Massage Oils Ditch and Switch - Feb 2022

February's Ditch & Switch

Lubricants for Massage Oils


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

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

Sensation Massage Oil

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Want to try Sensation Massage Oil, or another massage oil, but don't know where to start, click here to get started..

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

ProgEssence Plus Supplement Spotlight - Feb 2022

Progressive Plus

Supplement Spotlight

Hormones play a huge role in our overall health and well being - both physical and mental. We want to use all the tools in our toolbox to support hormone balance, and ProgEssence Plus Serum is an essential tool for hormone health.


The reviews are in - People love this product for the way it helps promote feelings and relaxation, harmony, and balance. ProgEssence Plus is specifically formulated for women. It features some of Young Living's most-loved essential oils, including Frankincense, Bergamot, and Peppermint to nourish and moisturize the skin and to create a natural, pleasant aroma.

ProgEssence Plus contains USP-grade, super-micronized progesterone from wild yam blended with essential oils and Vitamin E to help women find balance the way nature intended. The unique formulation maximizes the effects of this natural progesterone by utilizing an innovative delivery system that allows enhanced absorption through the skin. Wild yams are said to help normalize blood sugar levels, combat weigh gain and hair loss, and help replace the occurrence of hormone headaches. ProgEssence Plus also helps promote restfulness and sleep.

Each of the essential oils in this blend plays an important role for the body:
  • Sacred Frankincense - a potent antioxidant; supports healthy-looking skin; promotes feelings of grounding
  • Bergamot - supports healthy circulation; immune support; has been used for many years in the Middle East as an herbal medicine; contains constituents Limonene, Linalyl acetate & Linalool
Key Constituents

Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties. Key constituents in these essential oils include:

  • Limonene - known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits
  • Linalool - supports stress relief and uplifts the mood
  • Menthol - provides a cooling sensation when applied to the skin, supporting muscles and tendons and allowing other ingredients to absorb more fully
  • Eugenol - known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support as well as antimicrobial activity
Features & Benefits

  • Designed especially for women and made with natural, bio identical progesterone from wild yam
  • Promotes well-being and feelings of relaxation, harmony, and balanace
  • Easily absorbed and contains skin-nourishing premium essential oils and Vitamin E
  • 100% plant-based and naturally derived vegan formula
  • Formulated without parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, or synthetic dyes
We have heard story after story of women finding relief from so many hormone-medicated health needs when starting ProgEssence Plus. Some of these include hormonal acne, the need for support during monthly cycles, support for PCOS and fertility, and so much more.

How To Use ProgEssence Plus Serum Daily

  • Apply 2-4 drops on the stomach, feet, or inner thighs daily.
  • Rotate application sites to avoid applying to the same area 2 days in a row.
  • For added effect, 1-2 extra drops may be applied.

Try adding ProgEssence Plus to your daily routine, and enjoy the relaxing, harmonizing experience of applying its non-greasy formula to your skin. You'll also love the addition of Copaiba, Cedarwood, and Clove essential oils that give ProgEssence Plus its complex, sweet aroma. 

Join us as we use ProgEssence Plus Serum this month and beyond to support your endocrine (hormone) system and emotions this month and all year long.

Want to try ProgEssence Plus Serum, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Clary Sage Oil Spotlight - Feb 2022

Clary Sage Essential Oil

Oil Spotlight for February

Clary Sage is a distinctly feminine oil that we love for everything from supporting healthy skin to wearing as a personal fragrance to supporting healthy hormone levels. This oil is a great choice for women for many reasons.


Each month we focus on using an oil every day to help us in accomplishing our goals. Join us in choosing a method of application and simply getting this oil on and around you every day in February.

Just a Drop of Clary Sage...

  • Has a calming, soothing, lightly floral aroma
  • Promotes the appearance of healthy-looking skin and hair
  • Helps soothe minor skin irritations
  • Geared toward women for its hormone support properties
  • Supports healthy estrogen levels through naturally occurring phytoestrogens
  • Makes a lovely perfume
Clary Sage essential oil is a main component of Dragon Time oil blend, a blend formulated for supporting normal, healthy emotions during the female monthly cycle. Clary Sage contains the naturally occurring constituent linalyl acetate, which contributes to its calming and soothing herbal aroma. Applied topically, Clary Sage essential oil promotes the appearance of healthy-looking skin, making this an oil every woman wants to have in her arsenal.

Background

Native to the Mediterranean region, Clary Sage is a perennial shrub in the Salvia family. Traditionally used as a medicinal herb, it typically grows 3-4 feet tall and produces showy purple blooms that attract pollinators. Young Living's Clary Sage essential oil is steam distilled from the flowering parts of the plant at the Mona, UT and Simiane-la-Rotonde, France farms.

Key Constituents

Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties.

  • Linalyl acetate - a potent antioxidant that promotes circulatory health and allows the body to support healing from ischemic injury (injury as a result of poor blood flow).
  • Linalool - supports stress relief and uplifts the mood, helps support the body during times of illness and stress.
Clary Sage & Emotions

Clary Sage can be a powerful tool for female emotions! Since we know of its estrogen-support properties this makes a lot of sense. When our hormones are unbalanced, it takes a toll on our health - both physical and emotional. Clary Sage is grounding and comforting and evokes feelings of feminine energy. It pairs well with citrus oils like Bergamot and Tangerine as well as Patchouli and Lavender.

Clary Sage is also a component in the supplement CortiStop because of its ability to balance hormones and stop the stress response. Stress wreaks havoc on our health, so any way we can find to support stress reduction is key! Pair daily use and inhalation of Clary Sage with meditation, journaling, affirmations and prayer.

Clary Sage & Pregnancy

Because Clary Sage contains phytoestrogens, it can increase fertility in some women. It can also be used to support labor! Because of this, some women choose to avoid excess use of Clary Sage during pregnancy until labor is desired.

Clary Sage is found in:

Daily Habits with Clary Sage:

Note: As with citrus oils, avoid direct sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying Clary Sage.

Inhale or diffuse Clary Sage in the evening to help create a tranquil environment, especially at bedtime.

Add a few drops to your facial essence, serum, or moisturizer and apply at bedtime for healthy looking skin.

Make this Glow Up Serum. To a 4 oz bottle, add:
  • 25 drops each Clary Sage & Frankincense
  • 20 drops Blue Tansy (optional)
  • 5 droppers full of CBD Beauty Boost (optional)
  • Fill with a carrier oil of choice
Mix Clary Sage with aloe vera gel and apply it following sun or wind exposure.

Make a simple DIY After Sun Spritz (you can use this after time out in the cold and wind as well). To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops of Clary Sage
  • 10 drops each Lavender, Copaiba, and Frankincense
  • Fill with a carrier oil of choice
Use in conjunction with ProgEssence Plus Serum to support female hormone levels.

Dilute with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex and massage it over the lower abdomen and back as desired, especially during menstrual cramping.

Make an Aunt Flo Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops each Clary Sage & Copaiba
  • 10 drops each Geranium, Bergamot, Cypress & Lavender
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply it to your neck or wrists to create a soft, sweet personal fragrance. Use Clary Sage alone or pair it with Vanilla, Lavender, Grapefruit, or Bergamot.
Or make this Aunt Flo Massage oil to support your body through cramps. Apply over the abdomen and lower back as needed.
  • 1/4 cup V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier oil
  • 20 drops Clary Sage
  • 20 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Bergamot
  • 10 drops Cypress
  • a few pumps Relaxation Massage Oil (optional)
Make this I AM Beautiful perfume roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10 drops each Frankincense & Clary Sage
  • 5 drops each Geranium, Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit, & Bergamot
  • Fill with a carrier of choice.
Make this Supermom Roller for when you need to be calm and collected and get things done. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Clary Sage
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 5 drops each Geranium, Cedarwood, Ylang Ylang
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
Take a relaxing bath before bed. Add 10 drops each Clary Sage & Lavender to 1 cup of Epsom Salt and place under running water. 

Add Clary Sage to your bath and body products for a slightly floral, herbaceous scent.

Make a DIY Lushious Locks Hair Mask.
  • 1/4 cup coconut or avocado oil
  • 25 drops Clary Sage
  • 20 drops Cedarwood & Rosemary
    Apply to slightly damp hair or spot treat dry areas. Let sit for up to 10 minutes, then shampoo as desired.
Apply Clary Sage to the inside of the ankles and rub over the abdomen during labor to support contractions.

Make a NO Fear Labor Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 30 drops Clary Sage
  • 20 drops each Valor, Patchouli, Lavender & Tangerine
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
Whip up a Spring Blossoms room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Winter Nights
  • 10 drops Tangerine or Orange
  • 10 drops Ylang Ylang
  • Splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered 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 herbaceous floral aroma of Clary Sage.

  • Spring Breeze - 4 drops each Grapefruit, Clary Sage, & Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood
  • Fresh Linens - 3 drops each Lavender & Clary Sage, 2 drops each Lemon, Lime & Vetiver
  • Greenhouse - 3 drops Rosemary, 2 drops each Clary Sage, Jade lemon, tangerine, & Thyme
  • Feminine Energy - 4 drops Clary Sage, 3 drops each Lavender & Jasmine, 2 drops Rosemary
  • Citrus & Sage - 4 drops Citrus Fresh, 3 drops each Lemon & Clary Sage

Join us in using Clary Sage essential oil daily this month and beyond.


Want to try Clary Sage 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

Love & Connection Diffuser Recipes - Feb 2022

Diffuser Blends
For Love and Connection


Love and connection are a vital part of our health. We live in communities, gather in small groups in churches and chapels, enjoy book clubs and other intimate gatherings with friends and family. We need these relationships for our mental, emotional and even physical health! Our mind and body are so interconnected, that cultivated sincere relationships not only bolsters us emotionally, it keeps us healthier in the long run.

This collection of diffuser blends include some of our favorite oils for love and connection - to self and to others! Ylang Ylang, Orange, Lavender, Idaho Blue Spruce and Vanilla to name a few.

Our diffusers are running 24/7 in our homes, supporting our immune systems, respiratory systems, emotions, cleansing the air and making things smell happy and inviting all at the same time. Join us this month as we diffuse these favorite blends for love and connection.

LIFE HACK - You can easily transform these blends into roller recipes and sprays!

To make a 10 mL roller from any recipe - triple the number of drops to make a total of 35-45 total drops, add a carrier of choice (we love V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex) and you're good to go.

To make a 2 oz spray from any recipe - double the number of drops to a total of about 25 drops, ad a splash of witch hazel and fill with filtered water. Spray on upholstered surfaces, bedding, rugs, anywhere you want to freshen!

Check it - many of these recipes contain the Gifts with Purchase oils in February. Get the everyday products you need and get free oils to use in the diffuser too!

Happy diffusing!!

Not sure what to do? Click here to get started.

As always, I'm here to support you!
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
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When you want to unwind at the end of the day, add this blend to your diffuser. Lemon and Orange are bright and happy, while Lavender is calming and relaxing. 

This is a great blend to diffuse as you journal, meditate or simply sit and talk with a loved one at the end of the day.
Patchouli, Orange and Lavender - oh my! This blend is for all the Patchouli lovers out there... and for the non-lovers too!

Adding the sweet scent of Orange and the herbaceous scent of Lavender help round out the earthy scent of Patchouli in the Peace & Calming blend. Peace & Calming is one of our favorites for creating a serene environment!

Add this blend to your diffuser during gathering with family and friends or during family time in the evenings for a blend that is sweet and grounding.

Flowers are an international symbol of love and devotion, and for good reason! They remind us of the beauty in relationships, the opportunity for growth, and they add such life to a space - much like our connections with those around us!

Diffuse this sweet, slightly floral blend any time of day and especially when you're needing some connection and self love.
Did you know that the Joy essential oil blend was originally called 'Love'? This blend is wonderful for fostering connection - both to others and to our inner self!

Add in the happy, calming scent of Tangerine and the grounding aroma of Frankincense, and you have a diffuser blend that is wonderful for starting your day off on the right foot.

Diffuse this blend during prayer and meditation or during time with those you love.

This uplifting, unassuming blend has quickly become one of our favorites - both in the diffuser and as a perfume blend!

Bergamot and Grapefruit are bright and happy, Clary Sage is light and floral, and Vanilla is warming and inviting.

These scents pair well together to create a blend that is slightly romantic and incredibly welcoming.


Ylang Ylang is the oil of romance! Ylang Ylang petals were traditionally placed upon the beds of newlyweds as a symbol of love and connection.

This floral oil pairs well with the bright, happy notes of Orange. Adding Idaho Blue Spruce rounds out the romantic atmosphere while fostering open connection with your loved one.

Add this blend to your diffuser during date night or anytime you want to foster romantic connection.

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

Gift with Purchase! - Feb 2022

February's gifts with Purchase


Share the love with February's Gift with Purchase. Whether you're looking forward to a special Valentine's Day with the ones you love or simply staying positive to get through the last month of winter chill, February's gifts are all about self-care and becoming the best version of yourself. And there's a special gift you can share too!

This month's gifts include One Heart essential oil blend to encourage service and compassion for those around you, Ylang Ylang to provide a romantic and floral aroma, Lavender Calming Bath Bombs for winter nights when you need to escape the cold, Elemi to create an atmosphere of focus when diffused, Geranium to help chase away the chill with its fresh and floral aroma, and a YL Pink Glass Dropper to make your own inspiring blends. And you can save money with no extra shipping costs.

We are excited to share a new Gift with Purchase offer staring this month! All U.S. brand partners and customers who spend at least 100 PV in February will earn a unique 10% off enrollment Coupon code to share with a friend for their first order! The code will be emailed to qualifiers within one week of placing a qualifying order. All codes will be redeemable through 11:59 pm (MT) on April 30, 2022. Friends don't let miss out on a great discount!

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out February's 'How to Use' blog post.

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, free shipping, delivered to our doorstep and product credits galore! I am ALL about boxes of safe, effective and healthy products showing up on my porch with fun freebies inside!


Freebies To Start February 2022


With any order (Subscribe to Save or one time shop order) of 100 PV or more, you will receive FREE SHIPPING. and a 10% OFF ENROLLMENT COUPON! Stock up on all-time favorites and your order will ship for free.


Share the love! When you spend 100 PV on Shop or Subscribe to Save order, you'll also earn a 10% off one-time coupon code that you can share with a new enrollee to use on their first Shop or Subscribe to Save order at time of enrollment. You can earn up to two codes in the month of February, and YL will email the unique code to you within a week of qualification so you can pass it on to someone to use when they open a new account. (Make sure your email on file with YL is up to date!) See official rules and FAQ for more details of this new offer.
190 PV Orders


With any order (Subscribe to Save or Shop) of 190 PV or more, you'll receive a free 5 mL YLANG YLANG essential oil. If your order is a Subscribe to Save order (previously Essential Rewards), you'll also receive a free 5 mL ONE HEART essential oil blend and all of the above.



YLANG YLANG essential oil, 5 mL
  • Ylang Ylang is THE oil for love and connection! This floral, balancing 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.

ONE HEART essential oil, 15 mL

Specifically blended to bring people together and help create awareness of The D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation, the refreshing aroma of this balancing blend can encourage a bright outlook on life and the awareness that we are all in this together. Try using it during prayer or meditation for connection and growth. This amazing blend includes:
  • Ylang Ylang from Ecuador has a sweet, romantic aroma that contains the naturally occurring constituents germacrene and alpha-farnesene.
  • Lemon and Lime have an uplifting, fresh aroma that contains the naturally occurring constituent limonene.
  • Northern Lights Black Spruce is rich and invigorating and contains the naturally occurring constituents bornyl acetate, camphene, and alpha pinene.
  • Ocotea from Ecuador is delightfully spicy and contains the naturally occurring constituent beta-caryophyllene.
  • Valor has a woodsy, grounding aroma that contains the naturally occurring constituents alpha pinene, beta pinene, bornyl acetate, and camphene.
  • NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

250 PV Orders

With any order of 250 PV, you'll receive a free YL Pink Glass Dropper, a pack of Lavender Calming Bath Bombs, and all the above with FREE SHIPPING!


YL Pink Glass Dropper
  • Mix up your favorite February-inspired diffuser blend and keep this pretty pink bottle beside your diffuser for easy use! Here are a few ideas:
    • Ylang Ylang, Tangerine, Idaho Blue Spruce
    • Tangerine, Lemon, Wintergreen, Vanilla
    • Lavender, Grapefruit, Vanilla
  • Give your beauty routine a little pick me up with this pretty pink bottle! Add your favorite skin-loving essential oils (Frankincense, Myrrh, Blue Tansy, Elemi) and a carrier oil to the bottle and use morning and evening for happy skin!
  • Take a little time for yourself with these Lavender-infused bath bombs! YL's natural bath bombs are made without colorants, synthetic preservatives, parabens, or animal-derived ingredients, making them some of the best bath bombs you can get your hands on!
  • Whip up a few Galentine's Day gifts and share some love with your friends. Pair a Lavender Calming Bath Bomb with a Lavender or Grapefruit Lip Balm, a Tranquil or Stress Away roller and a pair of cute, cozy socks for a simple but thoughtful gift.
300 PV Orders

With any order of 300 PV, you'll receive a free 5 mL ELEMI essential oil. If your order is a Subscribe to Save order, you'll recieve a 15 mL GERANIUM essential oil. And all of the above with FREE SHIPPING!


ELEMI essential oil, 5 mL 
  • This earthy, grounding oil is often compared to Frankincense and has similar wellness and skin-supporting properties. Add Elemi to your favorite moisturizer or skin serum for healthy, glowing skin!
  • Soak in a detox bath regularly as a way to show yourself some true selfceare. Add 1 cup of Epsom salts, 7 drops of Elemi, 5 drops of Geranium, and 5 drops Lavender to a bath and soak it in.
GERANIUM essential oil, 15 mL
  • This floral oil is great for everything from skincare to immune support to deterring outdoor pests! Add Geranium to a wellness roller for the post 2020 needs, add it to a diffuser blend or perfume roller for a floral twist, and add it to a detox bath for wellness support.
For more details and ways to use these amazing oils, check out this YouTube video from YL Corporate. Then get diffusing with these freebies with these yummy Diffuser Recipes in February.

Wonder how to use your gifts with purchase? Check out this post to see all the things.

Want to get the most out of your new oils? Check out these posts on the Lavender Life Blog:
FAQs:
What is February's 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.

Whats a tier?
Basically, the more PV (product volume) you order, the more free products you receive. Order at least 100 PV and your order ships free. Every time you increase your order volume (up to 300PV) 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 Subscribe to Save program, you'll also earn loyalty  points on each purchase, which you can redeem for future products.

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 Subscribe to Save.

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

Essentials for Jan 2022

January Essentials
What should I order?


While we don't need a new year to create new habits and set goals, it always feels great to have a clean slate! Here are a few products we are using this month as we rest, refresh and renew with the New Year.

Thieves essential oil - all our wellness needs
CBD Muscle Rub - for sore muscles and joints
Lemon essential oil - for diffusing, cleaning and wellness
Winter Nights essential oil blend - for winter diffusing and DIYs
Pure Protein Complete - for healthy post-workout support
ICP Daily - for daily gut health and wellness

Thieves Essetnail Oil Blend

Thieves is one of Young Living's top selling oils and for good reason. It's a powerhouse blend of Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Lemon, Rosemary, and Eucalyptus Radiata that kills 96% of airborne germs. 

We love diffusing it, applying it topically to our feet (the easiest way is to get some roller balls and  carrier oil), even taking it internally. This blendis a household staple and a must for winter wellness.

Learn more about Thieves in the How to Use December's Gifts post.

CBD Muscle Rub

This is a crowd favorite, for sure! From the mamas chasing kids all day to the dedicated athlete to those wanting relief from arthritis or muscle pain, so many individuals are loving the CBD muscle rub!

Topical CBD diffuses across your skin and reaches local targets, like muscles, inflammatory cells, and pain-perceiving nerves, and using essential oil infused CBD in a muscle rub can help ease the discomfort associated with sore muscles, aches and pain.
Lemon Essential Oil


Versatile, bright and joyful. That's how we would describe this oil! Lemon essential oil benefits skin and hair as much as its aroma enhances your environment and support your mood. This best-selling favorite can be used in so many ways:
  • Mix it with your cleaning products
  • Use it during your nighttime skin care routine
  • Add a drop to your shampoo and conditioner for a great scent
One of the many ways we are using it this month through is for a gentle system reset and as part of our immune wellness routine.

Learn more about Lemon Essential oil in the How to Use September's Gifts with Purchase blog.

Winter Nights Essential Oil Blend

Winter Nights essential oil blend is a winter staple! This combination of Northern Lights Black Spruce, Peppermint, Cedarwood, and Orange is crips and cool and reminiscent of softly falling snow. Winter Nights fills your home with he peace of crisp midnight air in winter, and the warmth of cozy spaces, making it perfect for this time of year.

Read more about this essential oil blend in the January Oil Spotlight blog.
Pure Protein Complete

When it comes to creating new healthy habits, workouts are usually at the top of the list. And we want to give our bodies proper nutrition to support those workouts!

Enter Pure Protein Complete. This proprietary five-protein blend is our favorite for smoothies and workout shakes. These clean ingredients provide 25 grams of protein and a full range of branched-chain amino acids plus B vitamins, essential oils, and a proprietary enzyme complex that include probiotics. These ingredients work together to support ATP production and metabolism, help build lean muscle mass, and support post-workout muscle recovery.

Read more about this incredible protein powder in the January Ditch & Switch blog.
ICP Daily

Heath starts in the gut, so we want to do everything we can to have a happy, healthy belly! And having a healthy gut isn't something just for those with gut disorders. It is for ALL OF US.

Taking daily steps to build, support, detoxify, and balance gut bacteria and intestinal lining is crucial, and one of our favorite, simple ways to do this is with ICP Daily. ICP Daily is a daily prebiotic and fiber drink that is both delicious and easy on the stomach.

Read more bout this wonderful supplement in this month's Supplement Spotlight.

Want to try the essentials for January (Thieves essential oil, CBD Muscle Rub, Lemon essential oil, Winter Nights essential oil blend, Pure Protein Complete, ICP Daily), 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 Nights Blend Oil Spotlight - Jan 2022

Winter Nights Essential Oil Blend

Oil Spotlight for January

Winter Nights essential oil blend is a winter staple. This combination of Northern Lights Black Spruce, Peppermint, Cedarwood, and Orange is crisp and cool and reminiscent of softly falling snow. Winter Nights fills your home with the peace of crisp midnight air in winter, and the warmth of cozy spaces, making it perfect for this time of year.


Just a Drop of Winter Nights...

  • Has a fresh, woodsy aroma
  • Creates an uplifting, relaxing, serene environment
  • Invites the peaceful feeling of cozy winter nights into your home
  • A wonderful addition to DIYs
  • Can be used with massage for a relaxing, invigorating experience
  • Contains Northern Lights Black Spruce
Winter Nights essential oil is THE oil blend for the winter season. Not only is the aroma crisp and cool and comforting, this blend contains both Cedarwood and Northern Lights Black Spruce - both of which are 'tree' oils. Tree oils are a favorite this time of year for a good reason. They are calming and grounding for the emotions, they have immune support properties, and they can help support the body's natural response to pain and inflammation. Add in the muscle and joint support of Peppermint and the bright, happy aroma of Orange, and this blend definitely sounds like something we want to keep on and around our bodies this time of year.

Background

Young Living's exclusive Winter Nights essential oil blend features Northern Lights Black Spruce essential oil, produced exclusively at the Northern Lights Farm and Distillery in British Columbia, Cananda. Established in 2014, this farm remains a pristine landscape to grow and harvest the botanical for one of Young Living's most-beloved essential oils. Orange, produced at the Amanzi Amahle Cooperative Farm in South Africa, and Peppermint, produced at the Labbeemint Partner Distillery in Washington USA, join to add some brightness and effervescence to the Winter Nights blend and to elevate the forestry notes of Black Spruce and Cedarwood.

Key Constituents

Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties.

  • Limonene - known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits.
  • Alpha-pinene and beta-pinene - a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown these constituents to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind.
  • Bornyl acetate - may help calm and focus the mind.
Winter Nights & Emotions

According to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medial tradition, our health is a holistic balance of the mind, body, and spirit, with each person having a dominant energy type, or dosa. During the winter months we are more inclined to rest and hibernate, which can often lead to the winter blues. Winter is the season of kapha, the dosa marked by a certain heaviness, a tendency toward mental fog, and sometimes weight gain. However, we can work with the body and energy type can help lift the lethargy of winter. Oils can help us sit in this seasonal shift without lowering our emotional energy.

Create an application ritual with Winter Nights and any other oils you choose to add. This ritual is a reminder to not hold on to restrictive feelings, which can happen when there's too much kasha.

  • Gently rub the skin between your toes to create warmth in the area. Massage in 4-5 drops of your chosen oil, spending about 3-5 seconds between each toe.
  • With the oil still on your fingers and palms, massage the bottoms of your feet, spending 30 seconds on each one.
  • Move up to your wrists and gently massage the area with your thumb; spend 10-15 seconds on each wrist.
  • Next, move to the ears. Use your fingers to massage the area behind your ears in circles for 15 seconds.
  • Floating up to the forehead, massage your temples with your forefingers in circles for 10 seconds.
  • Finally, cup your palms over your nose and mouth and take five deep inhales.
Winter Nights & Yoga

Yoga can have a profound impact on improving energy levels, especially during the winter months. Begin your day with a sun salutations to capitalize on the energy of the sun. Focus on asanas to invigorate a healthy kapha.

  • Choose a diffuser blend below, and set it near your mat.
  • Apply oils to the crown of the head (it won't make your hair greasy if you don't rub it in, just drop it), wrists and heart.
  • Breathe deeply, repeat a positive mantra or focus on a word or intention you want to manifest.

Daily Habits with Winter Nights:

Use Winter Nights in the emotional ritual above and during yoga to help with the winter blues.

Make this Winter Blues Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Winter Nights essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Grapefruit essential oil
  • 5 drops Neroli essential oil
  • 5 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
Add a few drops of Winter Nights to yarn-wrapped pine cones for a scented fire starter. Details on this cute and easy DIY here.

Apply it to your neck or wrists to create a soft, sweet personal fragrance. Use Winter Nights alone or pair it with Vanilla, Lavender, Grapefruit, or Bergamot.

Use it in conjunction with Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap and Lotion to fill you home and leave your skin smelling amazing with its cool, comforting aroma.

Add it to Young Living's Car Vent Diffuser or use it in a car diffuser (a simple clothes pin works too) to leave your car smelling as fresh as the crips midnight winter air. No diffuser? Add drops of Winter Nights to cotton rounds or small cloths and place beneath the seats. Refresh the drops as needed.

Take a relaxing bath before bed. Add 10 drops each Winter Nights + Vanilla + Lavender to 1 cup Epsom Salt and place under warm running water.

Make a simple massage oil and give tired legs and feet some TLC.
  • 1/4 cup V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier oil
  • 30 drops Winter Nights essential oil blend
  • 20 drops Lavender essential oil
  • a few pumps of Relaxation Massage oil (optional)
Add Winter Nights to your Young Living bath and body products for a crips, comforting experience.

Whip up a simple room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 30 drops Winter Nights essential oil blend
  • Splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered 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 crisp, cool and comforting scent of Winter Nights.

  • Cozy Fireside - 6 drops Winter Nights + 5 drops Vanilla
  • Brisk Walk - 5 drops Winter Nights + 3 drops Lemon, 3 drops Bergamot
  • Sun Salutation - 4 drops Winter Nights + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Lemon
  • Date Night - 5 drops Winter Nights + 3 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 3 drops Ylang Ylang
  • Feeling Fresh - 6 drops Winter Nights + 3 drops Eucalyptus Radiata + 2 drops Lemon
  • Winter Nap - 5 drops Lavender + 4 drops Winter Nights + 2 drops Vetiver

Join us in using Winter Nights essential oil blend daily this month and beyond.


Want to try Winter Nights 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

ICP Daily Supplement Spotlight - Jan 2022

ICP Daily

Supplement Spotlight

Health starts in the gut, so we want to do everything we can do to have a happy, healthy belly! And having a healthy gut isn't something just for those with gut disorders! It is for US ALL.


Taking daily steps to build, support, detoxify and balance the gut bacteria and intestinal lining is crucial, and one of our favorite, simple ways to do this is with ICP Daily. ICP Daily is a daily prebiotic and fiber drink that is both delicious and easy on the stomach.

Just a Dose of ICP Daily

ICP Daily supports gut health, aids in the body's natural detoxification process, and helps maintain a healthy gut microbiome - all things that are crucial to overall health. This gentle daily formula contains 6 grams of plant-based probiotics, 5 grams of soluble fiber, and a belly-supporting blend of essential oils - Fennel, Anise, Tarragon, Ginger, Lemongrass and Rosemary.

Why we Love ICP Daily
  • Contains 6 grams of plant-based probiotics and 5 grams of soluble fiber
  • Aids in the body's natural detoxification process
  • Helps maintain a healthy gut microbiome
  • Easy on the stomach and well tolerated by those with digestion sensitivity
  • Promotes health postbiotics in the gut
  • Contains D. Gary Young's original ICP essential oil blend of Fennel, Anise, Tarragon, Ginger, Lemongrass, and Rosemary essential oils
  • Helps you feel full longer
  • Supports cardiovascular health and immune systems
Gut Health and Overall Health

Did you know that over 75% of your immune system is in your gut? Sounds so wild, but it is true. This is yet another reason why a healthy, happy belly is of utmost importance!

If you're thinking that you don't feel bad, don't have a dietary sensitivities and feel like your gut is just fine, you could still be experiencing symptoms of gut inflammation and imbalance (dysbiosis). Lots of things in our daily life can result in tiny holes in the gut lining, creating a 'leaky gut.' This is a huge topic of medical study and one for another day, but leaky gut can cause a whole host of symptoms. Some less straightforward symptoms include migraines, brain fog, joint pain, eczema, acne, and emotional instability.

If this is you (and honestly even if it's not) I challenge you to spend a minimum of 40 days eating low-inflammatory foods, moving your body, taking Live 9 and ICP Daily and seeing how these things change! Bonus points for adding 2-4 ounces of NingXia Red each day.

ICP Daily contains powerful ingredients like agave inulin, guar gum, and prickly pear cactus extract that works synergistically (1+1=3) with Fennel, Anise, Tarragon, Ginger, Lemongrass, and Rosemary essential oils to detoxify the gut and promote a healthy environment for bacterial balance. Pairing ICP Daily with Life 9 is ideal. ICP Daily creates a clean, happy home for the diverse bacteria of the Live 9 probiotic.

Plus, the ingredients in ICP Daily provide 6 grams of plant-based probiotics and 5 grams of soluble fiber. Probiotics and fiber are crucial for overall gut health and digestive mobility (ease of things moving through which is definitely what we want) as well as overall cardiovascular and immune system health.

Overall, ICP Daily is an ideal way to maintain a healthy gut microbiome, aid in the body's natural detoxification process, promote healthy postbiotics in the gut, and even help you feel full longer. If that's not a win, I don't know what is!

Daily Habits for Gut Health
  • Avoid inflammatory foods
  • Eat whole, nutrient dense foods
  • Move your body gently first thing in the morning (yoga, sun salutations, stretching)
  • Avoid commercial seed oils (canola oil, sunflower seed oil, etc.)
  • Take a high quality probiotic like Life 9
  • Eat prebiotic foods like garlic, onions, and NingXia wolfberries
  • Take ICP Daily
Gut Health and Emotional Health

It may seem strange to link gut health with emotions, but there is a big reason why the two things are connected.

We've all heard about serotonin, especially since it is one of our 'happy' hormones along with dopamine. Serotonin is the control switch for the body and brain's neurotransmitters. It helps us regulate our emotions from excited and energetic to calm and focused, so when levels are too low, problems can certainly arise.

A lot of serotonin is produced in the brain (this is what we hear about a lot with mental health needs), but a large amount is also produced in the digestive system. So much so that our gut is called the 'second brain.' In fact, almost 90% of the serotonin in our bodies is produced by the peripheral nervous system in the gut. WOW!

So many things impact the gut's ability to produce and maintain adequate levels of serotonin. A few of these include food sensitivities and allergies, acute and chronic illness, flora imbalances, yeast overgrowth, acute and chronic illness, conventional medication and antibiotic use. Some of these things are within our control to change and others we have to simply support and rebuild the gut after experiencing. Acute needs are definitely going to require work, but the real ticket to health is in daily actions.

Often when we crave foods high in sugar or white flour, we are innately trying to regulate low serotonin levels. These foods may give us a quick pick me up, but they also lead to a crash shortly after. But there are many ways we can support the gut (second brain, remember) daily to maintain adequate serotonin (among other important things). Adding ICP Daily to your daily wellness routine is a great way to support your gut.

How To Use ICP Daily

  • Mix 1 scoop in 8 ounces of water or juice daily.
  • Take in the morning 30 minutes before meals on an empty stomach.
  • Enjoy with water, NingXia Red, or juice..

Join us as we use ICP Daily this month and beyond to support our gut health, immune system and emotions as we start a new year.

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

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

Meal Replacements Ditch and Switch - Jan 2022

January's Ditch & Switch

Meal Replacement for

Pure Protein Complete & Balance Complete


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

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

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

Why we Love It

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

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

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

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

Why Make the Switch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jan's DIY - Oil-Infused Shower Melts

Oil-Infused Shower Melts DIY
Make this to Pamper Yourself

These essential oil shower melts are easy to make (only a few household ingredients!) and are a perfect way to add a little something extra to your morning routine. Choose fresh, crisp oils and blends like Peppermint, Raven, and Citrus Fresh for an invigorating steam shower to start your day. 

These also make a lovely gift!

DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts:
  • 1 cup Baking Soda
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
  • 20 drops of essential oil(s)*
  • Water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
  • Silicone mold
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, you might need to add another teaspoon of water.

Add 20 drops of essential oil(s) of your choice and mix well. Scoop into silicone molds (or reuse an empty k-cup) 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!

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

Oil Pairing Ideas to try:

  • Peppermint + Eucalyptus Radiata
  • Rosemary + Peppermint
  • Raven + Lemon
  • Lavender + Peppermint
  • Lemon + Eucalyptus + Rosemary
  • Tangerine + Rosemary + Lemon
  • Thieves + Peppermint
  • Citrus Fresh + Thieves
  • Or any of your favorites! Just remember that oils with a stronger scent tend to do better in this recipe.
Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make these so we can see what you've made!

Want to create these DIY Shower Melts, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Healthy Habits Diffuser Recipes - Jan 2022

Healthy Habits Diffuser Blends
For your New Year


While we certainly don't need a new year to create great health habits, there is something fundamentally refreshing about this time of year. It's a time to rest, to renew, to sit and enjoy the slowness of winter while holding space for our dreams, our needs and our desires.

Winter is a time to reflect on what we want to continue giving energy to and what we want to gratefully release. During this time, let's make room for healthy habits on a daily basis. It is the small steps over time that make a lasting difference.

This collection of diffuser blends features some of our favorite oils for health - Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Frankincense, Pine, Rosemary and more. These are the blends we are reading for right now as we extend our winter hibernation, reflect on the year past, set personal and health goals for the future, and refresh and renew our bodies and spirits as we look forward to the year ahead with expectant hope.

Our diffusers are running 24/7 in our homes, supporting our immune systems, respiratory systems, emotions, cleansing the air and making things smell welcome and inviting all at the same time.

LIFE HACK - You can easily transform these blends into roller recipes and sprays!

To make a 10 mL roller from any recipe - triple the number of drops to make a total of 35-45 total drops, add a carrier of choice (we love V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex) and you're good to go.

To make a 2 oz spray from any recipe - double the number of drops to a total of about 25 drops, ad a splash of witch hazel and fill with filtered water. Spray on upholstered surfaces, bedding, rugs, anywhere you want to freshen!

Check it - many of these recipes contain the Gifts with Purchase oils in January. Get the everyday products you need and get free oils to use in the diffuser too!

Happy diffusing!!

Not sure what to do? Click here to get started.

As always, I'm here to support you!
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
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The winter months can be a little hard on our respiratory systems, and this blend sone we reach for time and time again! 

Thieves brings the spicy sweet immune support, Lemon is bright and fresh and clean, and Raven is wonderful for opening airways with its crips eucalyptus scent. Add this blend to your diffuser anytime you need a breath of fresh air.


It's no secret that gardening is good for the body and soul. There's just something about being outdoors, working the dirt and growing plants, and this diffuser blends brings the feeling of a day in the garden into your home.

Lavender, Lemon, Basil, and Rosemary combine to create a sense of zen while also supporting the immune and respiratory systems during cold winter days. Add this herbal remedy to your diffuser anytime you need to feel peaceful and collected.

Winter is a time of rest, a time to sleep in and focus in as we slowly move towards longer days. And while we want to fully honor this season and be present in it, it can sometimes lead to feeling a little blue.

On the days when you are feeling the need for a little sunshine, add this blend of Lemon, Peppermint, and Orange to your diffuser! Citrus oils are known to be bright and happy, and Peppermint is crisp and fresh, making this the perfect combination to brighten your spirits.


Sacred Mountain might just be one of Young Living's most underrated blends. This tree oil blend can be an incredible emotional tool for releasing and refocusing.

Paired with the uplifting scent of Orange and the calming aroma of Patchouli, this blend is one you will want on hand whenever you need to stop, release and start again. Diffuse this blend anytime of day when you need a fresh start.

2020 and 2021 taught us a lot about ourselves, about what matters most, and about our ability to adapt to an ever changing world. This blend is a great one to reach for when you're feeling the effects of those years!

Pine and Northern Lights Black Spruce are grounding and calming and also offer wonderful health benefits, making them all stars for the diffuser!

Add in a little Cinnamon Bark for a hint of spice and you have a blend that rivals any candle in scent but also packs a wonderful health punch!


Whenever you're feeling ready to set goals and make progress towards this, this is the blend you want to diffuse.

Lemon is bright, crisp and inspiring. Grapefruit is happy and uplifting. Basil and Rosemary are herbaceous and focusing oils.

This combination can help you find your inner goal getter as you look forward to all this year may hold.

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

How to Use Jan's Gifts with Purchase - 2022

How to use
January's Gifts with Purchase

January's Gift With Purchase is here, and it's packed with essential oil favorites you can use every day - Eucalyptus Radiata, Grapefruit, Rosemary, Lime, Cedarwood. Plus an exclusive Lavender, Peppermint and Tea Tree in the Seed to Seal Story Collection! From skin and hair care to cleaning and DIYs, here are some of our favorite ways to use these household staples.

NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List resource 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!
Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil

Like most species of Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Radiata is native to Australia. A very large flowering tree in the myrtle family, Eucalyptus Radiata produces fragrant leaves and is also known informally as narrow-leaved peppermint. In 2011, a study at Heidelberg University found that Eucalyptus Radiata has the second largest abundance of 1,8 console (eucalyptus) after Eucalyptus Globulus. It is this constituent that gives Eucalyptus Radiata its camphor's aroma and incredible respiratory support properties.

Use this oil to help support the airways during the cold weather. Dilute with coconut oil or V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex and apply to the chest as desired. This is a great thing to do before a winter workout.

Soothe tired muscles with simple massage oil - mix a few drops of Eucalyptus Radiata with carrier oil and massage onto tense areas. You can also add Rosemary and/or Lavender.

Make this Eucalyptus Lavender Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC.
Soothe irritated airways with a simple DIY Chest Rub. To a small glass jar add:
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 30 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
  • 20 drops Lemon
    Mix well. Apply to chest, back, throat and bottom of feed as desired.
Whenever you feel your defenses going down, try this Immune Boost Soak.
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
  • 10 drops Lemon or Grapefruit (optional)
  • Splash of witch hazel
  • Fill the rest with water
Make a DIY Mattress & Upholstery Spray for refreshing linens and mattresses with each sheet change or every time you make the bed. Switch up the oils as you like. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle, add
Whip up this even simpler DIY Linen Spray for linens and upholstered surfaces. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
  • Splash of witch hazel
  • Fill the rest with filtered water
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a glass jar, add:
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 30 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
  • 20 drops Tea Tree (optional) - its a gift with purchase gift this month
    Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Add Eucalyptus, Tea Tree and Peppermint to these DIY Cleaning Fizzies.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup citric acid
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 4 tsp water
  • 40 drops essential oils (Eucalyptus plus Peppermint and Tea Tree are gifts with purchase this month)
  • 3 tsp V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier
  • Ice cube tray or small silicone 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.
Freshen Up Thieves Cleaner by adding 20 drops of Eucalyptus Radiata for a fresh twist. Pair with Rosemary and Grapefruit for an even more refreshing take on our favorite plant-based cleaner.
Add Eucalyptus Radiata to wool dryer balls and Thieves Laundry Soap for fresh, clean smelling laundry.

Use Eucalyptus Radiata to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 Epsom salt
  • 30 drops of essential oil(s)
  • Water (about 2-3 tsp)
  • Silicone mold
    Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and Epsom salt into a mixing bowl. Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons, and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water.
    Step 2 - Add essential oil(s) of your choice and mix well. 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 this fresh, crisp oil with herbaceous oils like Rosemary and Lavender, citrus oils like Grapefruit and Lemon or cleansing oils like Peppermint and Lemongrass:
  • Aveda: Eucalyptus Radiata, Lemon, Rosemary
  • Spa Treatment: Eucalyptus Radiata, Grapefruit, Tangerine
  • Fresh & Clean: Eucalyptus Radiata, Tea Tree, Lemon
  • Resolutions: Eucalyptus Radiata, Peppermint, Lavender
Grapefruit Essential Oil

A natural cross of the pomelo and the sweet orange, grapefruit likely originated in Jamaica before spreading to America and throughout citrus-growing areas. Today this evergreen tree is cultivated in the United States, South Africa, Brazil, and Israel.

Grapefruit essential oil has a zesty, uplifting aroma that refreshes the air when diffused. It also provides cleansing action, making it a popular addition to skin care and home cleaning products.

Add Grapefruit to your favorite roller blends for some happy citrus zest! To a 10 mL roller bottle, add the following essential oils with a carrier oil of your choice. (Note: do not apply citrus oils to skin that will be directly exposed to the sunlight within 2 hours.)
  • Keep Calm & Carry On: 20 drops Stress Away, 15 drops each Grapefruit & Lavender
  • Liquid Sunshine: 20 drops Grapefruit, 15 drops each Tangerine & Lemon, 10 drops Bergamot
  • Flower Garden: 20 drops Grapefruit, 15 drops Ylang Ylang, 10 drops Bergamot
  • Golden Hour: 20 drops Grapefruit, 15 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce or Idaho Blue Spruce, 10 drops Germanium or Joy
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 Cedarwood:
  • 1 Grapefruit
  • 15 drops Cedarwood (gift with purchase this month)
  • 5 drops Grapefruit essential oil
  • 3 drops Sage essential oil
  • 1.5 cups coarse sea salt
  • Fresh sage leaves for garnish (optional)
Lemon Rosemary:
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 cup coarse sea salt
  • 15 drops Rosemary essential oil
  • 10 drops Grapefruit essential oil
  • Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Rosemary Lime Mint:
  • 1 lime
  • 1 cup coarse sea salt
  • 10 drops Rosemary essential oil
  • 10 drops Lime essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Winter skin needing a little love? Whip up this Grapefruit Salt Scrub:
Make this Grapefruit Lip Scrub for soft, happy lips:
  • 10 drops Grapefruit
  • 5 drops Vanilla (optional)
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
    Whip coconut oil with a mixer, then add in sugar and essential oils and mix again. Store in a glass jar. Apply nightly to lips in a circular motion. Wipe off with a drop towel.
Whip up this DIY Toning Oil to use after hitting the gym to work on your resolutions. To a 2 or 4 oz pump or dropper bottle, add:
  • 10 drops each Rosemary, Grapefruit, Fennel, Juniper
  • 5 drops each Geranium, Cypress
  • Fill with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
    Massage onto problem areas as desired.
Spice up your Thieves Cleaner with a fresh, crisp recipe. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1-2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops Grapefruit essential oil
  • 15 drops each Tangerine & Lemon essential oil
  • 15 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
  • Fill the rest with filtered water
Bring a little light to your winter body butter by combining Winter Nights essential oil blend and Grapefruit in 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 Grapefruit essential oil
  • 15 drops Winter Nights essential oil blend
    Melt together coconut oil, shea butter and cocoa butter, then add in Vitamin E oil and whisk.
    Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 - 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved.
    Add in essential oils, then place in a glass jar.
Diffuse this happy citrus oil to bring a little bit of sunshine to your home:
  • Herb Garden: Grapefruit, Lemon, Basil
  • Spring Breeze: Grapefruit, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Valor
  • Cozy Home: Grapefruit, Lavender, Vanilla
  • Keep Calm: Grapefruit, Stress Away, Bergamot
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
Lime Essential Oil

Lime essential oil has a sharp, green, citrus aroma that uplifts the senses when used aromatically or applied topically. Lime Vitality has a delightful citrus flavor, contains antioxidants, and may provide general wellness support when taken internally. NOTE: Lime and Lime Vitality are the same essential oil.

Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a crisp, happy aroma to any area of your home.
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • 1/4 cup Epsom salt
  • 1 cup dried lavender buds
  • Muslin cotton drawstrings pouches, approximately 5 inches long by 4 inches wide
  • 30 drops Lime essential oil
  • 20 drops Lavender essential oil
    In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom salt, flower buds, and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture. Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch. Place anywhere you want to add a fresh lavender lime scent. Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil.
Mix Lime and Rosemary with magnesium flakes or Epsom salt for a relaxing bath soak.

Show your muscles a little TLC after hitting the gym or even after standing all day (or for those middle of the night leg cramps). To a 2 oz pump bottle or a 30 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Cypress essential oil
  • 20 drops Lime essential oil
  • A carrier of choice
    Apply to lets to support healthy circulation.
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
  • 3 drops each Lime and Geranium essential oils (optional)
  • 1/4 cup of water
    Blend cranberries into a paste, then add remaining ingredients. Add water last and add until desired consistency. Apply to the face and let sit for 10-15 minutes before removing with warm water or a warm cloth.
Add Lime to Grapefruit Lip Scrub recipe above.
Add Lime to your beauty routine to freshen and cleanse your skin.

Create this amazing T-Zone Roller (or serum) to support glowing skin. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10 drops Lime essential oil
  • 5 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 5 drops Tea Tree essential oil
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply to t-zone or oily areas of skin as needed (even blemishes!)
Add Lime Vitality to any of your favorite dishes - guacamole, marinades, and salad dressings, baked proteins like chicken or salmon, smoothies - anything you would use lime zest! 

Add a drop of Lime Vitality to your daily NingXia Red and to your water glass throughout the day. 

NOTE: Lime Vitality and Lime are the same essential oil.

Diffuse this crisp citrus oil to bring a little bit of summer to your home. Pair Lime with other citrus oils, with herbaceous oils like Lavender and Rosemary, or to candle-inspired blends to add a lighter note to the fragrance.
  • Spring Breeze: Lime, Rosemary, Grapefruit
  • Herb Garden: Lime, Lavender, Rosemary, Basil
  • Seaside: Lime, Lavender, Spearmint
  • Capri Blue Volcano: Idaho Blue Spruce, Grapefruit, Geranium, Tangerine, Lime
Cedarwood Essential Oil

Cedarwood 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Seed to Seal Story Collection

This collection includes exclusive 10 mL bottles of Lavender, Peppermint and Tea Tree - all of which are household staples! These three oils are expertly versatile and are ones we reach for daily.

Add Lavender and Tea Tree to your on-the-go wellness kit for the literal bumps in the road and make this simple, but effective Pavement Spray. The best part about this is that you don't have to rub it in onto tender skin! To a 2 oz glass or stainless steel spray bottle, add
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops Frankincesne essential oil
  • 5 drops Myrrh or Helichrysm essential oil
  • 5 drops Tea Tree essential oil
  • Fill with fractionated coconut oil
    Spray onto knees, elbows, any skin that needs some TLC.
Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 20 drops Tea Tree essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops Grapefruit 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 Tea Tree to dryer balls and directly to your laundry soap to freshen up your laundry. You can also use it with Thieves Dish Soap as a stain pre-treatment.

Drop Tea Tree into any area where unwanted odors linger - inside of toilet tissue rolls, on a cloth inside the garage can, on floor mat in the car, in gym bags, running shoes, rubber boots, etc.

Add Lavender 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 Lavender (option to add Roman Chamomile as well) 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 as a mask. Rinse with warm water.
Use Lavender and Tea Tree in the DIY Goat Milk Soap and Bath Soak recipes above.

Add a drop of Peppermint to carrier oil and massage onto tense shoulder, temples, and back of the neck. You can also apply it to sore, tired muscles.

Keep Peppermint on hand in the car to help ease any unhappy bellies due to movement. Sniff directly from the bottle as needed.

Make Lavender a part of your bedtime routine. Diffuse, apply, massage onto shoulders, mix with water in a 2 oz glass spray bottle and spritz onto sheets.

Add all three oils to calm, uplift and purify your home and atmosphere.
  • Sniffles Ease: Peppermint, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus Radiata, Lemon
  • Breathe Easy: Eucalyptus Radiata, Tea Tree, Lavender, Peppermint
  • Relax: Eucalyptus Radiata, Lavender, Lemon
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

Gift with Purchase! - Jan 2022

January's gifts with Purchase


Energize your new year with January's gifts with purchase! This month is full of powerful essential oil favorites you can use every day. Infuse everything - from your hair care to your homemade cleaners - with Rosemary's invigorating scent, Grapefruit's zesty aroma, and Lime's citrusy goodness.

Turn any shower into a spa with the fresh scent of Eucalyptus Radiata or the soothing, woodsy aroma of Cedarwood.

With the Seed to Seal Story Collection, you'll receive limited-edition 10 mL bottles containing some of our oil all-starts: Lavender, Tea Tree, and Peppermint. And as always, your order ships for free at or above 100 PV.

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out January's 'How to Use' blog post.

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, free shipping, delivered to our doorstep and product credits galore! I am ALL about boxes of safe, effective and healthy products showing up on my porch with fun freebies inside!


Freebies To Start January 2022


With any order (Subscribe to Save or one time shop order) of 100 PV or more, you will receive FREE SHIPPING. Stock up on all-time favorites and your order will ship for free.


190 PV Orders


With any order (Subscribe to Save or Shop) of 190 PV or more, you'll receive a free 15 mL EUCALYPTUS RADIATA essential oil. If your order is a Subscribe to Save order (previously Essential Rewards), you'll also receive a free 15 mL GRAPEFRUIT and a 15 mL ROSEMARY essential oil.



EUCALYPTUS RADIATA essential oil, 15 mL
  • Love your locks. Give those tresses the royal treatment! Massage a few drops of Eucalyptus Radiata into your scalp so the rejuvenation scent can refresh your hair.
  • Drift off to dreamland. Rub a little Eucalyptus Radiata on the booms of your feet and inhale the aroma as you settle down for a long winter's nap.


GRAPEFRUIT, 15 mL

  • Refresh the room. Want your room to feel like a sunny beach house? Grapefruit brings a welcome burst of freshness, whether you're diffusing it or using it to eat up your household cleaners.
  • Show off a sweet, summery scent. Grapefruit's sweet, invigorating aroma can brighten any day. Just dab a little on your wrists and neck to sport a fresh personal scent.
  • NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.
ROSEMARY, 15 mL
  • Show your scalp some TLC. Massage a few drops of this fresh, woodsy essential oil into your scalp by adding into your favorite shampoo Mix it with Cedarwood (the 300 PV tier gift with purchase) for a refreshing scalp mask.
  • Sprits the stinky and sticky. Clean to your heart's content, spritzing away stinky orders and sticky counters with a Rosemary-infused DIY cleaner.
  • NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

250 PV Orders

With any order of 250 PV, you'll receive a free 15 mL LIME essential oil and all the above with FREE SHIPPING!


LIME essential oil, 15 mL
  • Add some zest to your day and take a mini tropical staycation in a bottle! Invite Lime's sunny, citrusy notes into your favorite spaces by diffusing it or add it to your DIY cleaner to enjoy its fresh clean scent.
  • Get that glow. What's a vacation without some spa time? Give your skin some glow by applying 2 drops of Lime to your face with a cotton pad as you wind down for bed.
300 PV Orders

With any order of 300 PV, you'll receive a free 15 mL CEDARWOOD, a SEED TO SEAL STORY COLLECTION and all of the above with FREE SHIPPING!


  • Experience three powerhouse oils: Lavender, Tea Tree and Peppermint. Drift to sleep with dreamy Lavender, bash the appearance of blemishes with herbaceous Tea Tree, and cool down those tired legs after a run with cooling Peppermint.
  • Use from sunup to sundown. These essential oil favorites are easy to add to nearly every part of your day-to-day, from soothing skin care to homemade cleaners.
CEDARWOOD essential oil, 15 mL
  • Treat those tresses. You have to wear your hair everyday, so let Cedarwood make it your best-looking feature! Warm a few drops on you hand and fingers and gently rub it into your scalp for healthy-looking hair.
  • Soften the appearance of your skin. Add Cedarwood to your nightly body lotion, daily face moisturizes, a weekly face mask and marvel at how it cleanses, moisturizers, and conditions your skin.
  • Sweeten your surroundings. Share Cedarwood's calm, complementary scent by adding it to your diffuser blends. Mix it with citrus notes, floral accents, or earthy tones to create your own unique combinations.
For more details and ways to use these amazing oils, check out this YouTube video from YL Corporate. Then get diffusing with these freebies with these yummy Diffuser Recipes in January.

Wonder how to use your gifts with purchase? Check out this post to see all the things.

Want to get the most out of your new oils? Check out these posts on the Lavender Life Blog:
FAQs:
What is January's 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.

Whats a tier?
Basically, the more PV (product volume) you order, the more free products you receive. Order at least 100 PV and your order ships free. Every time you increase your order volume (up to 300PV) 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 Subscribe to Save program, you'll also earn loyalty  points on each purchase, which you can redeem for future products.

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 Subscribe to Save.

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

December's DIY - Diffuser Bombs

DIY Diffuser Bombs
Make this for Yourself and your Loved Ones

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


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

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

Favorite Blends to try:

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

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

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

Essentials for Dec 2021

December Essentials
What should I order?


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


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


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

Vanilla Oleoresin

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


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

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

Peppermint Essential Oil

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn more about NingXia Red:
Christmas Spirit Essential Oil Blend

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Super Vitamin D Supplement Spotlight - Dec 2021

Super Vitamin D

Supplement Spotlight

Vitamin D is one of those supplements that get a lot of hype, and for good reason - its estimated that between 40-70% of the US population is deficient in Vitamin D! And this vitamin is a powerhouse when it comes to our health. Immune, respiratory, bone and joint, emotions, autoimmune needs - all are supported with healthy Vitamin D levels.


Vitamin D is Important for:
  • Supporting healthy bones and  helping prevent osteoporosis
  • Regulating the absorption of calcium + Phosphorous (essential for health)
  • Faciliting normal immune function
  • Plays an important role in regulating mood and warding off depression
  • Reduces risk of other diseases
"The Vitamin D Council - a scientist-led group promoting Vitamin D deficiency awareness - suggests Vitamin D treatment might be found helpful in treating or preventing autoimmune disease, chronic pain, depression, diabetes, heart diseases, high blood pressure, flu and osteoporosis. However, there have been no definitive clinical trials."
- WebMB

Vitamin D is made in the skin when the skin is exposed to UV-B rays in sunlight. Only a limited number of foods contain Vitamin D, so exposing the skin to sunlight is how we get 70-80% of the Vitamin D our body needs. Unfortunately, sunlight is not always a reliable source of Vitamin D. The season and geographic latitude, use of sunscreen, city smog, skin pigmentation, and a person's age are some of the factors that affect how much Vitamin D is produced in the skin through sunlight.

Why We Love Super Vitamin D

  • Plays a key function in respiratory health
  • Supports the body's respiratory immune system through its innate, adaptive defense mechanisms
  • Helps boos healthy immune systems
  • Supports mood and hormone regulation with Vitamin D and lemon balm
  • Helps support bone growth and healthy muscle
  • Support calcium balance and bone growth
  • Infused with Lemon Balm (Melissa) essential oil
Young Living's Super Vitamin D supports the immune and respiratory system with 250 percent of the daily value of Vitamin D. This highly absorbable, vegan-friendly tablet is made with lemon balm extract and Lime and Melissa premium essential oils, which help increase bioavailability of the Vitamin D and also support mood and hormone regulation.

Vitamin D and Bone Health

When it comes to healthy bones, Calcium is like the nutrient you think of first. But Vitamin D is just as important for keeping bones strong and preventing the bone disease osteoporosis. Vitamin D helps your intestines absorb calcium from the food you eat, so getting enough of both nutrients is an important part of making sure your bones are dense and strong.

Vitamin D and Emotional Health adapted from Eryn Jones

Healthy Vitamin D levels are crucial for emotional health! Having adequate levels of Vitamin D allows your brain to perform its 'executive' function such as reasoning, attention, critical thinking and flexibility. Much like the CEO of a successful company needs support from his or her team to have clear focus and decision making, your brain needs support from supplements, sleep, and nutrition to be able to perform well.

Vitamin D is essential for that!

Healthy Vitamin D levels have also been shown to lower the risk for seasonal blues, can support depressive mental health states and also assists in memory. The reason we are often happier and more at ease during warm months is because we naturally have higher Vitamin D levels from sun exposure. Since we can't always be in the sun and since we need higher levels than previously thought, supplementation is key.

Learn more here:
Achieving Optimal Vitamin D levels

Depending on who you ask, blood levels above 20 ng/mL or 30 ng/mL are considered "sufficient," and there are multiple factors affecting how much Vitamin D an individual may need. However, a generally recognized dosage would be 1.000-4.000 IU (25-100 micrograms) daily. This dose should be enough to ensure optimal blood levels in most people. Other considerations:

How To Use

  • Take 1-2 tablets daily with food
  • Place in mouth and allow to dissolve for 5-10 seconds, then chew for optimal results
  • Note: Each sublingual tablet contains 1.000 IU Vitamin D.

Join us as we use Super Vitamin D this month and beyond to support our immune system and emotions as we head into winter weather and the holiday season.

Want to try Super Vitamin D, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Diffusers Ditch and Switch - Dec 2021

December's Ditch & Switch

Scented Candles for Diffusers


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

Join us as we fill our homes with scents of the season using diffusers instead of scented candles! Plus makes a wonderful gift.


Why we Love It

It is no secret that we love diffusing - our diffusers are going 24/7. One of the best things about essential oils is that they not only smell incredible, they have a huge positive impact on our health. We can diffuse blends that support immunity, our respiratory system, healthy sleep, focus and mental clarity, emotional support and more.

We can fill our homes with the scents of the season without burning chemicals or using ingredients that harm our health.

"I used to burn scented candles all the time, so I was a little worried when we switched to diffusers. I wanted my home to smell inviting and cozy, and I have not been disappointed! Seven years later, we no longer burn candles or use wall plugs, and our home still smells incredible. So much so that my husband's friend commented on it when they come over."
- Ashley C.

Gift Ideas
Giving the gift of a diffuser and oils is one of the best ways you can share your love of oils with your family and friends! Plus, this simple switch from scented candles can make a huge impact on overall health. Here are a few ideas for gifting.

A few notes on Fragrance

If you turn over your favorite products, you'll often find the word 'fragrance' in the ingredients. But what is fragrance?

Fragrance chemicals are carbon-based compounds that volatile, or vaporize into the air, which is why we can smell them. They are added to household and personal care products to give them a scent or to mask the odor of other ingredients. Unfortunately, the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by fragrance products can contribute to poor indoor air quality and are associated with a variety of adverse health effects. They are pretty much the last thing you want in a product you are burning for ambiance and aroma.

But it gets a little bit worse... Did you know that to protect trade secrets, makers are allowed to withhold fragrance ingredients, so consumers can't rely on labels to know what hazards may lurk inside those festive scented candles (and room sprays.. and wall plugs... and perfumes... and cosmetics...) This is called the "fragrance loophole" in federal labeling law. Although all other ingredients in your scented household and personal care products must be disclosed on the label by their specific name, this loophole means that ingredients added to provide a pleasant scent, or to mask a bad one, need only be listed under the generic term "fragrance".

The Environmental Woking Group (EWG.org) reports that, while many popular candles and room sprays contains trace amounts of natural essences, they also typically contain a dozen or more potentially hazardous synthetic chemicals, some of which are derived from petroleum. According to the EWG:

"Exposure to fragrance chemicals can cause headaches; eye, nose, and throat irritation; nausea; forgetfulness; loss of coordination; and other respiratory and/or neurotoxic symptoms. Many fragrance ingredients are respiratory irritants and sensitizers, which can trigger asthma attacks and aggravate sinus conditions."

One example of harmful ingredient (there are many!) when it comes to fragrance, is styrene, an ingredient added to a wide variety of consumer products. A 2011 finding by the National Toxicology Program (endorsed by the Academy's National Research Council) found that styrene is "reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen."

We know only that styrene might be an ingredient in any given fragrance because the International Fragrance Association, an industry trade group, publishes on online "Transparency List" of ingredients that perfumers SAY they use in formulas for consumer products. Styrene is one of the 3,000-odd ingredients on the list. According to the EWG:

When you add up the number of products in your bathroom cabinets and under your kitchen sink that contain "fragrance" - and many contain styrene - the total could be many exposures to a substance we now know is "reasonable anticipated to be a human carcinogen."

THIS is why we are so passionate about ditching conventional products and switching to Young Living's clean, effective and safe options! Young Living NEVER uses fragrance in their products - they don't even need to because of the incredible essential oils. All the Young Living products are infused with the highest quality, therapeutic grade essential oils which not only make fragrance unnecessary, they actually improve our health.

Make a simple switch with a huge impact and join us as we switch out scented candles for diffuser and delicious oil blends!

Check out these amazing Diffuser Blends on the Lavender Life Blog:

Ready to switch out your scented candles for diffusers instead, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Vanilla Oil Spotlight - Dec 2021

Vanilla Essential Oil

Oil Spotlight for December

Vanilla essential oil is such a warm, inviting and happy oil. It has a luxuriously rich, slightly sweet scent that enhances the experience of virtually every other essential oil, both when used topically or aromatically.

Each month we focus on using an oil everyday to help us in accomplishing our goals. Join us in choosing a method of application and simply getting this oil on and around you every day in December.

Vanilla at a Glance

  • Has a warm, rich, slightly sweet aroma
  • Can be diffused or applied topically to create a warm and tranquil environment
  • Can be applied directly to the skin or added to your favorite hair and body care products
  • Blends beautifully with essential oils and carrier oils for diffusion and topical application 
Vanilla extract is widely used in baking, perfume manufacturing and even aromatherapy, but many people don't realize the array of health benefits that come from using vanilla oil, even though it is not technically an essential oil. Young Living's Vanilla oleoresin is unique. It has an incredible scent and some wonderful health benefits.

  • Contains antioxidant properties
  • Supports healthy hormone levels
  • Supports mood and lifts the spirit
  • May help support healthy blood pressure levels
  • Support the immune system
  • Assists with stress relief and calming the mind
Background
Vanilla is produced from Vanilla planifolia, an orchid that grows long bean pods. The process of obtaining Vanilla is extensive, as it can take up to four years for the vine to mature. The vine produces orchid blossoms that bloom for only 24 hours and must be pollinated by hand within 8-12 hours for the bean pod to grow. The entire process - growing, pollinating, drying, curing, and preparing for export - takes about one year. Who know?

Young Living's Vanilla is not strictly an extract or an absolute, both of which contain mostly alcohol and do not blend well with essential oils. Noticing these flaws in mainstream vanilla extracts and absolutes, the D. Gary Young Research Institute worked to find a vanilla product that would meet the Seed to Seal quality commitment and blend well with our essential oils. The result is a first-of-its-kind extraction method that yields a Vanilla oleoresin in fractioned coconut oil that diffuse and blends beautifully with essential oils. Such a HUGE win for us!

Key Constituents

Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties.

  • Vanillin - Studies have shown vanillin to have powerful antioxidant properties, to support the body's response to inflammation and posibly help fight infection.

Daily Habits with Vanilla:

Add Vanilla to your perfume rollers as a low note to add warmth:

  • Geranium, Neroli, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Vanilla, Orange
  • Vanilla, Lavender, Frankincense
  • Northern Lights Black Spruce, Vanilla, Tangerine, Bergamot, Geranium
  • Valor, Vanilla, Frankincense, Tangerine
  • Neroli, Jasmine, Vanilla
Diffuse Vanilla for a warm, welcoming aroma. Pair with citrus, spice oils, tree oils, or virtually anything.

Add a few drops of Vanilla to yarn-wrapped pine cones for a scented fire starter. Details on this cute and easy DIY here.

Drop Vanilla onto porous festive passive decor!

Apply it to your neck or wrists to create a soft, sweet personal fragrance

Use this Candy Cane Lip Scrub daily for a little self love.
  • 5 drops Peppermint
  • 5 drops Vanilla
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
    Whip coconut oil     with a mixer, then add in sugar and essential oils and mix again. Store in a glass jar.
    Apply nightly to lips in a circular motion. Wipe off with a dry towel.
Take a relaxing bath. Add 10 drops each Vanilla + Lavender to 1 cup Epsom salt and place under running water.

Add it to your bath and body products for a sweet, comforting aromatic experience.

Create a simple room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 dops Vanilla
  • 10 drops Peppermint or Cinnamon Bark
  • 15 drops Lavender (optional)
  • Splash of witch hazel
  • Fill the rest with water
Make a Creamsicle Body Polish for yourself and as a gift.
  • 1 cup brown sugar
    1 cup cold pressed coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 3 drops each Vanilla, Tangerine, Grapefruit, Lemon
    Combine all ingredients in a metal or glass container, use in the shower to exfoliate & moisturaize
Make (and gift) this Whipped Chocolate Body Butter
  • 1.4 cup virgin coconut oil
  • 1/8 cup organic shea butter
  • 1/8 cup raw cocoa butter
  • 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 10 drops Vanilla oil per jar
  • 5 drops Peppermint per jar (optional) for a Mint Mocha flavor
  • small glass jars
    Melt together coconut oil, shea butter and cocoa butter, then add in Vitamin E oil and wisk.
    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 glass jars.

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 warm, welcoming scent of Vanilla.

  • Vanilla Spice: 4 drops Vanilla + 2 drops Cinnamon Bark + 2 drops Clove + 2 drops Tangerine
  • Creamsicle: 4 drops Vanilla + 3 drops Tangerine, 3 drops Lavender
  • Cozy Kitchen: 6 drops Lemon + 3 drops Vanilla + 2 drops Rosemary
  • Carrot Cake: 2 drops each Vanilla, Clove, Lemon, Carrot Seed
  • Seaside Breeze: 3 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood + 3 drops Vanilla + 2 drops Lavender + 1 drop Frankincense

Join us in using Vanilla oil daily this season to create great daily habits that supports our overall health - physical, mental, and emotional. And learn more about Vanilla here.


Want to try Vanilla essential oil 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

2021 Holiday Gift Guide

2021 Holiday Gift Guide

It's the season of gifting, and we love to share our love of Young Living with the people on our list. From amazing rollers to luxurious beauty collections to festive home favorites, there are so many ways to give the git of essential oils. So no matter who you're shopping for this season, we have some ideas for you! Check out the 2021 Holiday Launch DIYs to make the most of these amazing items.


Christmas Spirit (or Winter Nights) Foaming Hand Soap
+ a festive oven mix or dish towel
+ fresh rosemary or lavender plant.
Perfect for a homemaker, neighbor or someone who loves to cook.




Under the Mistletoe Lip Balm set + Sweet Maple Bath Bombs
  • Grab a set of lip balm and a package of Sweet Maple Bath Bombs and separate into three gifts - one lip balm and one bath bomb per gift
  • Place in a jar with with confetti. Plus you'll have one bath bomb leftover to pamper yourself.



KidScents Bath Bombs 
+ a par of cozy socks
These adorable bath bombs definitely are not just for kids




Christmas Spirit Foaming Hand Soap
+Christmas Spirit essential oil blend

A trio of citrus oils:
+ Citrus Fresh Vitality + Tangerine Vitality + Grapefruit Vitality
Perfect for diffusing, making rollers or cooking and baking!





Winter Nights Essential Oil Blend
+ AromaGlide Roller Fitments



Very Vanillamint Collection
Place this luxurious salt scrub and body butter in a small basket and pair with cozy socks or slippers.




Sweet Maple Bath Bombs
+ Thieves Vitality or RC essential oil blend to diffuse while soaking
+ A pair of cozy slippers or blanket for after a relaxing bath
+ A good book to read while soaking
Place it all in a basket for an instant self care gift




BLOOM essential oil blend 
+ free spritzer bottle
+ jade or rose quartz roller





Christmas Spirit (or Winter Nights) Foaming Hand Soap
 + Thieves Household Cleaner
+ a festive dish towel
add everything to a cute basket and you're set!




Olive Wood Massage set
+ a small cook roller
perfect for the athlete or active individuals!
BLOOM Collection
+ This set is perfect for pampering and already liftable as-is!
+ Includes
  • BLOOM Brighting Cream
  • Spa headband
  • Jade gua sha stone
  • Facial cleansing pads
  • 3 pk, Mesh pouch
Mirah Kit
+  another beauty option that is perfect as-is!
+ Includes
  • Mirah Luminous Cleansing Oil
  • CBD Beauty Boost (AH-MAZ-ING!)
  • Rose quartz roller
  • Silicone cleansing pad


CBD Soothe Roll-on (300 mg)
+ RC essential oil
+ a small diffuser
A perfect gift for anyone who needs some extra TLC from the winter air or seasonal air changes

CBD Soothe Roll-on (300 mg)
+ an unscented flax seed heatable eye mask

Holiday Home Cleaning Kit
+ Christmas Spirit Foaming Hand Soap
+ Grab a cute basket fill with the included
  • Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 15 mL Christmas Spray
  • Glass spray bottle
  • Dish cloths
    Decorate with a cute cleaning cloth
Mini Aria Kit + Diffuser Cleaning Kit
Add both of these items to your cart and you'll receive:
  • Mini Aria Diffuser,
  • 15 mL Christmas Spirit
  • 5 mL Peppermint and Vanilla
  • Cleaning brush
  • Squeeze bottle
  • Waffle cloth
  • Mesh bag & instruction card










Macaron Collection + Diffuser Cleaning Kit
Add both of these items to your cart and you'll receive:
  • Macaron Diffuser
  • Evergreen Essence
  • Cassia essential oil 
  • Orange essential oil
  • Cleaning brush
  • Squeeze bottle
  • Waffle cloth
  • Mesh bag & instruction card
Holiday Home Collection
Add this item to your cart and you'll receive:
  • Macaron Collection - Macaron Diffuser, Evergreen Essence, Cassia and Orange oils
  • Holiday Home Cleaning Kit - Thieves Household Cleaner, 15 mL Christmas Spirit oil, Amber glass spray bottle, Reusable YL dish cloth (2 pk)
  • Christmas Spirit Foaming Hand Soap

Gifts for Little Ones

  • Monkey Stuffie & SleepyIze Roller
    + Cozy pajamas or blanket
Citrus Fresh or Tangerine
+ Coloring book, new crayons or pencils for diffusing while you're creating


  • KidScents Bath Bombs
    + a fun bath toy or crayons
Kid Power Roller 
+ Cozy pajamas or blanket





Stocking Stuffers
  • KidScents Bath Bombs
  • Sweet Maple Bath Bombs
  • Lip Balm Trio
'Tis the Season to Give

Create Abundance for Artisans around the World while you get some unique presents for your loved ones. The D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation is a great cause to support. Find out how to Make a Worldwide Impact with the D. Gary Young, Young LIving Foundation. 

Here are all the incredible holiday products for 2021! 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!

  • Artisan Made Clay Diffuser Ornament
  • YL Foundation Mittens & Beanie
  • YL Foundation Diffuser Bracelet + Geranium Bourbon Collection
  • YL Foundation Wooden Tree Collection












Every customer and member has the opportunity to help in some way, big and small. What will you do today to help another?
Gifts for the DIY-Buyer:
Essential Oil Roll-Ons

From stocking stuffers to teacher gifts, to the guys in your life, we have you covered. Young Living's predicted roll-on blends are perfect for anyone on your list - especially paired with these cute printable gift tags! Here are a few ideas:

  • Tranquil roll-on + cute, cozy slippers
  • Rutavala roll-on + sleep mask
  • Stress Away roll-on + bath bombs, Savvy Minerals lipgloss or Satin Mint Face Scrb
  • Valor roll-on + a gift card to a local coffee shop
  • Deep Relief roll-on + a warm beanie (see the YL Foundation one above) for winter running
  • Peace & Calming roll-on (SleepyIze or SniffleEase) + a soft stuffed animal (see the cute monkey above)
Want to start, but don't know how, click here to get started.

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

Winter Wonderland Diffuser Recipes - Dec 2021

Winter Wonderland Diffuser Blends
For your December


Whether you're walking in a winter wonderland or basking the warm sunshine this season, this collection of diffuser blends will bring you all the cozy feelings of the season. Nature itself shows us that winter is a time to slow down, to rest, to find presence with those around us.

It is a time of shorter days and longer nights, of cooler temperatures and warm fireplaces. And no matter where this winter finds you, we hope it is surrounded by joy and beauty within the day to day.

These blends feature tree oils, mint, and citrus, plus the warm scents of spice oils like Vanilla and Cinnamon Bark. Tree oils are emotionally calming and wonderful for grounding our hearts and minds during this season of slowness. Tree oils are also wonderful for the immune system, which is perfect during time of gathering with loved ones.

Citrus oils are happy and uplifting adding a brightness to these blends that is welcoming and comforting. Peppermint is crisp and clear like freshly fallen snow and cool winter air and pairs perfectly with tree oils and citrus. The blends often finish with a hint of warmth from Vanilla, Clove or Cinnamon Bark or with a sweetness from uplifting floral oils like Joy and Ylang Ylang.

Our diffusers are running 24/7 in our homes, supporting our immune systems, respiratory systems, emotions, cleansing the air and making things smell divine - all at the same time! Join us this month as we diffuse these favorite winter blends.

Check it - many of these recipes contain the Gifts with Purchase oils in December. Get the everyday products you need and get free oils to use in the diffuser too!

Happy diffusing!!

Not sure what to do? Click here to get started.

As always, I'm here to support you!
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
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Is there anything more warm and inviting than the smell of Vanilla? Pair it with crisp Peppermint, sweet Ylang Ylang and spicy Nutmeg for a diffuser blend reminiscent of your favorite coffee house.

This is a great blend for any time of day, but we especially love it in the mornings. Peppermint is bright and alerting, and Nutmeg is helpful for stress levels.

Ylang Ylang and Vanilla are welcoming and uplifting, making this blend perfect for the winter season.
Frankincense, Orange and Peppermint combine in this blend that is happy, uplifting and centering all at the same time - the perfect combination of the season.

Diffuse this blend during family gathering to create an atmosphere of joy and togetherness. Frankincense is a wonderful oil for the season - supportive of immunity and also emotionally calming.

Orange and Peppermint are a great combination anytime of year - uplifting and joyful.


Give your immune system a boost and make your home smell like mulled cider - all at the sam time. The spicy scent of Thieves is kicked up a notch with extra clove, and it mixes with Orange and Grapefruit for a citrus twist that is perfect anytime of day.

This is a great blend to diffuse during gatherings - warm and welcoming and a perfect way to add a little holiday cheer.


Spruce, Vanilla and Orange - oh my! This blend is the quintessential winter combination - tree oil + citrus + spice.

Vanilla and Vetiver create a warmth that is calming and relaxing, Northern Lights Black Spruce is great for the immune system and smells like a winter forest, and Orange is uplifting and calming at the same time.
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When it's snowing outside, we love to get out and play, then curl up by the fire with a good book and the ones we love. This blend is all those things combined.

Blue Spruce and Patchouli bring the woodsy scents of the outdoors (and support immunity), while Orange and Grapefruit are fun, playful and uplifting.

Diffuse this blend after a day playing out in the cold.

This blend is sweet and welcoming, just like a candy cane!

The iconic holiday candy is more than meets the eye, carrying symbolism many of us don't know. This blend is the same.

Peppermint is bright and crisp and wonderful for the respiratory system, Ylang Ylang is floral and sweet and emotionally uplifting, and Vanilla is warm and inviting.
No matter whether you're celebrating holidays this month or not, there's something so special about getting in the kitchen and doing some winter baking with the ones you love.

This combination of spice oils with a little Jade Lemon will take you back to your fondest memories of grandmother's baked goods!

This is also a great blend to diffuse if you're feeling the stress of the season. Nutmeg is wonderful for the adrenals, and Copaiba and Vanilla are calming, while Jade Lemon is bright and happy.

Bright, sweet and warm, like a giant hug from someone you love - that is this blend!

Joy and Ylang Ylang are lovely floral oils, Bergamot adds a bit of citrus spice, and Vanilla is warm and welcoming.

This combination is bright and fresh and perfect for any time of day, but especially love it in the mornings or whether we are feeling the anxieties of the season.



Spruce, spice and everything nice! This blend of Christmas Spirit, Tangerine, Bergamot and Nutmeg is the perfect blend for the season.

Citrus with a hint of spice and spruce that feels like pulling on your favorite pair of cozy mittens against the winter chill.

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

 
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