April's gifts with Purchase
Free CBD anyone?!! Celebrate the start of spring with some of our plant-based essentials for free. Warmer, brighter days mean more hikes and outdoor play, so grab your Soothe CBD for a breath of fresh air whenever you need it.
Open the windows and freshen your home with the crisp, citrusy scents of Lemongrass and Orange. Prepare your little ones (or yourself!) for the changing seasons with KidScents MightyPro - a blend of immune-supporting prebiotics and probiotics. All for free! Plus, earn 10 loyalty points to treat yourself to more seasonal essentials (Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint anyone?!).
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!
How Does it Work?
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, makeup, 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 April's 'How to Use' blog post. Check out the goodies from April's Gift with Purchase and treat yourself to wellness essentials to set your spring routine.
During the month of April
As a thank you, say hello to 10 Loyalty Rewards points towards your favorite items and treat yourself to wellness essentials to set your spring routine. Use your points to find some fresh favorites for your new year!
NOTE: for Loyalty orders only.
If you're asking what should I order?! We have you covered!
Create a Loyalty Rewards order with the Spring Wellness Box items below and get Soothe CBD Roll-On, MightyPro, Lemongrass essential oil, Orange essential oil and 10 extra points for free! Plus the 30+ points you will get for placing your loyalty order.
- Allerzyme - for individuals who have environmental or dietary sensitivities
- Thieves Cough Drops - naturally provide relief for cough, congestion and sore throat
- Thieves Household Cleaner - For effective, plant-powered cleaning (Thieves Household Spotlight)
- Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub - For kitchens, baths & beyond (Scrub Ditch & Switch)
- 3-pack Lushious Lemon Foaming Hand Soap - for yummy scents and none of the toxins
- Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, and R.C. essential oils, 15 mL - supporting your breathing as the seasons change
190 PV Orders
LEMONGRASS essential oil, 15 mLLemongrass is a household staple for many reasons. Its bright, crisp scent brings a smile to your face as it freshens the air.
Whether you diffuse it, add it to your cleaning routine, use in DIYs and even cooking, you can't go wrong with Lemongrass. See the Lemongrass Spotlight for TONS of ways to use this oil!
ORANGE essential oil, 15 mL
Orange essential oil has a sweet, bright aroma reminiscent of a blossoming orchard of orange trees. The scent is uplifting and just brings a smile to your face! It is the perfect addition to all your favorite diffuser combinations and DIYs.
Note: Loyalty Orders only
250 PV Orders
With a 250PV order or more, you will receive a free MightyPro supplement and all of the above.
This pre and probiotic supplement is packed with goodness! These convenient packets contain 8 billion belly-loving probiotics and natural prebiotics from wolfberries that help support healthy digestion and immunity. A daily probiotic is a cornerstone of health! (And these packets aren't just for kids - anyone can use them!)
You can find more about this amazing supplement on the March 2021 Supplement Spotlight blog post and other incredible, oil-infused supplements from Young Living, check out this Young Living Oil-Infused Supplement blog post.
300 PV Orders
With an order of 300 PV or more, you'll receive a free Golden Turmeric and all of the above!
Soothe CBD Roll-On is a literal fresh breath in a bottle - and one of our most used roll-ons for seasonal air quality changes! This incredible roll-on combines 00% THC CBD with Peppermint, Copaiba, and four Eucalyptus oils, to give you a moment of peace whenever you need it.
For more about some of the other Young Living CBD products, check out the May 2022 Ditch and Switch blog post.
For more details and ways to use these amazing products, check out this YouTube video from YL Corporate. Then get diffusing with these freebies with these Diffuser Recipes in April.
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
How to use March's
Gifts with Purchase
We are doing a little spring cleaning this March, from our homes to our thoughts to our wellness routines. And you can nurture these daily routines with some of our plant-based essentials for free! Brighten up your space with the Lushious Lemon blend, boost your post-workout smoothie with Golden Turmeric, and relish in your evening self-care routine with Orange Rose Hip Tea and BALANCE cleanser!
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!
ORANGE ROSE HIP BLACK TEA
Water your self-care routine with Steeped Vitality Orange Rose Hip Black Tea, a full-bodied black tea that combines Assam and pu'erh teas with organic herbs and roots for a warm, comforting infusion to your spring mornings or slow evenings.
BALANCE CleanserPreviously known as Orange Blossom Facial Wash, BALANCE Cleanser is step one of this skincare system. BALANCE Cleanser prevents breakouts and clogged pores by removing excess dirt and oil, while also helping to maintain the natural moisture barrier. This gentle foaming gel is safe for everyday use, relying on non-stripping ingredients to condition and moisturize to help your skin feel balanced.
Key Ingredients
- Aloe vera powder, orange peel extract, and orange flower extract - these ingredients condition, soothe, and moisturize skin
- Copaiba, andiroba, and acia oils - sustainably sourced from the Amazon, these oils may help control excess sebum.
- Glycerin - this ingredient functions as a humectant that draws moisture to the skin, helping to hydrate, smooth, and protect the skin.
- Naturally derived, gentle surfactants - These ingredients gently cleanse without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier, while also helping to maintain a healthy microbiome.
- Proprietary essential oil blend - BALANCE by Young Living utilizes an exclusive blend of Lavender, Patchouli, Lemon Peel, and Rosemary essential oil that helps support oily and blemish-prone skin.
Formulated to help you skin maintain a healthy biome, this cleanser will have you saying hello to a happy, balanced-feeling complexion. Pair BALANCE Mattifying Lotion with BLANCE Dual-Phase Toner and BALANCE Cleanser to get the best results.
to Use
Gently squeeze a small amount into the palm of your hand and massage it into wet skin. Rinse throughly and pat dry, repeating both morning and night.
Lushious Lemon Essential Oil BlendLushious Lemon is an exclusive Young Living scent that combines Lemon, Lemon Myrtle, Spearmint, Eucalyptus Globulus, and Ylang Ylang premium essential oils.
Bath & Body Works has nothing on this incredible scent! Lushious Lemon essential oil blend can rival any candle in its ability to freshen a space, and it comes without all the toxins of a scented candle. Plus, this bright, happy blend is infused into a hand soap and a hand lotion, so we get all the good stuff and none of the bad!
Daily Habits with Lushious Lemon
Note: As with citrus oils, avoid direct sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying Lushious Lemon topically.
Household
Make a DIY Mattress & Upholstery Spray for refreshing lines and mattresses with each sheet change or every time you make the bed. Switch up the oils as you like. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
- 2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
- 20 drops each Lushious Lemon & Lavender
- Fill the rest with water
Diffuse it to neutralize unwanted odors throughout the home and fill your space with it cheerful aroma.
Add 40 drops of Lushious Lemon to your Thieves Household Cleaner for a fresh, spring scent.
Add Lushious Lemon to dryer balls for fresh, citrusy smelling laundry. Use 3 drops per wool dryer ball.
Use Lushious Lemon in this DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with an airtight lid, add:
- 1.5 cups Epsom Salt
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 40 drops Lushious Lemon
Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
To Use - add 1-2 tbsp into the washer before adding any laundry. Add your clothes and normal amount of laundry detergent.
Personal Care & Beauty
Inhale Lushious Lemon for a mid-afternoon reminder of sunny days.
Diffuse Lushious Lemon (or one of the blends below) while you journal, meditate and process any feelings of lack, frustration or low confidence.
Make the bright, luxe scent part of your signature personal fragrance.
Add it to V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex in a roll-on bottle and apply topically to your chest and the crown of your head to promote feelings of joy and ease.
Apply it to your neck or wrists to create a soft, sweet personal fragrance. Use alone or pair it with Vanilla, Lavender, Grapefruit, or Bergamot.
Make this Sunny Days perfume roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
- 20 drops Lushious Lemon
- 5 drops each Geranium, Grapefruit, & Bergamot
- Fill with a carrier oil of choice
Whip up a Spring Blossom room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
- 20 drops Lushious Lemon
- 10 drops Tangerine or Orange
- 10 drops Joy or Gernaium
- A splash of witch hazel
- Fill the rest with water
Diffuse
Diffusing is a wonderful health habit. We have our diffuser going almost 24/7 and love to choose blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Try some of these great combinations and enjoy the bright, fresh scent of Lushious Lemon.
- Good morning - 6 drops Lushious Lemon, 4 drops Peppermint
- Fresh Flowers - 4 drops Lushious Lemon, 3 drops each Geranium & Grapefruit
- Greenhouse - 6 drops Lushious Lemon, 4 drops Cypress
- Cloudy Day - 4 drops Lushious Lemon, 3 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Vetiver
- Fresh Rain - 6 drops Lushious Lemon, 4 drops Clove
Golden Turmeric
Turmeric is no stranger to the health scene. YL's Golden Turmeric powder supports the body's natural response to inflammation, immune response, joint health, mobility, and recovery after physical exertion because of its incredible powerhouse ingredients.
Daily Habits with Golden Turmeric
- Mix ½ teaspoon in 6–8 ounces of water, juice, or milk of choice once daily
- Drink at nighttime as part of your wind-down routine
- Combine with water, ice, 1 drop of Cardamom Vitality essential oil, and 2 ounces of NingXia Red for a delicious wellness drink
- Add to a green smoothie (it's delicious with the Vanilla Spice Protein Powder)
- Steep Spiced Turmeric Vitality Tea and add ½ teaspoon of Golden Turmeric for a cozy nighttime drink
- ½ Tsp Golden Turmeric powder
- 8 oz milk of choice
- 1 drop Cardamom Vitality
- 1 drop Nutmeg Vitality
- Swish of Cinnamon Bark Vitality (insert a toothpick into the bottle, then swirl it around in the milk)
- Dash of ground cinnamon for garnish
- Option to froth some of the milk and essential oils in an electric frother for delicious foam!
Heat the milk on medium low, then stir in Golden Turmeric powder and add essential oils. Stir gently, then top with a sprinkle of cinnamon!
Make a Turmeric Clay Mask (adapted from Hello Glow):
- 1/2 teaspoon Golden Turmeric Powder
- 2 Tbsp flour of choice or ground oats
- 3 Tbsp full fat yogurt or milk
- A few drops of honey
- 3 drops Manuka essential oil
- 3 drops Frankincense essential oil
Mix flour, turmeric, honey and milk to make a paste. Add essential oils. Apply a thin layer to your face and let it dry for 10-15 minutes (see below for guidelines). Rinse and scrub gently to remove.
While the powerful antioxidants present in turmeric impart that vibrant yellow color, be aware that this same color can stick around a little too long. A good rule of thumb to follow is the one minute rule — if you notice no discoloration after sixty seconds, leave on for another four minutes. Test again, and keep it on all the way until 10 or 15 minutes, which should be the max for most products and at-home solutions.
For more about Golden Turmeric (April 2022 and October 2022) and on other incredible, oil-infused supplements from Young Living, check out this Young Living Oil-Infused Supplement blog post.
Now that you know how to use these Free Gifts with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Spring Refresh Essentials
With its cool breezes and sunshine-filled days, March brings the promise of spring, of renewal and a fresh spirit. After a long winter, we are ready for a little spring refresh ourselves! Join us as we use these items this month and beyond to freshen our spaces, our spirits and our health!- Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub - For kitchens, baths & beyond (Scrub Ditch & Switch)
- Lushious Lemon Essential Oil Blend - A bright, happy spring blend (Lushious Lemon Spotlight)
- Thieves Household Cleaner - For effective, plant-powered cleaning (Thieves Household Spotlight)
- Thieves Laundry Soap - For fresh, clean laundry with none of the toxins (Laundry Soap Ditch & Switch)
- Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil - A fresh, crisp favorite
- DetoxZyme - To freshen and cleanse from the inside out (DetoxZyme Spotlight)
We definitely recommend ordering these favorites on your Loyalty Rewards order. I mean, is there anything better than your favorite, healthy products showing up on your doorstep each month? What about getting free products and product credits just for ordering things you're already using? Sounds like a winning situation to us! Which is why we love ordering using the Loyalty Rewards. We ditch conventional, toxic products for safe, clean Young Living versions, save money, save time, create a natural home, and get freebies all at the same time!
To set up a Loyalty order, search for the products on the ‘Essentials' list, then click ‘Add to Loyalty Order.' You can manage your subscriptions by going to ‘My Account' and ‘Loyalty Order'. You can edit your order each month to reflect what you need (hello easy button!), change the order date and shipping options. Just make sure to order 50 PV minimum each month in order to maintain and increase your percentage back in points! Every time you hit a qualifying PV threshold (100 PV, 190 PV, 250 PV and 300 PV), you will automatically add free oils or products to your order!
Thieves Kitchen & Bath ScrubWe LOVE this all-natural scrub for the kitchen, bath and beyond. Brighten your sink and ditch the stink with this plant-powered favorite! This chlorine-free all-purpose cleaner is safe for use on porcelain, ceramic, copper alloys, fiberglass, Corian, brass, bronze, and chrome and is infused with the germ-fighting power of Thieves essential oil.
- Easily cleans cookware, stove cooktops, countertops, tile, grout, bathtubs, faucets, toilets, backsplashes, barbecue grills, outdoor patio furniture, and exteriors without scratching
- Removes grease, dirt, grime, residue, and tough stains from most surfaces without harsh chemical smells or residue
- Formulated without harmful chemicals, synthetic surfactants, phosphates, synthetic perfumes or dyes, gluten-containing ingredients, or artificial colors or fragrances
Lushious Lemon Essential Oil BlendThis blend of Ylang ylang, Eucalyptus globulus, Lemon myrtle, Lemon, and Spearmint is the perfect springtime blend! With a sweet, citrusy aroma with floral and minty undertones, this premade blend helps neutralize unwanted odors and uplift the spirits. Bright and fresh, this blend will brighten any space - diffuse it, add it to DIYs and even clean with it. Happiness in a bottle!
Thieves Household CleanerThe real MVP of natural cleaning, this plant-based formula contains only naturally derived ingredients to effectively clean your home without taking synthetic shortcuts or using potentially harsh ingredients. Effective, economical and safe for kids and pets. That's about all we need to know, but this all-star product just keeps getting better.
- Ultra-concentrated and non-abrasive, Thieves Household Cleaner is perfect for just about any surface.
- Infused with Young Living's signature Thieves essential oil blend.
- Rinses clean without leaving residue
- Safe to use around children and pets as directed
- Provides an effective, deep clean with the power of naturally derived, plant-based ingredients that lift dirt, pet stains, dried-on food, grime, and more
For more information, check out these blogs:
Thieves laundry SoapDesigned to be powerful and efficient, this concentrated 32-ounce bottle of Thieves Laundry Soap can clean up to 64 loads of clothing, making it an economical favorite. Harnessing the power of stain-fighting enzymes and Thieves essential oil blend, this plant-based formula is a straightforward clean with no surprises and no synthetics.
- Free from SLS, dyes, petrochemicals, formaldehyde, phosphates, synthetic perfumes, chlorine, and optical brighteners
- Compatible with high-efficiency washing machines and safe for colors, whites, and delicates
- Safe and gentle enough to be poured directly onto clothing as a pre-treatment
- Natural enzymes combat dirt, stains, and strong odors
- Formulated with gentle, plant-based cleansers that are safe for sensitive skin
Eucalyptus RadiataWhether you're whipping up some fresh DIYs or needing a little airway support for all the blooming flowers, Eucalyptus Radiata is perfect this time of year.
Try adding it to dryer balls for fresh, crisp laundry, soaking in a tub with epsom salt and E. Radiata to soothe sore muscles, or diffuse it and breathe in deeply to open up the airways.
DetoxZymeFreshen 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!
Want to try the essentials for February (Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub, Lushious Lemon Essential Oil Blend, Thieves Household Cleaner, Thieves Laundry Soap, Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil, DetoxZyme), but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Winter Wellness Essentials
I don't know about you, but I need an easy button! One of my favorites is known as the Monthly Wellness Box. Simply choose an area of health to work on or a lifestyle need that fits your home and family, add the products to your subscription to earn Loyalty Rewards, and enjoy all the benefits of the amazing products you've chosen showing up on your doorstep each month!
- Bergamot 15 mL essential oil - for a month of happy hearts (Bergamot Spotlight)
- Lemon, Pine and R.C. 15 mL essential oils - for diffusing, respiratory health and more!
- Inner Defense Capsules - for strengthening your defenses (Inner Defense Spotlight)
- SulfurZyme Powder - for overall longevity, and healthy skin (SulfurZyme Spotlight)
- Golden Turmeric Powder - for healthy joints and muscles (Golden Turmeric Spotlight)
- NingXia Red 2 pack - for daily energy & vitality (NingXia Red Spotlight)
We definitely recommend ordering these favorites on your Loyalty Rewards order. I mean, is there anything better than your favorite, healthy products showing up on your doorstep each month? What about getting free products and product credits just for ordering things you're already using? Sounds like a winning situation to us! Which is why we love ordering using the Loyalty Rewards. We ditch conventional, toxic products for safe, clean Young Living versions, save money, save time, create a natural home, and get freebies all at the same time! To set up a Loyalty order, search for the products on the ‘Essentials' list, then click ‘Add to Loyalty Order.' You can manage your subscriptions by going to ‘My Account' and ‘Loyalty Order'. You can edit your order each month to reflect what you need (hello easy button!), change the order date and shipping options. Just make sure to order 50 PV minimum each month in order to maintain and increase your percentage back in points! Every time you hit a qualifying PV threshold (100 PV, 190 PV, 250 PV and 300 PV), you will automatically add free oils or products to your order!
Lemon Essential OilBright, happy and crisp, this oil is great for diffusing, cleaning and even as a gentle daily liver detox. Lemon essential oil is high in limonene, a constituent well known for its health benefits. Lemon is a household staple all year round, and it is especially great in the winter to uplift your spirits!
- Add 20 drops of Lemon to your wellness roller, dilute and apply it with R.C. as a chest rub, diffuse it, add 5 drops to 1 cup Epsom salt for a bath.
- Use Lemon in your cleaning DIYs, add 25 drops to Thieves Household Cleaner, add a couple drops to wool dryer balls for laundry.
Pine Essential OilPine is a wonderful emotional oil when it comes to presence and grounding, and it is also an immune powerhouse as well! Folklore touts pine needle tea as a great health habit in the winter, so we are stocking up on this one for sure.
- Add 20 drops of Pine to your daily wellness roller with Thieves, diffuse with Lemon, Thieves, Orange or other citrus oil, add 5 drops to Epsom salts for a detox bath. Just get this oil on and around your body as much as possible!
- Use Pine in your cleaning DIYs, add 15 drops to Thieves Household Cleaner, and add to your linen sprays.
R.C. Essential Oil BlendR.C. is a winter must! R.C. stands for ‘Respiratory Comfort' and for good reason. This soothing blend of eucalyptus oils is great for the airways. The soothing aroma is a favorite during the cold weather months, but we love it year round creating a spa-inspired setting.
- Use 10 drops of R.C. in 2 Tbsp coconut oil for a simple chest rub.
- Diffuse with Lemon, Lavender or Thieves, apply a couple drops to the bottom of the feet, add 5 drops to Epsom salts for a soothing soak, drop onto the floor of the shower to open the airways.
Inner DefenseInner Defense are liquid softgels, which dissolve easily to reinforce your system's defenses, create unfriendly terrain for yeast/fungus, promote healthy respiratory function, and contain potent essential oils like oregano, thyme, and Thieves which are rich in thymol, carvacrol, and eugenol for immune support. In short, these powerhouse capsules provide a defense for your body!
- Take 1 softgel each morning for maintenance. Take with food, especially healthy fat. For best results, use Life 9 supplement 8 hours after using Inner Defense.
- Take 1 softgel 3−5 times daily for more acute needs. (Pro tip: for younger children, use a needle to poke a hole in the capsule and rub it along their spine, bottom of the feet!)
Sulfurzyme Capsules or PowderSulfurzyme combines wolfberry with MSM, a naturally occurring organic form of dietary sulfur needed by our bodies every day to maintain the structure of proteins, protect cells and cell membranes, replenish the connections between cells, and preserve the molecular framework of connective tissue. This supplement not only supports digestion, it promotes healthy hair, skin, nails, joints and immunity!
- Take 2 capsules 2 times daily or as needed 1 hour before or after meals.
- Mix ½ tsp. of powder with NingXia Red or distilled water and take twice daily. Best taken 1 hour before or after meals.
Golden TurmericGolden Turmeric is a delicious mango rose turmeric drink that supports the body's natural response to inflammation, immune response, joint health, mobility, and recovery after exercise. YL's Golden Turmeric is infused with essential oils and boswellia resin, making it 24 times more bioavailable than standard turmeric extract. We love this supplement year round, but it is especially important when you're ramping up your fitness routine.
- Mix ½ teaspoon in 6–8 ounces of water, juice, or milk of choice once daily.
NingXia RedIt's no secret that we are crazy about NingXia Red. Use this incredible supplement for 30 consecutive days and you'll see why!
Honestly, we're better people when we drink it. Sound a little far-fetched? Think about it. Do cars run better when fueled by the right gas? Yep. Yet we often expect our bodies to run on second-rate, processed, non-fuel. We get worn out, our digestive systems get tired, our cells get dirty, and we need something we can assimilate quickly and easily to go to work. NingXia gives our bodies the boost that we need!
Learn more about NingXia Red:
- NingXia Red - November's Ditch and Switch
- NingXia - September 2021 Product Spotlight
- NingXia Red kit - the easy button
Want to try the essentials for February (Lemon, Pine, R.C., Inner Defense Capsules, SulfurZyme Powder, Golden Turmeric Powder, and NingXia Red 2 pack), but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
EssentialZyme Supplement Spotlight
We've all heard how important digestive health is for overall wellness, and most recently more information has been discovered about how digestion affects immunity, mood and essentially all body systems. Because it's so important, we want to support digestion well and one way to do that daily is with enzyme supplements.EssentialZyme is a bilayered, multienzyme complex caplet specially formulated to support and balance digestive health and to stimulate overall enzyme activity to combat the modern diet. EssentialZyme contains tarragon, peppermint, anise, fennel, and clove essential oils to improve overall enzyme activity, and support healthy pancreatic function.
ESSENTIALZYME AT A GLANCE
- Stimulates overall enzyme activity
- Supports and balances digestive health
- Supports healthy pancreatic function
- Assists the body in breaking down and digesting food
Why do we need enzymes?? Enzymes are protein molecules that are manufactured by all plant and animal cells and are required for our cells to function! Enzymes support all systems in the body:
- Digestion - Enzymes break down food so that the body can digest it.
- Metabolism - Enzymes help properly metabolize the food so that the body can use the nutrients from the food.
- Respiration - Enzymes assist in getting oxygen where it is needed.
- Nutrient absorption and transportation – Enzymes help the nutrients get to where they are needed.
- Detoxification - Enzymes keep toxic sludge from building up in the body.
- Muscle movement - Enzymes assist in helping the brain communicate with the muscles.
- Hormone production - Enzymes assist in helping the body produce hormones that in turn keep the body functioning.
- Cell Repair - Enzymes assist in repairing cells which can lead to youthful skin.
- Cell division - Enzymes help keep cell division at a normal, healthy rate.
EssentialZyme contains a unique blend of enzymes such as pancrelipase and pancreatin that are known to assist the body in breaking down and digesting food, as well as Tarragon, Peppermint, Anise, Fennel, and Clove premium essential oils to improve overall enzyme activity and support healthy pancreatic function.
TO USE
Take 1 dual time-release caplet 1 hour before your largest meal of the day for best results.
What's the difference between EssentialZyme and EssentialZyme-4?
- EssentialZyme specifically supports the pancreas containing pancrelipase and pancreatin. These enzymes are to be taken once a day before your largest meal.
- EssentialZyme-4 is a set of two dual enzyme capsules infused with Ginger, Fennel, Tarragon, and Anise premium essential oils. The plant-based enzymes are designed to release immediately upon entering the stomach, where the environment is conducive to the digestion of plant material. The animal-based enzymes are designed to target release in the lower intestine region, where the environment is better suited for the digestion of animal fats and proteins. In combination, these two capsules aid in the digestion of dietary fats, proteins, fiber, and carbohydrates for optimal nutrient absorption. These enzymes are to be taken with your two largest meals of the day.
Want to try EssentialZyme and EssentialZyme-4, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Lemon Essential Oil Spotlight
Versatile, bright and joyful, just like sunshine. That's how we would describe this oil! Lemon essential oil benefits skin and hair as much as its aroma enhances your environment and supports your mood. This best-selling oil can be used in so many ways, making it a staple for every home.
Just a Drop of Lemon
- Has a fresh, uplifting, citrus aroma
- Helps neutralize unwanted odors
- Cleansing and purifying
- Great addition to cleaning products & DIYs
- Removes sticky adhesives and residues from non-porous surfaces
- Can support the immune system when taken internally
- Has natural mucolytic properties
- Is high in limonene
- Contains antioxidants
Read on for more about why we love this oil and ways to use it daily….
Lemon essential oil has many benefits similar to sunshine. It can help brighten our moods, help us find and focus on the good, helps clean and purify and is good for overall health and wellness! Lemon is one of the most inexpensive ways to add incredible benefits to your health with daily use. So grab this citrusy oil and let a little sunshine into your life!
Background & Sourcing
Originally native to Asia, the lemon tree wasn't common in Europe until the 16th century. It is part of the evergreen family and reaches a height of about 20 feet. Lemon essential oil is cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, is known for its cleansing properties, and is widely used in skin care and home cleaning solutions for these benefits. Its fresh, zesty aroma also makes it an important top note in perfumes, as well as an effective odor neutralizer when diffused.
Key Constituents
Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them sprecic health-supporting properties
- Limonene - known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits
- Gamma-terpinene - a potent antioxidant, Chinese medicine believes that this constituent may halt the advance of unwelcome microbes, reducing the risk of colds and 'flu-like symptoms.'
- Beta-pinene - a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown beta-pinene to support the body through inflammation, to help calm the mind and to ease the body from the ‘fight or flight' response
Lemon & the Liver
The liver is the filtering organ of the body, so that means that every single thing we ingest or put on our skin goes through it to some degree! Everything gets filtered here, so it is incredibly important we show our livers some love and support them well! Not only is the liver the physical filter of our body, according to traditional Chinese medicine, anger and other negative emotions are stored in the liver. When the liver is functioning properly, it allows for the processing and release of both toxic emotions as well as physical toxins from our environment.
One of the ways that we can support our liver is with alkaline foods (typically greens, vegetables, etc). Because Lemon essential oil is cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, it is alkaline and not acidic (like lemon juice). Adding Lemon to your daily wellness routine is a great way to support your liver on a daily basis.
Lemon & Emotions
adapted from Eryn Jones
As we said above, our liver is a filtering and storage organ, and our emotions can take up root here. There is so much scientific evidence that our emotions have a direct impact on our physical health. Lemon can help with release of many emotions, but here are three to start with:
- Frustration is closely tied to our expectations (of ourselves, of others, or of a situation or outcome). The other side, or opposite feeling, of Frustration is Accomplishment. Most of the time when we feel frustrated is usually because we fear that we are not going to accomplish what we want to do/ feel/ or have happen! Releasing Emotional Patterns with Essential Oils suggests rubbing a drop or two of Lemon along the ribs, near the sternum (above the bile ducts), and focus on moving beyond your limitations or expectations. If we store up enough frustration that does not get resolved it turns to chronic anger, which is highly associated with liver and gallbladder discomfort or problems. So it's good to let the frustration go!
- Lack, or the feeling of emptiness- when we don't feel "Complete". The other side of Lack is Full. This also makes this oil great for the Enneagram 7s and Enneagram 4s! Releasing Emotional Patterns suggests rubbing Lemon over the heart and chest while focusing on our completeness and all that we currently possess.
- Stuck, the opposite of feeling Transformed and moving forward. When we feel stuck we fear experiencing life. So rubbing Lemon on the sinuses can be helpful for branching out and having new experiences and getting un-stuck! Note: do not use Lemon (or other citrus oils) on skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight within two hours.
Product Options
Lemon is a key player in so many of our favorite hair and skin care products (Lavender Shampoo & Body Wash!), our beloved Thieves cleaning products, and essential oil blends such as Thieves, Citrus Fresh, Clarity, Joy and Harmony.
- Lemon Essential Oil
- Lemon Vitality Essential Oil
Note: Lemon and Lemon Vitality Essential Oil are the same oil. Vitality oils are labeled for ingestion but are the same essential oil.
Daily Habits with Lemon
One very simple way to support your liver on a daily basis is with Lemon Vitality! Lemon Vitality is cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, making it alkaline and not acidic, and our livers love alkaline things. But aside from liver support, there are so many ways to use Lemon oil!
Add Lemon to your food and drink
(See more in the Lemon Vitality Recipes Resource linked below!)
Add a few drops of Lemon Vitality to warm water and drink first thing in the morning before any other food or drink.
Add a few drops of Lemon Vitality to your water and sip throughout the day.
Toss raw greens (kale, arugula, spinach) with olive oil and Lemon Vitality.
Add a few drops of Lemon Vitality to your daily NingXia Red.
Add 1–2 drops of Lemon Vitality to a vegetarian gel capsule and take it daily for immune support and healthy weight management.
Use in place of lemon zest in recipes.
Convince your kids to eat the sliced apples in their school lunch by tossing them in 2 drops of Lemon Vitality essential oil. Lemon Vitality provides powerful antioxidants and will also help keep those vitamin-packed wedges from turning brown.
Add a few drops of oil to a batch of lemon cookies or pound cakes for a delicious twist!
Apply Lemon for its health and skincare benefits
Add Lemon to a roller bottle with R.C. or Raven to help boost the expectorant qualities, support airways and break up mucus.
Add a drop to your conditioner to promote shine in your hair.
Add a drop to your moisturizer or use it as a spot treatment to help with blemishes
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Use Lemon essential oil as a natural nail polish remover.
Add to the ‘Nature Roller': 10 drops each of Lemon, Lavender and Peppermint in a 5mL bottle and use them when the seasons change for respiratory support!
Use Lemon to spot treat oily skin areas such as the t-zone.
Use Lemon for Household Cleaning
Use to remove stickers on glass (without the nasty chemicals!).
Add 1-2 drops to your dishwasher for sparkling dishes.
Add Lemon to wool dryer balls for a fresh scent (and ditch the dryer sheets!)
Use Lemon to remove childhood art from the walls or furniture! Lemon pairs well with Thieves Household Cleaner for this. Make sure to do a spot check if you are worried about the area.
Pre-treat stains with a couple drops of Lemon oil, then apply Thieves Dish Soap directly to the stain OR make a DIY Stain Stick:
- 30mL roller bottle
- Fill just over ⅓ with Thieves Dish Soap
- Add 1 tsp Hydrogen Peroxide
- Add 15 drops Lemon Essential Oil
- Fill remainder with Thieves Household Cleaner and shake to mix.
- Apply directly to stains to pre-treat.
Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster and ditch toxic laundry products:
- To a glass jar with a lid add:
- 1 cup Epsom Salt
- ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
- ½ cup Baking Soda
- 30 drops Lemon Essential Oil (or a mix of desired oils)
To Use - add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry.
Add Lemon to your homemade cleaning products for extra power (just don't apply directly to granite or marble).
- Add 15 drops of Lemon to diluted Thieves Household Cleaner for a daily spray.
- Add 10 drops each Pine & Lemon to Thieves Household Cleaner and dilute for a mop solution.
- Mix 10 drops Lemon oil + ¼ cup Baking Soda + 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner for a kitchen and bath scrub (add more baking soda to consistency as desired)
- Clean a slow moving drain with baking soda, white vinegar and lemon oil. Pour ¼-½ cup baking soda onto the drain, drop 2-3 drops Lemon onto it, pour ¼-½ cup vinegar onto the mixture and cover with a cloth for 10 minutes. Then pour hot water into the drain.
Diffuse Lemon to neutralize unwanted odors and fill your space with its uplifting and refreshing aroma. It is lovely paired with Peppermint, Thieves or other citrus oils!
Diffuse
Our diffusers are running 2/47, and Lemon is one of our favorites to add to the diffuser. Try out these fresh blends anytime of day.
- Lushious Lemon - 2 drops each of: Ylang Ylang, Lemon, Eucalyptus Globulus, Lemon Myrtle or Lemon Verbena, & Spearmint + 1 drop of Cinnamon Bark
- Fresh Start - 4 drops each Lemon, Lavender, & Raven or R.C.
- Seasons Change - 3 drops each Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, & Copaiba
- Be Well - 5 drops Thieves, 4 drops Lemon, 3 drops Lavender
- Deep Breath - 4 drops Lemon, 4 drops Rosemary, 3 drops Peppermint
- Seaside Air - 4 drops Lemon, 3 drops Spearmint, 3 drops Lavender, 3 drops Grapefruit
- Baking Cookies - 4 drops Lemon, 3 drops Vanilla, 3 drops Peppermint
- Pink Lemonade - 6 drops Valor, 4 drops Lemon
Testimonies
This bright, sunny oil is one of our most used. Check out these testimonies about why so many people love Lemon!
- “Lemon is amazing for all the sticky things! It also cuts grease on stoves like a boss!”
- “I use it in my wellness roller with Thieves and Oregano, and apply nightly to my feet!”
- “I like putting lemon essential oil in my water! So many benefits like detoxing, energizing, & cleansing.”
- “I love my lemon oil. I clean with it, diffuse it, and have made a mixture with it for perfume. Such a multi- purpose oil!!”
- “My most favorite use for lemon oil was getting permanent marker off a water bottle. Literally one drop & you couldn't even tell. Love lemon for everything!!”
- “Lemon oil in my diffuser at work. Around 1-1:30pm it's like a pick me up happy mood let's get er' done type of enhancer!”
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
DiGize Essential Oil Spotlight
DiGize essential oil blend combines Tarragon, Ginger, Peppermint, Juniper, Lemongrass, Anise, and Patchouli oils for a spicy, blend known to soothe the stomach. It also contains Fennel essential oil, which people have used for a broad range of purposes since the ancient Egyptians like aiding digestion and elimination. While usually not everyone's favorite scent, it is often their favorite instant result when used after meals!
One of the ways I used to feel the most powerless when taking care of our health prior to oils was with any type of stomach discomfort. Then we found DiGize. Now every member of my family knows to grab that red bottle at the first signs of rumblings.
DiGize is formulated to provide a calming aromatic experience. The complex aroma comes from the variety of oils in the blend. Tarragon and Ginger provide the herbaceous and spicy undertones, while Juniper and Patchouli combine for a calming aroma.
- Fennel - has been used for a broad range of purposes dating back to ancient Egypt
- Ginger - has a calming aroma
- Peppermint - provides a cooling, uplifting fragrance
DiGize at a Glance
- Has an herbaceous, spicy aroma
- Soothing when used topically as part of an abdominal massage
- Includes Peppermint Vitality, which is known to support gastrointestinal function
- Cleansing and soothing to the digestive system
- Contains antioxidants
Key Constituents
Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties.
- Trans anethole
- Limonene
- Menthol
- Zingiberene
DiGize & 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 list up of basic oils is DiGize. It can help us process feelings of being disillusioned with life and people. We all have moments where we need some of that to focus back on the future and all the hope available there.
DiGize can also help release feelings of anger or frustration as it supports digestion and the liver.
DiGize Vitality
DiGize Vitality is the same essential oil blend as DiGize. It is simply relabeled for internal use.
Daily Habits with DiGize
Add DiGize to V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier and massage it over the abdomen to soothe digestive needs.
Make a ‘Tummy' roller to apply over the stomach as needed for digestive support:
When traveling, inhale DiGize directly from the bottle for soothing comfort.
- 10 mL roller bottle
- 15 drops DiGize
- Optional: 10 drops each Lemon, Peppermint
- Carrier of choice
Apply DiGize diluted or in a roller over the stomach and liver to support release of toxic emotions. This works best when paired with strong affirmations.
When traveling, inhale DiGize directly from the bottle for soothing comfort.
Add DiGize Vitality™ to a capsule and take it daily to help support the digestive system.
Add a drop of DiGize Vitality™ to a large glass of water and drink as needed for digestive support.
Make a soothing tea with antioxidant properties by adding honey and DiGize Vitality to warm water or herbal tea of choice.
Take DiGize Vitality and Essentialzymes-4™ before your meals to support healthy digestion and overall wellness.
Use with lavender and lemon to ease seasonal respiratory complaints.
Companion Products
Want to try DiGize essential oil blend, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
DIY Lemon Ginger Cough Drops
While we are big fans of the Thieves Cough Drops, sometimes you just want something a little different. Try these simple homemade cough drops with lemon, ginger, and clove! This combination can help soothe a sore throat and suppress coughs naturally. Recipe is adapted from Hello Glow.
Supplies Needed:
- Small saucepan
- Baking sheet
- Unbleached parchment paper
- Candy thermometer (optional)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup organic coconut or granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon raw honey (ideally local honey)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 5 drops Lemon Vitality
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger (can add more for taste)
- 2 drops Ginger Vitality
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1 drop Clove Vitality
- Powdered sugar or cornstarch for coating
Directions:
- Gather your ingredients, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine all ingredients except the powdered sugar/cornstarch in a saucepan and heat to 300F. Whisk frequently while cooking to prevent sticking and check the coloring and consistency of the solution.
- After about 10-20 minutes, test the consistency by dropping a small of the solution amount into ice water. If the cough drop cracks, the solution is ready. If it is still chewy, then cook the mixture for 5 more minutes. Repeat as needed.
- Remove from the heat completely, add essential oils, and allow the mixture to cool slightly. Then, drop small circles onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and allow to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust lightly with powdered sugar or cornstarch (to prevent sticking together). Alternatively, wrap each cough drop in wax paper. Store in an airtight container away from heat or moisture.
Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make these so we can see!
Want to make this DIY Lemon Ginger Cough Drops, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Digest & Cleanse Supplement Spotlight
Digest & Cleanse is one of our favorite daily tools for digestive health! This essential oil based supplement calms gastrointestinal upset caused by stress, overeating, and toxins. It helps soothe the bowel, prevent gas, and stimulate stomach secretions, aiding overall digestion and nutrient absorption.
Digest & Cleanse at a Glance
- Includes Peppermint and Caraway essential oils, which have been used for centuries to ease occasional digestive discomfort
- Formulated with Lemon essential oil, which has been used as a traditional method to stimulate digestion
- Supports digestion with Fennel, Anise, and Ginger essential oils, known for digestive support
- Supports overall digestive health
- Helps cleanse and support the body's natural digestive processes
Each gel capsule contains Fennel, Anise, and Ginger essential oils to support digestion; Peppermint and Caraway essential oils, which help ease digestive discomfort; and Lemon essential oil, which helps to stimulate digestion. These ingredients work together to support your overall digestive health, soothe inflammation and upset in the digestive tract, and improve absorption of nutrients.
To Use
- Take 1 softgel 1 - 3 times daily with water 30 - 60 minutes prior to meals.
For more on other incredible, oil-infused supplements from Young Living, check out this Young Living Oil-Infused Supplement blog post.
Want to try Digest & Cleanse, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
