Northern Lights Black Spruce
Essential Oil Spotlight
Northern Lights Black Spruce (NLBS) is a deep, woodsy oil that is exclusive to the Young Living family and has some wonderful properties! This oil is calming and grounding, brings soothing relief to sore and tense areas, and smells so incredible. it is a household staple for sure!Just a Drop of NLBS
- Has a rich, deep, evergreen aroma that is calming and soothing
- Has a grounding aroma when applied to feet, spine, or neck, making it a great choice for yoga and meditation
- Creates a calming experience when used aromatically and supports healthy sleep
- Helps maintain the appearance of healthy-looking skin when applied topically
- Soothes tense and sore muscles when applied to the skin
Tree oils in general are wonderful for supporting our bodies during times of inflammation. Because they are high in alpha-pinene, they support the body's natural response to injury and stress, allowing our bodies to be soothed and to recover in the face of acute needs. And NLBS is no different! This oil is a great one to grab after a workout, during acute immune system needs, or anytime your body is feeling the effects of inflammation of any kind!
BACKGROUND
Historically, spruce was used by the Lakota Indians to strengthen their ability to communicate with the Great Spirit and was believed to possess the frequency of prosperity. Northern Lights Black Spruce is a wonderful oil to diffuse or apply during prayer and meditation. It can help release emotional blocks and bring about a feeling of balance and grounding, making it a great choice for feelings of stress or anxiousness and for diffusing at bedtime!
NLBS & Emotions
Northern Lights Black Spruce is calming and grounding and wonderful for releasing stored emotions. It can help ease feelings of loss and create a sense of security, much like being out in a forest helps soothe our spirit. NLBS can help to heal emotional trauma, calm the body, relieve anger and simply help life flow better.
This is a great option to diffuse for any kiddos having trouble with transitions, new schools, big changes and are helpful when dealing with emotional trauma and anger.
Our emotional health is directly affected by (and affects) how we feel physically, and Northern Lights Black Spruce can help with immune health! This oil helps the body detox naturally and promote production of leukocytes (white blood cells) which boosts the body's natural defenses.
Key Constituents
*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties
- Alpha-pinene - a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown alpha-pinene to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind.
- Camphene - some studies may show that this constituent supports cardiovascular health, may help reduce pain and inflammation, support the body's defenses to fungal infections.
- Beta-pinene - helps support the adrenal glands, which are responsible for our 'fight or flight' response.
Northern Lights Black Spruce essential oil can also be found in: Valor II, Shutran, Harmony, Awaken, Envision, Grounding, R.C., and White Angelica essential oil blends.
Daily Habits with Northern Lights Black Spruce (NLBS)
Use NLBS in your daily wellness and personal care routines.
Diffuse at bedtime to support healthy sleep. NLBS pairs well with lavender, cedarwood, vetiver, frankincense, orange or tangerine.
Add to Geranium and Orange for a wonderfully calming and uplifting perfume or diffuser combination. For a 10 mL roller bottle add about 20 drops of each essential oil and carrier of choice.
Add it to skin care products or apply it topically to help improve the appearance of dry skin or to help maintain the appearance of healthy-looking skin.
Apply on the bottoms of feet, along the spine, back of neck, or use for a deep tissue massage.
Make a simple Muscle Massage Oil:
- 2 oz pump bottle
- 10-15 drops each Copaiba, NLBS, Peppermint or Wintergreen, & Lavender
- Carrier of choice and/or Ortho Ease Massage Oil
Wear this calm and serene scent as a charming cologne or layer it with Lavender or Neroli for an aromatic pick-me-up.
Combine a few drops of Northern Lights Black Spruce with a complementary aroma like Cedarwood or Lavender for a soothing massage.
Add a few drops to a lightweight carrier oil, such as jojoba or grapeseed, to create a natural beard oil. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle add:
- 15 drops tree oil of choice
- 10 drops Bergamot
- Optional: 10 drops Shutran or Idaho Blue Spruce
- Fill with Jojoba or Grapeseed oil
- Apply to beard and skin and gently massage to keep the hair and skin happy and healthy.
Make a cologne roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle add:
- 10 drops each Cypress, Bergamot, & Northern Lights Black Spruce
- 5 drops Ylang Ylang
- Fill with carrier of choice
Use NLBS to create a cozy home in the fall, winter and holiday seasons
Make this ‘O Christmas Tree' spray:
- 2 oz glass spray bottle
- Splash of witch hazel
- 10 drops NLBS
- 10 drops Grand Fir or Idaho Blue Spruce (optional)
- 5 drops Orange.
- Use as a room spray, an upholstery spray and/or for fresh or artificial greenery!
Try this Fall Spice Thieves Cleaner
- 16 oz glass spray bottle
- 1-2 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner
- 15 drops each Cinnamon Bark & Bergamot
- 10 drops each Peppermint, NLBS, & Stress Away
- Fill with water
- Clean everything!!
DIFFUSE
Arbor Day - 3 drops Idaho Blue Spruce, 3 drops Cedarwood, 3 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops Bergamot
Fresh Snow - 3 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops Peppermint, 2 drops Lime
Goodnight Moon - 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops each Lavender & Tangerine
Volcano Candle - 3 drops each Northern Lights Black Spruce, Grapefruit, & Tangerine, 2 drops Geranium
Romantic Vibes - 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops each Ylang ylang & Tangerine
Want to try Northern Lights Black Spruce essential oil but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Rosemary Essential Oil Spotlight
Rosemary has an earthy, sweet, herbaceous scent that is familiar and welcoming, but many people aren't aware that this oil is a powerhouse! Inhaling rosemary can help overcome mental fatigue, improve mental clarity and focus, ease anxiety and enhance analytic ability. Rosemary is a key player in our beloved Thieves blend and has been burned for centuries as incense to ward off sickness. To say we love this oil is an understatement! Just a Drop of Rosemary
- Has a crisp, invigorating, herbal aroma that pairs well with most other oils
- Promotes shiny, healthy-looking hair
- Cleansing and purifying
- Helps create an environment conducive to work or study
- Supports the immune system and overall wellness
- Contains antioxidants
BACKGROUND
Native to the Mediterranean and Asia, rosemary derives its name from the Latin words “ros” and “marinus,” or “dew of the sea.” An evergreen shrub in the mint family, Rosemary grows abundantly in rocky coastal regions. Rosemary essential oil has an invigorating aroma that can be used to create an environment conducive to work or study. It is often included in soaps, fragrances, shampoos, and household cleaners and is a key ingredient in the Thieves essential oil blend. Rosemary is highly supportive of the immune, respiratory and cardiovascular systems and is often used to support healthy blood pressure.
Key Constituents
*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties
- Eucalyptol - eucalyptol has a distinctive, fresh aroma that has a calming effect on the user when applied in aromatherapy. Research shows that eucalyptol may have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and neuroprotective effects. It may also act as a bronchodilator, supporting airway opening.
- Camphor - known for its medicinal aroma, camphor has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries for its cleansing properties and was used as a fumigant during the plague era. This constituent may provide antibacterial anti-inflammatory and skin supporting properties.
- Alpha-pinene - a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown alpha-pinene to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind.
Rosemary & Emotions
Rosemary can be an incredible health tool when it comes to emotional support! Not only does this herbaceous oil help with mental clarity and focus, it is supportive of the immune system as well. And our immune system is highly linked to our emotional state!
Think about it. When you feel something coming on you are often more easily agitated, feel low energy and even depressed. When we begin to fall below the wellness line it affects us physically, yes, but also spiritually, emotionally, mentally. The opposite is true as well. When we are feeling the negative side of emotions, our immune systems need some support. Feelings of Vulnerable, Exhausted, Unfocused, Uncertain and Run Down are a great time to grab your Rosemary!
One simple way to help with this… keep your bottle of Rosemary beside the bed. When you wake in the morning feeling sluggish, unwilling to start the day, uncertain of what is ahead, take a deep breath of Rosemary. To promote Clarity, dilute and rub over the throat or over the liver.
Daily Habits with Rosemary & Rosemary Vitality
Note: Rosemary and Rosemary Vitality Essential Oil are the same oil; Rosemary Vitality is labeled for ingestion but is the same product.
Add Rosemary Vitality to your dressings, sauces, marinades and infused oils for cooking! Use 1 drop of Rosemary Vitality to replace 1 teaspoonful of dried herb.
Add Rosemary Vitality and olive oil to an empty vegetable capsule and use as a dietary supplement to support healthy circulation, cleansing and cardiovascular health.
Make this DIY Adrenal Love Serum to support the endocrine and adrenal systems (stress response!). To a 2 oz dropper bottle add:
- 10-20 drops each Rosemary, Clove, & Nutmeg.
- Fill with castor oil
Apply over the lower back daily before bed OR morning and evening.
Use Rosemary in DIY cleaning products for a fresh, sparkling home. Add 20 drops to Thieves Cleaner (option to add 20 drops of Lemon as well).
Use in laundry: on wool dryer balls, add to Thieves Laundry Soap
Use Rosemary to make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with airtight lid, add
- 1.5 cup salt Epsom Salt
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 30 drops Rosemary (or mix Rosemary and Eucalyptus)
Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
To use - add 1-2 tbsp into the washer before adding any laundry. Add laundry and the normal amount of laundry detergent.
Make this Freshen Up Thieves Cleaner recipe:
- 16 oz glass spray bottle
- 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
- 10 drops each Eucalyptus Radiata & Rosemary
- 20 drops Grapefruit
- Filtered water
Take a relaxing epsom salt bath with Rosemary. Add 20 drops to 1 cup epsom salt and soak in warm water.
Combine 1 drop of Rosemary with 4 drops carrier, dip a cotton ball in the solution and apply to a freshly washed face to help cleanse.
Apply over the heart daily for cardiovascular support.
Add 10-15 drops of Rosemary to your shampoo and conditioner for a healthy scalp and hair. Also try this Rosemary Mint Hair Mask:
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 10 drops Rosemary
- 5 drops Peppermint
- Optional: 5 drops Cedarwood (great for growth)
Mix well and apply on hair starting at the ends. Let sit for up to 10 minutes then shampoo and condition as normal.
Add 5 drops to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin to relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil:
- 4 oz pump bottle
- 20 drops Rosemary essential oil
- 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
- 10 drops Cypress essential oil
- Carrier of choice
Give your tired feet some love with this Rosemary Peppermint Foot Scrub
- 2 Tbsp Organic Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp of Honey
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 3 drops Rosemary
- 2 drops Peppermint (optional)
Mix ingredients well then rub onto feet. Wrap feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove the towel and wipe off the scrub. Follow with moisturizer if desired.
Diffuse
Diffuse Rosemary during work, homework or school times or when feeling overwhelmed or scattered for a refreshing aroma that supports focus and creativity. Pair Rosemary with other crisp oils like Peppermint and Eucalyptus or other respiratory support oils to open airways, with other immune supportive oils like Lemon, Raven, RC, and Frankincense as needed, and with calming oils like Lavender or citrus oils like Lime, Bergamot and Lemon.
- Crisp Breeze - 3 drops each Rosemary, Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot
- Aveda - 4 drops each Rosemary, Lemon, Eucalyptus Radiata
- Focused - 5 drops Rosemary, 3 drops each Lemon, Tangerine
- Herbal Remedy - 4 drops Rosemary, 3 drops Lavender, 3 drops Basil, 3 drops Grapefruit
- Work It - 3 drops each Rosemary, Citrus Fresh, Peppermint, Orange
- Happy Hippie - 4 drops each Rosemary, Stress Away, Lemon
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Golden Touch 1 Collection
The Golden Touch 1 Collection includes seven essential oil blends to support your body inside and out. This carefully selected collection is perfect for supporting a healthy lifestyle regimen, handling the bumps in the road, and keeping your spirits lifted during the winter months and all year long!Golden Touch 1 Collection at a Glance
- Includes seven essential oils blends to support the entire body - skin, lungs, liver, hormones, digestion, and more.
- A great way to get started with a toolkit of natural options
- Includes one of YL's most popular blends -- Thieves Vitality
- A versatile collection of oils that can be used for multiple needs
Background
This kit includes everything you need to get a huge jumpstart on your natural wellness cabinet. Tackle skincare needs with Melrose. Give your respiratory system some TLC with Raven and R.C. Soothe digestive needs with DiGize Vitality. Support healthy hormones with EndoFlex. Give your liver some love and support health from the inside out with JuvaFlex Vitality. And top it all off with the immune supporting power of Thieves Vitality!
These oils are ones we reach for over and over, and they are cornerstones of your natural health and wellness routines!
Golden Touch 1 Collection Oils
The oils in this collection are wonderful for everyday use to support the body from different directions!
- Melrose - Melrose is a combination of four oils: Melaleuca Alternifolia, Melaleuca Quinquenervia, Rosemary, and Clove, making it a wonderful cleansing blend for body and mind! This is one oil we reach for when the crud hits, when we have skin needs, when our airways need some support, and even for cleaning! Use Melrose as you would Tea Tree, and enjoy its rich, herbaceous scent diffused with Thieves, Lavender, or Orange.
- Raven - Raven is the oil blend to reach for when you want to breathe deeply! Raven is a crisp, airway opening blend containing Ravintsara (commonly known as camphor), Eucalyptus Radiata, Lemon, Peppermint, and Wintergreen. This oil is wonderful for respiratory and immune support! Diffuse it, add it to epsom salts when your defenses are going down, make a simple chest rub with Raven and coconut oil, or place a few drops on your shower floor every morning.
- R.C. - This gentle eucalyptus blend is formulated for the whole family and is our favorite for happy noses. R.C. stands for “respiratory comfort,” and it gives comfort to your respiratory system indeed! R.C. combines Cypress, Spruce, and three types of Eucalyptus oils (E. citriodora, E. globulus, and E. radiata) for a respiratory blend that is more herbaceous than Raven.
- DiGize Vitality - DiGize is your BFF for a happy digestive system. So much of our health is linked to a diverse, well balanced gut, but immune health is especially dependent on a healthy belly. DiGize is our go to for all things digestion! This blend of Tarragon, Ginger, Peppermint, Juniper, Fennel, Lemongrass, Anise, and Patchouli is so soothing. Roll it over your abdomen whenever digestive discomfort hits, add it to an empty capsule with olive oil and take daily to support a healthy belly, add it to a large glass of water – however you use DiGize, this oil will make a believer out of even the most skeptical!
- Endoflex Vitality - EndoFlex is your daily dose of happy hormone support! This supports the entire endocrine system – from your thyroid to the adrenals to estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. EndoFlex Spearmint, Sage, Geranium, Myrtle, German Chamomile, and Nutmeg in a sesame seed oil base. These oils specifically support the adrenal system, thyroid, and overall endocrine health. Apply this oil over the front of the throat (thyroid) and lower back (adrenals), diffuse it, even use it along the spine for big emotions and to support tweens and teens as they grow!
- JuvaFlex Vitality - JuvaFlex is daily support for a happy, healthy liver. The liver is the filtering organ of the body, so it is constantly processing everything we are exposed to on a daily basis. JuvaFlex combines Blue Tansy, Fennel, Geranium, Helichrysum, Roman Chamomile, and Rosemary essential oils – each of which helps the body process and eliminate toxins, cleansing the system and supporting overall health and vitality. The liver is also where anger is stored in the body, so supporting it well and practicing emotional release can have amazing health benefits. If you're needing support for a specific issue and don't know what else to do, try liver support and cleansing! It can be such a huge part of health.
- Thieves Vitality - Thieves is the original oil when it comes to all things immune! Thieves is our germ-fighting best friend. This is a legendary blend of purifying essential oils - Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus radiata, and Rosemary - that are well known for immune support and cleansing properties. Diffuse it, apply it, ingest it in some hot tea – just get the oil in and around you every day!
Daily Habits with the Golden Touch 1 Collection
Apply Raven topically to enjoy the cooling sensation of Wintergreen and Peppermint essential oils after a long day or tough workout.
Drop Raven onto your shower floor and let the oil and the steam open your airways.
Make a steam pot with hot water and a few drops of Raven. Place a towel over your head and breathe deeply to open the airways.
Whip up a DIY Chest Rub:
- ½ cup solid coconut oil
- 10-20 drops Raven or R.C.
- 10 drops Melrose
- Optional: 10 drops Thieves Vitality
Diffuse R.C. and breathe in the clarifying aroma on stuffy indoor days, after school, while sleeping, or while showering.
Add 3–5 drops of Melrose to your daily moisturizer to reduce the appearance of weather-worn skin.
Dilute and apply Melrose to skin that needs some TLC.
Make a Pavement Spray to use before applying a bandage:
- 2 oz spray bottle
- 20 drops Melrose
- Fractionated coconut oil or other liquid carrier oil
Get a boost of immune support during the cold season by taking a few drops of Thieves Vitality in the morning and evening. Add a drop to a mug of hot tea, place Thieves Vitality in an empty capsule with olive oil, or drop it under your tongue as desired.
Support your body's natural flow of energy with help from EndoFlex Vitality. Place a couple drops in an empty capsule and take daily.
Apply EndoFlex over the throat and lower back morning and evening.
Add JuvaFlex Vitality to your morning smoothie to support your daily wellness routine.
Apply JuvaFlex Vitality over the liver in the morning and evening.
Take DiGize Vitality at breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all-day digestion support.
Make a Digestion Roller (10mL) to use on your belly when needed:
- 30 drops DiGize
- 15 drops Raven
- Carrier of choice
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Raindrop Technique Collection
The Raindrop Technique Collection is one of Young Living's most popular collections, and for good reason! This curated set of essential oils is a powerful tool for promoting health, wellness and vitality – both proactively and for acute needs since the oils included can be incredible tools for healing!Raindrop Collection at a Glance
- Relaxing, rejuvenating, and refreshing to the body, mind, and spirit
- Soothes tension and fatigued muscles
- Supports the immune and digestive systems
- Helps detox the body's systems
- Can be a powerful health tool for daily support and for acute needs
- Includes Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Cypress, Wintergreen, Marjoram, Peppermint, Valor and Aroma Siez essential oils as well as OrthoEase Massage Oil and V-6 Carrier Oil Complex
Young Living's proprietary Raindrop Technique bodywork combines powerful essential oils with multiple modalities of healing. Raindrop includes unique, targeted massage and energy approaches with pure essential oils for a deeply harmonizing, rejuvenating, and relaxing experience that supports overall health. The Raindrop method is a revolutionary means of nurturing harmony within the body—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Background
The Raindrop Technique was developed by Young Living Founder D. Gary Young in 1989 as a unique practice based on methods that have been used for centuries to rejuvenate the body and mind. Inspired by the Lakota Native American tradition of observing the northern lights while inhaling the affirming aroma of nearby conifer trees, the Raindrop Technique helps bring balance and harmony to the body by combining targeted massage and essential oils with specific health properties. These oils are well known for their ability to support the body's natural response to inflammation and pathogens, to soothe the respiratory system, support immunity and ease muscle tension.
Raindrop Massage
During a Raindrop massage, the oils are dispensed onto the back like drops of rain, from about 6 inches above. As they are dropped onto the skin along the spine, the oils are lightly feathered up along the vertebrae and out along the muscles from the base of the spine to the neck. Because of the large amount of nerve endings along the spine, the oils continue to work for several days after application.
Start by applying Valor to the soles of the feet and massaging in gently. Then, apply the oils individually, starting at the base of the spine and feathering each one upward and outward before applying the next one. Apply 3-5 drops of each oil in this order: Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Cypress, Wintergreen, Marjoram, Aroma Siez, Peppermint, and Valor.
For more detailed instructions on how to perform a Raindrop Massage, watch this video from the Young Living YouTube channel.
Key Constituents
*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting propertiesSome studies on the constituents in these oils have suggested the following:
- Carvacrol - this constituent provides incredible benefits including immune health (overall and digestive), antioxidants, and may support the body's ability to heal.
- Thymol - contains cleansing properties, antioxidants and supports the body during times of inflammation.
- Alpha-pinene - a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown alpha-pinene to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind
- Limonene - known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits
Raindrop & Emotions
Because our bodies are intricately designed, we cannot separate the physical from the emotional, and Raindrop can be a powerful emotional tool as well! When we begin to fall below the wellness line it affects us physically, yes, but also spiritually, emotionally, mentally – which means that supporting our physical bodies also helps support our emotions.
Whether it is muscular, from an immune system need or something else, physical pain and stress on the body also affects the emotions. Massage can be a wonderful tool for relieving this, and adding in the powerful properties of the Raindrop oils takes the healing even further!
The Raindrop Collection can help to promote physical health within the body and also helps to lift the spirit, reduce stress and calm the mind. The herbaceous scents of these oils are so soothing!
Product Options
The Raindrop Technique Essential Oil Collection is one of Young Living's most popular collections, and for good reason! We have seen what an amazing health tool this technique and these oils can be. You can purchase the Raindrop Technique collection at a discount or order any of the items individually. The Raindrop Technique Essential Oil Collection includes nine 5 ml bottles of Young Living essential oils and two bottles of Young Living premium massage oils:
- Valor essential oil blend
- Oregano essential oil
- Thyme essential oil
- Basil essential oil
- Cypress essential oil
- Wintergreen essential oil
- Marjoram essential oil
- Aroma Siez essential oil blend
- Peppermint essential oil
- V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
- Ortho Ease massage oil
Daily Habits with Raindrop Oils
The Raindrop oils are incredible health tools for everyone in the family! For younger children (under 6), remember to dilute more and leave out Wintergreen. You can add Lavender to the mix as well!
Make the Raindrop Massage Technique a part of your health routine! Some choose to have a spouse or partner massage these oils onto their spine weekly, every few days, or even every day.
Make a Raindrop Roller to use daily or use acutely when defenses need to be reinforced. If using acutely, use multiple times an hour for the first hour, then use at least every hour.
- 10 mL roller bottle
- 10-15 drops each Oregano, Basil, Thyme, Marjoram, Cypress, Wintergreen, Peppermint, Aroma Siez, Lavender or Valor
- Optional: 2-3 pumps OrthoEase Massage oil
- Fill with carrier of choice
A Raindrop Detox Bath is a great practice when defenses start to go down or whenever you need a boost.
- 1 cup magnesium flakes
- 3 drops each Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Marjoram, Cypress, & Lavender
- 2 drops Peppermint, Wintergreen, & Aroma Siez
Add oils and magnesium together in a glass jar and mix. Place the jar under hot, running water to diffuse out into bath water. Soak as long as possible!
If you prefer a shower, mix the oils and magnesium flakes together, then pour onto the shower floor just outside the main flow of water.
Use this Raindrop Oral Spray as needed
- 10 mL glass spray bottle
- 1 drop each Oregano Vitality, Thyme Vitality, & Peppermint Vitality
- 2 drops each Lemon Vitality & Orange Vitality
- Splash Olive Oil
- Filtered Water
Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily or as desired! Note: this one may tingle a bit!
Diffuse
You can diffuse this blend of oils as well! We recommend making a pre-made blend, then using a dropper bottle to add 8-12 drops to your diffuser.
Raindrop Diffuser Blend - 10 drops each Oregano, Basil, Thyme, Marjoram, Cypress, Wintergreen, Peppermint, Aroma Siez & 20 drops Lavender. To use: mix all together in a dropper bottle, and swirl to mix. Add 8-12 drops to your diffuser with water and diffuse!
- Herb Garden - 2 drops each Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Peppermint & 4 drops Lavender
- Immune Boost - 3 drops each Oregano, Lemon, Thyme, & Lavender
- Soothe It - 3 drops each Cypress, Peppermint, Lemon, & Marjoram
Want to try the Raindrop Technique Collection but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Envision Essential
Oil Blend Spotlight
Envision is one of our favorite blends for inspiring confident, inspired feelings. This is the blend we reach for when planning, setting goals, and reaching towards new opportunities. Envision can stimulate feelings of intuitive creativity and resourcefulness, encourage renewed faith in the future and help awaken the inner drive necessary to achieve your dreams!Just a Drop of Envision
- A lovely blend of Rose, Spruce, Orange, and more
- Makes a wonderful personal fragrance
- Has a calming, supporting aroma
- Supports emotional grounding and a futuristic view
- Encourages feelings of strength and faith
Envision is a blend of six amazing essential oils that can inspire you to release the fear of moving forward. When using this blend intentionally, you may feel a shift that allows you to envision and embrace a new future. Not only does it smell amazing, but Envision can be a powerful emotional tool that can help you tap into your creativity and intuition.
Key Constituents
- Orange - Orange essential oil is an instant mood booster! This bright, happy oil is great for promoting an aroma of joy and creativity, and it pairs well with floral oils like Rose and Geranium.
- Lavender - Lavender is synonymous with calming and relaxing, and it adds an herbaceous aroma to this slightly woodsy mix! Lavender pairs well with both citrus and spruce, and it soothes the mind and body alike.
- Black Spruce - Black Spruce is like a walk through an evergreen forest on a crisp, cool day – gentle and welcoming, calming and grounding. This oil can be used during meditation or prayer to enhance your practice and inspire spiritual connection.
- Sage - Traditionally used in clearing rituals, Sage essential oil has a bold, herbaceous aroma that can be used aromatically for this same purpose. This herbaceous oil is calming and soothing to the mind and emotions, and pairs well with citrus oils to round out the overall aroma.
- Geranium - Geranium is a wonderful companion for anxiety, stress, and even grief. It is calming and soothing to the spirit, but also uplifting to the emotions. Geranium is helpful in times of acute stress (a favorite for postpartum mamas!) or in times of grief.
- Rose - Rose is a high frequency oil which helps regulate the mood and emotions and provides an uplifting, inspiring aroma. It is one of the most valuable oils, and adds even more mood support to this blend.
Daily Habits with Envision
Add Envision to a bath soak, a perfume roller or diffuse it while journaling, meditating, or working towards your goals.
Apply to the wrists for a stabilizing, peaceful energy and a lovely perfume.
Diffuse or apply Envision topically for its aroma to offer feelings of creativity and resourcefulness.
Add a drop to the palms of your hands, rub them together, and hold them up to your nose and inhale.
Apply 1−2 drops to your forehead, edge of ears, wrists, neck, temples, feet, or desired location as needed to inspire clarity and intuition.
Add a few drops to unscented body wash or epsom salts in your bath for a luxurious soak.
Try this The Future is Bright roller blend:
- 10 drops of each: Envision, Valor, & Tangerine
- Fill with carrier oil
- Roll onto your wrists, heart, neck as often as desired
Indulge in this DIY Bath Soak for a little TLC:
- ¼ cup pink Himalayan salt
- ¼ cup magnesium flakes
- 10 drops Envision
- Optional: 5 drops Tangerine
Make this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe:
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup pure organic shea butter
- 1 Tbsp Vitamin E oil
- 20 drops Grapefruit
- 25 drops Envision
Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil, shea butter and cocoa butter, then add in vitamin E oil and whisk.
Step 2 - Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved. Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar.
Use Envision to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, floral scent
- 1 Cup Baking Soda
- 1/2 Cup High Quality Epsom Salt
- 30 Drops Of Essential Oil(s)
- Water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
- Silicone mold
Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and epsom salt into a mixing bowl. Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons, and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water. Add essential oil(s) of your choice and mix well.
Step 2 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight. Remove and store in an airtight container.
To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
Make a refreshing room spray:
- 2 oz glass spray bottle
- 20 drops Envision
- 10 drops Grapefruit
- Splash of witch hazel
- Fill with filtered water
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of floral whimsey to linens and upholstered surfaces:
- 2 oz glass spray bottle
- Splash witch hazel
- 15 drops Envision
- 10 drops Lavender
- 10 drops Tangerine
- Filtered water
Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a crisp, happy aroma to any area of your home.
- ½ cup uncooked rice
- ¼ cup High Quality Epsom Salt
- 1 cup dried lavender buds or rose petals
- Muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approximately 5 inches long by 4 inches wide
- 30-40 drops Envision
Step 1 - In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom salt, flower buds, and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture.
Step 2 - Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch.
Step 3 - Place anywhere you want to add a fresh scent. Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil.
Add Envision to wool dryer balls for a floral, spring aroma.
Use Envision in your homemade beeswax jar candles for a fresh springtime scent.
Diffuse
Diffuse this fresh, floral oil with citrus or tree oils or use it to add sweet notes to your favorite diffuser blends:
- Goal Getter - 4 drops Envision, 3 drops each Valor & Lime
- Inspired - 5 drops Vanilla, 4 drops Envision
- Focused - 4 drops Envision, 3 drops Ylang Ylang, 2 drops Tangerine
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Make a Shift - Reset Kit
Shift toward healthier habits with the Make a Shift Reset Kit, featuring the beloved, fan-favorite NingXia Red sachets! This simple reset includes one powerful product with amazing results. Support overall wellness, increase energy levels, and reduce daily stress with every tasty sip. Who doesn't want (and need!) that?! Make A Shift Reset Kit at a Glance
- A simple (and delicious) wellness regimen that anyone can do
- Provides energy support without caffeine
- Supports whole-body health and wellness and helps prevent oxidative stress
- Contains a synergistic blend of Orange, Tangerine, Lemon, and Yuzu premium essential oils
- Contains powerful ingredients that are involved in many antioxidant processes
- Supports normal eye health, energy levels, and healthy digestion
NingXia Red is your daily wellness drink! This antioxidant powerhouse delivers nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to your system so you can have healthy energy levels, support heart, eye, brain, and nervous system health, keep soft, glowing skin, and much more!
NingXia Red is a wolfberry puree that is infused with Yuzu, Tangerine, Lemon and Orange essential oils. It is rich in ellagic acid, polyphenols, flavonoids, vitamins, and minerals. In addition, it has 18 amino acids, 21 trace minerals, beta-carotene, and vitamins B1, B2, B6, and E. It is an excellent whole-food source of nutrients that gives energy and strength to the body without harmful stimulates. It also has an amazing low glycemic index of 11 that does not spike blood sugar levels, making it a great choice for daily health!
Each 2 oz serving of NingXia Red has the power of:
- 30 grams of wolfberries (in a whole Ningxia wolfberry puree)
- 5 grams of cherries
- 9 grams of blueberries
- 4 grams of pomegranate
- 6 grams of plums
- 5 grams of aronia
- Young Living Orange, Tangerine, Lemon, and Yuzu essential oils
The Reset Kit Includes:
51 NingXia Red 2 oz. Singles that are clinically shown to:
- Significantly increase physical energy levels while reducing physical limitations
- Improve sleep patterns, increasing time asleep
- Reduce daily stress significantly to improve mental well-being
Ingredients
- Proprietary NingXia Red blend - 58 g Ningxia wolfberry (Lycium barbarum) whole fruit puree, Aronia (Aronia melanocarpa) fruit juice from concentrate, Sweet cherry (Prunus avium) fruit juice from concentrate, Plum (Prunus domestica) juice from concentrate, Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) fruit juice from concentrate, Pomegranate (Punica granatum) fruit juice from concentrate
- Essential oil blend - 100 mg Grape (Vitis vinifera) seed extract§, Orange (Citrus sinensis) peel oil, Yuzu (Citrus junos) rind oil, Lemon (Citrus limon) peel oil, Tangerine (Citrus reticulata) rind oil
- Other Ingredients - Water, Tartaric acid, Natural blueberry flavor, Pure vanilla extract, Malic acid, Sodium benzoate (to maintain freshness), Pectin, Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) leaf extract
How to Use the Make a Shift Reset Kit
Big lifestyle changes start small. This kit is your guide to making healthier choices for your body until living well becomes a natural part of your everyday practice.
- Step 1 - Days 1–3, drink up to 2 pouches 3 times a day. Continue with days 4–14, drinking 1 pouch up to 3 times a day.
- Step 2 - Check out our clinical study and NingXia e-book to learn more about the science and wellness benefits behind the NingXia Red beverage here.
- Step 3 - Practice healthy habits, like nourishing your body with superfoods and water, moving a bit daily, and making time for mindful self-care.
- Step 4 - Take before and after photos to document and share your progress. Sharing your journey boosts your confidence and invites others to support you.
- Step 5 - Learn more about how to get started with your Make a Shift Reset Kit here.
Check these NingXia Red Product Spotlights (Spotlight #1 and Spotlight #2) for all the details about this nutritious drink. Want to try the Make a Shift Reset Kit, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Deep Relief Roll-on Spotlight
Say hello to our go-to blend for relieving anything that is tired or sore - Deep Relief! This pre-diluted roll-on is soothing, cooling and comforting and so easy to use! This blend features Wintergreen, containing methyl salicylate, and Peppermint, containing menthol, both of which create a cooling, soothing sensation when applied to your skin. It is our absolute favorite for anything that needs relief!
Just a Drop of Deep Relief
- Calming and soothing for fatigued muscles after physical activity
- Pre-diluted so you can just open and apply
- Comes as a roll-on so you can easily apply wherever you need it
- Provides a cooling sensation when applied to shoulders, neck, and head
- Helps release tension in the neck and shoulders
- Has a refreshing and stimulating aroma that soothes stress and tension
The essential oils in Deep Relief work so well when it comes to relieving tension and discomfort in the body. But, they work differently than conventional over the counter muscle rubs. Conventional products contain counter-irritants that simply make the skin tingle so the brain forgets the underlying pain. Essential oils work differently. They can penetrate through the skin, into the cells of the muscles and tendons to support the body through pain and healing. This is a huge win!
Key Ingredients
All nine essential oils in Deep Relief were carefully selected to create this soothing oil's invigorating benefits!
- Peppermint - This cooling oil's main constituent is menthol, which is soothing and highly effective at penetrating through the skin, allowing the essential oils to reach the areas of need. Peppermint is also invigorating when you're feeling stress and tension.
- Lemon - High in the immune-supporting constituent limonene, Lemon is cooling to the mind and body.
- Grand Fir - Tree oils are soothing to both the mind and body, especially in the presence of inflammation. Grand fir supports the body's natural response to pain and injury, so they are great for soothing tired muscles.
- Clove - This oil is a powerful antioxidant that helps the body during pain, provides relief to joints and muscles, and also supports the immune system!
- Copaiba - Copaiba is the main fireman, putting out all the fires and soothing the body through times of inflammation and injury. This oil is so calming and relaxing to the body and is one of our favorites even for little ones.
- Wintergreen - High in natural salicylates, Wintergreen supports the body's response to injury and inflammation, supports pain reduction, and soothes tired and sore joints and muscles.
- Helichrysum - This oil is a powerhouse. It supports the body through inflammation, muscle spasms and pain, soothes and calms body and mind, and helps the body's natural regeneration processes.
Key Constituents
*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties
- Methyl-salicylate - a naturally-occurring compound that may have analgesic properties; synthetic methyl-salicylate is commonly used in many over the counter preparations for minor aches and pains.
- Menthol - has been studied for is use to support healing and relief of minor aches and pains
- Limonene, Eugenol, and Beta caryophyllene
Deep Relief & Emotions
Did you know that all of our essential oils have stress relieving benefits - even if they don't have a special name? It's easy to remember to grab the Joy, Stress Away, or Peace & Calming when it comes to dealing with less “physical” issues, but when you put together a list of your must have basic oils, no matter what they are, they will all be supporting your emotional functions as well.
One of the heavy-hitters in the round up of basic oils is Deep Relief. It is amazing for physical relief, muscle soreness, and a cooling massage after a workout, but get ready - this blend also helps us to release…
- Exhaustion. Sign me up for a vat!!!
- We all know that pain is exhausting, and emotional pain can be crippling when it is pushed down for a long time without being addressed. Our connective tissue and muscles are directly affected by this type of repressed stress.
- When you use essential oils, you are not simply addressing a surface issue of “something hurts”. Essential oils interact with our brain and our nervous system. As we intentionally work on managing stress, we begin to CHANGE the instructions and signals our brain is sending out for our survival and protection.
- If you find yourself exhausted, it may be time to have a talk with inner you. What is swimming around in there, unanswered, unheard, unfelt. Using Deep Relief can be a great way to start releasing some of that deep pain and/or exhaustion.
Daily Habits with Deep Relief
- Apply it to your neck and shoulders in the morning for an uplifting, refreshing aroma and to soothe tension and stress.
- Apply it to the bottoms of feet and calves for a relaxing massage. This is especially wonderful after standing or walking all day!
- Combine 1 cup of epsom salt and 5 drops of Deep Relief (just pop out the roller top and use a dropper to get some of the oil!) and pour into hot water for a relaxing and refreshing detox bath.
- Optional companion oils: Copaiba, Frankincense, Oregano, Aroma Siez
- Use on the temples, back of the neck, and shoulders for head and neck tension.
- Keep a bottle in your gym bag to use before and after a workout to soothe tired muscles.
- Use alongside hydration and massage for when you experience intense tension in your temples and forehead.
- Diffuse to refresh, renew and release deep set feelings of Exhaustion!
DIFFUSE
Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! Our diffusers are running 24/7 with blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Try some of these great combinations and enjoy the refreshing scent of Deep Relief!
- Morning Sunshine - Deep Relief, Lemon, Tangerine
- Relieve It - Deep Relief, Copaiba, Lavender
- Frosted Forest - Deep Relief, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Wintergreen
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Christmas Spirit Essential
Oil Blend Spotlight
Although we love this blend all year long, there's just a special place in our hearts for Christmas Spirit during the holidays. It doesn't get much better than this cozy scent that lights up the whole room! Make sure you buy now because it's only available for a limited time during the holiday season!
Just a Drop of Christmas Spirit
- Has an uplifting and joyful aroma
- Evokes memories of joy, happiness, comfort, and security
- Fills your space with the scents of winter holidays without the toxins in candles
- Perfect to use during holiday gatherings
- Fabulous to gift to friends (add a diffuser or a Thieves Cleaner!)
Christmas Spirit is a sweet, spicy blend of essential oils that taps into the happiness, joy, and security associated with the holiday season. Not only does it smell like perfection without attacking your respiratory system like synthetic scents, but it is also an effective way to work through the many emotions and memories that crop up during this time of year.
Christmas Spirit is a beautiful medley of three quintessential winter oils:
Christmas Spirit is a beautiful medley of three quintessential winter oils:
- Orange - has a bright aroma that promotes feelings of joy, peace, and happiness; high in limonene, which is great for the immune system
- Cinnamon Bark - the oil of wealth from the Orient, this spicy sweet oil is reminiscent of holidays and is supportive of immune health.
- Black Spruce - like other tree oils, spruce promotes feeling of balance and grounding which are often needed during the holidays.
Key Constituents
Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties.
- Monoterpenes - can support the respiratory system, are responsible for many immune system support properties of essential oils.
- Sesquiterpenes - may stimulate the limbic system of the brain, help lower brain waves from overly active to focused or from focused to meditative, help elevate the mood and calm the body.
- Limonene - known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits.
Christmas Spirit & Emotions
The oils in Christmas Spirit not only smell incredible and festive, they are wonderful emotional support tools! Orange and other citrus oils are bright, happy and help stimulate creativity. When we are overwhelmed emotionally or are feeling undervalued or not heard, our creativity can suffer. Citrus oils, especially Orange, can help us shift our focus back towards our needs when we use them intentionally!
The Spruce and Evergreen family of oils are the ones to reach for when you feel like you are comparing yourself to others, are feeling undervalued or as though your unique voice has no place. Cinnamon Bark is spicy and sweet, alerting to the senses and the mind. It can help move sadness and grief through the body as it physically warms the skin and helps us stay in our bodies (versus constantly being in our thoughts and emotions) so we can process and heal.
Stop for a moment and breathe deeply, connect to what is truly happening in your body and emotions and use this oil blend to help get your body back into safety. Read more about how to process and release emotions in this powerful book Releasing Emotional Patterns with Essential Oils.
Daily Habits with Christmas Spirit
Use to make festive DIYs and gifts
Make this incredible Gardener's Hand Salve for anyone who works with their hands.
- ½ cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
- ½ cup organic arnica oil
- 1 Tbsp shea butter
- 2 Tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
- 3-4 Tbsp beeswax pastilles
- 30 drops essential oils: Christmas Spirit, Frankincense, Vanilla, Peppermint
- Essential oils to add for a masculine scent: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce
Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil & beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils. Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
Take a relaxing epsom salt bath and/or make some bath salts to give. Add 20 drops to 1 cup epsom salt and soak in warm water. Or make these Happy Holiday Bath Salts:
- 1 cup magnesium flakes
- ½ cup Epsom Salt
- 20 drops Christmas Spirit
- Optional: 10 drops Orange essential oil
- Optional: dried lavender, rose buds, rosemary
Add to a glass jar and mix well. If gifting or storing add ¼ cup baking soda or Himalayan salt to help prevent clumping.
Try this Happiest Holiday Sugar Scrub:
- 1 cup organic sugar
- ½ cup coconut or olive oil
- 15 drops Christmas Spirit
- 10 drops Orange
Mix together. Add more oil to desired consistency, then mix in essential oils. Use on lips, hands, feet - anything you desire!
Add 5 drops to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin to relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil:
- 4 oz pump bottle
- 20 drops Christmas Spirit essential oil
- 10 drops Cypress essential oil
- Carrier of choice
Make a Farm Fresh Tree Spray for keeping fresh greenery looking great or for making faux greenery smell like the real thing and spritz onto greenery as desired.
- 2 oz glass spray bottle
- Splash witch hazel
- 30 drops Christmas Spirit
- Filtered water
Use to make Scented Pinecone Fire Starters for your cozy winter home:
- Yarn or twine
- Large, foraged pinecones from the yard
- Thieves Household Cleaner
- Christmas Spirit essential oil
Step 1 - Collect pine cones and lightly spritz them with diluted Thieves Household Cleaner to get rid of any unwanted pests. Allow to dry overnight.
Step 2 - Wrap twine or yarn around the pinecones, all the way into the center weaving between the individual scales. You can use festive, colorful yarn for a fun twist or neutral yarn or twine.
Step 3 - Drop 5 drops of essential oil onto the yarn/twine of each pinecone. Place in a basket beside the fireplace and add a few to the fire whenever you build one.
Make your holiday cards extra special by infusing them with oils! Simply place your cards in a sealed bag or box with a cotton ball containing a few drops of Christmas Spirit and let sit overnight.
Add Christmas Spirit to your natural home care routine
Add 25 drops to your Thieves Household Cleaner for an instant holiday boost.
Upgrade your kitchen & bath scrub with a festive twist! To a glass jar add:
- ½ cup Baking Soda
- 10 drops Christmas Spirit
- 1-2 Tbsp Thieves Cleaner
Make a DIY Mattress & Linen Spray to use every time you make the bed or change the sheets. To an 8 oz spray bottle add:
- 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
- 25 drops Christmas Spirit
- Optional: 10 drops Vanilla
- Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a fresh, spa-inspired aroma to any area of your home.
- ½ cup Organic uncooked rice
- ¼ cup Epsom Salt
- 1 cup Dried lavender buds
- Muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approximately 5 inches long by 4 inches wide
- 20 drops Christmas Spirit
- Optional: 10 drops Peppermint
Step 1 - In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom salt, flower buds, and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture.
Step 2 - Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch.
Step 3 - Place anywhere you want to add a fresh lavender scent.
Step 4 - Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil
Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with a lid add:
- 1 cup Epsom Salt
- ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
- ½ cup Baking Soda
- 30 drops Christmas Spirit
Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
To use: add 2-3 Tbsp into the washer before adding any laundry. Add laundry and the normal amount of laundry detergent.
Make these DIY Cleaning Fizzies for the bathroom or kitchen:
- 1 cup Baking Soda
- ½ cup Citric acid
- ½ cup Cornstarch
- 4 teaspoons water
- 40 drops Christmas Spirit (or you can mix other oils in)
- 3 teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier
- Ice cube tray or candy mold
Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly.
Step 2 - In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6.
Step 3 - Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.
Step 4 - Use the mixture to fill an ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full. If the mixture expands and spills over the mold, gently repack into the mold.
Step 5 - Let sit overnight to dry in a room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.
To Use - When needed, put a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in the bowl, bottle, or sink for 20–30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To glass jar add:
- 1 cup Baking Soda
- ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
- 20 drops Christmas Spirit
Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Diffuse
Diffusing Christmas Spirit is a great idea - all year long! Try some of these great combinations or enjoy this blend all on its own.
- Enchanted Forest - 5 drops Christmas Spirit, 3 drops Pine, 4 drops Grapefruit
- Festivities Await - 6 drops Christmas Spirit, 5 drops Vanilla
- Peppermint Twist - 4 drops Peppermint, 6 drops Christmas Spirit
- Mulled Cider - 4 drops Christmas Spirit, 3 drops Clove, 3 drops Grapefruit, 2 drops Lemon
Testimonies
- Christmas Spirit is one of my favorite oils to diffuse!
- I've noticed that when I diffuse Christmas Spirit around my arguing children, their attitudes suddenly shift and they start to play happily together again. - Katy H.
- Love it in the diffuser to make my house smell like the holidays. - Ginger H.
- I love this oil!!! I use it at home and in my office at work!! - Mary S.
- Love diffusing Christmas Spirit with Thieves and Orange! - Dawn K.
- I like to use Christmas Spirit in the ornament diffuser on my tree. - Carlene C.
- This oil smells amazing! - Marlene V.
- I love it all year long! - Kayanna C.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Regenolone Moisturizing Cream Spotlight
Say hello to the best kept secret in glowing, healthy skin! Regenolone Moisturizing Cream is a moisture-rich cream that combines butters, plant extracts, minerals, vitamins, and a special blend of essential oils to balance female hormones and promote healthier, more youthful-looking skin.Regenolone Moisturizing Cream at a Glance
- Moisturizes dry skin for skin that feels soft, smooth, and comfortable
- Absorbs quickly into skin without a greasy feel
- Creates a cooling sensation on contact with Wintergreen and Peppermint premium essential oils to help comfort dry skin
- Formulated with skin-supporting minerals and vitamins
- Formulated without parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, or synthetic dyes
Regenolone Moisturizing Cream combines plant extracts known for their nourishing properties with skin and hormone-loving essential oils to create a soothing, supporting cream you can use daily. Naturally derived ingredients, including wild yam and black and blue cohosh, along with a special blend of premium essential oils work together to invigorate the skin from the inside out!
Background
The endocrine system is involved in every single body process and is essential to overall well being. Many common issues are linked to the endocrine system, which means support for this area is vital! Regenolone can be a wonderful tool for female hormone support because it contains both phytoestrogens and phyto-progesterone.
This moisturizing cream is great for more than just healthy skin! It is a wonderful option for female hormone support. Just take a peek at the ingredients below!
Key Ingredients
“Regenolone is a natural estrogen support cream with plant-based phytoestrogens that soothe the skin and can provide an alternative to conventional estrogen creams. It is chock full of incredible plant-based, hormone supporting ingredients:
- Pregnenolone - shown to reduce corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) in experimental models (CRH is the first step in the production of the stress hormone cortisol); also a precursor hormone from which all other hormones are created and is important for the body's production of progesterone, which blocks cortisol receptors.
- Wolfberry seed oil, Shea butter, Aloe vera leaf - source of antioxidants; soothing and moisturizing to the skin; acts as a carrier for the herbs and essential oils in this formula
- Calendula flower extract - a powerful source of antioxidants that soothes the skin, promotes healing and may help with menstrual pain
- St. John's Wort - often used for improving low mood; may help improve symptoms of PMS and help with symptoms of menopause
- Wintergreen essential oil - extremely high in methyl salicylate, an anti-inflammatory constituent that supports healthy blood pressure and blood vessels
- Peppermint essential oil - contains constituents menthol and menthone which have anti-inflammatory properties and allow for improved absorption of other ingredients
- Douglas Fir essential oil - contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties; aroma is soothing and grounding
- Oregano essential oil - has powerful antioxidant and antimicrobial activity; boosts immunity, eases inflammation and promotes feelings of security
- Vitamin E - a natural antioxidant that minimizes free radical damage within the body, promoting healthy cell function and overall health
- Wild yam root extract - a natural source of plant-based progesterone that helps regulate blood sugar, raise HDL and lower LDL levels; supports estrogen and progesterone levels; has anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe muscle spasms
- Retinyl palmitate (Vitamin A) - a powerful antioxidant that increases collagen production, treats mild acne and moisturizes the skin
- Black & blue cohosh root extracts - a phytoestrogens that help counteract the effects of cortisol, stop stress responses, improve bone density, and promote healthy mood
How to Use
Apply a dime-sized amount directly onto skin as needed or desired.
Want to try Regenolone Moisturizing Cream, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
PD 80/20 Supplement Spotlight
PD 80/20 is a wonderful targeted support supplement for hormone health! This capsule contains pregnenolone and DHEA – two substances naturally produced by the body that decline with age. Both of these are key for important processes like memory, cardiovascular health, immune health, and more!PD 80/20 at a Glance
- Targeted support for Pregnenolone and DHEA
- Supports endocrine function and healthy hormone levels
- Supports the body's production of estrogen, DHEA, and progesterone
- Helps maximize overall health through hormone balance
Our hormone balance is crucial for so many pieces of health, and this combination of pregnenolone and DHEA can be a key tool for many people when it comes to overall endocrine balance.
Background
The endocrine system is involved in every single body process and is essential to overall well being. Many common issues are linked to the endocrine system, which means support for this area is vital! PD 80/20 is a combination of pregnenolone and DHEA in an 80/20 ratio.
Key Ingredients
Pregnenolone (80%) - Pregnenolone is the key precursor for the body's production of estrogen, DHEA, and progesterone, and it has an impact on mental acuity and memory. “Pregnenolone is a prohormone that serves as a precursor for numerous steroid hormones, including cortisol, progesterone, and DHEA. It has an impact on mental acuity, energy levels and memory as well as many other body processes such as sleep/wake cycles and reproduction. Pregnenolone may also have a role in regulating mood and emotions.” - Supplement Field Guide
DHEA (20%) - DHEA is involved in maintaining the health of the cardiovascular and immune systems. “DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is often used by athletes to promote muscle growth and strength, but this pro-hormone is also involved in maintaining the health of the cardiovascular and immune systems, improving bone density and cholesterol levels and producing sex hormones. DHEA is one of the most abundant hormones in the human body and is required for more than 150 metabolic functions. The adrenal glands naturally produce DHEA for the body to convert into other hormones. DHEA levels naturally start to decline after the age of 30 which can lead to weight gain, low energy, low libido and higher levels of inflammation.” - Supplement Field Guide
How to Use PD 80/20
- Start with 1 capsule per day, then increase to 2 capsules per day as needed.
For more hormone support and balance, you can add:
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
PowerGize Supplement Spotlight
Hormones play a huge role in our overall health & well being - both physical and metal! We want to use all the tools in our toolbox to support hormone balance, and PowerGize is an incredible supplement to add to your wellness routine, especially for the guys! PowerGize helps sustain energy levels, muscle size and strength, and overall vitality!PowerGize at a Glance
- Helps maintain balanced energy levels for physical performance and endurance
- Helps boost stamina and enhance sports performance
- Sustains energy levels, strength, and vitality when paired with physical activity
- Helps support healthy muscles, increase muscle size and strength, and enhance muscle tone and the rate of muscle recovery
- Helps promote mental clarity, concentration, alertness, and a sense of energy and calm
- Promotes overall well-being and hormonal health
- Contains Eurycoma longifolia to support healthy testosterone levels in both men and women
PowerGize is infused with Blue Spruce, Goldenrod, and Cassia essential oils and is formulated to help individuals of all ages boost stamina and performance. It's great for athletes, maintaining performance as we age, and parents (because parenting should be an Olympic sport). PowerGize helps sustain energy levels, strength, mental and physical vibrancy, and vitality when used in addition to physical activity. Walking, running, yoga, pilates, dancing, weight lifting, swimming - whatever it is you love to do to stay active!
PowerGize is also formulated with a premium ashwagandha root extract, which is touted for its properties that support immunity, mental clarity, concentration, antioxidant support and alertness. Ashwagandha is a super powerful component of this supplement!
Key Ingredients
- Ashwagandha root extract - an ancient herb that works as an adaptogen, helping your body manage stress; can boost brain function, lower blood sugar and cortisol levels, and help fight symptoms of anxiety and depression
- Eurycoma longifolia - a well-studied herb that supports healthy testosterone levels in both men and women
- Tribulus terrestris - supports muscle tone, libido and overall hormone balance
- Idaho Blue Spruce - high in alpha-pinene; supports balance and grounding, immune system, and helps the body reduce pain signals
- Cassia - supports the body's response to inflammation; one of the oldest known medicinal herbs (in the cinnamon family, though distinctly different chemical profile)
- Goldenrod - supports the cardiovascular and vascular systems, allowing healthy blood flow and circulation
- Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Zinc, Fenugreek - all of these are supportive of muscle and immune health.
To Use:
- Take 2 capsules daily
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
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Read more...Simplified Winter Collection
The Simplified Winter Collection is our favorite winter trio of essential oil blends! Whether you're feeling the nostalgic vibes of Candy Cane during the holdiay season, celebrating the new year with Pink Champagne, or carving out some down time with Winter Spa, these blends are just what winter needs.
Simplified Winter Collection at a Glance
- A trio of essential oil blends that are perfect for diffusing, adding to DIYs, and making the most of the season
- Candy Cane blend is nostalgic for the holidays
- Pink Champagne is lightly sweet and makes a lovely personal fragrance
- Winter Spa brings the spa to you, wherever you are
- Make a great gift - as a set or individually!
These combination of oils can be a powerful emotional tool. The holiday and winter season can bring up emotional triggers, and these oils can help us process. When we lean in and become curious about how we're feeling we can sort through the mess of emotions to find underlying needs and also find healing.
When used with intentional practices like journaling, visualization, counseling or other tools, this blend can be a wonderful support tool as we move through a busy and often emotionally heavy season!
Inspired by everyone's favorite holiday candy, this blend's sweet and minty aroma will instantly transform your space in a magical candy-cane wonderland. It features the refreshing scents of Wintergreen, Peppermint and Balsam Copaiba essential oils, and Vanilla oleoresin, each of which has an incredible ability to support our bodies during the winter months. Plus, its scent is nostalgic and fun!
- Has a sweet, crisp, nostalgic aroma that is perfect for the season
- Supports healthy airways
- Invites the nostalgia of winter into your space
- Makes a lovely addition to cleaning recipes, DIYs and more
Key Ingredients
- Wintergreen & Peppermint - Wintergreen and Peppermint are crisp, clean scents that help focus the mind and support healthy airways - another thing we often need in the winter months.
- Copaiba - Copaiba is one of our favorite calming oils! It is soothing yet gentle and adds a warm, welcoming aroma to the mix - perfect for managing the emotions of the season!
- Vanilla - Ohh Vanilla. This oil just feels like a giant warm hug. It is calming and soothing to both the mind and body and is a quintessential winter scent!
- Orange & Tangerine - Orange and Tangerine essential oils are instant mood boosters! These bright, happy oils are great for promoting an aroma of joy and creativity. They are also rich in naturally occurring antioxidants and limonene, making them supportive of the immune and circulatory systems as well as good for our bodies overall.
- Ylang Ylang - Ylang Ylang has a sweet, romantic aroma that makes a lovely addition to perfume rollers and diffuser blends. This floral, balancing oil promotes openness and connection, encourages confidence, and inspires romance. Ylang ylang also has wonderful moisturizing properties and is well known for reducing stress.
After all the hustle and bustle of the season, an at-home spa day is just what we all need. The soothing aroma of this Winter Spa blend takes you back to a state of calm while transforming your space into a holiday oasis. Fire up your diffuser while you journal, meditate or take a long, hot shower. Diffuse while your little ones have their bath! This blend will be a favorite for everyone with the soothing scents of Bergamot, Tangerine, Eucalyptus Radiata, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Orange, and Jasmine.
- Has a fresh aroma that calms the mind
- Contains antioxidants and Eucalyptus to help support the respiratory system
- Helps the mind and body rest and relax, bringing the feel of a spa to any space
- Makes a lovely addition to cleaning recipes, DIYs and more
Key Ingredients
- Bergamot - This crisp citrus oil is wonderful for emotional support, soothing anxious thoughts, and uplifting the spirits! It is wonderful for heart health and makes a great addition to this blend.
- Tangerine - Tangerine essential oil is an instant mood booster! These bright, happy oil is great for promoting an aroma of joy and creativity. It is also rich in naturally occurring antioxidants and limonene, making it supportive of the immune and circulatory systems as well as good for our bodies overall.
- Lavender - Lavender is synonymous with calming and relaxing, and it adds an herbaceous aroma to this slightly sweet mix! Lavender pairs well with both citrus and Ylang ylang, and it soothes the mind and body alike.
- Ylang Ylang - Ylang Ylang has a sweet, romantic aroma that makes a lovely addition to perfume rollers and diffuser blends. This floral, balancing oil promotes openness and connection, encourages confidence, and inspires romance. Ylang ylang also has wonderful moisturizing properties and is well known for reducing stress.
- Jasmine - This lightly sweet, floral oil promotes connection to self and others, calm and soothe the mind and body, and balance the emotions.
- Eucalyptus - Eucalyptus is one of our favorite oils for respiratory needs! This crisp, sweet oil opens the airways while also creating the atmosphere of your favorite spa.
Bottoms up! Inspired by a celebratory toast with the ones you love most, this bright blend creates a bubbly environment full of fun and fruity scents. Can we all “cheers” to that? Pink Champagne features the flowery scents of Grapefruit, Camphor, Bitter Orange, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, and Cistus essential oils.
- Has a lightly sweet, welcoming aroma
- Is uplifting and helps support a positive outlook
- Makes a wonderful personal fragrance
- Makes a lovely addition to cleaning recipes, DIYs and more
Key Ingredients
- Grapefruit - This bright, crisp citrus oil is wonderful for emotional support, uplifting the spirits, and adding a little zest to this blend. It is also wonderful for immune support since it is high in limonene.
- Orange - Orange essential oil is an instant mood booster! This bright, happy oil is great for promoting an aroma of joy and creativity. Orange is also rich in naturally occurring antioxidants and limonene, making it supportive of the immune and circulatory systems as well as good for our bodies overall.
- Lavender - Lavender is synonymous with calming and relaxing, and it adds an herbaceous aroma to this slightly sweet mix! Lavender pairs well with both citrus and Ylang ylang, and it soothes the mind and body alike.
- Ylang Ylang - Ylang Ylang has a sweet, romantic aroma that makes a lovely addition to perfume rollers and diffuser blends. This floral, balancing oil promotes openness and connection, encourages confidence, and inspires romance. Ylang ylang also has wonderful moisturizing properties and is well known for reducing stress.
- Camphor - This oil is wonderful for opening the airways, and it lends a slightly earthy, crisp aroma to this delicious blend.
- Cistus - Cistus is a crisp, slightly spicy oil that adds a bit of bubble to this blend. It is a wonderful immune support tool! It is cleansing and purifying.
Daily Habits with the Simplified Winter Collection
Use in your home and cleaning routine!
Whip up a simple room or linen spray:
- 2 oz glass spray bottle
- 20 drops oil of choice
- Splash of witch hazel
- Filtered water
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 oil of choice
Add 30 drops to your Thieves Cleaner for a fun twist.
Add 3-5 drops to dryer balls to infuse your laundry with a little winter love.
Place a few drops onto 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.
Add to your DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a glass jar with a lid add:
- 1 cup epsom salt
- ½ cup fine sea salt
- ½ cup baking soda
- 30 drops oil of choice
To use, add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry.
Make this carpet deodorizing powder. To a 4 oz glass jar add:
- 1 cup baking soda
- ½ cup fine sea salt
- 20 drops oil 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!
Put a few drops of oil in a USB car diffuser to cheer up your morning commute with the warming scents of winter.
Use in your personal care routine!
Add a few drops to your evening shower gel, body oil, or DIY bath bomb recipe.
Dab onto wrists and neck as a personal fragrance or wear on a diffuser bracelet.
Use in this Relaxing Bath Salts Recipe:
- 1 cup epsom salts
- ½ cup pink Himalayan salt
- 30 drops oil of choice
Use as a simple chest rub with coconut oil. Apply over the chest, neck and back before bedtime.
Use in this DIY Shimmer Scrub:
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee
- 1 teaspoon silver cosmetic mica or gold cosmetic mica
- 2 tablespoons jojoba or olive oil
- 5 drops Candy Cane
Add sugars, coffee and mica/eyeshadow to a small bowl and combine. Mix in jojoba oil and essential oils and store in a glass jar.
When you're in the shower, scrub dry skin gently, then rinse. You'll be left with radiant skin and a soft, barely there sparkle!
Diffuse
You can diffuse these blends as-is or you can add some other favorites to it.
- Calm & Collected - 6 drops Winter Spa + 3 drops Lavender + 2 drops Bergamot
- Zen Moment - 4 drops Winter Spa + 3 drops Lemon + 3 drops Eucalyptus + 2 drops Lavender
- Winter's Nap - 5 drops Winter Spa + 3 drops Jade Lemon + 2 drops Vanilla + 2 drops Pine
- Peppermint Twist - 5 drops Candy Cane + 3 drops Lemon + 3 drops Jade Lemon
- Frosted Forest - 4 drops Candy Cane + 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce + 3 drops Vanilla
- Snow Queen - 4 drops Candy Cane + 3 drops Ylang ylang + 3 drops Grapefruit
- Champagne Wishes - 4 drops Pink Champagne + 3 drops Lemon + 3 drops Lemongrass + 2 drops Lavender
- Well Rested - 5 drops Pink Champagne + 3 drops Jade Lemon + 2 drops Vanilla + 2 drops Tangerine
Did you miss out on the Simplified Fall Collection? Read all about it here on the Simplified Fall Collection blog post.
Want to get stared with these yummy winter 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
Grapefruit Essential
Oil Spotlight
Grapefruit is a bright, happy citrus oil cold pressed from the rind of the fruit. Just the name brings up images of bright citrus and sunny days! This versatile (and inexpensive!) oil is a household staple for everything from cleaning to skincare to emotions.
Just a Drop of Grapefruit
- Great for metabolism and cravings
- Support for energy and endurance
- Boosts skin health and glow
- Can help combat jet lag and fatigue
- Uplifting to the spirits and mood to relieve stress
- Supporting the body's digestive and cleansing functions, including the liver
- Helps encourage feelings of joy, satisfaction, and playfulness.
- Has a cleansing effect on the kidneys, the lymphatic system, and the vascular system.
Background
A natural cross of the pomelo and the sweet orange, grapefruit likely originated in Jamaica before spreading to America and throughout citrus-growing areas. Today this evergreen tree is cultivated in the United States, South Africa, Brazil, and Israel. Grapefruit essential oil has a zesty, uplifting aroma that refreshes the air when diffused. It also provides cleansing action, making it a popular addition to skin care and home cleaning products.
Grapefruit & Blood Pressure Medication
Many commonly used prescription blood pressure medications carry a warning about drinking grapefruit juice while taking the medication. So it is often questioned whether it is ok to use and ingest grapefruit oil. The short answer to that question is YES.
The issue with grapefruit juice and blood pressure medications is a compound called DHB which can affect the activity of liver enzymes, therefore affecting how your body metabolizes certain medications (blood pressure + cholesterol meds mostly). However, DHB is NOT found in grapefruit oil, only in juice.
Young Living's Grapefruit Essential Oil is cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, giving it a completely different profile and constituents than grapefruit juice.
Note: This is not designed to diagnose or treat and cannot provide specific individual recommendations. We encourage you to find functional medicine or naturopathic medical providers who are familiar with essential oils + other natural practices.
Key Constituents
Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them sprecic health-supporting properties.
D-limonene - a natural detoxing constituent and appetite suppressant, supports healthy metabolism, helps with cleansing and drainage of the lymphatic glands. Improper lymph drainage is a key component of cellulite production, which is one reason Grapefruit Oil is a good choice for supporting healthy weight. Cellulite is essentially a lymph drainage problem as toxins and fluid accumulate as fat pockets when the lymph system is not working properly.
Adding Grapefruit to your daily routine (along with other healthy habits!) is a great way to boost your metabolism, enhance fat loss, flush out toxins, and to manage your weight.
- Add 1-2 drops of Grapefruit Vitality to your water and drink first thing in the morning.
- Add 1-2 drops of Grapefruit Vitality to your water and drink a glass after a meal to help with bloating and improve digestion.
- Make a capsule with Grapefruit, Peppermint, and Lemon Vitality together with olive oil to help with cravings and to jumpstart metabolism.
Grapefruit & Emotions
Grapefruit, like other citrus oils, is a wonderful tool for emotional support! Citrus oils evoke the sense of warm, sunny, carefree days which are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. One major reason for this is because citrus oils contain the constituent Limonene, a compound that is a potent free radical scavenger. Free radicals cause oxidative stress and damage to the body at a cellular level, therefore affecting every body system. Less oxidative stress from free radicals is a key for less negative emotions.
Limonene is wonderful for boosting the mood and may increase the amount of calming neurotransmitters in the brain. When we are feeling worried, stressed or indecisive we have a difficult time accessing the right side of our brains, and citrus oils are a great tool! Citrus oils are stimulating to the right side of the brain and can help us work through these emotional blocks.
Bottom line? Whenever you're needing a little emotional pick me up, reach for the bright, happy aroma of Grapefruit!
PRODUCT OPTIONS
- Grapefruit Essential Oil
- Grapefruit Vitality Essential Oil
- Grapefruit Bergamot Vitality Drops (+ Electrolytes)
Daily Habits with Grapefruit
Note: Grapefruit and Grapefruit Vitality are the same essential oil. Grapefruit Vitality is simply labeled differently for ingestion.
Add Grapefruit to your favorite roller blends for some happy citrus zest! To a 10mL roller bottle add the following essential oils + carrier of choice. (Note: do not apply citrus oils to skin that will be directly exposed to sunlight within 2 hours.)
- Keep Calm & Carry On - 20 drops Stress Away, 15 drops each Grapefruit, Lavender
- Liquid Sunshine - 20 drops Grapefruit, 15 drops each Tangerine, Lemon, 10 drops Bergamot
- Flower Garden - 20 drops Grapefruit, 15 drops Ylang Ylang, 10 drops Bergamot
- Golden Hour - 20 drops Grapefruit, 15 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce OR Idaho Blue Spruce, 10 drops Geranium or Joy
Add a few drops of Grapefruit Vitality to smoothies, NingXia Red, dressings and marinades and your water each day.
When cooking, add a couple drops of Grapefruit Vitality to a recipe that calls for grapefruit juice or zest
Make a lovely Citrus Rind Diffuser (recipe via Hello Glow). Hollow out the fruit. In a small bowl mix sea salt and essential oils well. Fill fruit rinds with the salt and oil mixture. Replace every 3-4 days.
Grapefruit Cedarwood:
- 1 grapefruit
- 15 drops Cedarwood
- 5 drops Grapefruit
- 3 drops Sage
- 1&1/2 cups coarse sea salt
- Fresh sage leaves for garnish (optional)
Lemon Rosemary:
- 1 lemon
- 1 cup coarse sea salt
- 15 drops Rosemary
- 10 drops Grapefruit
- Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Winter skin needing a little love? Whip up this Grapefruit Salt Scrub:
- ½ cup pink Himalayan salt
- 1/2 Cup Dead Sea Salt
- 1/3 Cup Apricot Kernel Oil
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 10-15 drops of grapefruit essential oil
- Store in an airtight container. Gently rub onto winter skin to exfoliate and rinse off.
Make this Grapefruit Lip Scrub for soft, happy lips:
- 10 drops Grapefruit
- Optional: 5 drops Vanilla
- ¼ cup White Sugar
- ¼ cup Coconut Oil
Whip coconut oil with a mixer, then add in sugar and essential oils and mix again. Store in a glass jar. Apply nightly to lips in a circular motion. Wipe off with a dry towel.
Whip up this DIY Toning Oil to use after hitting the gym to work on your resolutions:
- 2 or 4 oz pump or dropper bottle
- 10 drops each Rosemary, Grapefruit, Fennel, & Juniper
- 5 drops Geranium & Cypress
- Fill with V-6 Vegetable Complex
Massage onto problem areas as desired.
Spice up your Thieves Cleaner with a fresh, crisp recipe:
- 16 oz glass spray bottle
- 1-2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
- 20 drops Grapefruit
- 15 drops each Tangerine, Lemon
- 15 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
- Fill with filtered water
Bring a little light to your winter body butter by combining Winter Nights & Grapefruit in this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe:
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup pure organic shea butter
- 1 Tbsp Vitamin E oil
- 20 drops Grapefruit
- 15 drops Winter Nights
Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil, shea butter and cocoa butter, then add in vitamin E oil and whisk.
Step 2 - Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved. Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar.
Diffuse
Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! Ditch the toxin-filled scented candles and wall plugs and fill up our diffuser instead. Diffuse this happy citrus oil to bring a little bit of sunshine to your home any time of the year:
- Herb Garden - 4 drops Grapefruit, 4 drops Lemon, 3 drops Basil
- Spring Breeze - 4 drops Grapefruit, 3 drops Ylang ylang, 2 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Valor
- Cozy Home - 4 drops each Grapefruit, Lavender, Vanilla
- Keep Calm - 4 drops Grapefruit, 5 drops Stress Away, 3 drops Bergamot
- Capri Blue - 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce, 3 drops Orange, 3 drops Grapefruit, 2 drops Patchouli
- Good Vibes - 5 drops Grapefruit, 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops Sage
- Morning Routine - 5 drops Grapefruit, 3 drops Frankincense, 4 drops Idaho Grand Fir
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
En-R-Gee Essential Oil Spotlight
En-R-Gee in a bottle! This stimulating blend combines Rosemary, Juniper, Lemongrass, Nutmeg, Balsam Fir, Clove, and Black Pepper to keep you invigorated and energized throughout your day.
Just a Drop of En-R-Gee
- Has a lively, inspiring, powerful aroma that's a great way to start the day
- The spicy-pine aroma hat can give you that natural boost when you need it most
- Works as an aromatic pick-me-up in the afternoon
- Helps pull us up from emotional exhaustion
- Works well with other adrenal supporting oils like Nutmeg
En-R-Gee is a daily favorite for many reasons, but it is especially a favorite during times of stress. (Because stress and energy just might be related…) En-R-Gee has oils that are alerting and stimulating, help the physical body rebalance our adrenals, and help us release emotions that are weighing us down!
En-R-Gee & the Adrenals
The adrenal glands are small organs that sit on top of the kidneys. They maintain and boost our energy, kind of like a car shifting into first, second, and third gear as we go about our day. They also help our body survive during times of stress. Since many of us live in a state of constant stress, they wear down quickly.
Our adrenal glands aren't meant to always be firing. They are there to jump in when needed and not be running the whole show. But excessive caffeine, lack of sleep, emotional stress, demanding schedules, hormonal imbalance, diet, alcohol abuse, and always pushing ourselves to the max can damage the adrenals to cause them to fatigue. This pushes us into a ‘survival mode' both physically and emotionally.
- Are you in survival mode?
- Are you only giving yourself the leftovers?
- Do you put off taking care of your body and mind?
- Do you only pour out without nourishing yourself?
So many people are in survival mode. Hormones are out of whack and emotions are bottled up. Despite caring for those around them, they feel isolated. En-R-Gee can help us physically restore and nourish our adrenal system, release the emotion of isolation, and help instill a sense of connectedness.
- Put some En-R-Gee on your wrists and in the diffuser while you journal or internally process. Write about what seems to zap the energy right out of you. Can you pinpoint the roots of what makes you exhausted, overwhelmed, full of dread, or frustrated about your day?
- Next, start to write about the kind of person you dream of being. The attitudes, the priorities, the joy, whatever it is. Visualize it.
- Continue daily, even if you don't get to journal. You can process this internally 24/7, the body knows how to work with whatever you give it!
We use these oils daily and in conjunction with supplements and good health habits. Oils are not a one time "quick fix"! Using them daily and consistently is when you will be able to see support and results!
At a Glance Usage Guide
Want the cliff notes version of which eucalyptus oil to use? We've got you covered!
- Wanting some respiratory TLC → Any of them!
- Cleaning and laundry needs → Any variety, though we like Eucalyptus Radiata for its crisp, clean aroma
- Creating a spa-like atmosphere → Eucalyptus Blue
- Little ones need some help → SniffleEase or Eucalyptus Blue
- Soothing muscles and joints → Eucalyptus Globulus
- Needing a little immune support → Eucalyptus Radiata
En-R-Gee & Emotions
En-R-Gee is also great for the emotion of Exhaustion – for feeling like you just don't have the oomph to do the things you really want to do. En-R-Gee can be a wonderful tool for helping our bodies catch up with what our minds and hearts want to do!
Every single one of the oils in this blend contain stimulating compounds to help energize our cells and wake them up! AND a couple are high in sesquiterpenes, which help with focus and clarity. So if you are a go-getter, need more balance and energy, En-R-Gee can help you stay emotionally on track!
Key Ingredients
- Idaho Balsam Fir - This woodsy, grounding oil has an empowering aroma that calms the mind and body to help us focus on what truly matters and work towards our goals
- Nutmeg, Clove and Black Pepper - These spice oils have an energizing aroma that helps us stay alert and focused, plus these oils are helpful to the adrenal system which is often on overload when we are exhausted! Clove is especially high in antioxidants, which help to decrease physical damage to cells that often leaves us with no energy reserves.
- Rosemary - This herbaceous oil is soothing to our emotions and stimulating to our minds and bodies so that we can stay on track emotionally and find balance when we need that extra get-up-and-go. Rosemary is also very soothing to the cardiovascular system!
Full Ingredients List
Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) leaf oil, Juniperus osteosperma (Juniper) oil, Cymbopogon flexuosus (Lemongrass) oil, Myristica fragrans (Nutmeg) kernel oil, Abies balsamea (Balsam Canada) needle oil, Eugenia caryophyllus (Clove) bud oil, Piper nigrum (Pepper) fruit oil
Key Constituents
Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties
- Alpha-pinene - a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown alpha-pinene to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind.
- Eucalyptol - eucalyptol has a distinctive, fresh aroma that has a calming effect on the user when applied in aromatherapy. Research shows that eucalyptol may have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and neuroprotective effects. It may also act as a bronchodilator, supporting airway opening.
- Camphor - known for its medicinal aroma, camphor has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries for its cleansing properties and was used as a fumigant during the plague era. This constituent may provide antibacterial anti-inflammatory and skin supporting properties.
Daily Habits with En-R-Gee
Rub En-R-Gee over the adrenals (low-mid back, near the spine) to support them daily. This is an especially great habit during the winter months, and can be SUPER helpful for that extra get-up-and-go.
Try this Adrenal Love Roller:
- 20 drops each Nutmeg, Rosemary, Clove, En-R-Gee
- Castor oil or carrier of choice
- Roll over the adrenals in the morning and evening
Make the Adrenal Love Serum to apply nightly before bed:
- 20 drops each Nutmeg, Rosemary, Clove, Frankincense, & En-R-Gee
- Castor oil or carrier of choice
Make this Get Up and Go Roller:
- 25 drops each Peppermint & Lemon
- 20 drops En-R-Gee
- Apply to wrists, neck, bottom of the feet as desired
Try this Go Getter Roller for daily use:
- 20 drops En-R-Gee
- 30 drops each Grapefruit, Bergamot, & Tangerine
- Carrier oil of choice and/or a few pumps of RelaxationMassage Oil
Diffuse En-R-Gee during your morning routine to jump-start your day, while focusing on work or studies, and/or during long drives or late-night study sessions for an invigorating aroma that will help you push through.
Add a couple drops to V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex and massage it into temples, bottoms of feet, or the back of the neck before a challenging activity for an exhilarating scent.
Whip up an Energizing Massage Oil:
- 4 oz pump bottle
- 30 drops En-R-Gee
- 20 drops each Nutmeg, Peppermint, & Copaiba
- Carrier oil of choice and/or a few pumps of OrthoEase Massage Oil
Make a Soothe-It Roller for tense areas:
- 20 drops En-R-Gee, Copaiba, Peppermint, & Wintergreen
- Carrier oil of choice and/or a few pumps of OrthoEase Massage Oil
- Apply to tense areas to soothe
Add 5 drops to a large handful of massage oil and apply to relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Soothe It Massage Oil:
- 4 oz pump bottle
- 20 drops each Rosemary & En-R-Gee
- 10 drops each Peppermint & Cypress
- Carrier oil of choice and/or a few pumps of OrthoEase Massage Oil
Take an invigorating epsom salt bath with En-R-Gee. Add 10 drops to 1 cup epsom salt and soak in warm water.
Give your tired feet some love with this Invigorating Foot Scrub
- 2 Tbsp Organic Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp of Honey
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 3 drops En-R-Gee
- 2 drops Peppermint (optional)
Mix ingredients well then rub onto feet. Wrap feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove the towel and wipe off the scrub. Follow with moisturizer if desired.
DIFFUSE:
Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! Ditch the toxin-filled scented candles and wall plugs and fill up our diffuser instead. Diffuse En-R-Gee anytime you need a little boost!
- Up and At Em - 5 drops Lemon, 4 drops Peppermint, 3 drops En-R-Gee
- Adrenal Love - 4 drops Nutmeg, 3 drops Rosemary, 4 drops En-R-Gee, 2 drops Frankincense
- Afternoon Pick Me Up - 5 drops Grapefruit, 3 drops Rosemary, 3 drops En-R-Gee
- Autumn Breeze - 4 drops Idaho Grand Fir, 3 drops Tangerine, 3 drops En-R-Gee, 2 drops Bergamot
Testimonies
- I have En-R-Gee on my nightstand and when the alarm goes off, I open it and take a whiff. It helps me wake up every morning! - Kris K.
- I've had my bottle of En-R-Gee for at least a year and would rarely use it. I recently started applying it on my back and feet and I've noticed I have more energy throughout the day. No afternoon slumps or the need for a nap or extra coffee! - Katie F.
- En-R-Gee really does give me energy. It also helps motivate me when I don't feel like working. - Wendy S.
- I don't feel like this oil is talked about enough! I've started applying En-R-Gee to my feet, or inhaling it, when I'm feeling distracted or tired. It helps me maintain focus and I really do notice a difference in my energy levels. - Whitney F.
- I love using En-R-Gee over my adrenals daily with endoflex on my neck. - Sabrina Y.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Eucalyptus Essential Oil Spotlight
Eucalyptus is a household staple for sure! This oil has a fresh, invigorating scent that is wonderful for respiratory support and also promotes health, well-being, and purification. Eucalyptus oil is also a great choice for sore muscles and is found in the OrthoEase and OrthoSport massage oils. It is also a cleansing oil and is great for laundry + cleaning and is a component of the Inner Defense capsules (amazing for immune support!) and the Thieves essential oil blend (our favorite for just about everything).
Just a Drop of Eucalyptus
- Has a bold, invigorating aroma that supports the airways
- Creates a refreshing breathing experience when inhaled
- Promotes a peaceful environment at bedtime
- Wonderful for supporting airways during cold weather and before/during exercise
- Great for tense and tired muscles
- Cleansing and refreshing, wonderful addition to cleaning DIYs
- Creates a spa-like experience when used aromatically
- Creates a cooling and soothing sensation when applied topically
What's the Difference?
There are different Eucalyptus oils because there are many different varieties of the Eucalyptus plant, more than 700 species! There are three varieties of eucalyptus essential oil available, and each variety is steam distilled individually, using the leaves of the plant. These are Eucalyptus Blue, Eucalyptus Globulus, and Eucalyptus Radiata, and while interchangeable for most needs, they are actually quite different from each other.
- Eucalyptus Blue is grown in Ecuador and is used by natives for repelling insects and covering wounds. It has a very balanced chemistry and is the only Eucalyptus variety that does not cause an allergic reaction in individuals who have a eucalyptol allergy. Eucalyptus blue has a very herbaceous and spicy aroma which is great for respiratory support. It is found in the Breathe Again roll-on.
- Eucalyptus Globulus is grown in China and is wonderful for respiratory support and soothing sore muscles. This variety of eucalyptus has the highest amount of 1.8 cineole (eucalyptol), making it wonderful for respiratory support. It has a bold and rich aroma and is found in the OrthoEase and OrthoSport massage oils, the Breathe Again roll-on, and the oil blend RC (which stands for Respiratory Congestion).
- Eucalyptus Radiata is grown in Australia and has a striking, citrusy scent. This species of Eucalyptus has been treasured in folk medicine for centuries and used by natives for many immune supporting purposes. A very large flowering tree in the myrtle family, Eucalyptus radiata produces fragrant leaves and is also known informally as narrow-leaved peppermint. Eucalyptol is the constituent that gives Eucalyptus Radiata its camphorous aroma and incredible respiratory support properties!
At a Glance Usage Guide
Want the cliff notes version of which eucalyptus oil to use? We've got you covered!
- Wanting some respiratory TLC → Any of them!
- Cleaning and laundry needs → Any variety, though we like Eucalyptus Radiata for its crisp, clean aroma
- Creating a spa-like atmosphere → Eucalyptus Blue
- Little ones need some help → SniffleEase or Eucalyptus Blue
- Soothing muscles and joints → Eucalyptus Globulus
- Needing a little immune support → Eucalyptus Radiata
Using Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Eucalyptus is wonderful to diffuse and pairs well with Lavender, Cedarwood, Copaiba, and Pine oils (it's great with Lavender to create an at-home spa!). You can also add Eucalyptus to your laundry, wool dryer balls, and linen sprays. Eucalyptus is wonderful for DIY chest rubs and epsom salts baths when your immune or respiratory systems need a little TLC.
Eucalyptus and Children
Eucalyptus in all its varieties, like Peppermint, can be a warming oil with a strong or "spicy" smell. So with little ones, we like to start using it on their feet diluted with your favorite carrier oil. The reflex point on the bottom of the feet to support the lungs is the large pad up under their toes. This is a great way to support their little respiratory systems!
If you want a great, ready-to-go Eucalyptus product for littles, Young Living also carries a special pre-diluted blend of coconut oil and Eucalyptus Blue along with other beneficial oils called SniffleEase that we love.
Daily Habits with Eucalyptus (any variety)
Use this oil to help support the airways during the cold weather! Dilute with coconut oil or V-6 Vegetable Complex and apply to the chest as desired. This is a great thing to do before a winter workout!
Soothe tired muscles with a simple massage oil - mix a few drops of Eucalyptus Radiata with carrier and massage onto tense areas. You can also add Rosemary and/or Lavender!
Make this Eucalyptus Lavender Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
- ¼ cup pink Himalayan salt
- ¼ cup magnesium flakes
- 2 Tbsp sweet almond oil
- 5 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
- 10 drops Lavender
- Optional: dried lavender or eucalyptus leaves
Soothe irritated airways with a simple DIY Chest Rub:
- Small glass jar
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- 30 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
- 20 drops Lemon
Mix well. Apply to chest, back, throat and bottom of feet as desired.
Whenever you feel your defenses going down, try this Immune Boost Bath Soak:
- ½ cup pink Himalayan salt
- ½ cup magnesium flakes
- 10 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
- 8 drops Cedarwood
- 5 drops Rosemary
- 5 drops Raven
- 5 drops Frankincense
Make a refreshing room spray:
- 2 oz glass spray bottle
- 20 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
- 10 drops Lemon or Grapefruit (optional)
- Splash of witch hazel
- Fill with filtered water
Make a DIY Mattress & Upholstery Spray for refreshing linens and mattresses with each sheet change or every time you make the bed. Switch up the oils as you like:
- 8 oz glass spray bottle
- 2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
- 10 drops each Tea Tree, Rosemary, Eucalyptus Radiata, & Lavender
- Fill with filtered water
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray for linens and upholstered surfaces:
- 2 oz glass spray bottle
- Splash witch hazel
- 20 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
- Filtered water
Add 20 drops of Eucalyptus Radiata to your Thieves Cleaner for a fresh twist. Pair with Rosemary and Grapefruit for an even more refreshing take on our favorite plant-based cleaner: Freshen Up Thieves Cleaner
- 16 oz glass spray bottle
- 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
- 10 drops each Eucalyptus Radiata & Rosemary
- 20 drops Grapefruit
- Filtered water
Add Eucalyptus Radiata to wool dryer balls and Thieves Laundry Soap for fresh, clean smelling laundry.
Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
Use Eucalyptus Radiata to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts
- 1 Cup Baking Soda
- 1/2 Cup High Quality Epsom Salt
- 30 Drops Of Essential Oil(s)
- Water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
- Silicone mold
Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and epsom salt into a mixing bowl. Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons, and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water.
Step 2 - Add essential oil(s) of your choice and mix well.
Step 3 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight. Remove and store in an airtight container.
To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
DIFFUSE:
Diffuse this fresh, crisp oil with herbaceous oils like Rosemary and Lavender, citrus oils like Grapefruit and Lemon or cleansing oils like Peppermint and Lemongrass:
Aveda - Eucalyptus Radiata, Lemon, Rosemary
Spa Treatment - Eucalyptus Radiata, Grapefruit, Tangerine
Fresh & Clean - Eucalyptus Radiata, Tea Tree, Lemon
Resolutions - Eucalyptus Radiata, Peppermint, Lavender
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Stress Away Essential Oil
Blend Spotlight
Stress Away is your vacation in a bottle - convenient and ready to go with you to the grocery store, school, work, or wherever you need to pretend you're in a beach chair sipping something cold and watching the waves!
Studies show that stress is at the root of more health problems and diseases than we realize and learning to use tools that help us to relax and release negative emotions increases our daily quality of life. Our relationships, future, and health depend on it.
Stress Away at a Glance
- Has a soothing, exotic aroma
- Can be diffused or enjoyed aromatically to create a luxurious, spa-like ambiance at home
- Makes a great addition to your favorite skin, hair, and body care products
- Has a well-rounded and relaxing aroma, making it great to use as a personal fragrance
Background
Stress Away, a D. Gary Young proprietary blend, brings aromas from around the world to create an on-the-go getaway just for you. It's this distinct mix of vanilla and lime that gives Stress Away its unique and exotic aroma. Stress Away also includes Copaiba, which has a history of beneficial properties in topical application when applied to tired muscles; Lavender, with its peaceful, and calming scent that comes from a few of Young Living's farms located in Utah, Idaho, and France; and Cedarwood, known for its comforting, calming aroma.
Stress Away essential oil blend features Copaiba, Lime, Cedarwood, Vanilla, Ocotea, and Lavender for an exotic aroma used for exactly for what the name says and for achieving a happy and positive day.
- Copaiba - an oleoresin like Frankincense, this oil has been used in folk medicine for years for its ability to support the body's response to inflammation and injury, to soothe and protect the skin, and to calm the nervous system.
- Lime - known in folklore for its ability to cleanse and renew the spirit, Lime is stimulating to the mind and supports the immune system.
- Cedarwood - high in sesquiterpenes, this oil helps stipulate the limbic center of the brain (where emotions and memory are processed and stored), supports focus, cognition and memory, stabilizing and grounding.
- Vanilla - an oleoresin like Frankincense and Copaiba, Vanilla supports a calm, serene environment, helps elevate mood and stimulate joyful memories, and may help relieve nervous tension.
- Ocotea - an oil from the cinnamon family, Ocotea supports feelings of completeness, peace and tranquility.
- Lavender - well known for its ability to calm and soothe, Lavender also helps support focus and mental clarity.
Key Consituents
Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them sprecic health-supporting properties.
- Beta-caryophyllene - has a unique ability to bind with CB2 receptors which may allow it to support the body's response to inflammation and infection as well as calm the nervous system during times of anxiety and pain.
- Alpha-humulene - a versatile terpene constituent that may have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor effects
- Limonene - known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits
- Linalool - may support the body during injury and/or sickness and help relieve stress
Stress Away & Emotions
Stress Away has such a gentle, loving aroma that can be used anytime you need a little extra peace and tranquility. Copaiba and Cedarwood specifically are supportive for releasing stress and tension, and the other oils in this blend have very specific ways to support the body physically and emotionally during times of stress!
Info from Courtney Crtiz:
- Lime - Known for its ability to uplift, calm, relieve anxious feelings, and even cleanse the liver...which just might be struggling with lots of, you guessed it, stress, anger, criticism.
- Copaiba - Powerful in its strength to reduce inflammation. What does stress cause? Inflammation. The root of boatloads of our illness and pain.
- Cedarwood - Grounding and promoting rest and peace, this is one we can use to reset our patterns and ruts. Maybe the ones causing us stress because the same repeated actions won't change the situation?
- Ocotea - What do we do when we're stressed? Eat, compensate, raise our blood sugar levels so we feel a high? But our friend here helps us to keep that balanced and in check for a more even response.
- Lavender - We've discussed this Wonder Woman disguised in Grandma's cap. She is literally doing it all, working on that blood pressure, the self-loathing, the anxiousness.
- Vanilla - Just yum. And also known for its own ability to support mental health!
Product Options
Daily Habits with Stress Away
- Apply to wrists and neck as a daily perfume
- Add to your palms and breathe deeply to increase confidence and calm (or breathe directly from the bottle!)
- Add to epsom salts in a hot bath
- Apply it to your wrists while at work or school to enjoy this blend's soothing, fresh scent
- Apply Stress Away topically or diffuse it to enjoy a calming and peaceful aroma
- Diffuse Stress Away in your home after a long day for a fresh, soothing aroma that helps you find a moment of calm
- Add a few drops to a cotton ball and place it in the vent of your car to create a calming environment during a long drive or rush-hour traffic
- Use Stress Away in DIY recipes for a lovely, uplifting scent!
DIYs with Stress Away
Grapefruit & Stress Away Sugar Scrub:
- ½ cup sugar or coconut sugar
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 10 drops Stress Away
- 10 drops Grapefruit
- Optional: 1 tsp Hibiscus powder for a lovely pretty pink color (https://amzn.to/3hwvqNa)
Mix everything together and store in an airtight jar. You can adjust the coconut oil/sugar ratio or use different grains of sugar to make it more or less abrasive (more coarse raw sugar versus fine grain).
Magic Blue Roller:
This is for all of the scared of the dark, don't wanna go to school, hate flying, hate crowds, can't stop worrying about all of the things type of feelings!
- 10 mL roller bottle
- 10 drops each: Valor, Bergamot, Frankincense & Stress Away
- Top with V-6 Carrier oil or other carrier oil
Roll on wrists or over heart and inhale deeply.
Sunshine Roller:
- 10 mL roller bottle
- 15 drops Stress Away
- 10 drops each Lemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot, & Orange
- Top with V-6 Carrier oil or other carrier oil
- Roll on liberally and frequently for a little dose of sunshine!
After Shave Moisturizer:
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- 10 drops Stress Away
- Optional: 5 pumps Mirah Shave Oil
Add to a glass jar with an airtight lid and mix well. Apply after shaving for smooth, happy skin!
DIY Scented Hand Soap:
- Recycled Thieves or Lavender foaming hand soap bottle (or a new one)
- 2 Tbsp Liquid Castile Soap
- 20-30 drops essential oils*
- Top with water leaving approximately 1" so you can add the pump top.
- Optional: 1 Tbl Vitamin E oil to help soften the skin.
Diffuse
Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! Our diffusers are running 24/7 with blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Stress Away pairs well with any other citrus oil, cleansing oils like Lemongrass and Purification, and calming oils like Lavender, Valor and Patchouli. Try some of these great combinations and enjoy the calming, uplifting scent of Stress Away!
- Apple Orchard - 2 drops Clove + 3 drops Christmas Spirit + 3 drops Stress Away + 3 drops Thieves or Cinnamon Bark
- Windows Open - 3 drops Lavender + 3 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce + 4 drops Stress Away + 2 drops Tangerine
- Baking Cookies - 4 drops Stress Away + 3 drops Cinnamon Bark + 3 drops Vanilla
- Frosted Cranberry - 4 drops Cinnamon Bark + 4 drops Stress Away + 3 drops Ylang Ylang
- Peppermint Forest - 4 drops Peppermint + 3 drops Idaho Balsam Fir + 3 drops Stress Away
- Marshmallow Mint Latte - 4 drops Stress Away + 2 drops Clove + 2 drops Nutmeg + 2 drops Peppermint
- Fall Breeze - 8 drops Stress Away, 4 drops each Clove, Nutmeg, Lemon Peppermint
- Sunny Days - 10 drops Stress Away, 5 drops each Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit
- Clean Hands - 10 drops Stress Away, 5 drops each Lemongrass, Lemon
Companion Products
- Relaxation Massage Oil
- Lavender Essential Oil
- Stress Away Relaxing Bath Bombs
- Peace & Calming Essential Oil Blend
Want to try Stress Away essential oil blend, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Raven Essential Oil Spotlight
Raven essential oil blend is like a deep breath. Ravintsara (Camphor), Eucalyptus Radiata, Lemon, Peppermint, and Wintergreen oils combine for a scent that is crisp and refreshing! Raven contains ravintsara aka camphor - the active ingredient in over the counter chest rubs. (Sadly the OTC rubs contain synthetic camphor. We however have the good stuff - real and natural!). This oil is our go-to for when we need to breathe easy.
Just a Drop of Raven
- Has a cool, minty, eucalyptus aroma reminiscent of a spa
- Smells uplifting and refreshing
- Helps soothe when applied to the chest and throat
- Helps open airways when inhaled or diffused
- Contains ravintsara - camphor - a well known herb for respiratory congestion
One of the easiest ways to use Raven is in place of OTC chest rubs or creams. This is as simple as mixing one drop of Raven with a pump of V-6 Carrier oil! You can apply it over the throat, chest and back as well as the bottom of the feet. Raven is also great to diffuse (we love it with Thieves when things get crazy!) or add to an epsom salt bath when needed. You can also make a hot compress to place over the nasal passages, throat or chest with a hot rag and a drop of Raven. It's so easy to use!
Raven background
Ravintsara is found within the leaves and wood of the camphor tree, a large evergreen tree native to regions in southern China and Japan, as well as Taiwan, Korea, and Vietnam. Ravintsara's slightly woodsy aroma pairs perfectly with other essential oils in the mint family, including Peppermint and Wintergreen. The whole experience of the blend is sweetened with a sprinkle of Lemon, creating the sensation of walking through a crisp, quiet winter forest.
Ingredients in Raven
- Ravintsara (camphor) - an ancient herb that has been used for centuries for respiratory needs, known in Madagascar as the 'oil that heals'.
- Lemon - a cleansing oil high in limonene and wonderful for immune support that is also a natural mucolytic.
- Wintergreen (methyl salicylate) - in the same family as the plant from which aspirin was derived, this oil is great for the respiratory system. Wintergreen is a key ingredient in the Thieves cough drops too!
- Peppermint - amazing for respiratory support, lungs, and sinuses, this mint oil can help open and soothe the respiratory tract.
- Eucalyptus Radiata - long used for respiratory and sinus support, eucalyptus is a wellness cabinet must-have.
Key Constituents
*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties
- Menthol - has been studied for its use to support healing and relief of minor aches and pains as well as airway support.
- Eucalyptol - this constituent has far-reaching positive effects on the respiratory system, memory, and more.
- Methyl salicylate - a naturally-occurring compound that may have analgesic properties; synthetic methyl-salicylate is commonly used in many over the counter preparations for minor aches and pains.
Raven & Emotions
Did you know that ancient Chinese and Greek medicine practices point to the lungs as being the place where Sadness and Grief are stored? Everyday life is full of highs and lows, and whether chronic or acute, grief can create physical feelings in our chests. And let's face it - there is a lot to grieve as we go through life! When we are grieving we both physically and emotionally feel like we have very little "room to breathe". Conversely, when we feel excited, self-assured, and happy our chest feels light and puffed up.
Raven supports our every-day lung function while also creating the feeling of having more breathing room! Wintergreen, Ravintsara, & Eucalyptus open up our airways and help us to feel like we have more space to breathe and let go of the grief! Here are a few ideas for using Raven in this way:
- Diffuse with citrus oils as you process through your emotions. To release our motions we need physical movement so consider yoga, walking or even stretching.
- Rub a little behind the ears and over the chest while repeating the mantra: "I see clearly" or "I let it go".
Daily Habits with Raven
Use Raven in your daily health & wellness routines.
Add a few drops of Raven to the shower floor while you shower. Steam + heat + Raven = magic!
Make a simple DIY Chest Rub:
- Apply to the chest and throat, back, or even the bottom of your feet before bed!
- Add a few drops of Raven to a carrier oil or to OrthoEase Massage oil and rub on your chest or feet before you exercise.
Whip up a simple DIY Massage Oil for tired legs, feet or other muscles as needed.
- 4 oz pump bottle
- 20 drops Raven essential oil
- 10 drops Copaiba essential oil
- 10 drops Lavender essential oil
- Carrier of choice
Make a Breathe Roller to use before/after exercise or whenever you need to breathe more deeply:
- 10 mL roller bottle
- 15-20 drops each Raven, Lavender, Lemon, & Frankincense
- Fill with carrier oil
Diffuse for respiratory support! Pair with Lemon, Lavender, Thieves or Idaho Balsam Fir.
Add it to your bath with some Epsom salts. For 1 cup of epsom salt add up to 10 drops Raven.
When things really start to go south, try this Flu Bath recipe!
- 10 drops Raven
- 6 drops Frankincense
- 6 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
- 3 drops Dorado Azul
Make a hot compress with a washcloth and a drop of Raven and place over your nasal passages, throat, or chest.
Give your tired feet some love with this Spa Day Foot Scrub
- 2 Tbsp Organic Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp of Honey
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 5 drops Raven
Mix ingredients well then rub onto feet. Wrap feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove the towel and wipe off the scrub. Follow with moisturizer if desired.
Add Raven to your natural home care routine
Add a few drops to dryer balls for the fresh smelling laundry.
Use Raven in your DIY Laundry Scent Booster:
- To a large glass jar with airtight lid, add
- 1 1/2 cup epsom salt
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 30 drops Raven
Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
To use: add 1-2 Tbl into the washer before adding any laundry. Add laundry and the normal amount of laundry detergent.
Make a Mattress & Upholstery Spray to use when you change the sheets or anytime a surface needs a little freshening:
- 16 oz glass spray bottle
- 1-2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
- 20 drops each Raven, Lavender, & Lemon
- Filtered water
Make a simple linen and upholstery spray - these are great for when the seasons change and air quality lowers!
- 2 oz glass spray bottle
- Splash of witch hazel
- 15 drops Raven
- 10 drops Lavender (optional)
- Fill with filtered water
Make these DIY Cleaning Fizzies for the bathroom or kitchen:
- 1 cup Baking Soda
- ½ cup Citric acid
- ½ cup Cornstarch
- 4 teaspoons water
- 30-40 drops Raven
- 3 teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier
- Ice cube tray or candy mold
Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly.
Step 2 - In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6.
Step 3 - Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.
Step 4 - Use the mixture to fill an ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full. If the mixture expands and spills over the mold, gently repack into the mold.
Step 5 - Let sit overnight to dry in a room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.
To Use - When needed, put a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in the bowl, bottle, or sink for 20–30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.
Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a fresh, spa-inspired aroma to any area of your home.
- ½ cup Organic uncooked rice
- ¼ cup Epsom Salt
- 1 cup Dried lavender buds
- Muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approximately 5 inches long by 4 inches wide
- 40 drops Raven or a mix of Raven, Lemon and Lavender
In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom salt, flower buds, and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture. Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch.
Place anywhere you want to add a fresh lavender scent. Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil
Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc!
- To a 4 oz glass spray bottle add
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 40 drops Raven (can add Lemon too!)
- Pinch sea salt or splash of witch hazel
- Filtered water
- Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
DIFFUSE:
Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! We have our diffuser going almost 24/7 and love to choose blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Try some of these great combinations with Raven!
Autumn Breeze - 5 drops of Thieves + 3 drops of Lavender + 2 drops each Raven & Vanilla
Aveda - 4 drops each Lavender, Rosemary, & Raven
Deep Breath - 5 drops Raven + 3 drops each Lemon & Frankincense
Back to School - 4 drops each Raven & Lemon + 3 drops Thieves
Spa Day - 4 drops Raven + 3 drops each Rosemary & Lavender + 2 drops Stress Away
Fresh Laundry - 4 drops Lavender + 3 drops each Tangerine & Lemon + 2 drops Raven
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
ImmuPro Spotlight
ImmuPro is one of our favorite ways to support the immune system! These chewable tablets contain Ningxia wolfberry (a potent antioxidant), zinc, and selenium along with melatonin for restorative rest when you aren't at your best. Grab these tablets when you feel your defenses going down - or anytime you want a little boost!MegaCal at a Glance
- Provides immune system support through a mixture of Ningxia wolfberry polysaccharides and a mushroom powder blend
- Contains Orange essential oil, which is high in limonene
- Contains chelated minerals, including zinc and selenium, which emerging science suggests are more easily absorbed by the body for proper immune function
- Delivers melatonin, which encourages restful sleep by promoting the body's natural sleep rhythm
- A convenient way to support the immune system and healthy sleep
Background
ImmuPro tablets are jam packed with some of the most powerful plant-powered immune stimulants around – the wolfberry, organic reishi, maitake, and agaricus blazei mushroom powders, zinc, and selenium. These ingredients deliver powerful antioxidant support to help reduce the damaging effects of oxidative stress from free radicals. Trace minerals like zinc, copper and selenium are essential for proper immune function. Plus, ImmuPro tablets include melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone that our bodies already produce that is great for immune support and sleep. Melatonin levels steadily decrease with age and in times of stress and is important as it encourages restful sleep by promoting the body's natural sleep rhythm.
Like all of Young Living's supplements, ImmuPro is enhanced with essential oils to help the body to assimilate and absorb the nutrients in the supplements, which is so amazing! ImmuPro contains Orange essential oil, which is rich in limonene. Limonene has been extensively studied for all of its health benefits from immune support to relaxation.
Key Ingredients
- NingXia Wolfberry - packed with antioxidants and micronutrients; helps repair and prevent oxidative damage from free radicals
- Reishi, Maitke, Mycelia mushroom powders - provide immune system support, help with memory, focus, brain health & also supports gut health (a key component of a healthy immune system!)
- Melatonin - a naturally occurring hormone that the body makes to promote restful sleep, which is essential for immune function - especially in the presence of immune invaders
- Orange essential oil - high in antioxidants and limonene, which support the immune system, bolster the natural immune response, and repair and prevent free radical damage
How to Use ImmuPro
- Take 1 chewable tablet once daily at bedtime.
- Use when you feel that telltale twinge in the back of your throat or any time you start to feel your defenses needing reinforcements.
- Use before and during travel to support the immune system (airplanes, international travel, etc.)
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
MegaCal Spotlight
MegaCal is our go-to magnesium and calcium supplement! This unique formula provides essential nutrients and minerals that support bone health, vascular health, and normal nerve function. MegaCal is flavored with Lemon essential oil, which is high in limonene and boasts its own wonderful health properties. Plus, magnesium and other minerals are essential for healthy skin, hair, and vitality overall!MegaCal at a Glance
- An excellent source of calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and vitamin C
- Supports heart, bone, skin, and nerve health
- Supports the entire cardiovascular system
- Easy to mix into water for optimal absorption
- Excellent source of magnesium (191 mg per serving)
- 206 mg of calcium per serving to help you easily meet the daily recommended intake
- Flavored with Lemon essential oil and no artificial flavors, colors or dyes
MegaCal is a great choice for supporting normal bone and vascular health as well as normal nerve function. This delicious lemony powder contains 206 mg of calcium and 191 mg of magnesium in every teaspoon, so you can easily get what your body needs.
This supplement also makes a great alternative to conventional magnesium powders for use at bedtime. The calcium and magnesium balance of MegaCal can also make it a great choice for replacing Digest & Cleanse or ComforTone to support easy and healthy bowel movements.
Background
Everyone knows that calcium is essential for healthy bones and teeth, but did you know calcium works in tandem with other minerals? This means that taking calcium supplements alone is not enough. It is essential to have a balance of magnesium and other minerals including zinc and manganese for our bodies to absorb and utilize calcium!
Calcium and magnesium specifically work together to help maintain healthy bones, nerves and teeth. Symptoms of low magnesium and calcium may include low energy and fatigue as your body has trouble performing the minute cellular tasks without these minerals. In fact, magnesium alone activates over 300 enzymes or more in the body, and when you pair magnesium with calcium, they are vital healthy nerve and muscle functions and pathways.
Key Ingredients
An excerpt from the Supplement Field Guide by Dr. Ashley H. Cribb:
- Vitamin C - Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that is essential for growth and repair of tissues, cartilage, bones and teeth
- Calcium - Calcium assists in blood clotting, muscle contraction, cholesterol metabolism, healthy blood pressure and nerve transmission. It also helps keep tissues rigid, strong and flexible and is essential for healthy bones and teeth.
- Magnesium - Magnesium is used to regulate everything from protein synthesis to muscle and nerve function, glucose levels and blood pressure. It is required for energy production and the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and glutathione, the body's primary antioxidant.
- Zinc - Zinc is an essential trace element that helps strengthen the immune system is required for calcium uptake, and supports muscle health and energy levels.
- Manganese - Manganese is a cofactor required for enzyme activity in the body. It plays a role in amino acid, cholesterol, glucose, and carbohydrate metabolism, bone formation, and immune health.
- Lemon essential oil - Lemon is high in limonene, which strengthens the immune system, helps decongest the lymphatic system, and improves nutrient absorption.
How to use MegaCal
- Take 1 scoop (1 teaspoon) with 1 cup of water or juice daily. Do not exceed 3 servings daily. For best results, take 1 hour after a meal or taking medication or 1 hour before bedtime.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
