Shurtran Spotlight
Shutran is an empowering essential oil blend specially formulated for men to boost feelings of masculinity and confidence. And when men are feeling more masculine and confident…let's just say they become pretty irresistible! This is one oil you want to have in your daily routine.
Shutran at a Glance
- A lovely blend of Idaho Blue Spruce, Ocotea, Ylang Ylang, Hinoki, Cedarwood, Lemon, and Northern Lights Black SpruceHas a grounding, lightly sweet evergreen aroma that makes a wonderful cologne.
- Designed for men to support healthy hormone levels.
- Shutran is infused into a line of personal care products:
Shutran's inspiring aroma appeals to both men and women, making it a wonderful choice for a cologne. BUT Shutran does not contain any synthetic ingredients like conventional colognes. Instead, it is formulated with pure, hormone-supporting essential oils.
Besides smelling wonderful, Shutran is a powerful emotional tool for releasing blocks and promoting feelings of balance. Because it contains Idaho Blue Spruce and other oils, it is well known for its ability to support healthy hormone levels, especially testosterone!
Key Constituents
*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties
- Alpha-pinene - a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown alpha-pinene to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind
- Limonene - known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits
- Camphene - some studies may show that this constituent supports cardiovascular health, may help reduce pain and inflammation, support the body's defenses to fungal infections
Shutran + Testosterone
Shutran was designed specifically for men as a way to naturally support healthy hormone levels. Because it contains Idaho Blue Spruce, Ylang Ylang, and Nothern Lights Black Spruce, it is an excellent oil for men to help balance and support testosterone levels.
Conifer oils are effective for reaching the pineal gland of the brain, especially Idaho Blue Spruce. This small but extremely important control switch plays a big role in hormone secretion, and regulation of mood, sleep patterns, and sexual development. Because of this and because of its unique constituent profile, Blue Spruce (and Black Spruce too!) is supportive of maintaining healthy testosterone, growth hormone and other hormone levels. This incredible oil doesn't simply ‘replace' testosterone like conventional options. It supports the body's own production of hormones which is a much better way to approach the need.
Key Ingredients
- Idaho Blue Spruce - You say testosterone, we say Idaho Blue Spruce! This slightly sweet conifer oil is wonderful for providing the body with tools to create healthy testosterone levels.
- Ylang Ylang - Ylang ylang is a wonderful oil for promoting connection and openness in relationships, making Shutran wonderful for promoting intimacy and also for making it smell divine.
- Hinoki - Hinoki essential oil has been used historically for refreshing the soul and is used to create a calm ambiance that can help increase intuitive awareness – something essential for true connection and intimacy!
- Davana - A lesser known, but truly wonderful oil, Davana has an exotic floral aroma that creates an environment of joy and romance. It was traditionally used by Ayurvedic healers to balance the body and spirit. It also smells divine!
- Northern Lights Black Spruce - Northern Lights Black Spruce has a grounding, earthy aroma that feels like walking through a beautiful, quiet forest. This oil enhances and uplifts the spirit and promotes feelings of completeness.
Daily Habits with Shutran
Apply to the wrists, neck, and chest as a daily cologne. Add a roller fitment to the top of the bottle for easy application!
Combine with epsom salts and add to warm bath water for a relaxing bath, or to ease muscles after exercise.
Add a few drops to a lightweight carrier oil, such as jojoba or grapeseed, to create a natural beard oil. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle add:
- 15 drops Shutran
- 10 drops Bergamot
- Optional: 10 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
- Fill with Jojoba or Grapeseed oil
Apply to beard and skin and gently massage to keep the hair and skin happy and healthy.
Make a customized cologne roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle add:
- 25 drops Shutran
- 10 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
- 10 drops Bergamot
- 3 drops Ylang Ylang
- Fill with carrier of choice
Make a DIY Massage Oil:
- To a 2 oz pump bottle add:
- 10 drops each Shutran, Idaho Blue Spruce, & Ylang ylang
- 5 drops each Orange & Sensation
- Fill with jojoba oil
Use as massage oil as desired! This is a great combination of oils for fostering emotional connection and intimacy with a spouse.
Make a DIY Pomade:
- In a double boiler melt: 3 Tbsp shea butter (use refined for less scent) + 2 Tbsp beeswax pellets
- In a separate bowl combine 2 Tbsp jojoba oil & 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- Mix well then add in the melted shea butter/beeswax mixture and mix with a hand mixer.
- Add 3-5 drops each Shutran, Idaho Blue Spruce, Rosemary, Cedarwood
Mix well. Pomade will thicken as you mix. Transfer to a jar with an airtight lid.
Store in a cool, dry place and use as desired.
Deeply inhale Shutran and diffuse while you journal, meditate, or visualize different outcomes to past traumatic or difficult experiences.
Apply to the inner thighs before or during intimacy.
Apply topically to desired area, to the bottoms of the feet, or use as needed to support a healthy endocrine system, especially to maintain balanced testosterone.
Apply between large and second toes which is a reflex point for releasing trauma stored in the body. Inhale the oil deeply when performing this exercise.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Northern Lights Black Spruce
Essential Oil Spotlight
Northern Lights Black Spruce (NLBS) is a deep, woodsy oil that is exclusive to the Young Living family and has some wonderful properties! This oil is calming and grounding, brings soothing relief to sore and tense areas, and smells so incredible. it is a household staple for sure!Just a Drop of NLBS
- Has a rich, deep, evergreen aroma that is calming and soothing
- Has a grounding aroma when applied to feet, spine, or neck, making it a great choice for yoga and meditation
- Creates a calming experience when used aromatically and supports healthy sleep
- Helps maintain the appearance of healthy-looking skin when applied topically
- Soothes tense and sore muscles when applied to the skin
Tree oils in general are wonderful for supporting our bodies during times of inflammation. Because they are high in alpha-pinene, they support the body's natural response to injury and stress, allowing our bodies to be soothed and to recover in the face of acute needs. And NLBS is no different! This oil is a great one to grab after a workout, during acute immune system needs, or anytime your body is feeling the effects of inflammation of any kind!
BACKGROUND
Historically, spruce was used by the Lakota Indians to strengthen their ability to communicate with the Great Spirit and was believed to possess the frequency of prosperity. Northern Lights Black Spruce is a wonderful oil to diffuse or apply during prayer and meditation. It can help release emotional blocks and bring about a feeling of balance and grounding, making it a great choice for feelings of stress or anxiousness and for diffusing at bedtime!
NLBS & Emotions
Northern Lights Black Spruce is calming and grounding and wonderful for releasing stored emotions. It can help ease feelings of loss and create a sense of security, much like being out in a forest helps soothe our spirit. NLBS can help to heal emotional trauma, calm the body, relieve anger and simply help life flow better.
This is a great option to diffuse for any kiddos having trouble with transitions, new schools, big changes and are helpful when dealing with emotional trauma and anger.
Our emotional health is directly affected by (and affects) how we feel physically, and Northern Lights Black Spruce can help with immune health! This oil helps the body detox naturally and promote production of leukocytes (white blood cells) which boosts the body's natural defenses.
Key Constituents
*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties
- Alpha-pinene - a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown alpha-pinene to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind.
- Camphene - some studies may show that this constituent supports cardiovascular health, may help reduce pain and inflammation, support the body's defenses to fungal infections.
- Beta-pinene - helps support the adrenal glands, which are responsible for our 'fight or flight' response.
Northern Lights Black Spruce essential oil can also be found in: Valor II, Shutran, Harmony, Awaken, Envision, Grounding, R.C., and White Angelica essential oil blends.
Daily Habits with Northern Lights Black Spruce (NLBS)
Use NLBS in your daily wellness and personal care routines.
Diffuse at bedtime to support healthy sleep. NLBS pairs well with lavender, cedarwood, vetiver, frankincense, orange or tangerine.
Add to Geranium and Orange for a wonderfully calming and uplifting perfume or diffuser combination. For a 10 mL roller bottle add about 20 drops of each essential oil and carrier of choice.
Add it to skin care products or apply it topically to help improve the appearance of dry skin or to help maintain the appearance of healthy-looking skin.
Apply on the bottoms of feet, along the spine, back of neck, or use for a deep tissue massage.
Make a simple Muscle Massage Oil:
- 2 oz pump bottle
- 10-15 drops each Copaiba, NLBS, Peppermint or Wintergreen, & Lavender
- Carrier of choice and/or Ortho Ease Massage Oil
Wear this calm and serene scent as a charming cologne or layer it with Lavender or Neroli for an aromatic pick-me-up.
Combine a few drops of Northern Lights Black Spruce with a complementary aroma like Cedarwood or Lavender for a soothing massage.
Add a few drops to a lightweight carrier oil, such as jojoba or grapeseed, to create a natural beard oil. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle add:
- 15 drops tree oil of choice
- 10 drops Bergamot
- Optional: 10 drops Shutran or Idaho Blue Spruce
- Fill with Jojoba or Grapeseed oil
- Apply to beard and skin and gently massage to keep the hair and skin happy and healthy.
Make a cologne roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle add:
- 10 drops each Cypress, Bergamot, & Northern Lights Black Spruce
- 5 drops Ylang Ylang
- Fill with carrier of choice
Use NLBS to create a cozy home in the fall, winter and holiday seasons
Make this ‘O Christmas Tree' spray:
- 2 oz glass spray bottle
- Splash of witch hazel
- 10 drops NLBS
- 10 drops Grand Fir or Idaho Blue Spruce (optional)
- 5 drops Orange.
- Use as a room spray, an upholstery spray and/or for fresh or artificial greenery!
Try this Fall Spice Thieves Cleaner
- 16 oz glass spray bottle
- 1-2 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner
- 15 drops each Cinnamon Bark & Bergamot
- 10 drops each Peppermint, NLBS, & Stress Away
- Fill with water
- Clean everything!!
DIFFUSE
Arbor Day - 3 drops Idaho Blue Spruce, 3 drops Cedarwood, 3 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops Bergamot
Fresh Snow - 3 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops Peppermint, 2 drops Lime
Goodnight Moon - 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops each Lavender & Tangerine
Volcano Candle - 3 drops each Northern Lights Black Spruce, Grapefruit, & Tangerine, 2 drops Geranium
Romantic Vibes - 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops each Ylang ylang & Tangerine
Want to try Northern Lights Black Spruce essential oil but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
How to use June's
Gifts with Purchase
Hello June! Summer is fully upon us, and we are ready to ditch the stress and enjoy this season of warmth. There are so many exciting things happening this month, including FREE VALOR, a discount on CBD Muscle Rub, the ‘Your Stress Away Solution' challenge, and more! AND you can find them all right here!
FREE VALOR anyone?!! This month is off to an amazing start (Valor, Black Spruce, and Super B – oh my!), and we are here for it. Let's simplify this summer and be fully present to enjoy all this season holds, shall we?! The monthly Gift with Purchase is getting a simplifying face lift, and it has never been easier to earn incredible freebies that everyone needs, loves and uses every single day!
Simpler order tiers – Now the tier thresholds for free items are simpler. 100, 200, and 300PV orders each earn free gifts! More value – This month the 100PV gift is worth over $40! Previously this tier received free gifts around the $12 mark.
NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List blog post for the exact items we use and recommend.
And don't forget to round up your order with the 'Dollar Up' option to donate to the Young Living Foundation. A few cents can go a long way!
Be sure to tag me @oilisliving on Instagram when you use these ideas so I can celebrate with you!
Super B TabletsSuper B is a comprehensive B Vitamin complex contains all eight essential energy-boosting B Vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12). It features Orgen-FA, a natural folate source derived from lemon peels, and methycobalamin, a more bioavailable source of B12. Combined with Nutmeg essential and bioavailable chelated minerals such as magnesium, manganese, selenium, and zinc, Super B not only assists in maintaining health energy levels, but it also supports mood and cardiovascular and cognitive function!
B Vitamins are essential to health and well-being and each B Vitamin performs a unique and separate function in the body. B Vitamins are not stored in the body, so supplementation is critical.
WHO SHOULD USE SUPER B?
- Anyone under stress, as it depletes B vitamins in our bodies
- Anyone who battles candida. Some believe a lack of it causes overgrowth.
- Anyone who needs energy. It nourishes our adrenals and combats fatigue.
- Anyone struggling mentally and emotionally, a deficiency can be linked to many anxious, exhausted, dark feelings and thoughts.
- Anyone who struggles with anemia, is pregnant, or doesn't eat a strong whole food diet. While we DO NOT need folic acid which is all over our processed foods and grains, we do need folate which is what you will find in this whole-food supplement.
Create a daily stress-less protocol:
- Take 2 Super B Tablets in the morning (or one in the morning and one around noon).
- Apply the Adrenal Love (Stress Recovery) Serum over the lower back morning and evening. To a 4 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
- Organic castor oil
- 25 drops Nutmeg
- 20 drops Clove
- 20 drops Frankincense
- 20 drops Rosemary
- Roll EndoFlex over the front of the throat (thyroid) and lower back (adrenals) morning and evening. Simply add a roller top to the bottle!
- Drink 2-4oz of NingXia Red daily. Make it fun! Mix it up with some kombucha, coconut water and/or sparkling water.
- Consider adding ProgEssence Plus Serum to your routine.
For more whey we love Super B Tablets, check out the Super B Supplement Spotlight blog post.
Northern Lights Black SpruceNorthern Lights Black Spruce is a deep, woodsy oil that is exclusive to the Young Living family and has some wonderful properties! 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!
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!!
There is so much more to explore with Northern Lights Black Spruce essential oil! Read the details on this blog post.
Valor Essential Oil Blend
Valor essential oil blend features Frankincense, Black Spruce, Blue Tansy, Camphor Wood, and Geranium and was formulated based on historical writings about Roman soldiers who were said to apply plant extracts and botanicals to instill feelings of courage and confidence before going into battle.
- Apply Valor to the bottoms of your feed and/or the back of your neck to unwind before bed.
- Apply it to the back of your neck for an aroma that inspires feelings of confidence.
- Refresh throughout the day by directly inhaling Valor or massaging it onto your neck, chest, or hands and wrists.
- Apply over the back and muscles to enhance massage or chiropractic adjustments.
- Diffuse and/or wear Valor as a perfume or cologne during work, school, or stressful moments.
- Add to diffuser jewelry to provide emotional support throughout the day. This is a great practice for kids with school day or other butterflies.
Make a Sweet Dreams rollerball. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
- 20 drops each Lavender, Cedarwood, Valor, & Tangerine
- fill with a carrier of choice
Apply over the big toe, bottom of the feet, neck and behind ears before bed or more frequently as desired.
Make a Keep Calm & Shine On rollerball for a daily perfume:
- 20 drops Valor, Bergamot, Tangerine, & Grapefruit
- fill with a carrier of choice
Make a Unicorn Rollerball for emotional support:
- 20 drops each Valor, Joy, Bergamot, Patchouli, & Stress Away
- Fill with a carrier of choice
Make a simple cologne roller or spray with Valor. Other great additions include: Idaho Blue Spruce, Bergamot, Cedarwood, & Northern Lights Black Spruce.
Add 5 drops of Valor to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin or relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
- 20 drops Valor essential oil blend
- 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
- 10 drops Cypress essential oil
- Fill with carrier of choice
Make this Empowering Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
- 1/4 cup pink Himalayan salt
- 1/4 cup magnesium flakes
- 2 tbsp sweet almond oil
- 5 drops Ylang Ylang
- 10 drops Valor
- 10 drops Tangerine
- Dried lavender, rose buds or eucalyptus leaves (optional)
Make this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe:
- 1/2 cup unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
- 1/2 cup shea butter
- 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil
- 20 drops Frankincense
- 25 drops Valor
Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil and shea butter, then add in Vitamin E oil and whisk.
Step 2 - Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved.
Step 3 - Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar.
Harness the power of Valor in this blend and make a DIY Facial Serum. To a 4 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
- 30 drops Valor
- 10-15 drops each Frankincense or Elemi, Cedarwood (for dry skin), Geranium (for brightening) & Manuka
- Fill with a carrier oil of choice
Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing dry skin (more than just hands!).
- 1/2 cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
- 1/2 cup organic arnica oil
- 1 tbsp shea butter
- 2 tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
- 3-4 tbsp beeswax pastilles
- 40 drops essential oils - Valor, Elemi, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli alone or in combination. (For a masculine scent - Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce.)
Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
Check out these other essential oil combinations of the Hand Salve from November, December, January, and February.
Make this Dry Skin Bath Soak. Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
- 1 cup ground oats
- 1/4 cup powdered milk of choice (whole milk, coconut milk, goat milk)
- 1 tbsp liquid Castile soap
- 2 tsp Vitamin E oil
- 15 drops Valor
- 5 drops Elemi or Frankincense
- 5 drops Helichrysum (optional)
Sit and soak for 30 minutes or as long as desired.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap.
- 2 lb melt and pour soap base
- 1/2 cup powdered goat milk
- 2 tbsp organic raw honey
- 1 tbsp sweet almond oil
- 60 drops essential oils of choice (Valor, Cedarwood, Lavender - alone or in combination)
- Soap molds
- Dried flowers (optional)
Step 1 - Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler.
Step 2 - Whisk in remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Let sit overnight.
Give your skin and your joints some love with this Soothing ACV Bath Soak. Mix all together and add to your bath water with the ACV.
- 1/4 cup magnesium flakes
- 1/4 cup ground oats
- 2 tbsp sweet almond oil
- 10 drops each Valor, Cedarwood and Lavender essential oils
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
Give your tired feet some love with this Relaxing Foot Scrub.
- 2 tbsp organic sugar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 3 drops Peppermint
- 5 drops Valor
Mix ingredients well then rub onto your feet. Wrap your 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.
Use Valor to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a grounding woodsy scent.
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
- 30 drops of essential oils of choice
- water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
- Silicon mold
Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and Epsom salt into a mixing bowl.
Step 2 - Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water.
Step 3 - Add essential oils of your choice and mix well.
Step 4 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight.
Step 5 - Remove and store in an airtight container.
To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
Diffuse this woodsy blend any time of day:
Goodnight Moon - 4 drops Valor, 3 drops each Tangerine & Frankincense
Moon & Stars - 3 drops each Valor, Patchouli, Lavender & Tangerine
Calm & Collected - 5 drops each Valor & Stress Away
Blueberry Pie - 4 drops Valor, 3 drops each Cinnamon Bark & Vanilla
Winter Sleep - 4 drops Valor, 3 drops each Cedarwood & Lavender
Now that you know how to use these Free Gifts with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
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
How to use May's
Gifts with Purchase
Hello May! Flowers are blooming, sunshine is shining, and summer is on the horizon. We are welcoming this new month with open arms as we celebrate the graduates, celebrate some of the women in our lives, and hold space for all of the emotions that this season can bring. We are SO excited to receive some feminine favorites for FREE this month!
Ylang ylang, Patchouli, and Progessence Plus – oh my – plus Rosemary and Lavender Lip balm (a must have for puffy eyes and sore noses from allergy season!). PLUS a discount on two summer must-haves for Loyalty orders!
NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List blog post for the exact items we use and recommend.
And don't forget to round up your order with the 'Dollar Up' option to donate to the Young Living Foundation. A few cents can go a long way!
Be sure to tag me @oilisliving on Instagram when you use these ideas so I can celebrate with you!
Ylang Ylang Essential OilYlang Ylang is THE oil for love and connection! Meaning flower of flowers, Ylang Ylang essential oil has a sweet, romantic aroma and was historically to adorn a newly married couple's bed on the wedding night. Known for reducing stress, some find it beneficial for blood pressure regulation and other symptoms of high stress.
- This floral, balanced oil promotes openness and connection, encourages confidence and inspires romance. Add Ylang Ylang to a bath soak, a perfume roller or diffuse it all month long.
- Diffuse Ylang Ylang for emotional support, particularly when battling low self-esteem and confidence. Pair it with citrus oils like Tangerine and Lemon or with grounding oils like Northern Lights Black Spruce.
Diffuse Ylang Ylang at night to remove emotional blocks and set the mood in the bedroom for intimacy. Try this Date Night Blend:
- 5 drops Ylang Ylang
- 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
- 3 drops Tangerine
Apply to the wrists for a stabilizing, peaceful energy and a lovely perfume.
Add a few drops of unscented body wash or Epsom salts in your bath for a luxurious soak.
Add Ylang Ylang to your daily moisturizer to support radiant skin. Try this DIY Beauty Serum. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
- 10 drops Ylang Ylang
- 10 drops Frankincense
- 10 drops Geranium
- Jojoba or argan oil
Add to a shampoo or create a hair spray or mask to promote thick, glossy hair. They this DIY Hair Mask:
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 10 drops Ylang Ylang
- 5 drops Cedarwood
Mix well and apply on hair starting at the ends. Let sit for up to 10 minutes then shampoo and condition as normal.
Apply over the heart to reduce stress and encourage healthy blood pressure.
Try this Don't Worry, Be Happy roller blend. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
- 10 drops each - Peace & Calming, Joy, Ylang Ylang and Orange
- fill with carrier oil
- Roll onto your wrists, heart, and neck as often as desired
Indulge in this DIY Foot Bath Soak for a little TLC.
- 1/3 cup Epsom salt
- 4 drops Peppermint
- 3 drops Thieves
- 2 drops Ylang Ylang
- 1 drop each Tea Tree, Elemi, or Frankincense
- 1-2 tsp AlkaLime
Step 1 - Combine Epsom salt and essential oils in a small glass container with a lid.
Step 2 - Pour the mixture in your bathtub or a foot basin, adding enough warm water to cover your feet.
Step 3 - Stir the mixture in the water until the salt dissolves. Add AlkaLime and stir until dissolved.
Step 4 - Soak your feet for 20-30 minutes.
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
- 1/4 cup pink Himalayan salt
- 1/4 cup magnesium flakes
- 2 tbsp sweet almond oil
- 5 drops Ylang Ylang
- 5 drops Geranium or Joy
- 10 drops Lavender
- Dried lavender, rose buds or eucalyptus leaves (optional)
Winter skin needing a little love? Whip up this Ylang Ylang Salt Scrub:
- 1/2 cup pink Himalayan salt
- 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt
- 1/3 cup Apricot Kernel Oil
- juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 15 drops of Ylang Ylang essential oil
Store in an airtight container. Gently rub onto winter skin to exfoliate and rinse off.
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
- 20 drops Ylang Ylang
- 10 drops Grapefruit
- splash of witch hazel
- fill with filtered with water
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of floral whimsey to linens and upholstered surfaces. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
- splash of witch hazel
- 15 drops of Ylang Ylang
- 10 drops Lavender
- 10 drops Tangerine
- filtered water
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a glass jar, add:
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup salt
- 20 drops Ylang Ylang
- 20 drops Lemon or Lavender
Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 m minutes before vacuuming.
Add to your Thieves Cleaner for a fresh, floral twist. Try this Spring Garden Thieves Cleaner. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
- 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
- 10 drops each Lemon, Grapefruit, Euclayptus
- 20 drops Ylang Ylang
- filtered water
Use Ylang Ylang to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, floral scent.
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
- 30 drops of essential oils of choice
- water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
- Silicon mold
Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and Epsom salt into a mixing bowl.
Step 2 - Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water.
Step 3 - Add essential oils of your choice and mix well.
Step 4 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight.
Step 5 - Remove and store in an airtight container.
To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
Diffuse this fresh, floral oil with citrus or tree oils ours it to add sweet notes to your favorite diffuser blends.
- Lushious Lemon - 2 drops each Ylang Ylang, Lemon, Eucalyptus Globulus, Lemon Myrtle, Spearmint + 1 drop Cinnamon Bark
- Pretty Woman - 5 drops Stress Away + 3 drops each Ylang Ylang, Northern Lights Black Spruce
- Citrus Shine - 5 drops Grapefruit + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Eucalyptus
- Feeling Fine - 6 drops Christmas Spirit + 2 drops Orange + 1 drop Ylang Ylang
- Marshmallow Latte - 4 drops Stress Away + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Nutmeg + 1 drop Cassia
ProgEssence Plus SerumProgessence Plus is our favorite hormone support serum! It's is made with natural, bio-identical progesterone from wild yam to help balance hormones, promote well-being and feelings of relaxation, harmony, and balance.
A blend of USP-grade, super-micronized progesterone from wild yam, essential oils and vitamin E, Progessence Plus is made to help women find balance the way nature intended. This crowd favorite serum contains pure frankincense, bergamot, and peppermint essential oils. Wild yams are said to help normalize blood sugar levels, combat weight gain and hair loss, and help reduce the occurrence of hormonal headaches. This incredible combination has so many wonderful benefits.
Read more about this serum:
Patchouli essential oilUse Patchouli as a natural alternative to conventional deodorant!
Either apply directly, dilute with jojoba oil and apply (this 30 mL roller bottle makes application easy) or apply after using apple cider vinegar to cleanse the area.
Add Patchouli to your skincare routine - it's great for winter skin. Make this Happy Hippie Body Butter.
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup pure organic shea butter
- 1/8 cup cocoa butter
- 1 Tbsp Vitamin E oil
- 20 drops Patchouli essential oil
- 20 drops Tangerine essential oil
- 20 drops Sacred Mountain essential oil blend
Whip coconut oil and shea butter with a handheld or stand mixer until light and fluffy, slowly mix in essential oils until combined. Store in a glass jar with an airtight lid.
- 25 drops each Patchouli, Tangerine, & Lavender
- Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
Spray onto linens, pjs, stuff animals, etc.
Make a Sweet Dreams sleep roller:
- 20 drops each Lavender, Stress Away, & Patchouli
- Fill with carrier oil of choice
Apply over to the big toe, bottom of the feet, neck and behind ears before bed or more frequently as desired.
Make this Bedtime Bath Soak for a spa-inspired evening routine.
- ¼ cup pink Himalayan salt
- ¼ cup magnesium flakes
- 2 Tbsp sweet almond oil
- 10 drops Patchouli
- 10 drops Orange
- Optional: dried lavender, rose buds or eucalyptus leaves
Try this Wind Down Foot Scrub as a treat for tired feet before bed:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup coconut oil
- 2 tbsp Vitamin E oil
- 10 drops Patchouli
- 5 drops Lavender
Combine all ingredients in a metal or glass container, use in the shower to exfoliate & moisturize!
Try this DIY Hand Salve for soothing dry skin (not just hands!)
- ½ cup Organic Olive Oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
- ½ cup organic arnica oil
- Tbsp shea butter
- 2 Tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
- 3-4 Tbsp beeswax pastilles
- 40 drops essential oils: Patchouli, Frankincense, Lavender, Cedarwood alone or in combination. Essential oils to add for a masculine scent: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce
Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil & beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
Make this Dry Skin Bath Soak! Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
- 1 cup organic ground oats
- ¼ cup organic powdered milk (or coconut milk) (or goat milk)
- 1 Tbsp liquid castile soap
- 2 tsp Vitamin E oil
- 15 drops Patchouli
- 5 drops Elemi or Frankincense
- (Optional) 5 drops Helichrysum
Sit and soak for 30 minutes or as long as desired.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap:
- 2lb melt and pour soap base
- ½ cup powdered goat milk
- 2 Tbsp organic raw honey
- 1 Tbsp sweet almond oil
- Soap molds
- 60 drops essential oils (Patchouli, Tangerine, Cedarwood, Lavender, alone or in combo!)
Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler. Whisk in all remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Option to add dried flowers. Let sit overnight.
Add Patchouli to your favorite roller blends for a woodsy aroma that calms & grounds:
Tension Melter - Patchouli + Peppermint
Glow Up - Patchouli, Frankincense, Blue Tansy (a skincare favorite)
It's a Vibe - Patchouli, Jasmine, Bergamot (a great perfume roller)
Make a cozy Autumn room spray with Patchouli and other tree oils. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle add:
- 25 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
- 15 drops Patchouli
- 15 drops Tangerine (optional)
- 10 drops Cinnamon Bark
- A splash of witch hazel
- FIll with distilled water
Diffuse this warm, grounding oil all month long:
Zen Space - 3 drops Patchouli, 4 drops each Sacred Mountain & Tangerine, 2 drops Lime
Autumn Forest - 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops Patchouli, 2 drops Frankincense
Sleep Tight - 3 drops Lavender, 3 drops Frankincense, 3 drops Patchouli, 2 drops Valor
Autumn Picnic - 3 drops Patchouli, 3 drops Tangerine, 1 drops Clove, 2 drops Idaho Blue Spruce, 2 drops Bergamot
Worry Less - 3 drops Patchouli, 3 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Valor
Rosemary Essential Oil
An evergreen shrub in the mint family, Rosemary grows abundantly in rocky coastal regions. Rosemary essential oil has an invigorating aroma that can be used to create an environment conducive to work or study. It is often included in soaps, fragrances, shampoos, and household cleaners and is a key ingredient in the Thieves essential oil blend.
Use Rosemary in DIY cleaning products for a fresh, sparkling home.
- Add 20 drops to Thieves Household Cleaner (optional to add 20 drops of Lemon as well)
- Add to a room spray (see recipes above)
- Use in laundry - on wool dryer balls, add Thieves Laundry Soap
- Add Rosemary to the DIY Mattress & Upholstery Spray recipe above
Use Rosemary to make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with an airtight lid, add:
- 1.5 cup salt Epsom salt
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 30 drops Rosemary (or mix Rosemary with Eucalyptus)
Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
To use - add 1-2 tbsp into the washer before adding any laundry. Add laundry and the normal amount of laundry detergent.
Make this Freshen Up Thieves Cleaner recipe. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
- 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
- 10 drops each Eucalyptus Radiata and Rosemary essential oil
- 20 drops Grapefruit essential oil
- filtered water
Take a relaxing Epsom salt bath with Rosemary. Add 20 drops to 1 cup Epsom salt and soak in warm water.
Add Rosemary to your shampoo and conditioner for a healthy scalp and hair. Also try this Rosemary Mint Hair Mask:
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 10 drops Rosemary essential oil
- 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
- 5 drops Cedarwood essential oil (optional) - great for hair growth
Mix well and apply on hair starting at the ends. Let sit for up to 10 minutes then shampoo and condition as normal.
Add 5 drops to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin to relax tired muscles.
Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
- 20 drops Rosemary essenital oil
- 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
- 10 drops Cypress essential oil
- A carrier of choice
Give your tired feet some love with this Rosemary Peppermint Foot Scrub.
- 2 tbsp organic sugar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 3 drops Rosemary essential oil
- 2 drops Peppermint essential oil (optional)
Mix ingredients well then rub onto feet. Wrap feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove the towel and wipe off the scrub. Follow with moisturizer if desired.
Diffuse Rosemary during work, homework, or school times for a refreshing aroma that supports focus and creativity. Pair Rosemary with other crips oils like Peppermint and Eucalyptus, calming oils like Lavender or citrus oils like Lime, Bergamot and Lemon.
- Crisp Breeze: Rosemary, Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot
- Aveda: Rosemary, Lemon, Eucalyptus Radiata
- Focused: Rosemary, Lemon, Tangerine
- Herbal Remedy: Rosemary, Lavender, Basil, Grapefruit
Lavender Lip BalmA daily must have! This is our favorite lip balm, and it doubles as a carrier stick when in a pinch! Apply to lips, cheeks, noses, any part of the skin that needs a little TLC. We like to keep one in our bag, one by the bed and one in the bathroom.
Now that you know how to use these Free Gifts with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
may's gifts with Purchase
Hello, May! Flowers are blooming, sunshine is shining, and summer is on the horizon. We are welcoming this new month with open arms and are SO excited to receive some feminine favorites for FREE this month!
Ylang ylang, Patchouli, and Progessence Plus – oh my – plus Rosemary and Lavender Lip balm (a must have for puffy eyes and sore noses from allergy season!). PLUS a discount on two summer must-haves for Loyalty orders!
How Does it Work?
Here's how it works. You order the products you use all the time - household cleaning products, shampoo and bath gel, toothpaste and mouthwash, and all your favorite oils. Each time you hit a specific tier, a free gift is added to your order!! Win win!
Every month this generous company loads us up with free items simply for being loyal customers. We purchase items we'd be buying anyway - toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, supplements and cleaning supplies, etc - from Young Living, and we not only get amazing, high quality products that are safe for our families, we get free products, delivery to our doorstep and product credits galore! I am ALL about boxes of safe, effective and healthy products showing up in my mailbox with fun freebies inside. Just make sure to order a minimum of 50 PV to get your Loyalty Rewards!
For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out the May 'How to Use' blog post. Pamper yourself this month with May's Gifts with Purchase. Then get diffusing these Moms, Grads & Brides Diffuser Recipes in May.
Exclusive 15% Off Summer Favorites!Grab these two items on Loyalty Rewards for an exclusive discount.
- Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Don't sweat summer fun in the sun with Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50! This sunscreen offers powerful, reef-safe sun protection that's free from harsh chemicals. Free of greasy residue, Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is great for children and adults, so the whole family can enjoy the great outdoors.
- Lavaderm After-Sun Spray
Did you miss a spot with your sunscreen? Use Lavaderm After-Sun Spray to help soothe, cool, and moisturize the itching and pain that comes with that pesky sunburn. It is also amazing for cuts, scrapes, and bites. This is one product that we keep in our first aid kit all year long!
During the month of May
With a Loyalty Rewards order of 100 PV or more, you will a free Lavender Lip Balm.
Lavender Lip Balm locks in moisture for long-lasting hydration while maintaining youthful-looking lips with the antioxidant power of vitamin. Bonus? It is so very soothing to chapped cheeks, noses (hello too many tissues!), and eyes that have been suffering from allergies!
NOTE: for Loyalty orders only.
If you're asking what should I order?! We have you covered!
Create a Loyalty Rewards order with some of these ideas below and get Ylang ylang, Progessence Plus, Patchouli, Rosemary and a Lavender Lip Balm FOR FREE. PLUS at least 30 points (up to 75!) to use as product credits!
- Mineral Suncreen (15% off on Loyalty orders!!!) – Stock your summer bag now because this incredible sunscreen is a must. It is all natural, safe for all skin types, reef-safe and environmentally friendly, and it WORKS. (Sunscreen Spotlight)
- LavaDerm After Sun Spray (15% off on Loyalty orders!!!) – Another must-have for your summer bag, this after sun spray is gentle but effective for skin that is sun-kissed and warm and even more healing for skin that has seen a bit too much sun!
- Lushious Lemon Essential Oil Blend – THE oil blend to diffuse for all things Spring and Summer! (Oil Spotlight)
- Premium Starter Bundle – the OG for a reason, this kit has everything you need to join us in the Stress Solution challenge this month. It's all our favorites in one place! (Spotlight)
- Make a Shift Daily Wellness Kit – everything you need for nutrient-dense health goodness! It is a starter pack of the fan-favorite, super nutritious NingXia Red (daily wellness!) and NingXia Nitro (kick the brain fog) wolfberry drinks, as well two of the most popular citrus oils (Orange and Lime) so you can give your everyday wellness a jumpstart. (Spotlight)
190 PV Orders
With an order of 190 PV or more, you will receive a free 15 mL Patchouli essential oil. If your order is a Loyalty Order, you'll receive a free 15 mL Rosemary essential oil and all of the above.PATCHOULI essential oil, 15 mL
Free spirits all agree: Patchouli essential oil's rich, earthy, grounding aroma invites peace. Combine it with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex to improve the appearance of dry skin. Diffuse it with ylang ylang for a distinctly bougie hippie vibe!
ROSEMARY essential oil, 15 mLGet down to business with this hardworking herb! Rosemary essential oil features a fresh, invigorating herbal aroma that invites a work- or study-conducive environment. Add it to your hair care products for healthy-looking hair or combine it with massage oils for an after-workout rubdown you won't forget! Plus, it is amazing for the lymphatic system!
Note: Loyalty Orders only
250 PV Orders
With a 250 PV order or more, you will receive a free 15 mL Progessence Plus Serum and all of the above.
PROGESSENCE PLUS SERUM, 15 mL
It's all pluses, no minuses! Progessence Plus Serum boasts natural, bioidentical progesterone from wild yams, moisturizing dry, aging skin for a soft, smooth, and comfortable feeling. It is natural progesterone in a bottle – something every woman needs!
Read more about all the benefits of Progessence Plus Serum on this Ditch & Switch blog post. and this Spotlight blog post.
300 PV Orders
With an order of 300 PV or more, you'll receive a free 15 mL Ylang Ylang essential oil and all of the above!
YLANG YLANG essential oil, 15 mL
Ylang Ylang's rich, sweet, floral aroma can be used while you inspire self-confidence and romance and uplift your spirit. Add it to your favorite skin and hair care products to support the appearance of healthy-looking skin and hair.
Wonder how to use your Gifts with Purchase? Check out this blog post to see all the ways!
FAQs:
What is Gift with Purchase?
Basically, the best way to order! You purchase products and YL sends you free ones. Each month you'll have new picks for every tier.
Basically, the best way to order! You purchase products and YL sends you free ones. Each month you'll have new picks for every tier.
Whats a tier?
Basically, the more PV (product volume) you order, the more free products you receive. Order at least 100 PV to qualify for free gifts. Order at least 50 PV to qualify for Loyalty Reward Points. Every time you increase your order volume (up to 300 PV) and qualify for a new tier, you receive free products.
Earn points on products
Not only do you receive free goodies, but if you place a 50 PV+ order each month with Loyalty Rewards program, you'll also earn loyalty points on each purchase, which you can redeem for future products.
Earn exclusive gifts
Earn exclusive gifts
If all those perks weren't enough, subscribers receive a free loyalty gift as a thank you each time you reach a benchmark anniversary of 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months of sequential ordering on the Loyalty Rewards program.
Not sure what to do to get these freebies? Click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
The Spring HandbookWith its cool breezes and sunshine-filled days, Spring is a time of renewal and a fresh spirit. After a long winter, we are ready for a little spring refresh! We're brightening the atmosphere in our homes with citrusy diffuser blends, giving our bodies the support they need with supplements and oral sprays, and focusing on the sunshine and light with daily self care practices and mindfulness.
Fill up your diffusers, grab an uplifting roller blend and dig into these tips, tricks, recipes and DIYs for the upcoming season.
Springtime Wellness
Spring is a time of such beauty with blooming flowers and trees, and it can also be a time of acute respiratory needs! Make these simple sprays and rollers to give yourself some help and make this season much easier on your nose.
Changing Seasons Oral Spray
This little bottle will be your springtime companion! Applying oils topically and diffusing are great health habits, but there is even more benefit to using oils as dietary supplements.
Try out this Changing Seasons Oral Spray to give your respiratory system a little TLC this season!
- 10 mL glass spray bottle
- 1 drop each Lavender Vitality, Copaiba Vitality, & Peppermint Vitality
- 2 drops Orange Vitality & Lemon Vitality
- Splash Thieves Mouthwash, optional
- Filtered water
Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily or as desired!
Raindrop Oral Spray
Sometimes our defenses need a little extra boost, and this combination of oils is our go-to when we need something a little ‘more.' The Raindrop Massage Technique is a powerful health tool, so we're using that same combination of oils on, around, and in our bodies when we need it!
- 10 mL glass spray bottle
- 1 drop each Oregano Vitality, Thyme Vitality, Peppermint Vitality, & Basil Vitality
- 2 drops Lemon Vitality & Orange Vitality
- Splash Olive Oil
- Filtered Water
Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily or as desired. Note: this one may tingle a bit, similar to OTC throat sprays.
Raindrop Roller
The Raindrop Massage Technique is a powerful health tool, so we love using that same combination of oils on, around, and in our bodies when we need it. This roller is an easy way to harness the power of Raindrop with easy application.
- 10 mL roller bottle
- 10 drops each Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Marjoram, Cypress, Peppermint, Wintergreen, Aroma Siez, Lavender, & Valor
- Fill with carrier oil of choice
Apply over lymph nodes, along spine, bottom of the feet as desired
DIY Nasal Rinse
Grab your Neti-pot and whip up your own oil-infused sinus rinse!
- 10 drops Lavender essential oil
- 15 drops Copaiba essential oil
- 8 Tbsp of ultra fine salt (unprocessed, no iodine)
Mix well and store in a sealed glass jar.
To use - dissolve 1 tsp of salt mixture into 1.5 cups of distilled water (or water from a Berkey filter or boil and cool some water), then add to your Neti pot and use as needed.
DIY Season's Change Capsules
Make using your Vitality oils easy with this simple hack!
- 2 oz glass dropper bottle
- 30 drops each Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, & Copaiba Vitality
- Olive oil to desired dilution (about 2 Tbsp)
When you're ready to make a capsule, fill an empty vegetable capsule with a dropperful of the blend and take as desired.
Sinus Support Steam Pot
When you're needing some relief from the pressure that spring can cause your sinuses, give this tried and true trick a go!
- Bowl of very hot, steaming water
- 2-3 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
- 2-4 drops Dorado Azul Essential Oil
Add essential oils to the water (start with the lower end and add more as desired). Place a towel over your head and sit with your head above the steam bath to open the airways.
Happy Noses Roller
This is a great roller to use anytime you need some sinus relief, but it is really lovely after doing the sinus steam pot!
- 10 mL roller bottle
- 20 drops each Dorado Azul & Idaho Blue Spruce
- 10 drops DiGize & R.C.
- 5 drops Peppermint
Roll over the sinus cavities as desired. Take care when using near the eyes and dilute more if desired. If you get it too close to your eyes, simply apply coconut oil over the area.
Beauty & Self Care DIYsDIY Glow Serum
Ditch all the other moisturizers and serums because this one is the game-changer! Apply morning and evening for healthy, glowing skin. (PS - CBD Beauty Boost has been nicknamed ‘Botox in a Bottle' so you know it's good!)
- 2 oz glass dropper bottle
- 10 dropperfuls CBD Beauty Boost
- 40 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
- Optional: 20 drops Blue Tansy Essential Oil
- Carrier of choice: argan oil (great for dry skin), jojoba oil (good for all skin types), rose hip oil (for all skin types)
DIY Vitamin C Facial Toner
Vitamin C and Geranium are a dynamic duo when it comes to brightening the skin. Try out this simple toner as we head into the warmer months!
- 2 oz glass dropper bottle
- 1.5 tsp Organic vitamin C powder
- 5 drops Geranium essential oil
- 10 drops Frankincense essential oil
- 3 Tbsp distilled water
- Splash alcohol-free witch hazel (optional for more oil-prone skin)
Mix vitamin C powder into the water until dissolved, then add Geranium and top with a splash of witch hazel (optional). Use morning and evening or as desired. Store up to 2 weeks at room temperature or longer in the fridge.
Healthy Hair Recovery
Whether you're dealing with hormonal needs, postpartum hair loss, recovery from acute illness or something else, here is our Healthy Hair Recovery Protocol that can help your hair get back to its glory days! For details, check out the Healthy Hair Recovery resource linked below!
- NingXia Red
- SulfurZyme Powder
- Inner Beauty Collagen
- Mineral Essence
- Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood Hydrosol
- Rosemary, Cedarwood and Lavender Essential Oils
Orange Creamsicle Body Scrub
This simple DIY leaves your skin silky smooth and its dreamy summery scent is perfect for the spring and summer days. Follow with the DIY Body Butter for smooth, happy skin!
- 1/4 cup organic fractionated coconut oil
- 3/4 cup organic cane sugar
- 15 drops Orange or Tangerine essential oil
- 10 drops Vanilla oleoresin
Mix Orange & Vanilla with fractionated coconut oil in a glass container, then add organic cane sugar to the bowl and stir until combined.
To use - massage into skin in a circular motion and rinse well. After exfoliating, moisturize with the DIY Present Time Body Butter.
Present Time Body Butter
Take care of your skin with this simple, customizable DIY Body Butter. We love mixing floral oils like Neroli, Jasmine or Geranium with spruce and tangerine!
- 8-12 ounce glass container glass container
- 1/2 cup solid refined, organic coconut oil
- 1/2 cup organic mango butter (or a mix of shea butter and mango butter)
- 1/2 cup organic jojoba oil
- 10 drops Idaho Blue Spruce essential oil
- 15 drops Neroli or Geranium essential oil
- 20 drops Tangerine essential oil
- OR use 45 drops of Present Time Essential Oil Blend
Place coconut oil and shea butter in a bowl and whip with a handheld or stand mixer until fluffy and smooth. Slowly add in the jojoba oil, then the essential oils, mixing as you add. Whip for about five minutes or so. The longer you mix, the fluffier it will become!
Spring Home Refresh
'Tis the season to freshen up your space and do a little spring cleaning. These simple citrus-infused DIYs will make your spring cleaning a lot more enjoyable!
DIY Lushious Lemon Room Spray
- 25 drops Lushious Lemon Essential Oil Blend
- 10 drops Vanilla Oleoresin
Add essential oils to a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add a splash of witch hazel & top with water! Spritz on all the things!
DIY Spring Garden Hand Soap
- Foaming hand soap bottle or recycle a YL one!
- 2 Tbsp Liquid Castile Soap
- 15 drops each Bergamot, Lavender, & Lemon
- 10 drops Rosemary, Geranium or Joy
- 1 tsp Vitamin E oil
Add essential oils, Vitamin E oil and Castile Soap to the bottle, then top with water leaving 1" at the top
Spring Breeze Thieves Cleaner
We love switching up our cleaner scents for spring, and this blend is perfect for all the blooming flowers!
- 16 oz glass spray bottle
- 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
- 20 drops each Lavender, Peppermint, & Lemon
- 10 drops Basil or Rosemary
- Filtered water
Add ingredients to the spray bottle, then gently invert to mix. Use to clean any surfaces daily as desired!
Lushious Lemon Thieves Cleaner
Add a fresh citrus twist to your Thieves Household Cleaner!
- 16 oz glass spray bottle
- 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
- 30 drops Lushious Lemon Essential Oil Blend
- 15 drops Vanilla Oleoresin
- Filtered water
Add ingredients to the spray bottle, then gently invert to mix. Use to clean any surfaces daily as desired!
DIY Cleaning Fizzies
What are cleaning fizzies? Think of them as your cleaning sidekick. They can tackle the toilet bowl for you or help you knock out that sink full of dirty pots and pans. Best sidekick ever! Homemade cleaning fizzies are easy to make and even easier to use.
- 1 cup baking soda
- ½ cup citric acid
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 4 teaspoons water
- 40 drops Lemon or Thieves or Citrus Fresh
- 3 teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
- Ice cube tray or candy mold
Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly. In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6. Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.
Step 2 - Use mixture to fill ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full. If mixture expands and spills over mold, gently repack into the mold. Let sit overnight to dry in room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.
To Use - place a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in bowl, bottle, or sink for 20–30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.
Spring Candle Dupes
We ditched the toxic scented candles for oils years ago, so here are our top candle-inspired favorites for spring! To make any of these combinations into a roller blend, triple the number of drops, add oils to a 10 mL roller bottle and add carrier of choice.
- Citrus & Sage - 4 drops each Clary Sage, Citrus Fresh, & Lemon
- West Elm - 3 drops each Grapefruit, Northern Lights Black Spruce, & Tangerine + 2 drops Davana
- Soft Sugar - 5 drops Grapefruit + 4 drops Lavender + 3 drops Vanilla
- Volcano - 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 3 drops each Tangerine & Grapefruit + 2 drops Geranium + 1 drop Lime
- Angel Food - 4 drops Vanilla + 3 drops each Jade Lemon & Copaiba + 2 drops Nutmeg
- Spring Breeze - 5 drops Grapefruit + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Eucalyptus
Vitality Recipes
Add a hint of spring to your favorite dishes with some of these Vitality recipes.
Lavender Collagen Latte
This latte not only tastes lovely, it can help with those springtime blooms as well! Lavender Vitality is a great choice when the pollen begins to fly.
- 12 ounces brewed, strong organic coffee
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 1T organic maple syrup (add more to taste)
- 1 scoop Inner Beauty Collagen
- 1 drop Lavender Vitality essential oil
- Optional: electric milk frother
Step 1 - Grab your favorite coffee mug and line the bottom with maple syrup, about 1T. Pour the brewed coffee on top and stir gently to mix.
Step 2 - Add the milk and essential oil to the frother, and wait while it warms. When ready, pour the milk into your coffee, top with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a small drizzle of maple syrup or a small sprinkle of raw sugar if desired!
Lemon Herb-Infused Olive Oil
Use these creations to spice up your cooking, dip your warm bread in, or as a finishing touch to salad dressing, roasted meats, or fish!
- 10 ounces olive oil
- 2 drops Rosemary Vitality essential oil
- 4 drops Lemon Vitality essential oil
- 2 drops Basil Vitality essential oil
- Handful of freshly sliced lemons
- Handful each of rosemary and basil
Step 1 - Pour the olive oil into a big pot or saucepan. Keep on low heat until it starts to bubble. Mix in the herbs and let it cook until the oil is fragrant. Be sure not to brown the herbs. Turn off the heat and let the oil cool.
Step 2 - Add the drops of Vitality oil into the mixture. (Remember, less is more. Vitality oils can be potent, so start with fewer drops and add more for a bolder flavor.) Funnel the mixture into the bottles.
Citrus Vinegar
- 12 ounces white wine vinegar
- 1 small grapefruit
- 1 small lime
- 1 small orange
- Orange Vitality essential oil
- Lime Vitality essential oil
- Grapefruit Vitality essential oil
Step 1 - Slice your favorite fruit and put it in a 16-ounce bottle or jar.
Step 2 - Pour vinegar into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Pour hot vinegar into your bottle or jar over the fruit. Let it stand at room temperature for 8 hours.
Step 3 - Add Vitality essential oil. Shake well before using, as oil and vinegar don't mix.
We hope you enjoy this Spring Handbook. Make a few of these projects and share with your friends!
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
How to use March's
Gifts with Purchase
Usher in the magic of spring with us as we clean up our homes and home cleaning routines, add in hints of citrus and flowers with diffusers in every room, and take care of our bodies and minds with true self-care! Hello March, and hello warmer days ahead!
Spring is in full bloom this month, and we are ready to fill our homes with all the beauty of the season! Added bonus… we get to do it for FREE with the March Gift with Purchase! Grab your natural home cleaners for all your spring cleaning needs, and get Jade Lemon, BLOOM, Gathering, Joy and Geranium oils for free! Diffusing, cleaning, and all the springtime DIYS just got even sweeter!
NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List blog post for the exact items we use and recommend.
And don't forget to round up your order with the 'Dollar Up' option to donate to the Young Living Foundation. A few cents can go a long way!
Be sure to tag me @oilisliving on Instagram when you use these ideas so I can celebrate with you!
Joy Essential Oil Blend
Inspire romance this spring with Joy essential oil blend's pampering, spa-like aroma. Apply it to your wrists and the back of your neck before going out for a fresh and natural floral perfume. You can also place 2–3 drops on a damp cloth and toss it in the dryer to help freshen your laundry.
Joy to the World Roller
(Wear this as perfume your neck or wrists to combat the hustle & bustle of daily life.)
- 10 drops each Joy, Tangerine, & White Anglica
- 5 drops Vanilla
Make a Gratitude Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add"
- 10 drops Joy
- 7 drops Orange
- 5 drops Believe
- 5 drops Hope
- Top with a carrier oil and roll on liberally and frequently
- 15 drops each Orange, Joy, Stress Away, Grapefruit, Bergamot, & White Angelica
- Fill with a carrier of choice
Diffuser Blend for Emotions
Diffusing is a wonderful way to get oils in and around multiple people at a time! We also love diffusing while we sleep and shower to help our subconscious minds process emotions.
- Weighted Blanket - 4 drops each Joy, Tangerine, White Angelica
- Around the Table - 4 drops Joy + 4 drops Orange + 2 drops Cinnamon Bark
- Enlightened: 4 drops Gratitude + 3 drops Joy
- Rose Colored Glasses - 4 drops Joy or Jasmine + 4 drops Orange + 3 Frankincense
- Melted Marshmallow - 5 drops Tangerine + 3 drops Jasmine or Joy + 3 drops Vanilla
Geranium Essential OilThis floral oil is amazing for skin care, immune health and much more!
Make this Peonies Roller Blend (also makes a great diffuser blend) to wear as perfume. In a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
- 5 drops Geranium
- 3 drops Grapefruit
- 2 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood
- 2 drops Lime
- Carrier oil of choice
Make these lovely Citrus Rind Diffusers (recipe via Hello Glow). Hollow out the fruit. In a small bowl mix the sea salt and essential oils well. Fill fruit rinds with the sea salt and oil mixture. Replace every 3-4 days.
Grapefruit & Geranium
- 1 grapefruit
- 10 drops Grapefruit
- 5 drops Geranium
- 3 drops Sage
- 1.5 cups coarse sea salt
- Fresh sage leaves for garnish (optional)
Lemon Rosemary Geranium
- 1 lemon
- 1 cup coarse sea salt
- 15 drops Rosemary
- 10 drops Grapefruit
- 5-7 drops Geranium
- Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Geranium Lime
- 1 lime
- 1 cup coarse sea salt
- 10 drops Geranium
- 10 drops Lime
- Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc. To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add:
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 20 drops Geranium essential oil
- 10 drops Lavender essential oil
- 10 drops Lemon essential oil
- 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
- Pinch of salt or splash of witch hazel
- Fill the rest with filtered water
Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
Add Geranium essential oil to your skincare routine. Try this Gentle Bentonite Clay Cleanser & Mask. Mix everything together and store in a glass jar.
- 4 tbsp Bentonite clay
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 2 tsp calendula powder
- 2 tsp chamomile powder
- 1/2 tsp Vitamin C powder
To Use - Place a nickel size amount of powder in your palm. Add a drop or two of Geranium and a little water to form a paste. Apply to face and neck and let sit for 2-5 minutes to cleanse or up to 10 minutes as a mask. Rinse with warm water.
Make this amazing T-Zone Roller to use on oily areas of skin or to spot treat problem areas or acne. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
- 20 drops Geranium essential oil
- 10 drops Lemon essential oil
- 10 drops Manuka or Tea Tree essential oil
- Fill with a carrier of choice
Make this Brightening Cranberry Clay mask for an at-home facial.
- 1/4 cup fresh, organic cranberries
- 1/4 tsp Rhassoul Clay
- 1 tsp organic Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp honey
- 5 drops each of Elemi and Geranium
- 1/4 cup water
Step 1 - Blend cranberries into a paste, then add remaining ingredients.
Step 2 - Add water las and add until desired consistency
Step 3 - Apply to the face and let sit for 10-15 minutes before removing with warm water or a warm cloth.
Make a DIY Brightening Facial Serum. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle (see the YL Pink Glass dropper above!), add:
- 20 drops Geranium
- 15 drops Frankincense or Elemi
- 10 drops Blue Tansy (optional)
- 1/2 tsp Vitamin C powder (optional)
- Carrier of choice
Apply to your face morning and evening.
Use Geranium to ward off outdoor pests. Diffuse Geranium and Citronella in a battery powered diffuser. Or make a simple spray with 30 drops each Geranium, Citronella, and Lavender in a 4 oz glass spray bottle with water or carrier oil to apply as needed.
Make Geranium and Ylang Ylang a party f your bedtime routine! Diffuse, apply, massage onto shoulders, mix with water in a 2 oz glass spray bottle and spritz onto sheets.
Diffuse Geranium to bring the garden indoors and support immunity.
2020s - Lemon, Geranium, Frankincense, Pine
Herbal Remedy - Geranium, Rosemary, Grapefruit
Flower Child - Geranium, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Lemon
Capri Blue Volcano - Idaho Blue Spruce, Grapefruit, Geranium, Lime
BLOOM Essential Oil BlendThis blend is chock full of incredible oils for skincare and hydration, plus it smells incredible! Vetiver, Blue Cypress, Davana, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Clove, Jasmine, Carrot Seed, Spearmint, Geranium, and Sacred Frankincense combine to create a luxurious, sophisticated scent that you will love.
Add a few drops to unscented body wash or Epsom salts in your bath for a luxurious soak.
Add a drop to your daily moisturizer or make a Daily Glow Serum. To a 4 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
- 40 drops BLOOM essential oil blend
- 30 drops Geranium Bourbon
- 20 drops Frankincese
- Optional add-ins: 20 drops each Copaiba, Myrrh, Manuka or Blue Tansy
- Fill with Jojoba oil or Argan oil
Make this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe:
- 1/2 cup unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
- 1/2 cup shea butter
- 1/8 cup cocoa butter
- 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil
- 20 drops BLOOM
- 15 drops Tangerine & Grapefruit
Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil, shea butter and coconut butter, then add in Vitamin E oil and whisk.
Step 2 - Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved.
Step 3 - Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar.
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
- 1/4 cup pink Himalayan salt
- 1/4 cup magnesium flakes
- 2 tbsp sweet almond oil
- 15 drops BLOOM
- 10 drops Ylang Ylang
- Dried lavender, rose buds or eucalyptus leaves (optional)
Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing dry skin (more than just hands!).
- 1/2 cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
- 1/2 cup organic arnica oil
- 1 tbsp shea butter
- 2 tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
- 3-4 tbsp beeswax pastilles
- 40 drops essential oils - BLOOM, Frankincense, Lavender & Patchouli alone or in combination
- Essential oils to add for a masculine scent - Sandalwood, Vetiver, & Idaho Blue Spruce
Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
Make this Dry Skin Bath Soak. Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
- 1 cup ground oats
- 1/4 cup powdered milk of choice (whole milk, coconut milk, goat milk)
- 1 tbsp liquid Castile soap
- 2 tsp Vitamin E oil
- 15 drops BLOOM
- 5 drops Elemi or Frankincense
- 5 drops Helichrysum (optional)
Sit and soak for 30 minutes or as long as desired
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap.
- 2 lb melt and pour soap base
- 1/2 cup powered goat milk
- 2 tbsp organic raw honey
- 1 tbsp sweet almond oil
- 60 drops essential oils of choice (BLOOM, Tangerine, Cedarwood, Lavender - alone or in combination)
- Soap molds
- Dried flowers (optional)
Step 1 - chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler.
Step 2 - Whisk in remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Let sit overnight.
Give your skin and your joints some love with this Soothing ACV Bath Soak. Mix all together and add to your bath water with the ACV.
- 1/4 cup magnesium flakes
- 1/4 cup ground oats
- 2 tbsp sweet almond oil
- 10 drops each BLOOM, Lemon, and Lavender essential oils
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
Diffuse this fresh blend alone or with just about anything!
Citrus Burst - 4 drops each BLOOM, Tangerine, & Grapefruit
Flower Garden - 4 drops each BLOOM, Tangerine, & Lavender
Keep Calm - 5 drops Vanilla, 4 drops BLOOM
Grounded - 4 drops BLOOM, 3 drops each Lavender & Roman Chamomile
Gathering Essential Oil BlendWe love gathering with our loved ones, sometimes that comes with challenges or maybe you just want to really create an atmosphere of love and acceptance.
- Gathering is a perfect blend to help us overcome the chaotic energy that can keep us from being our best self.
- The blend includes Northern Lights Black Spruce and Vetiver blended with Frankincense and Sandalwood to help us achieve our highest potential.
- These oils help increase the oxygen around the pineal gland and pituitary glands, to bring better harmony to our communications.
- This oil can be used to bring people together on a higher emotional, physical, and spiritual levels.
Diffuse before and while gathering with family and friends.
Apply one or two drops on wrists, edge of ears, temples, or your neck. Use with the following oils:
- Forgiveness on the navel
- Sacred Mountain and Valor on the crown of the head
- Clarity on the temples
- Dream Catcher on the forehead, ears, throat, eyebrows, base of neck, and under the nose
Add 20 drops of Gathering to your Thieves Household Cleaner for a festive twist.
Use this incredible oil blend to make DIY Beeswax Candles to fill your home with the warmth of the season.
- Make a few for your friends and neighbors
- Check out the November DIY for all the details
Jade Lemon Essential OilDish it out. Combine 3 drops of Jade Lemon with half a capful of Thieves Household Cleaner and 1 cup of white vinegar in the bottom of your dishwasher and run a cycle without soap or dishes whenever your machine smells musty
Soak up sunshine. Diffuse Jade Lemon for an uplifting aroma as you take a break from your hard work to appreciate the beautiful spring weather.
Diffuse with Jade Lemon:
- Egg Hunt - 4 drops Jade Lemon + 3 drops Eucalyptus Radiata + 3 drops Lavender
- Bunny Hop - 3 drops Grapefruit + 2 drops Orange + 2 drops Lemon + 2 drops Jade Lemon + 3 drops Valor
- Luck o' the Irish - 5 drops Peace & Calming + 4 drops Jade Lemo
- End of the Rainbow - 3 drops Grapefruit + 2 drops Orange + 2 drops Lemon + 2 drops Jade Lemon + 3 drops Valor
- Four Leaf Clover - 5 drops Jade Lemon + 2 drops Rosemary + 2 drops Sage + 2 drops Basil
- Leprechaun Love - 4 drops Eucalyptus + 4 drops Jade Lemon + 3 drops Spearmint
Now that you know how to use these Free Gifts with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Ylang Ylang Spotlight
Meaning flower of flowers, Ylang Ylang essential oil has a sweet, romantic aroma that makes a lovely addition to perfume rollers and diffuser blends. This floral, balancing oil promotes openness and connection, encourages confidence and inspires romance.
Ylang ylang also has wonderful moisturizing properties, making it a key ingredient in many luxury skin and hair products. Known for reducing stress, some find ylang ylang beneficial for blood pressure regulation and other symptoms of high stress.
Ylang Ylang at a Glance
- Has a romantic, sweet, floral aroma
- Helps create a calming environment when diffused
- Supports the appearance of healthy skin when applied topically
- Promotes the appearance of healthy, shiny hair
BACKGROUND
Originally native to Southeast Asia, ylang ylang is now also grown in Madagascar, the Comoro Islands, and Ecuador. Belonging to the custard apple family, a mature tree can reach a height of up to 39 feet and produce thousands of vibrant, fragrant, yellow-green blooms. The flowers are picked early in the morning to maximize oil yield and the highest quality oil comes from the first distillation known as ylang ylang complete.
Ylang ylang petals were historically used to adorn a newly married couple's bed on the wedding night to promote feelings of connection and romance.
Key Constituents
*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties
- Germacrene D
- (E,E)-Alpha-Farnesene
Daily Habits with Ylang Ylang
Apply to the wrists for a stabilizing, peaceful energy and a lovely perfume.
Add a few drops to unscented body wash or epsom salts in your bath for a luxurious soak.
Add ylang ylang to your daily moisturizer to support radiant skin. Try this DIY Beauty Serum:
- 2 oz glass dropper bottle
- 10 drops Ylang Ylang
- 10 drops Frankincense
- 10 drops Geranium
- Jojoba or argan oil
Add to shampoo or create a hair spray or mask to promote thick, glossy hair. Try this DIY Hair Mask:
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 10 drops Ylang ylang
- 5 drops Cedarwood
Mix well and apply on hair starting at the ends. Let sit for up to 10 minutes then shampoo and condition as normal.
Apply over the heart to reduce stress and encourage healthy blood pressure. Try this Don't Worry, Be Happy roller blend:
- 10 drops of each: Peace & Calming, Joy, Ylang Ylang & Orange
- Fill with carrier oil
- Roll onto your wrists, heart, neck as often as desired
Indulge in this DIY Foot Bath Soak for a little TLC:
- â…“ cup epsom salt
- 4 drops Peppermint
- 3 drops Thieves
- 2 drops Ylang ylang
- 1 drops each Tea tree, Elemi or Frankincense
- 1-2 tsp AlkaLime
Combine Epsom salt and essential oils in a small glass container with a lid. Pour the mixture into your bathtub or a foot basin, adding enough warm water to cover your feet. Stir the mixture in the water until the salt dissolves. Add AlkaLime and stir until it's dissolved. Soak your feet for 20–30 minutes.
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
- ¼ cup pink Himalayan salt
- ¼ cup magnesium flakes
- 2 Tbsp sweet almond oil
- 5 drops Ylang Ylang
- 5 drops Geranium or Joy
- 10 drops Lavender
- Optional: dried lavender, rose buds or eucalyptus leaves
Winter skin needing a little love? Whip up this Ylang ylang Salt Scrub:
- ½ cup pink Himalayan salt
- 1/2 Cup Dead Sea Salt
- 1/3 Cup Apricot Kernel Oil
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 15 drops of ylang ylang essential oil
- Store in an airtight container. Gently rub onto winter skin to exfoliate and rinse off.
Make a refreshing room spray:
- 2 oz glass spray bottle
- 20 drops Ylang ylang
- 10 drops Grapefruit
- Splash of witch hazel
- Fill with filtered water
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of florah whimsey to linens and upholstered surfaces:
- 2 oz glass spray bottle
- Splash witch hazel
- 15 drops Ylang ylang
- 10 drops Lavender
- 10 drops Tangerine
- Filtered water
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener
- To glass jar add:
- 1 cup baking soda
- ½ cup salt
- 20 drops Ylang Ylang
- 20 drops Lemon or Lavender
- Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Add to your Thieves Cleaner for a fresh, floral twist. Try this Spring Garden Thieves Cleaner
- 16 oz glass spray bottle
- 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
- 10 drops each Lemon, Grapefruit, & Eucalyptus
- 20 drops Ylang Ylang
- Filtered water
Use Ylang ylang to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, floral scent
- 1 Cup Baking Soda
- 1/2 Cup High Quality Epsom Salt
- 30 Drops Of Essential Oil(s)
- Water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
- Silicone mold
Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and epsom salt into a mixing bowl. Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons, and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water. Add essential oil(s) of your choice and mix well.
Step 2 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight. Remove and store in an airtight container.
To use - simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
DIFFUSE
Diffuse ylang ylang for emotional support, particularly when battling low self-esteem and confidence. Pair it with citrus oils like Tangerine and Lemon or with grounding oils like Northern Lights Black Spruce. Diffuse ylang ylang at night to remove emotional blocks and set the mood in the bedroom for intimacy.
Date Night - 5 drops Ylang ylang + 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 3 drops Tangerine
Lushious Lemon - 2 drops each Ylang Ylang, Lemon, Eucalyptus Globulus, Lemon Myrtle, & Spearmint, 1 drop Cinnamon Bark
Pretty Woman - 4 drops Stress Away, 3 drops each Ylang ylang & Northern Lights Black Spruce
Citrus Shine - 5 drops Grapefruit, 3 drops Ylang Ylang, 2 drops Eucalyptus
Feeling Fine - 6 drops Christmas Spirit + 2 drops Orange + 1 drop Ylang Ylang
Marshmallow Latte - 4 drops Stress Away, 3 drops Ylang ylang, 2 drops Nutmeg, 1 drop Cassia
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
PanAway Spotlight
PanAway® essential oil blend is one of Young Living's most popular products, and for good reason. This blend is a mix of four powerful essential oils - Wintergreen, Helichrysum, Clove, and Peppermint - that help soothe and stimulate muscles after exercise or anytime you need a little support!
PanAway includes the naturally occurring constituents methyl-salicylate and menthol, which work to support and relieve tired muscles and tendons. The cooling sensation of PanAway makes it the perfect companion for an active lifestyle. Apply it topically after your workouts to feel completely refreshed!
One of our favorite PanAway oil uses is to combine it with V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex and apply it to the chest first thing in the morning for an uplifting boost from its crisp scent. PanAway oil can be used to make a soothing bath soak by adding 10 drops to a cup of Epsom salt; the cooling oil mixed with warm water turns your bathroom into a spa! Whether your favorite PanAway essential oil uses are post-workout or simply relaxing from a long day at the office, this complex and cooling oil is the perfect way to give tired muscles a treat.
PanAway at a Glance
- Offers a refreshing, stimulating aroma
- Soothing to fatigued muscles after physical activity
- Provides a cooling sensation when applied to shoulders, neck, and scalp
- Stimulating blend of Wintergreen, Helichrysum, Clove, and Peppermint essential oils
Key Ingredients
The essential oils in PanAway 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. Each oil in PanAway plays a specific role in supporting the body.
- Wintergreen - supports the body's response to injury and inflammation, supports pain reduction
- Helichrysum - supports the body through inflammation, muscle spasms and pain
- Clove - a powerful antioxidant that helps the body during pain and also supports immune system
- Peppermint - main constituent is menthol, which may work as an analgesic and is highly effective at penetrating through the skin, allowing the essential oils to reach the areas of need.
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
- Gamma-curcumene, Eugenol
PanAway & 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 PanAway. It smells like root beer. You probably keep it on hand for physical relief, muscle soreness, 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 PanAway can be a great way to start releasing some of that deep pain and/or exhaustion.
Daily Habits with PanAway
Combine PanAway with V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex and use it with massage after physical activity for a cool, stimulating sensation.
Apply it to your neck and shoulders in the morning with V-6 for an uplifting, refreshing aroma.
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 drop of PanAway with 4 drops of V-6 and rub it into your scalp and the back of your neck for an invigorating massage.
Combine 1 cup of epsom salt and 5 drops of PanAway and pour into hot water for a relaxing and refreshing detox bath. Optional companion oils: Copaiba, Frankincense, Oregano, Aroma Siez
Make a ‘Head On' roller for head and neck tension.
- 10 mL roller bottle
- 20 drops PanAway
- Optional: 10 drops each Lavender, Copaiba, & Frankincense
- Carrier oil of choice
Make a ‘Release' roller for emotional exhaustion
- 10 mL roller bottle
- 20 drops PanAway
- Optional: 10 drops each Tangerine, Lavender, Release, and/or White Angelica
- Carrier oil of choice
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 PanAway! Diffuse PanAway to refresh, renew and release deep set feelings of Exhaustion!
- Morning Sunshine - PanAway, Lemon, Tangerine
- Relieve It - PanAway, Copaiba, Lavender
- Sinus Saver - PanAway, Dorado Azul, Lavender, Peppermint
- Candy Hearts - PanAway, Tangerine, Vanilla
- Frosted Forest - PanAway, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Wintergreen
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
How to use February's
Gifts with Purchase
As we head into a month of love, take a little time to focus inward on what your body and spirit need – rest, renewal, and likely a little TLC! This month we are focusing on creating habits that truly spark joy and peace in our spirits – from daily supplements and oils to decluttering our homes and creating calm spaces. Join us this month and beyond as we continue this whole life wellness journey!
Be your own valentine this month and show yourself some TLC with true self-care… for free! February's gifts with purchase are the perfect way to pamper yourself and also give your body what it truly needs. Whether you're needing a little resolution recovery or just looking for a relaxing night of pampering, these gifts have just what you need.
Use Deep Relief essential oil blend to soothe fatigued muscles that need a break. Create a romantic and refreshing scent with Sensation essential oil blend. Diffuse Bergamot essential oil for a luxurious, relaxing environment as you treat your skin with the amazing Charcoal Mask! This exclusive mask is made with naturally derived ingredients that support healthy skin. Finally, show your body some TLC from the inside and out with Detoxzyme capsules, which help maintain a healthy system overall!
PLUS get 15% off of NingXia Red! For February only, NingXia Red Loyalty Rewards Bundle will be 15% on loyalty orders!
NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List blog post for the exact items we use and recommend.
And don't forget to round up your order with the 'Dollar Up' option to donate to the Young Living Foundation. A few cents can go a long way!
Be sure to tag me @oilisliving on Instagram when you use these ideas so I can celebrate with you!
DetoxZyme Supplement
Freshen up from the inside out with this daily enzyme supplement that gently detoxes the system. There is so much in our daily life that can weigh down our systems, and DetoxZyme helps our bodies process it out so we can get the most out of our nutrition and keep functioning well!
So much more to read about this supplement on the DetoxZyme Supplement Spotlight blog post. You can find more about other incredible, oil-infused supplements from Young Living, check out this Young Living Oil-Infused Supplement blog post.
Charcoal MaskWhen you're pampering and detoxing your skin with a mask, the last thing you should have to worry about is harsh, synthetic ingredients!! Made with Tahitian volcanic black sand to gently exfoliate for softer, glowing skin, activated charcoal and a blend of ethically sourced kaolin clays, this mask will lift dirt and oil, purify pores, detox skin, and help restore the appearance of an even skin tone.
For oily, combination, and normal skin - Cleanse face with a gentle, non-irritating cleanser; then apply a thin layer of the mask to clean face and allow the mask to harden for 5–20 minutes. Once the mask has changed color and is hard, rinse with warm water to remove. Avoid the eye area, nostrils, and lips. Follow with the rest of your skin care routine, including moisturizer to rehydrate. Use 1–3 times per week.
For dry and sensitive skin - Apply a thin layer of the mask to a clean face and allow the mask to harden for 5–10 minutes. Once the mask has changed color and is hard, rinse with warm water to remove. Avoid the eye area, nostrils, and lips. Your skin will likely feel dry after rinsing, so promptly follow with the rest of your skin care routine, including moisturizer to rehydrate. Use as needed or as a spot treatment.
Create a skincare and true self-care ritual:
- Add a calming blend to your diffuse (Lavender, Tangerine + Patchouli is a great one!)
- Turn on a gentle fan or space heater to make the environment comfortable.
- Take time to wash your face, then apply the Charcoal Mask.
- As it sits, brush and floss your teeth (10/10 recommend Thieves AromaBright Toothpaste and Dental Floss), apply some Lavender Hand & Body Lotion, or some CBD Muscle Rub to the tense areas of your neck and shoulders, drink some water, and take your Life 9 Probiotic.
- Use warm water to remove the mask, then apply a moisturizer like CBD Beauty Boost or BLOOM or your desired moisturizer.
- Finish with lip balm and your favorite sleep roller (Tranquil is a fan fave!).
Bergamot Essential Oil
Bergamot is a household staple oil for so many things! The crisp, citrusy aroma is uplifting and harmonizing, and it makes a wonderful addition to DIYs and diffuser blends. This oil is one we love to have around!
Use Bergamot in your household DIYs
Add 20 drops of Bergamot to your Thieves Household Cleaner for a fresh twist.
Add a few drops to Wool dryer balls for crisp laundry.
Use to make a Laundry Scent Booster:
Make a Happy Heart roller for daily cardiovascular support:
- To a large glass jar with a lid add:
- 1 cup Epsom Salt
- ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
- ½ cup Baking Soda
- 30 drops Bergamot (or a mix of desired oils)
To use, add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry.
Add Bergamot to your daily skincare and self-care routine
- 10 mL roller bottle
- 20 drops Bergamot
- 15 drops each Lavender, Cypress, & Rosemary
- Carrier of choice
- 2 oz dropper bottle
- 10 each drops Frankincense, Sandalwood, & Bergamot
- Carrier of choice
- 10 mL roller bottle
- 15 drops Bergamot & Valor
- 10 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
- Carrier of choice
- 10 mL roller bottle
- 10 drops each Valor, Frankincense, Stress Away, & Bergamot
- Fill with carrier
- 1 cup coconut oil
- 1 cup shea butter
- 20-30 drops total essential oils (Bergamot, Grapefruit, Ylang ylang)
Step 1 - In a small pot, combine coconut oil and shea butter on medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat and add essential oils. Mix well.
Step 2 - Let cool in the fridge for 30–45 minutes or until the mixture is no longer clear. It should have a soft texture. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, whip the product for about 2–3 minutes or until it looks like foam and forms peaks. Store in a glass jar at room temperature.
Try a simple natural deodorant with equal parts Patchouli and Bergamot plus carrier in a 30 mL roller bottle.
Diffuse with Bergamot
Diffuse this uplifting citrus oil any time of day:
- Mulled Cider - 4 drops Christmas Spirit, 3 drops Bergamot, 2 drops each Clove & Grapefruit
- Golden Hour - 4 drops each Lavender, Frankincense, & Bergamot
- Warm Hug - 3 drops Lavender, Bergamot, Grapefruit + 2 drops Vanilla
- Spring Wreath - 4 drops Eucalyptus, 3 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Lemon, 2 drops Lime
- Deep Breath - 4 drops each Bergamot, Lemon, & R.C.
Sensation Essential Oil Blend
Sensation is formulated to create a beautiful smell that is profoundly romantic, refreshing, and arousing. It amplifies the excitement of experiencing new heights of self-expression and awareness. This blend is also nourishing and hydrating for the skin. The unique blend of essential oils can encourage and amplify an atmosphere of love, excitement, and affection.
- Geranium essential oil is commonly used in perfumes for its uplifting aroma, and it can help balance hormones as well.
- Jasmine essential oil helps you develop a broader perspective with its romantic floral aroma - a very feminine aroma that embraces and exults the sacred masculine - and has been revered for centuries as a symbol of love and purity, harmonizing opposites to promote wholeness.
- Ylang Ylang essential oil has a calming aroma that sets the mood for romance and helps enhance emotional connection.
Check out the Safe Solutions for your Sex Life blog post for more information about Sensation essential oil blend and other products.
Deep Relief Essential Oil BlendDeep Relief is one of Young Living's most popular blends, and for good reason! With nine muscle-loving essential oils, including Dorado Azul, Peppermint, and Wintergreen, its the perfect gym or travel companion.
Apply Deep Relief to muscles for a refreshing, cooling sensation and invigorating scent that will give the aches and tension a little TLC! Find out more in April's Ditch and Switch blog post.
Now that you know how to use these Free Gifts with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
February's gifts with Purchase
Be your own valentine this month and show yourself some TLC with true self-care… for free! February's gifts with purchase are the perfect way to pamper yourself and also give your body what it truly needs. Whether you're needing a little resolution recovery or just looking for a relaxing night of pampering, these gifts have just what you need.
Use Deep Relief essential oil blend to soothe fatigued muscles that need a break. Create a romantic and refreshing scent with Sensation essential oil blend. Diffuse Bergamot essential oil for a luxurious, relaxing environment as you treat your skin with the amazing Charcoal Mask! This exclusive mask is made with naturally derived ingredients that support healthy skin. Finally, show your body some TLC from the inside and out with Detoxzyme capsules, which help maintain a healthy system overall!
PLUS get 15% off of NingXia Red! For February only, NingXia Red Loyalty Rewards Bundle will be 15% on loyalty orders!
How Does it Work?
Here's how it works. You order the products you use all the time - household cleaning products, shampoo and bath gel, toothpaste and mouthwash, and all your favorite oils. Each time you hit a specific tier, a free gift is added to your order!! Win win!
Every month this generous company loads us up with free items simply for being loyal customers. We purchase items we'd be buying anyway - toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, supplements and cleaning supplies, etc - from Young Living, and we not only get amazing, high quality products that are safe for our families, we get free products, delivery to our doorstep and product credits galore! I am ALL about boxes of safe, effective and healthy products showing up in my mailbox with fun freebies inside. Just make sure to order a minimum of 50 PV to get your Loyalty Rewards!
For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out the February 'How to Use' blog post. Pamper yourself this month with February's Gifts with Purchase. Then get diffusing these Happy Hearts Diffuser Recipes in February.
During the month of February
With a Loyalty Order order of 100 PV or more, you will a free 5 mL Deep Relief essential oil blend.
Deep Relief essential oil blend, 5mL: A must-have for post-workout muscles, this oil is soothing, cooling and comforting and so easy to use! Deep Relief 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!
Check out the blog post all about Deep Relief.
NOTE: for Loyalty orders only.
If you're asking what should I order?! We have you covered!
Create a Loyalty Rewards order with the Make a Shift Happy, Healthy Home Bundle, the discounted NingXia Red Loyalty Rewards Bundle (for ALL the energy, stress, and sleep support!), and a 15 mL bottle of Orange (for yummy NingXia drinks and diffusing!) and you'll get TONS of amazing products plus… Deep Relief, Sensation, Bergamot, the Charcoal Mask, and DetoxZyme FOR FREE. PLUS you'll get at least 30 points (up to 75!) to use as product credits!
- Make a Shift Happy, Healthy Home Bundle (Thieves Household Cleaner, Dish Soap, Laundry Soap, Kitchen & Bath Scrub, Thieves Essential Oil, Lemon Essential Oil and an amber spray bottle) – natural cleaning easy button!
- NingXia Red Loyalty Rewards Bundle (4 pack NingXia bottles, 30 count singles) – energy, stress, sleep, and much much more
- Orange Essential Oil – a bright, happy citrus oil that tastes amazing, boosts your mood, and stimulates creativity.
190 PV Orders
With an order of 190 PV or more, you will receive a free 15 mL Bergamot essential oil. If your order is a Loyalty Order, you'll receive a free 5 mL Sensation essential oil blend and all of the above.BERGAMOT essential oil, 15 mL
Bergamot is a household staple oil for so many things! The crisp, citrusy aroma is uplifting and harmonizing, and it makes a wonderful addition to DIYs and diffuser blends. Bergamot has a woodsy, sweet, citrus aroma that is so uplifting to our moods. Bergamot helps decrease stress and is a wonderfully calming oil!
Sensation essential oil blend - Geranium, Jasmine, and Ylang ylang - oh my! This lightly sweet and floral blend of essential oils can encourage and amplify an atmosphere of love, excitement, and affection. It is the perfect oil blend for the month of love!
Note: Loyalty Orders only
250 PV Orders
With a 250 PV order or more, you will receive a free Charcoal mask and all of the above.
Made with Tahitian volcanic black sand to gently exfoliate for softer, glowing skin, activated charcoal and a blend of ethically sourced kaolin clays, this mask will lift dirt and oil, purify pores, detox skin, and help restore the appearance of an even skin tone. It is self-care skincare at its finest!
300 PV Orders
With an order of 300 PV or more, you'll receive a free DetoxZyme capsules and all of the above!
DetoxZyme is a wonderful digestive supplement that promotes nutrient absorption while also helping the body remove waste products. This blend of enzymes and essential oils promotes detoxification and cleansing, which help support normal digestive function.
Read all about why you need this supplement to support your digestive system on this blog post. You can find more about other incredible, oil-infused supplements from Young Living, check out this Young Living Oil-Infused Supplement blog post.
Wonder how to use your Gifts with Purchase? Check out this blog post to see all the ways!
FAQs:
What is Gift with Purchase?
Basically, the best way to order! You purchase products and YL sends you free ones. Each month you'll have new picks for every tier.
Basically, the best way to order! You purchase products and YL sends you free ones. Each month you'll have new picks for every tier.
Whats a tier?
Basically, the more PV (product volume) you order, the more free products you receive. Order at least 100 PV to qualify for free gifts. Order at least 50 PV to qualify for Loyalty Reward Points. Every time you increase your order volume (up to 300 PV) and qualify for a new tier, you receive free products.
Earn points on products
Not only do you receive free goodies, but if you place a 50 PV+ order each month with Loyalty Rewards program, you'll also earn loyalty points on each purchase, which you can redeem for future products.
Earn exclusive gifts
Earn exclusive gifts
If all those perks weren't enough, subscribers receive a free loyalty gift as a thank you each time you reach a benchmark anniversary of 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months of sequential ordering on the Loyalty Rewards program.
Not sure what to do to get these freebies? Click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Safe Solutions for your Sex Life
When it comes to physical intimacy, there are many things that can help or hinder us in the process. One simple way we can enhance our experience with products that don't harm our health is with Young Living massage oils. Find safe solutions for your sex life right here!Safe Solutions for your Sex Life
- Sensation Massage Oil
- Relaxation Massage Oil
- V-6 Carrier Oil
- Idaho Blue Spruce, Ylang ylang, and Goldenrod essential oils
Unfortunately both conventional and organic lubricants contain ingredients that can cause harm long after their use. These ingredients are toxic to vaginal tissue and disrupt the sensitive vagnial microbiome (balance of microorganisms that naturally inhabit the vagina). Exposure to these ingredients can lead to discomfort, irritation, and increased risk of infection - even from short term exposure. Some lubricant ingredients also have the potential to cause chronic health issues including cancer and reproductive problems from repeated exposure.
Sensation Massage Oil
Sensation is formulated to create a beautiful smell that is profoundly romantic, refreshing, and arousing. It amplifies the excitement of experiencing new heights of self-expression and awareness. This blend is also nourishing and hydrating for the skin. The unique blend of essential oils can encourage and amplify an atmosphere of love, excitement, and affection.
- Geranium essential oil is commonly used in perfumes for its uplifting aroma, and it can help balance hormones as well.
- Jasmine essential oil helps you develop a broader perspective with its romantic floral aroma - a very feminine aroma that embraces and exults the sacred masculine - and has been revered for centuries as a symbol of love and purity, harmonizing opposites to promote wholeness.
- Ylang Ylang essential oil has a calming aroma that sets the mood for romance and helps enhance emotional connection.
Relation Massage Oil
Relaxation massage oil can help restore a state of calm and invites tranquility to the mind, body, and spirit. The pure vegetable oils blended with essential oils are moisturizing and nourishing to help soothe all skin types. This calming massage oil combines some of our favorite essential oils from across the globe
- Lavender helps promote feelings of calm and relaxation.
- Ylang Ylang has a calming aroma that sets the mood for romance and helps enhance emotional connection.
- Spearmint and Peppermint are energizing and uplifting to the body and mind.
- Bergamot and Tangerine promote feelings of calm and connection to others.
Using Oils for Intimacy
- Use your massage oil of choice in place of a personal lubricant for intimacy. There is always the option to further dilute the massage oil with V-6 carrier to test the area(s) or when making the switch.
- Use Idaho Blue Spruce and Ylang ylang in the diffuser to set the mood for romance.
- Use Idaho Blue Spruce to support healthy testosterone levels. Many men choose to use it as a dietary supplement, and you can use it topically as a cologne as well.
- Apply Goldenrod to the inner thighs for men or women.
- Use PowerGize as a supplement to support healthy hormones and virility for men.
- Use FemiGen or other hormone supporting supplements for women to keep hormones balanced.
I've put together a text-based master class with even more information to spice up your connection with your partner just for you. Simply text INTIMACY to (480) 401-1478 for the Sex and Intimacy Master Class.
Want to try (Sensation Massage Oil, Relaxation Massage Oil, V-6 Carrier Oil, Idaho Blue Spruce, Ylang ylang, and Goldenrod), 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
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
How to use December's
Gifts with Purchase
Settle into the holiday season with cozy spaces, gathering with loved ones, and being fully present for all that this time of year holds. Join us as we fill our hearts and homes with the essence of warmth and love!
‘Tis the season for all things cozy, and this month's free gifts will help you keep your wellness game strong as the snow settles and you snuggle by the fireplace! Use your Thieves essential oil blend over your lymph nodes and on the bottoms of your feet for immune health. Give your skin and hair some winter TLC with Cedarwood (and use it for a long winter's nap!). Add Longevity Vitality to a mug of tea, and use Copaiba in your wellness roller for an incredible health boost. And lastly, use your FREE FRANKINCENSE (!!!) for glowing skin, immune support, happy lungs and sweet sweet sleep. This month is full of incredible health goodies!
NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List blog post for the exact items we use and recommend.
And don't forget to round up your order with the 'Dollar Up' option to donate to the Young Living Foundation. A few cents can go a long way!
Be sure to tag me @oilisliving on Instagram when you use these ideas so I can celebrate with you!
Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense is a wonderful oil for immune health, happy, glowing skin, acute skin needs and more. It is an oil that we always keep on hand!
Make a Daily Wellness Roller to use morning and evening over the lymph nodes, spine, bottom of the feet. Also use this when your defenses start to go down. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
- 20 drops each Lemon, Frankincense, & Thieves
- 15 drops Oregano (optional)
Make a Roaring 20s wellness roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle add:
- 15 drops each Pine, Lemon, & Thieves
- 10 drops Frankincense
- 5 drops Geranium
- Fill with carrier.
Make this incredible DIY 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: Myrrh, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli, & Pine
- Essential oils to add for a masculine scent: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce
Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil & beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
Whether your skin needs some TLC or you have a more acute need, make this ‘Ultimate Skin Healing Balm' and use it frequently and liberally! Use whatever oils you have that are listed. To about 1/4 jar of Rose ointment add:
- 10 drops Pine
- 8 drops Helichrysum
- 8 drops Myrrh
- 4 drops Frankincense
- 4 drops Lavender
Apply to needed area(s) 2-5 times a day. Frequency and consistency are crucial for these big needs!
Make a DIY Simple Cuticle Oil! This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Gardener's Hand Salve:
- 1½ teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
- 10 drops Pine essential oil
- 5 drops Frankincense essential oil
Add all the above to an empty 15 mL essential oil bottle and add an AromaGlide Roller Fitment. Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere.
Whenever you feel your defenses going down, try this Immune Boost Bath Soak:
- ½ cup pink Himalayan salt
- ½ cup magnesium flakes
- 8 drops Clove
- 8 drops Oregano
- 5 drops Lemon
- 5 drops Frankincense
Massage face with one drop of Frankincense before applying ART moisturizer or mix with CBD Beauty Boost for a wonderful, antioxidant rich facial serum.
Add Frankincense to your DIY Glow Serum or favorite moisturizer for antioxidant and anti-aging support! To a 4oz dropper bottle, add:
- 15 drops each Frankincense, Myrrh, & Blue Tansy
- 3 droppersful CBD Beauty Boost, optional
- Fill with carrier of choice
Roll Frankincense along the underneath and around the breasts daily to support overall health.
Make this DIY Muscle Balm:
- 15 drops Panaway
- 15 drops Peppermint
- 15 drops Frankincense
- 15 drops Copaiba
- 1 cup solid coconut oil or a mix of coconut oil and organic shea butter
- Dilute with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex and massage it into muscles after exercise.
- 10 drops each Copaiba, Peppermint, Cypress, Lavender, & Frankincense
- Carrier of choice
Roll onto tense or sore areas as needed
Make this Dry Skin Bath Soak! Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
- 1 cup ground organic oats
- ¼ cup organic powdered milk (or coconut milk) (or goat milk)
- 1 Tbsp liquid castile soap
- 2 tsp Vitamin E oil
- 10 drops Copaiba
- 8 drops Frankincense
- 5 drops Helichrysum (optional)
Sit and soak for 30 minutes or as long as desired.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap:
- 2lb melt and pour soap base
- ½ cup powdered goat milk
- 2 Tbsp organic raw honey
- 1 Tbsp sweet almond oil
- 60 drops essential oils (Copaiba, Pine, Frankincense, Myrrh, Cedarwood, Lavender, alone or in combo!)
- Soap molds
Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler. Whisk in all remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Option to add dried flowers. Let sit overnight.
Make this Bedtime Bath Soak for a spa-inspired evening routine
- ¼ cup pink Himalayan salt
- ¼ cup magnesium flakes
- 2 Tbsp sweet almond oil
- 10 drops Frankincense
- 10 drops Lavender or Tangerine
- Optional - dried lavender, rose buds or eucalyptus leaves
Whip up a Sweet Dreams Linen Spray. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
- 25 drops each Frankincense, Tangerine, & Lavender
- Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
Make a DIY Mattress & Linen Spray to use every time you make the bed or change the sheets. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
- 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
- 20 drops each Frankincense & Lavender
- 10 drops each Tangerine & Pine
- Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
Diffuse this grounding oil all month long.
- Relax & Release - 3 drops each Lavender, Frankincense, & Northern Lights Black Spruce
- Campfire Calm - 4 drops each Vetiver, Grounding, & Frankincense
- Goodnight Moon - 4 drops Valor, 3 drops each Tangerine & Frankincense
- Morning Meditation - 6 drops Frankincense, 4 drops Joy
Copaiba Essential OilCopaiba is one oil you always want to have on hand. Think of this oil like the Fireman of the toolkit - gentle yet strong, ready to get to work soothing things that need to be soothed. From skin care to muscles to gut health, this little bottle can do so much!
Use Copaiba in your daily health routine!
Use for teething little ones. Add a drop of Copaiba to a wooden teether or cloth teether & let them go to town chewing away! Can also be done on a cold or frozen washcloth. Copaiba is gentle enough to use without a carrier oil. You can always apply diluted Copaiba and Lavender on the outside of the jawline.
Make this DIY Muscle Balm:
- 15 drops Panaway
- 15 drops Peppermint
- 15 drops Frankincense
- 15 drops Valor or Copaiba
- 1 cup solid coconut oil or a mix of coconut oil and organic shea butter
Dilute with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex and massage it into muscles after exercise.
Make a ‘Head On' Roller. In a 10 mL roller bottle, mix:
- 15 drops each Copaiba, Peppermint, Cypress, Lavender, & Frankincense
- Carrier of choice
Roll onto tense or sore areas as needed
Make this Bedtime Bath Soak for a spa-inspired evening routine
- ¼ cup pink Himalayan salt
- ¼ cup magnesium flakes
- 2 Tbsp sweet almond oil
- 10 drops Copaiba
- 10 drops Lavender or Tangerine
- Optional: dried lavender, rose buds or eucalyptus leaves
- 25 drops each Copaiba, Tangerine, & Lavender
- Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
- Spray onto linens, pjs, stuffed animals, etc.
Try this Wind Down Foot Scrub as a treat for tired feet before bed.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup coconut oil
- 2 tbsp Vitamin E oil
- 10 drops Copaiba
- 5 drops Eucalyptus
Combine all ingredients in a metal or glass container, use in the shower to exfoliate & moisturize!
Try this DIY Hand Salve for soothing dry skin (not just hands!)
- ½ cup Organic Olive Oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
- ½ cup organic arnica oil
- 1 Tbsp shea butter
- 2 Tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
- 3-4 Tbsp beeswax pastilles
- 40 drops essential oils: Copaiba, Patchouli, Frankincense, Lavender, alone or in combination
- Essential oils to add for a masculine scent: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce
Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil & beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
Make this Dry Skin Bath Soak! Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
- 1 cup ground organic oats
- ¼ cup organic powdered milk (or coconut milk) (or goat milk)
- 1 Tbsp liquid castile soap
- 2 tsp Vitamin E oil
- 10 drops Copaiba
- 8 drops Frankincense
- (Optional) 5 drops Helichrysum
Sit and soak for 30 minutes or as long as desired.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap.
- 2 lb melt and pour soap base
- ½ cup powdered goat milk
- 2 Tbsp organic raw honey
- 1 Tbsp sweet almond oil
- 60 drops essential oils (Copaiba, Pine, Frankincense, Myrrh, Cedarwood, Lavender, alone or in combo!)
- Soap molds
Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler. Whisk in all remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Option to add dried flowers. Let sit overnight.
Add Copaiba to your beauty and self care routine. Use Copaiba in a DIY Toner Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
- 15 drops each Frankincense, Tea Tree, Manuka, Copaiba and Lavender
- Fill with organic witch hazel
Add one drop each of Frankincense + Copaiba to your palm when you put your carrier oil/moisturizer on your face in the morning or at night. Or make a Daily Glow Serum. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
- 20 drops each of Frankincense and Copaiba
- Top with your carrier of choice.
Diffuse this calming earthy oil to create a serene atmosphere:
- Marshmallow Latte - 3 drops Copaiba, 4 drops Vanilla, 2 drops Ylang ylang, 2 drops Nutmeg
- Bedtime Blues - 4 drops each Copaiba, Lavender, & Northern Lights Black Spruce
- Take A Moment - 3 drops Copaiba, 3 drops Nutmeg, 2 drops Clove, 2 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Vanilla
Longevity Vitality Essential Oil BlendThe name of the blend tells you that it is a must-have! Thyme, Orange, Clove, and Frankincense come together in a powerhouse blend to support a healthy immune system and overall wellness when taken internally.
- Thyme essential oil provides support to the immune system, spicy aroma that enhances the flavor of food when taken internally.
- When taken internally, Orange Vitality essential oil provides digestive and immune support.
- Clove essential oil has a warm, stimulating aroma that provides cleansing properties and can be added to Thieves dental products to maintain oral health. When taken internally, it contains antioxidants and may provide immune and general wellness support.
- Frankincense essential oil has been used in religious rituals for over 3,000 years. It has been known to enhance immunological function, beautify skin, and increase spiritual awareness.
Botox in a bottle! Add Longevity Vitality to an empty vegetable capsule and take daily for overall health, wellness, and longevity.
For bonus skincare results pair daily Longevity Vitality capsules with CBD Beauty Boost. Add CBD Beauty Boost to your daily moisturizer for healthy, happy skin.
Add Longevity Vitality to you daily NingXia Red, Slique Tea, or Steeped Vitality teas for an immune and wellness boost.
Longevity Vitality is the exact same oil as Longevity essential oil blend, simply labeled differently so it can be ingested. That means you can use Longevity Vitality the same way you would use Longevity essential oil blend - in the diffuser and in all your favorite roller blends as well. Pairs well with ImmunPower and Thieves for an incredible immune blend either diffused or as a roller.
Thieves Essential Oil BlendThieves essential oil is legendary blend of purifying essential oils, Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Rosemary, known for immune support and cleansing properties when taken internally. This oil is definitely one we want to have on hand this time of year.
Make a Daily Wellness Roller
- 20 drops Thieves
- 20 drops Pine
- 20 drops Lemon
- 10 drops Frankincense
- 10 drops Oregon (optional)
- fill with carrier oil of choice
Apply over lymph nodes, along the spine, on the bottom of the feet a few times a day or more as desired.
Add a drop of Thieves to your toothpaste or mouthwash for naturally fresh breath.
Make these Detox Bath Salts to use all winter long and to gift to those you love. To a glass jar, add:
- 1 cup magnesium flakes
- 1/2 cup Epsom salts
- 30 drops Thieves essential oil
- 10 drops Lemon essential oil (optional)
- dried lavender, rose buds, rosemary (optional)
Mix well. If gifting or storing add 1/4 cup baking soda or Himalayan salt to help prevent clumping.
Use this spicy-sweet blend to make DIY Beeswax Candles to fill your home with the warmth of the season.
- Make a few for your friends and neighbors
- Check out the November DIY for all the details
Dilute and apply to the bottoms of your kid's feet in the morning and for a great day at school.
Add a few drops to your dishwater or dishwasher to eliminate orders and boost cleaning.
Use Thieves + Orange to make the Scented Pinecone Fire Starters (directions above).
Add a drop of Thieves to a cotton ball and place in a zip top bag with holiday cards to infuse them with the scent of Thieves.
Make Oil-Infused Bottle Brush Trees with Thieves Oil. The directions are laid out in the Holiday Handbook blog post.
Make any of the DIY Cleaning Recipes above using Thieves or a mix of Thieves, Pine, R.C. or other favorites.
Add 3 drops of Thieves to organic wool dryer balls for festive laundry.
Ad a drop of Thieves Vitality to coffee grounds before brewing for a festive coffee or to hot cocoa for a spicy twist. (Thieves Vitality and Thieves essential oils are the same thing!)
Make a Thieves Tea to sip on before anytime for an immune boost. Add a drop of Thieves Vitality and Lemon Vitality to hot water in your favorite mug.
Diffuse this spicy-sweet blend all season long, and especially during and after gatherings.
- Fresh Air - Thieves + R.C. + Tangerine or Orange
- Sleep Tight - Thieves + Lavender + Vanilla
- Lemon Cake - Thieves + Lemon + Vanilla
- Blueberry Pie - Thieves + Valor
Cedarwood Essential OilCedarwood essential oil is recognized for its calming and grounding aroma, which can be paired with Lavender as part of your bedtime routine. It also provides skin and hair care benefits when applied topically, making it a great addition to your facial care routine or shampoo.
Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing winter skin (more than just hands!).
- 1/2 cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
- 1/2 cup organic arnica oil
- 1 tbsp shea butter
- 2 tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
- 3-4 tbsp beeswax pastilles
- 30 drops essential oils - Cedarwood, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli. For a masculine scent - Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce
Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
Make this Winter Skin Bath Soak. Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
- 1 cup ground oats
- 1/4 cup organic powdered milk (or coconut milk) (or goat milk)
- 1 tbsp liquid castille soap
- 2 tsp Vitamin E oil
- 15 drops Cedarwood essential oil
- 5 drops Lavender essential oil
- 5 drops Frankincense or Helichrysum (optional)
Sit and soak for 30 minutes or as long as desired.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap. Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler. Whisk in all remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Let sit overnight.
- 2 lbs melt and pour goats milk soap base
- 1/2 cup powdered goat milk
- 2 tbsp organic raw honey
- 1 tbsp sweet almond oil
- 60 drops essential oils - Cedarwood, Lavender, Rosemary is a great combo!
- Soap molds
- dried flowers (optional)
Give your skin and your joints some love with this Soothing ACV Bath Soak. Mix all together and add to your bath water with the ACV.
- 1/4 cup magnesium flakes
- 1/4 cup ground oats
- 2 tbsp sweet almond oil
- 10 drops each Cedarwood and Lavender essential oil
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
Make your own (effective) deodorant with this Natural Deodorant Spray recipe. To a 4 oz glass mister bottle, combine all ingredients and shake well:
- 3 tbsp grain alcohol
- 1 tbsp witch hazel
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp glycerin
- 20 drops Cedarwood (or other essential oils)
- 10 drops Tea Tree (optional)
To Use - spritz two sprays under arms as desired.
Make a simple DIY Cuticle Oil. This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Gardener's Hand Salve (from November and December). Add all to an empty 15 mL essential oil bottle with an AromaGlide Roller Fitment. Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere.
- 1.5 tsp V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
- 10 drops Cedarwood essential oil
- 5 drops Frankincense essential oil
Make a Focus Roller to use during work, homework, school, meetings or anytime to help focus the mind. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
- 15 drops Frankincense essential oil
- 10 drops Cedarwood essential oil
- 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
- Fill with a carrier of choice
Apply over the heart, back of the neck, on the wrists liberally and frequently.
Make a Sweet Dreams Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
- 20 drops each Lavender and Cedarwood essential oil
- 10 drops Frankincense essential oil
- Fill with a carrier of choice
Apply over the big toe, bottom of the feet, neck and behind ears before bed or more frequently as desired.
Make these Sweet Dreams Bath Salts to use before bedtime (great for helping kids wind down as well). Add to a glass jar and mix well.
- 1 cup magnesium flakes
- 1/2 cup Epsom salts
- 10 drops Cedarwood essential oil
- 10 drops Lavender essential oil
Diffuse this woodsy oil to support focus, calm the atmosphere and bring a sense of serenity to your home.
- Sweet Dreams: 5 drops Cedarwood, 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops Frankincense
- Calm & Collected: 4 drops each Cedarwood, Peppermint & Lemon
- Enchanted Forest: 4 drops Cedarwood, 3 drops Ylang Ylang, 3 drops Vanilla, 2 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
- Grounded & Grateful: 3 drops each Cedarwood, Patchouli, Tangerine, Northern Lights Black Spruce
- Let It Go: 4 drops each Cedarwood, Lavender, & Vetiver
Now that you know how to use these Free Gifts with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
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
Prenolone Supplement Spotlight
Hormones play a huge role in our overall health and well being, and Prenolone Plus is a wonderful addition for supporting female hormones! This body cream contains pregnenolone, DHEA, blue and black cohosh and essential oils that nourish the skin and also help maintain healthy hormone levels!This body cream smells incredible and provides so many wonderful hormone supporting herbs such as St. John's Wort, Wild Yam extract (a key ingredient in Progessence Plus Serum), Ginkgo biloba leaf extract and green tea leaf extract. These herbs and essential oils work synergistically to promote a healthy balance of hormones while also nourishing the skin.
Prenolone Plus at a Glance
- Specifically designed for women
- Has a lovely, slightly floral scent that makes a wonderful personal fragrance
- Moisture-rich cream nourishes and hydrates dry skin
- Absorbs easily without a greasy feel
- Made from plant-based, moisturizing ingredients and premium essential oils
Key Ingredients
- DHEA - a precursor hormone for estradiol and testosterone; has been studied for its potential to increase bone density, decrease body fat, improve sexual function and correct hormonal imbalance.
- Blue and Black Cohosh - supports the body through painful menstrual cycles and promotes healthy estrogen levels
- Pregnenolone - an endogenous precursor hormone that is required for the body to make progesterone, estrogen and testosterone.
- Ylang ylang - helps balance hormones
- Clary Sage - a natural phytoestrogen that supports hormone balance
- Geranium, Bergamot, Fennel, Yarrow, Sage - support healthy hormone levels, calm and relax the mind, support healthy skin.
How to Use
Begin using 1 day after the menstrual cycle ends or as desired. Apply ¼ − ½ teaspoon 1−2 times daily for 21 consecutive days. Discontinue use for 7 days, then repeat. Massage cream thoroughly into soft-tissue areas of the body until absorbed (inner thigh, inside of the forearm). Individual needs may vary.
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Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
