atmosphere in our homes with citrusy diffuser blends, giving our bodies the support they need with supplements and oral sprays, and focusing on the sunshine and light with daily self care practices and mindfulness.

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

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

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

DIY Glow Serum
Ditch all the other moisturizers and serums because this one is the game-changer! Apply boring and evening for healthy, glowing skin. (PS - CBD Beauty Boost has been nicknamed 'Botox in a Bottle' so you know it's good!) In a 2 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
  • 1.5 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.
Healthy Hair Recovery
Whether you're dealing with hormonal needs, postpartum hair loss, recovery from acute illness or something else, here is our Healthy Hair Recovery Protocol that can help your hair get back to its glory days! For details, check out the Healthy Hair Recovery blog post.
  • NingXia Red
  • SulfurZyme Powder
  • Mineral Essence
  • Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood Hydrosol
  • Rosemary, Cedarwood and Lavender essential oils
Orange Creamsicle Body Scrub
This simple DIY leaves your skin silky smooth and its dreamy winter scent is perfect for the winter days. Follow with the DIY Body Butter for smooth happy skin!
  • 1/4 cup fractioned coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup organic cane sugar
  • 15 drops Orange or Tangerine essential oil
  • 10 drops Vanilla oleoresin
    Mix Orange & Vanilla with fractioned coconut oil in a glass container, then add organic cane sugar to the bowl and stir until combined.
    To Use - massage into skin in a circular motion and rinse well. After exfoliating, moisturize with the DIY Present Time Body Butter.
Present Time Body Butter
Take care of your skin with this simple, customizable DIY Body Butter. We love mixing floral oils like Neroli, Jasmine or Geranium with Spruce and Tangerine.
Place coconut oil and shea butter in a bowl and whip with a handheld or stand mixer until fluffy and smooth. Slowly add in the jojoba oil, then essential oils, mixing as you add.  Whip for about 5 minutes or so. The longer you mix, the fluffier it will become.
Spring Home Refresh

This is a great season to freshen up your space and do a little spring cleaning. These simple citrus-infused DIYs will make your spring cleaning a lot more enjoyable.

DIY Lushious Lemon Room Spray
  • 25 drops Lushious Lemon essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Vanilla Oleoresin
    Add essential oils to a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add a splash of witch hazel and top with water. Spritz on all the things.
DIY Spring Garden Hand Soap
Spring Breeze Thieves Cleaner
We love switching up our cleaner scents for spring, and this blend is perfect for all the blooming flowers!
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle
  • 1-2 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops each Lavender, Peppermint, & Lemon essential oils
  • 10 drops Basil or Rosemary
  • Filtered water
    Add ingredients to the spray bottle, then gently invert to mix. Use to clean any surfaces daily as desired.
Lushious Lemon Thieves Cleaner
Add a fresh citrus twist to your Thieves Cleaner!
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle
  • 1-2 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 30 drops Lushious Lemon essential oil blend
  • 15 drops Vanilla Oleoresin
  • Filtered water
    Add ingredients to the spray bottle, then gently invert to mix. Use to clean any surfaces daily as desired.
DIY Cleaning Fizzies
What are cleaning fuzzies? Think of them as your cleaning sidekick. They can tackle the toilet bowl for you or help you knock out that sink full of dirty pots and pans. Best sidekick ever! Homemade cleaning fuzzies are easy to make and even easier to use.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup citric acid
  • 1/2 cup cornstrch
  • 4 tsp water
  • 40 drops Lemon or Thieves or Citrus Fresh essential oil
  • 3 tsp V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier
  • Ice cube tray or candy mold
    Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix evenly.
    Step 2 - In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6.
    Step 3 - Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.
    Step 4 - Use the mixture to fill an ice cube tray or candy mold about 3/4 full. If the mixture expands and spills over the mold, gently repack into the mold.
    Step 5 - Let sit overnight to dry in a room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.
    To use - When needed, put a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard to clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in the bowl bottle, or sink for 20-30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.
Springtime Diffuser Blends

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

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

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

Lavender Collagen Latte
This latte not only tastes lovely, it can help with those springtime blooms as well. Lavender Vitality is a great choice when the pollen begins to fly

  • 12 cups strongly brewed coffee
  • 1/4 cup milk of your choice
  • 1 tbsp organic maple syrup (add more to taste)
  • 1 scoop high quality grass-fed collagen
  • 1 drop Lavender Vitality essential oil
  • Electric milk frother (optional)
Grab your favorite coffee mug and line the bottom with maple syrup, about 1 tablespoon. Pour the brewed coffee on top and stir gently to mix. Add the milk and essential oil to the frother, and wait while it warms. When ready, pour the milk into your coffee, top with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a small drizzle of maple syrup or a small sprinkle of raw sugar if desired.

Lemon Herb-Infused Olive Oil
Use these creations to spice up your cooking, dip your warm bread in, or as a finishing touch to salad dressing, roasted meats, or fish.
  • 10 oz olive oil
  • 2 drops Rosemary Vitality essential oil
  • 4 drops Lemon Vitality essential oil
  • 2 drops Basil Vitality essential oil
  • Handful of freshly sliced lemons
  • Handful each of rosemary and basil
Pour the olive oil into a big pot or sauce pan. Keep on low heat until it starts to bubble. Mix in the herbs and let it cook until the heat and let the oil cool. Add the drops of Vitality oil into the mixture.
(Remember, less is more. Vitality oils can be potent, so start with fewer drops and add more for a bolder flavor.) Funnel the mixture into the bottles.

Citrus Vinegar
  • 12 oz white wine vinegar
  • 1 small grapefruit
  • 1 small line
  • 1 small orange
  • Orange Vitality essential oil
  • Lime Vitality essential oil
  • Grapefruit Vitality essential oil
Slice your favorite fruit and put it in a 16-oz bottle or jar. Pour vinegar into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Pour hot vinegar into your bottle or jar over the fruit. Let it stand at room temperature for 8 hours. Add Vitality essential oils. Shake well before using, as oil and vinegar don't mix.

We hope you enjoy this Springtime Handbook. May your days full of sun and fun!

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

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

Essentials for April 2022

Healthy Lifestyle Essentials

April showers bring may flowers, and we are showering our health with good things this month. Join us as we focus on creating wonderful health habits and improving our health on a daily basis with some incredible products.

Super Vitamin D - sunshine in a bottle
NingXia Red, 2 pack - for energy, vitality & wellness
IlluminEyes - for healthy, happy eyes
Longevity Vitality - a daily antioxidant powerhouse
DiGize Vitality - for happy bellies
Lemon Vitality - for daily wellness

Super Vitamin D

Super Vitamin D is one of our daily supplements for good reason. Most of the US population is deficient in Vitamin D, and it plays a role in so many areas of wellness.

  • Plays a key function in respiratory health
  • Helps boost healthy immune systems
  • Supports mood and hormone regulation with Vitamin D and lemon Balm
  • Helps support bone growth and deathly muscle
  • Supports calcium balance and bone growth

Learn more about the Super Vitamin D in the December 2021 Supplement Spotlight post.

NingXia Red

Add a daily shot of NingXia Red to your routine to enjoy the benefits of this powerful, whole-body supplement. There are MANY reason we love this wolfberry puree (a quick search of this blog will show you).

NingXia Red is packed with superfoods to support overall wellness - plum, arena, cherry, blueberry, and pomegranate juices and extracts, pure vanilla extract and Lemon, Orange, Tangerine and Yuzu essential oils.

The benefits of NingXia Red include support for energy levels, normal cellular function, and whole-body and normal eye health. A daily shot of 2-4 ounces helps support overall wellness with powerful antioxidants.

Learn more about NingXia Red:
IlluminEyes

IlluminEyes is an incredible eye health supplement featuring lutein and zeaxanthin that helps reduce eye strain, protects eyes from damaging blue light, and maintains vibrant skin.
Learn more about Thieves Household Cleaner:

  • Protects eyes from damaging blue light
  • Helps protect and maintain proper eye health
  • Helps support vision in low-light settings and reduce eye fatigue and eye strain*
  • May help reduce eye health deterioration common with age
  • Maintains healthy-looking skin
Learn more about IlluminEyes in the Supplement Spotlight from April 2021.
Longevity Vitality

Longevity Vitality essential oil blend is a powerful combination of Thyme, Orange, Clove, and Frankincense. The name tells you that this oil is a must-have.

  • Thyme - provides support to the immune system, contains the antioxidant thymol
  • Orange - high in limonene, a powerful health tool and has a bright, uplifting aroma that cleanses and refreshes, also provides immune and general wellness support
  • Clove - has a warm, stimulating aroma that provides cleansing properties and contains antioxidants and may provide immune and general wellness support.
  • Frankincense - has been know to enhance immunological function and beautify skin.
Learn more about Longevity in the April 2022 Oil Spotlight blog post.
DiGize Vitalty

DiGize Vitality essential oil blend combines Tarragon, Ginger, Peppermint, Juniper, Fennel, Lemongrass, Anise, and Patchouli, which contain antioxidants and support the digestive system when taken internally.

  • Helps support and cleanse the digestive system
  • May provide immune support
  • Is also great to support the sinuses during the changing seasons
Lemon Vitality

Freshen up from the inside out with this bright, happy, cleansing essential oil. Lemon Vitality essential oil contains antioxidants, provides immune and circulatory support, and can be used to add a fresh flavor to food and beverages. We love to start our days with warm water and with Lemon Vitality essential oil.

  • Has a crisp, zesty, citrus flavor
  • Contains antioxidants and supports the immune system
  • Provides circulatory support
  • Contains cleansing properties
  • Can be used to flavor beverages, as well as sweet and savory dishes.

Want to try the essentials for April (Super Vitamin D, NingXia Red, 2 pack, IlluminEyes, Longevity Vitality, DiGize Vitality, Lemon Vitality), but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Young Living Oil-Infused Supplements - Ditch and Switch April 2021


Ditch & Switch generic supplements for

OIL-INFUSED SUPPLEMENTS


As the gatekeepers of our home we have such a great opportunity to bring in healthy products and create healthy habits for ourselves and families! 

Join us as we make a simple swap with a big impact. Ditch generic drug store supplements for the essential oil-infused supplements from Young Living.

One of the biggest changes you can make for overall health and longevity is with your supplement routine. Supplements that are oil infused with essential oils are HUGE win.

Essential oils improve absorption, assimilation within the body and utilization of all the amazing vitamins, minerals and herbs that we are ingesting with supplements. So ditch the drugstore varieties for oil-infused one.


Why we Love YL Supplements

  • Pure, clean, sustainability sourced ingredients
  • No unnecessary fillers, colors, dyes, parabens or artificial flavors
  • Infused with essential oils to enhance absorption, improve assimilation within the body and allow for more effective results
  • Convenient to order with subscription options
  • Options for daily health and target needs
  • Formulations well are studied and effective

YL Supplements vs. Conventional Options

When it comes to supplements, most of what you'll find over the pharmacy county or at the health food stores is subpar.

There are some formulation that have decent ingredients, but the majority is lacking. Even the natural ones! So many companies use fillers that exacerbate allergies or cause inflammation, and that doesn't even account for artificial colors and flavors.

Young Living supplements are different. Not only are they sustainably sourced, they include only what is necessary for the formulation. They are also infused with essential oils, which improve absorption and assimilation. This means that our bodies take in more of the vitamins and minerals and are able to utilize it much easier. This is a huge win! We have products that work better, so we are truly investing in our health on a daily basis.

Young living has a substitute for just about any vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplement you're taking!

Not sure were to start? Grab these everyday favorites:

  • Master Formula - Read more on January 2021 blog
    This convenient packet is your multivitamin and is great for any adult. You can use this as a prenatal option as well!
  • Super C Chewable
    Vitamin C is an incredible health too - immune and respiratory support, antioxidants and anti-aging. Ditch the drugstore pills and sugary packets for these whole-food Super C Chewables.
  • Super Vitamin D - Supplement Spotlight December 2021
    Vitamin D is an essential supplement. Research has shown that Vitamin D is a key player in immune, respiratory, mental and emotional health, and that basically everyone is deficient. Adding it to your daily routine is a great habit.
  • Super B Tablets - Supplement Spotlight April 2021
    B vitamins are responsible for energy, growth, longevity, and mental clarity, among other important actions. They are also not stored in the body, making daily supplementation key. Super B includes all the health-supporting B vitamins that your body craves.
  • Life 9 - Supplement Spotlight March 2021
    Digestive health is critical to overall health. More and more research show us that a happy, diverse set of bacterial in the gut is a cornerstone of overall health and longevity, and Live 9 is a great choice for promoting this!

Join us this month as we make a big impact on our health by switching out our daily supplements to YL's essential oil-infused versions!

Want to switch to Young Living's suppmements, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Cheat Sheet for Healthy Hormones

Hormone Health Cheat Sheet

Not sure where to start when it comes to supporting healthy hormones? Check out these suggestions and learn more with the individual product spotlight linked below.

The endocrine system is a network of glands throughout the body that makes hormones - insulin, thyroid hormone, cortisol, sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone) and more. The hormones made the endocrine system are responsible for almost every cell, organ, and function in the body.

Adrenal, thyroid and sex hormones work in a cycle together. Thyroid hormone affects sex hormones. Adrenal hormones affect thyroid hormones. Sex hormones affect adrenal hormones. So when one part of the cycle isout of balance, there are consequences for the entire endocrine system.

Thyroid & Adrenals
The adrenal glands are located just above the kidneys and are know for the 'flight or fight' response. This response is natural and necessary. It protects us when in high stress situation (like running from a lion), but the constant stress of daily life often keeps our adrenals on overdrive.

The thyroid gland perfumes a myriad of tasks in the body. It regulates metabolism, energy, body temperature, and hormone production which impacts just about every other body system in some way. Thyroid support is always important, but it is especially so for women aged 25-45 and before/during/after pregnancy.

Thyroid - try Thyromin, Ningxia Red, and EndoFlex

Sex Hormones
Estrogen, progesterone and testosterone play a huge role in our overall health - everything from reproduction to muscle tone to mood to energy levels. Chronic stress, improper nutrition, low Vitamin D levels, and unhealthy gut balance and yeast overgrowth can all negatively affect estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.

Menstrual Cycle
When estrogen, progesterone and testosterone are out of balance, it can cause some pretty uncomfortable symptoms during the monthly cycle. Other factors for painful periods include overall inflammation and even dietary sensitives. This topic is multifactorial, but here are a few options when it comes to balancing and supporting menstrual cycles.

For more on these products, check out these these blog posts linked below.
And make up this DIY Stress Recovery Serum to support your hormones and emotions this month and beyond.

Want to support your hormones, 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 Stress Recovery Serum

DIY Stress Recovery Serum

It's no secret that emotional and psychological stress can wreak physical havoc on the body. We've all heard of the 'mind body connection' and probably have our own stories of how something has gone downhill physically during times of stress. Even current scientific has connected stress to physical ailments. And lately stress seems to be the theme of the world... for us, for our kids, for our circumstances...

So, what do we do about it? We find ways to effectively process stress and we support our bodies DAILY with supplements, high quality nutrition and essential oils. And this simple DIY is one that you will want to always keep on hand for daily adrenal support.

DIY Stress Recovery Serum (aka daily love for your adrenals)
The adrenal glands are located just above the kidneys and are known for the 'fight or flight' response.. which is great if we're running from a lion. But constant stress of daily life keeps them on overdrive! Give them some love and keep them going strong. Apply over the lower back every morning and before bed each evening.

  • 4 oz glass dropper bottle
  • Castor Oil (see note below)
  • 25 drops Nutmeg
  • 20 drops Clove
  • 20 drops Frankincense
  • 20 drops Rosemary
NOTE: You can use any carrier oil, but castor oil is specifically chosen as the fatty acids in castor oil allow the essential oils to be easily absorbed through he skin. High quality, cold-pressed castor oil can help your body to detoxify and improve circulation.

Let's take a quick look at the oils in the serum...

  • Nutmeg - THE essential oil for adrenal support, Nutmeg helps process and balance feelings of Exhaustion - which makes perfect sense. When our stress response system is on overdrive, how could we feel anything BUT exhausted? And when we are exhausted we are more prone to injury and illness.
  • Frankincense - is a versatile oil that supports immunity, helps the body process inflammation and works as an antioxidant in the body. Frankincense has long been used for its powerful health-supporting properties, and has been used 'to treat every conceivable ill known to man.'
  • Clove - THE Essential oil for powerful antioxidant support. Clove has an ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) value of 1,078,700 (read: Clove is able to absorb and mitigate a LOT of free radicals. It's ability to do so is basically OFF the charts.) Why antioxidants? Because they help boost immunity and allow the body to repair cellular damage caused by the environment, injury and - you guessed it - stress!
  • Rosemary - one of the components of the 'Four Thieves Vinegar' and the Thieves essential oil blend. Rosemary has wonderful cleansing properties, supports the liver and helps support healthy blood pressure levels, which all connect to the adrenals through the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-axis).
Use this adrenal serum daily over the lower back in the morning and before bedtime for stress recovery.

Want to try this DIY Stress Recovery Serum, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Essentials for March 2022

Spring Refresh Essentials

With its cool breezes and sunshine-filled days, March brings the promise of spring, of renewal and a fresh spirit. After a long winter, we are ready for a little spring refresh ourselves.

Join us as we use these items this month and beyond to freshen our spaces, our spirits and our health!

Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub - for kitchens, baths & beyond
Lushious Lemon essential oil blend - a bright, happy spring blend
Thieves Household Cleaner - for effective, plant-powered cleaning
Thieves Laundry Soap - for fresh, clean laundry with none of the toxins
Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil - a fresh, crisp favorite
DetoxZyme - to freshen and cleanse from the inside out

Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub

We LOVE this all-natural scrub for the kitchen, bath and beyond. Brighten your sink and ditch the sink with this plant-powered favorite. This chlorine-free all-purpose cleaner is safe for use on porcelain, ceramic, copper alloys, fiberglass, Corian, brass, bronze and chrome and is infused with the germ-fighting power of Thieves essential oil.

  • Easily cleans cookware, stove cooktops, countertops, tile, grout, bathtubs, faucets, toilets, backsplashes, barbecue grills, outdoor patio furniture, and exteriors without scratching
  • Removes grease, dirt, grime, residue, and tough stains from most surfaces without harsh chemical smells or residue
  • Formulated without harmful chemicals, synthetic surfactants, phosphates, synthetic perfumes or dyes, gluten-containing ingredients, or artificial colors or fragrances

Learn more about the Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub in the March's Ditch & Switch post.

Lushious Lemon Essential oil blend

This blend of Ylang Ylang, Eucalyptus Globulus, Lemon Myrtle, Lemon, and Spearmint is the perfect springtime blend. With a sweet, citrusy aroma with floral and minty undertones, this premade blend helps neutralize unwanted odors and uplift the spirits. 

Bright and fresh, this blend will brighten any space - diffuse it, add it to DIYs and even clean with it. Happiness in a bottle.

Learn more about Lushious Lemon essential oil blend:
Thieves Household Cleaner 

The real MVP of natural cleaning, this plan-based formula contains only naturally derived ingredients to effectively clean your home without taking synthetic shortcuts or using potentially harsh ingredients.

Effective, economical and safe for kids and pets. That's about all we need to know, but this all-star product just keeps getting better.

  • Ultra-concentrated and non-abrasive, Thieves Household Cleaner is perfect for just about any surface
  • Infused with Young Living's signature Thieves essential oil blend
  • Rinse clean without leaving residue
  • Safe to use around children and pets as directed
  • Provides an effective, deep clean with the power of naturally derived, plant-based ingredients that lift dirt, pet stains, dried-on food, grime, and more
Learn more about Thieves Household Cleaner:
Thieves Laundry Soap

Designed to be powerful and efficient, this concentrated 32-ounce bottle of Thieves Laundry Soap can clean up to 64 loads of clothing, making it an economical favorite. Harnessing the power of stain-fighting enzymes and Thieves essential oil blend, this plant-based formula is straightforward clean with no surprises and not synthetics.

  • Fee from SLS, dyes, petrochemicals, formaldehyde, phosphates, synthetic perfumes, chlorine, and optical brighteners
  • Compatible with high-efficiency washing machines and safe for colors, whites, and delicates
  • Safe and gentle enough to be poured directly onto clothing as a pre-treatment
  • Natural enzymes combat dirt, stains, and strong odors
  • Formulated gentle, plant-based cleaners that are safe for sensitive skin
Read more about the Thieves Laundry Soap:
Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil

Whether you're whipping up some fresh DIYs or needing a little airway support for all the blooming flowers, Eucalyptus Radiata is perfect this time of year.

Try adding it to dryer balls for fresh, crisp laundry or soaking in a tub with Epsom Salt and E. Radiata to soothe sore muscles, or diffuse it and breathe in deeply to open up the airways.

Read more about this Eucalyptus Radiata:
DetoxZyme

Freshen up from the inside out with this daily enzyme supplement that gently detoxes the system. There is so much in our daily life that can weigh down our systems, and DetoxZyme helps our bodies process it out so we can get the most of our nutrition and keep function well.

Read more about this incredible enzyme in this month's Supplement Spotlight blog.

Want to try the essentials for March (Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub, Lushious Lemon essential oil blend, Thieves Household Cleaner, Thieves Laundry Soap, and Eucalyptus Radiata 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

Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub - Ditch and Switch March 2021


Ditch & Switch Cleaning Scrubs for

THIEVES KITCHEN & BATH SCRUB


As the gatekeepers of our home we have such a great opportunity to bring in healthy products and create healthy habits for ourselves and families! 

Join us as we make a simple swap with a big impact. Ditch conventional (and even 'natural') cleaning scrubs for the Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub.

Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub is the perfect naturally derived cleaner: tough on messes and safe for your family. You get the power of a surface scrub without all the harmful chemical smells and residue in conventional options.


Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub gains its tough scrubbing power from nepheline syenite, a naturally occurring mineral from Canada; baking soda that gently absorbs orders; sodium per carbonate that releases oxygen when combined with water, providing a powerful boost of cleaning power against tough stains; and Young Living's signature Thieves blend.

Why we Love It
  • Chlorine-free, all-purpose cleaner that is safe for use on porcelain, ceramic, copper alloys, fiberglass, Corain, brass, bronze, and chrome.
  • Easily cleans cookware, stove cooktops, countertops, tile, grout, bathtubs, faucets, toilets, backsplashes, barbecue grills, outdoor patio furniture, and exteriors without scratching.
  • Removes grease, dirt, grime, residue, and tough stains from most surfaces without harsh chemical smells or residue.
  • Formulated without harmful chemicals, synthetic surfactants, phosphates, synthetic perfumes or dyes, gluten-containing ingredients, or artificial colors or fragrances.

Thieves Scrub vs. Conventional Options

Have you heard of the term 'greenwashing'? It is when companies throw a catch phrase or use a certain packaging to trick consumers into thinking they are purchasing a natural product - when in reality, what they are buying isn't natural at all.

Unfortunately, the majority of the 'natural' cleaning brands out there do  this, which is a huge reason we love the Thieves Home products. No phthalates, parabens, bleach, formaldehyde, or toxic chemicals in these products - just the power of plants.

Another big issue with conventional cleaners is fragrance. Fragrance is a very loosely defined term when it comes to use in personal care and household products. Fragrance and synthetic perfumes are problematic because companies aren't required to disclose the exact ingredients in the fragrances. Even 'natural fragrance' is problematic. Just because something is natural, doesn't mean we want to rub it on our skin (ie: formaldehyde - a naturally occurring compound that we don't want on our skin!) As the world leader in essential oils, Young Living utilizes the scent of the pure essential oils instead of fragrance, plus these oils have incredible properties of their own!

Thieves Scrub Key Ingredients
  • Nepheline syenite - A naturally occurring mineral responsibly mined in Canada, it is formed from molten magma and is similar to granite. It provides the scrubbing power to remove tough stains without scratching.
  • Sodium bicarbonate - Commonly known as baking soda, this powder helps remove odors and gently cleanse.
  • Sodium per carbonate - An effective, safer alternative to chlorine bleach, this ingredient releases oxygen to lift stains and dirt.
  • Citric acid - This natural ingredient helps tackle tough hard-water surface stains.
  • Thieves essential oil blend - Thieves is a Young Living signature blend that features purifying essential oils known for their immune support, refreshing breathing experience, and cleansing properties.

To Use:

  • Sprinkle Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub onto a wet surface or sponge. Rub the surface with a cloth or sponge for a sparkling clean, then rinse.
  • Use it to naturally tackle soap scum, built-up grease and grime, and hard-water stains in the kitchen and bathroom.
  • Keep it on hand for cleaning ovens, grills, and barbecues as well.

Join us this month as we clean our homes with the plant power of Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub. 

Want to try THIEVES KITCHEN & BATH SCRUB, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Essentials for Feb 2022

Essentials for Healthy Hormones

Here are a few products we are using this month as we focus on healthy hormones and intimacy.

Sensation Massage Oil - for a luxurious daily moisturizer
Clary Sage essential oil - for happy hormones
EndoGize - for balanced hormone levels
ProgEssence Plus - for natural, bio-identical progesterone
Super B Tablets - for natural energy & stress relief
Orange essential oil - for happy, citrus vibes

Sensation Massage Oil

Sensation Massage Oil features a blend of essential oils that help to create a beautiful aroma that is profoundly romantic, refreshing, and arousing. The unique blend of Geranium, Jasmine, and Ylang Ylang can encourage and amplify an atmosphere of love, excitement, and affection. This blend is also nourishing and hydrating for the skin.

  • Geranium essential oil is commonly used in perfumes for its uplifting aroma.
  • Jasmine essential oil helps develop a broader perspective with its romantic floral aroma - a very feminine aroma that embraces and exults the sacred masculine - and has been revered for centuries as a symbol of love and purity, harmonizing opposites to promote wholeness.
  • Ylang Ylang essential oil has a calming aroma that sets the mood for romance.

Learn more about Sensation Massage Oil (and other massage oils) in the February's Ditch & Switch post.

Clary Sage Essential Oil

Clary Sage essential oil has a floral, soothing aroma that is distinctly feminine! This oil contains the naturally occurring constituent linalyl acetate, which contributes to its calming aroma.

Clary Sage helps support healthy estrogen levels and also promotes the appearance of healthy-looking skin, making it a great oil for women.

Learn more about Clary Sage essential oil in February's Oil Spotlight blog post.
EndoGize Supplement


EndoGize is a daily women's hormone support supplement powered by a blend of minerals, Ginger, Myrrh, Cassia, Clary Sage, and Canadian Fleabane essential oils, plus ashwagandha root (a well known herb for hormone balance).

These ingredients work synergistically to create a balancing formula that supports a healthy and endocrine system for women.

Learn more about EndoGize in the February's Supplement Spotlight blog.

ProgEssence Plus Supplement

Progessence Plus Serum is made with natural, bio-identical progesterone from wild yam to help balance hormones, promote well-being and feelings of relaxation, harmony, and balance.

Featuring some of Young Living's most-loved premium essential oils (including Frankincense, Bergamot, and Peppermint), this plant-based serum features naturally derived ingredients that supports the skin's natural moisture cycle and help nourish and moisturize skin.

Read more about this serum:
Super B Tablets

Super B is a comprehensive B vitamin supplement that provides all eight B vitamins, as well as bioavailable minerals, to provide the energy you need to feel great on the go. 

Super B feature Orgen-FA, a natural folate source derived from lemon peels, and methylcobalamin, a source of B12 that's easy for your body to absorb. Combined with Nutmeg essential oil and bioavailable chelated minerals such as magnesium, manganese, selenium, and zinc.

Super B helps maintain healthy energy levels, support cardiovascular and cognitive function, and eases feelings of everyday stress.

Read more about this incredible vitamin in the April 2021 Supplement Spotlight blog.
Orange Essential Oil

Known as liquid sunshine, Orange essential oil has a sweet and uplifting aroma that brightens any room and cleanses the air when diffused. this happy citrus oil pairs well with just about anything and is a wonderful addition to roller blends and DIYs.

Applied topically, Orange essential oil may reduce the appearance of blemishes, making it a key player in your skincare routine.

Want to try the essentials for February (Sensation Massage Oil, Clary Sage essential oil, EndoGize, ProgEssence Plus, Super B Tablets, and Orange 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

Massage Oils Ditch and Switch - Feb 2022

February's Ditch & Switch

Lubricants for Massage Oils


When it comes to physical intimacy, there are many things that can help or hinders in the process. One simple way we can enhance our experience with products that don't harm our health is with Young LIving's massage oils. For use as a personal lubricant, Relaxation Massage Oil or Sensation Massage Oil would be a great choice.

As the gatekeepers of our homes we have such a great opportunity to bring in healthy products and create healthy habits for ourselves and families. Join us this month as we make a simple swap with a bit impact. Ditch personal lubricants and use Young Living massage oils instead.

Sensation Massage Oil

Sensation is formulated to create a beautiful smell that is profoundly romantic, refreshing, and arousing. It amplifies the excitement of experiencing new heights of self-expression and awareness. This blend is also nourishing and hydrating for the skin. This unique blend of essential oils can encourage and amplify and atmosphere of love, excitement, and affection.

  • Geranium essential oils is commonly used in perfumes for its uplifting aroma, and it can help balance hormones as well.
  • Jasmine essential oil helps you develop a broader perspective with its romantic floral aroma - a very feminine aroma that embraces and exults the sacred masculine - and has been revered for centuries as a symbol of love and purity, harmonizing opposites to promote wholeness.
  • Ylang Ylang essential oil has a calming aroma that sets the mood for romance and helps enhance emotional connection.
Relaxation Massage Oil

Relaxation massage oil can help restore a state of calm and invites tranquility to them, body, and spirit. The pure vegetable oils blended with essential oils are moisturizing and nourishing to help soothe all skin types. This calming massage oil combines some of our favorite essential oils from across the globe.

  • Lavender helps promote feelings of calm and relaxation
  • Ylang Ylang has a calming aroma that sets the mood for romance and helps enhance emotional connection
  • Spearmint & Peppermint are energizing and uplifting to the body and mind
  • Bergamot & Tangerine promote feelings of calm and connection to others.
Why Make the Switch

Unfortunately, both conventional and organic lubricants contain ingredients that can cause harm long after their use. These ingredients are toxic to vaginal tissue and disrupt the sensitive vaginal microbiome (balance of microorganisms that naturally inhabit the vagina). Exposure to these ingredients can lead to discomfort, irritation, and increased risk of infection - even from short term exposure. Some lubricant ingredients also have the potential to cause chronic health issues including cancer and reproductive problems from repeated exposure.

In fact, there is growing consensus among scientists that the vast majority of lubricants need to be reformulated to be safer than they are now. Ingredients found in common lubricants that have know health consequence include:

  • Methylparaben, propylparaben, & ethylparaben - preservative chemicals that can irritate vaginal mucous membranes, contribute to genital rashes, and potentially cause fertility problems and endocrine (hormone) disruption.
  • Chlorhexidine gluconate - a disinfectant chemical that can kill strains of lactobacillus, which is a bacterial that is necessary for a healthy microbiome.
  • Cyclomethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, & cyclotetrasiloxane - commonly found in silicone-based lubricants, these substances are linked to reproductive harm and uterine cancer in animal studies. Almost no research has ever been conducted to examine the long term impacts of vaginal exposure to these chemicals in women.
  • Natural and artificial flavor & fragrance - flavors, fragrances, and aromas can include a mix of chemicals which can cause irritation and allergies.
  • And so much more...
Product Options

  • Sensation Massage Oil - a blend of Coriander, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Jasmine, and Geranium that is romantic, refreshing and arousing, amplifying the excitement of new heights of self-expression and awareness.
  • Relaxation Massage Oil - combines Tangerine, Lavender, Spearmint, Ylang Ylang, Peppermint, Coriander, and Bergamot essential oils for the relaxing, restorative properties.
  • Dragon Time Massage Oil - a soothing combination of Fennel, Clary Sage, Marjoram, Lavender, Yarrow, and Jasmine that is perfect for supporting women.
  • Cel-Lite Magic Massage Oil - tones and nourishes the skin with a blend of Grapefruit, Cypress, Juniper, Cedarwood, and Clary Sage essential oils.
  • OrthoEase Massage Oil - a blend of Wintergreen, Peppermint, Juniper, Eucalyptus Globulus, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Thyme, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Vetiver essential oils that warm and soothe fatigued muscles for relief.
  • OrthoSport Massage Oil - combines Oregano, Peppermint, Thyme, and Wintergreen to give a cooling sensation when used with a soothing massage, specifically following strenuous physical activity.
  • V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex - great to use as a base and add your special blend of essential oils. Suggested oils for an intimate massage oil - Yarrow, Ylang Ylang, and Shutran.
To Use Massage Oils:

Use your massage oil of choice in place of a personal lubricant for intimacy. There is always the option to further dilute the massage oil with V-6 carrier oil to test the area(s) or when making the switch. Note that OrthoEase and OrthoSport contain hot oils that have a warming or tingling sensation when applied to the skin.

Join us this month as we ditch personal lubricants for Young Living massage oils.


Want to try Sensation Massage Oil, or another massage 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

Meal Replacements Ditch and Switch - Jan 2022

January's Ditch & Switch

Meal Replacement for

Pure Protein Complete & Balance Complete


As the gatekeepers of our home we have such a great opportunity to bring in healthy products and create healthy habits for ourselves and families! 

Join us this month as we pursue healthy habits and switch out our meal replacements for a cleaner option - Pure Protein Complete.

This delicious protein powder comes in both Vanilla Spice and Chocolate flavors (and they both taste amazing!) and is such a great addition to anyone's fitness regimen. Pure Protein Complete combines a blend of 5 different proteins, amino acids, and ancient pea and apple extract that will leave you full and satisfied. It is high in protein, supports the muscular system, supports the body in building lean muscle, supports energy levels, and is a great post-workout muscle recovery drink.

Why we Love It

  • An excellent source of protein (25 grams)
  • Formulated with a variety of amino acids to support muscle mass
  • Provides protein metabolism support
  • Supports ATP production, the energy currency of the body
  • Helps build lean muscle
  • rBGH-Free Whey and soy-Free
  • Available in Chocolate and Vanilla Spice flavors
  • Versatile enough for smoothies, baking and more!
Pure Protein Complete is a staple in our homes because of its super clean, proprietary five protein blend! It contains amino acids, and ancient pea and apple extract that allows the body to absorb and utilize the nutrients in the powder much more easily.

The foundation of the protein blend is cow and goat whey, pea protein, egg white protein, and organic help seed protein. This specific mix of sources allow for a full range of amino acids, including: D-aspartic acid, Threonine, L-serine, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Alanine, Valine, Methionine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Lysine, Histidine, Arginine, Proline, Hydroxyproline, Cystine, Tryptophan, and Cysteine.

The formula also includes a unique enzyme blend, so when paired with these amino acids, this protein supplement helps support overall protein utilization in the body. And this is of utmost importance when we are focusing on fitness routines and muscle building.

Ancient pea and apple extract, and a powerful B-Vitamin blend are the icing on the cake. Together they support ATP production, the energy currency of the body, which is definitely something we want all year round.

Why Make the Switch

Unfortunately, the majority of protein powders contain ingredients that we don't really want to be consuming. Some contain quite a lot of added sugar (as much as 23 grams per scoop), which can cause an unhealthy spike in blood sugar.

Others contain heavy metals and toxins. In fact, in a study by the Clean Label Project, 134 products were screened for 130 types of toxins. The study found that many protein powders contain heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury), bisphenol-A (BPA, which is used to make plastic), pesticides, or other contaminants with links to cancel and other health conditions. Some toxins were present in significant quantities. For example, one protein powder contained 25 times the allowed limit of BPA.

These are the last things we want to be worried about, especially when we are focusing on creating healthy habits! Because of Young Living's Seed to Seal standard, we can rest assured that the ingredients used are not only clean, they are ethically sourced and good for our bodies and overall health.

To Use Pure Protein Complete:
  • Add 2 scoops to 8 oz of cold water, rice milk, almond milk, or other milk. Then shake well or stir until smooth.
  • Try one of our favorite recipes below.
And if you're looking for something with more fiber and slight cleansing properties, another option would be Balance Complete.

Balance Complete is different from protein powders in that it is a nutritive energizer and a cleanser. It contains brown rice bran, barley grass, and extra virgin coconut oil, so it is high in fiber, protein, and minerals.

This super-food-based meal replacement contains NingXia wolfberry powder, brown rice bran, barely grass, extra virgin coconut oil, aloe vera, cinnamon powder, and Young Living's premium whey protein blend. Balance Complete is high in fiber, high in protein, and contains the good fats, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals needed for nutritionally complete meal replacement. It supplies an amazing 11 grams of fiber per serving, absorbs toxins and satisfies the appetite while balancing the body's essential requirements.

  • NingXia wolfberry fruit powder -  one of the highest known antioxidant nutrients that is wonderful for strengthening the immune system and promoting overall wellness, combating carcinogens.
  • Rice bran - rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidant; an excellent source of manganese, selenium and magnesium.
  • Barley grass powder - rich in minerals and antioxidants.
  • Cinnamon powder - super nutrient with amazing support for the immune system; antioxidant and is great for weight support
  • Calcium, Zinc, Chromium, Vitamin B, C, A, E and Biotin - all needed for our bodies to function properly and stay healthy.
To Use Balance Complete:
  • Add two scoops to 8-10 ounces of cold water or milk of your choice. Shake, stir or blend until smooth. For added flavor, add fruit or essential oils or substitute Balance Complete in the smoothie recipes below.
  • For daily health maintenance, replace your leas nutritious meal with Balance Complete.
  • During Young Living's five-day nutritive cleanse, replace your three daily meals with Balance Complete and follow the recommended schedule.
Our Favorite Recipes

Peppermint Mocha Smoothie
  • 1/3 frozen banana or 1/4 cup frozen cauliflower (to decrease carb count)
  • A large handful of organic spinich
  • 2 scoops Pure Protein Complete in Chocolate Deluxe
  • Milk of choice
  • 1 drop Peppermint Vitality Essential Oil
  • Ice to taste
  • Blend and go!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
  • 2 scoops Pure Protein Complete in Chocolate Deluxe
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • 1 scoop organic coconut peanut butter
  • Ice to taste
  • Blend and enjoy!
Peppermint Moca or Peppermint Cocoa
  • 6 oz milk of choice, warmed
  • 2 oz strong coffee, brewed (or more as desired)
  • 1/2 to 1 scoop Chocolate Pure Protein Complete*
  • 1 drop Peppermint Vitality essential oil
  • Honey or maple syrup to taste
    • Add ingredients to a large mouth mason jar and blend with an immersion blender until frothy. The protein powder makes a deliciously creamy texture.
    • To make hot cocoa, simply substitute water or extra milk for the coffee. 
    • Not a fan of mint chocolate? Substitute cinnamon bark vitality essential oil or simply omit the oil.
    • *I use a whole scoop for breakfast or trying to get some solid nutrients into my kids (healthy hot cocoa for the win!) Try with 1/2 scoop and add more as desired.
Pumpkin Chocolate Protein Muffins (makes 12)
  • 1/2 of a 15 oz can of pumpkin puree
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1.75 cups Pamela's Baking Mix (substitute 1.75 cups gluten-free all purpose flour + 1 tsp baking soda + 3/4 tsp salt instead)
  • 2 tbsp Pure Protein Complete in Vanilla Spice
  • 2 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality or 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 drop Nutmeg Vitality or 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
    Step 1 - Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    Step 2 - In a mixer, cream together pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, water, and sugar until well blended.
    Step 3 - In aspirate bowl, whisk together baking mix, protein powder, cinnamon, and spices.
    Step 4 - Stir the ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just blended. Pour into the prepared muffin tin.
    Step 5 - Bake for 30-35 minutes in a preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
  • 2 frozen bananas
  • 1 scoop Chocolate Pure Protein Complete
  • Splash of milk of choice
    Add ingredients to a blender or food processor until it reaches ice cream consistency and enjoy. Top with unsweetened coconut flakes, pecans or fruit if desired.
Chai Latte Smoothie
  • 2 scoops Pure Protein Complete Vanilla Spice
  • 1/3 frozen banana
  • Milk of choice
  • 2 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality essential oil
  • 1 drop Cardamom Vitality essential oil
  • Nutmeg Vitality essential oil (swirl a toothpick in the bottle, then into the blended smoothie)
  • Ice to taste
    Add ingredients to a blender (except Nutmeg) and blend well. Top with unsweetened shredded coconut or ground cinnamon.
Vanilla Spice Overnight Oats
  • 1/3 gluten-free rolled oats
  • 1 tbsp almond butter or peanut butter
  • 1 scoop Pure Protein Complete Vanilla Spice
  • Just under 1/3 cup milk of choice
  • 1 tbsp cocoa nibs
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
    Stir together and let sit overnight. Top with fruit of choice and enjoy.
Banana Protein Muffins
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 4 scoops Vanilla Spice Pure Protein Complete
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp almond milk
  • 3 mashed bananas
    Add all dry ingredients together and wet ingredients together then mix. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
Chocolate Chip Protein Bites (recipe via Oily Rockstars)
  • 2 cups quick cooking oats
  • 2 tbsp ground flax seed
  • 3 scoops Pure Protein Complete in Vanilla Spice
  • 1 cup peanut butter (you can sub any nut butter)
  • 1/4 cup raw honey
  • 2 tbsp milk of choice
  • 1/4-1/2 cup Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips
    Step 1 - In a large bowl, mix your oats, flaxseed and protein powders together using a fork. Add your peanut butter and hone. Mix to incorporate.
    Step 2 - Add the almond milk. You may need to adjust the amount of almond milk, as you will need your 'dough' to be moldable but not too moist.
    Step 3 - Lastly, add your chocolate chips and mix until evenly distributed. Shape into the size balls you want and place on parchment paper.
    Step 4 - Leave to set 10-15 minutes. Store in a container in the fridge.
Vanilla Spice Protein Pancakes
  • 1/2 cup Vanilla Spice Pure Protein Complete
  • 1/2 tsp gluten free baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • scant 1/4 cup unsweetened milk of choice
  • 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • Pinch of salt
    Mix all ingredients together and cook on a griddle or on the stovetop.

Join us this month as we ditch low quality protein powders and meal replacements for Pure Protein (Vanilla Spice and Chocolate) and Balance Complete, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

December's DIY - Diffuser Bombs

DIY Diffuser Bombs
Make this for Yourself and your Loved Ones

One of our essential oil loving friends came up with the most brilliant way to have all of your favorite diffuser blends ready to go for quick and easy use. Create your favorite diffuser blends ahead of time in a few simple steps. These bottles look lovely sitting next to the diffuser, and this is also a fun way to gift oils to friends and family - grab your favorite diffuser, create a diffuser bomb and you have a wonderful gift at the ready!


DIY Diffuser Bombs:
  • Empty 15 mL essential oil bottles
  • Bamboo dropper lids (or frosted bamboo dropper bottles) - optional!
  • Add your oils from your favorite blends. You'll be able to add triple the amount or more depending on your bottle size. 15 mL bottles can hold almost 300 drops.
Before using the pre-made blends, give the bottle a slight shake and then add 8-10 drops from your diffuser

And if you're looking for supplies to make some of your favorite DIYs, check out my The Basics - DIY Supplies List for a list of where to purchase some of our favorite DIY supplies.

Favorite Blends to try:

Anthropologie Home 
  • 100 drops each Orange + Grapefruit
  • 60 drops Idaho Blue Spruce or Northern Light Black Spruce
  • 40 drops Geranium
The Happy Hippy
  • 80 drops each Northern Lights Black Spruce + Jade Lemon
  • 70 drops Grapefruit
  • 60 drops Patchouli
Winter Wonderland 
  • 60 drops each Christmas Spirit + Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • 40 drops each Idaho Blue Spruce + Joy
Frosted Cranberry 
  • 70 drops each Cinnamon Bark + Stress Away
  • 50 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 40 drops Vanilla
Twisted Peppermint
  • 60 drops each Peppermint + Idaho Balsam Fir
  • 40 drops Stress Away
  • 30 drops Tangerine
Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make these so we can see what you've made!

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

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

Essentials for Dec 2021

December Essentials
What should I order?


The holidays are upon us and the year is winding down, so you will find us cozied up at home with those we love... diffusing oils, making DIYs, gathering with our family and friends.


We are here to give full presence to all that this season brings, and here are a few products we are using to enhance this beautiful time of year.


Vanilla Oleoresin - for a warm, welcoming aroma
Peppermint essential oil - for diffusing, baking, and merry making
NingXia Red Combo Pack - for healthy hearts and minds
Christmas Spirit essential oil blend - for all the cozy, festive feelings!
Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap, 3 pack - for clean, soft, moisturized hands with a scent no store can match
Super Vitamin D - for immune, emotional, bone and muscle health

Vanilla Oleoresin

Vanilla is the quintessential warm, inviting scent, making it a wonderful addition to diffuser blends, DIYs, roller blends and even Thieves Household Cleaner. Young Living's Vanilla is not strictly an extract or an absolute, both of which contain monthly alcohol and do not blend well with essential oils. 


Noticing these flaws in mainstream vanilla extracts and absolutes, the D. Gary Young Research Institute worked to find a vanilla product that would meet the Seed to Seal quality commitment and blend well with essential oils. The result is a first-of-its-kind extraction method that yields a Vanilla oleoresin in fractioned coconut oil that diffuses and blends beautifully with essential oils.

Learn more about Vanilla oleoresin in December's Oil of the Month Spotlight post.

Peppermint Essential Oil

Bring the crisp, sweet scent of candy canes into your home with Peppermint essential oil. Peppermint is a natural cross between water mint and spearmint that has an uplifting, invigorating aroma that creates a focused, bright environment with diffused.

Peppermint is soothing when applied topically, making it great post workout or when your neck and shoulders fell tense. Peppermint Vitality essential oil has a minty, refreshing flavor that supports healthy digestion... and is a perfect addition to any holiday baking.

Note: Peppermint and Peppermint Vitality are the same essential oil.

Want to know more? April's Oil Spotlight blog post gives you all the details!
NingXia Red Antioxidant Drink
Combo Pack

Packets for you, bottles for gifting! Add a shot of NingXia Red to your routine to enjoy the benefits of this powerful, whole-body supplement. There are MANY reasons we love this wolfberry puree (see the list of blog posts for all the ways).

NingXia Red is packed with superfoods to support overall wellness - plum, aronia, cherry, blueberry, and pomegranate juices and extracts, pure vanilla extract and Lemon, Orange, Tangerine and Yuzu essential oils.

The benefits of NingXia Red include support for energy levels, normal cellular function, and whole-body and normal eye health. A daily shot of 2-4 ounce helps support overall wellness with powerful antioxidants.

Learn more about NingXia Red:
Christmas Spirit Essential Oil Blend

This blend of Cinnamon, Spruce and Orange is the most festive blend for the season. Christmas Spirit is a beautiful medley of three oils reminiscent of winter holidays.

Orange essential oil has a bright aroma that is believed to bring joy, peace, and happiness to those who possess it. Cinnamon Bark essential oil is the oil of wealth from he Orient. Black Spruce essential oil has an aromatic influence that brings a feeling of balance and grounding. Diffuse this oil all season long (and beyond!)

Learn more about Christmas Sprit blend (which is free this month with purchase) in December's How to Use blog post and how to use Christmas Spirit in these yummy diffuser recipes.
Winter Nights
Foaming Hand Soap

Bring the brisk winter air into your home with our favorite seasonal hand soap - Winter Nights Foaming Hand soap. Young Living's signature scent Winter Nights Blend features Northern Lights Black Spruce, Cedarwood, Orange, and Peppermint essential oils, which are the perfect combination for the season.

The plant-based formula cleans hands without over-drying and aloe and ginkgo biloba botanicals moisturize the skin, making it feel softer and healthier, which is especially important during the driest seasons.
Super Vitamin D

Who doesn't need a super boos of sunshine? Young Living's plant-based Super Vitamin D is highly absorbable, vegan friendly, and completely synthetic free. Dissolvable in a delicious mixed berry-flavored tablet, Super Vitamin D is a great source of Vitamin D that helps support bone growth and healthy muscle.

Vitamin D plays a key function in respiratory health, and through its innate and adaptive defense mechanisms, it supports the body's respiratory immune system. This dissolvable tablet is made with lemon balm extract and Vitamin D to support mood and hormone regulation. SIGN US UP! This time of year can be hard emotionally, so adding Vitamin D to our supplement routine can make a big impact. 

Learn more about Super Vitamin D in this month's Supplement Spotlight.

Want to try the essentials for December (Vanilla Oleoresin, Peppermint essential oil, NingXia Red Combo Pack, Christmas Spirit essential oil blend, Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap), but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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A little about myself. I live in the Pacific Northwest in Washington State. I am married to a wonderful and supportive man named Sean since 2003 - all wonderful years. We have two smart and sassy daughters, Emmy is 10 and in 4th grade in the Mandarin Immersion program and Lilly is 6 and in kindergarten. I like to paper craft and make my own cards, I like to sew (though don’t have much time for that lately) and I just returned to belly dancing now that Lilly is getting bigger.


I’ve been using essential oils and infused products for since October 2015 and absolutely love this lifestyle and how it makes me and my family feel. I started my oily journey after sitting next to another mom at a play date.  We started talking about my infertility issues, and she suggested I try Young Living’s essential oils to support my hormones.  After a year of intentionally exercising, eating better, and using oils to support my hormones and emotions, I became pregnant with Lilly, right before my first time attending the International YL Convention in Salt Lake City in 2016. There is so much more to tell about this story, and I’m open and willing to share with you, if you are interested.


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