Lavender Oil Spotlight - May 2023

Lavender 

Essential Oil Spotlight



Lavender, aka the loving grandmother of essential oils, has a scent that's a wonderful blend of fresh, floral, clean, and calm. It's this dynamic aroma that has made the plant a classic for perfumes, soaps, fresheners, and beauty products! Lavender is a great beginner oil and a must for every home. Lavender is also highly versatile - from skin care products to relaxing routines - this oil can infuse and enhance many areas of your life!

Just a Drop of Lavender

  • Has a fresh, floral aroma that pairs well with many other oils
  • Can help cleanse and soothe minor skin irritations
  • Can be soothing to the skin after a day in the sun
  • May help reduce the appearance of blemishes
  • Supports aging skin
  • Calms and relaxes the mind and body
  • Soothes seasonal respiratory needs
  • Creates a tranquil environment when diffused or applied topically
  • May help ease occasional nervous tension and improve sleep quality for occasional sleeplessness
  • Contains cleansing and antioxidant properties
  • Supports general wellness
Lavender Essential Oil
from Courtney Critz

Lavender makes me think of a wonderful grandmother. Soft and huggable, gentle, smells like flowers, calming, and the one you want around if you are sad, tired, or need comforting. She has experience and wisdom and seems to be able to fix every problem. She is soft-spoken and makes you feel more rested the moment she's around. And she seems to have that perfect knack with any baby.

For centuries lavender has been used for sleep. It has been put into pillows and mattresses, wrapped up with clothes, added to handkerchiefs (hello, diffuser) and used in aromatherapy for relaxation. It has been added to all kinds of tonics and potions for skin and smelling salts for fragile ladies whose corsets were tied a little too tight.

Unfortunately, over the years, many "lavender" scented items became filled with synthetics and fillers which actually irritated our airways and lost all of their benefits. People even started giving lavender a bad reputation as being unsafe because of all the synthetic, chemical-laden products that had been used bearing its name. There is more lavender oil sold than grown in the world which doesn't really add up right.

But, hooray!, Young Living began growing and distilling its own lavender to ensure a high quality oil, making sure that we had the real thing again. I've planted and harvested it myself in Idaho and Utah! I mean, who wants a fake grandmother? Little Red Riding Hood can tell you that is NOT a good plan.

Today we use our Young Living Lavender Oil in many similar ways. In our lotions, bath products, sleep roll-ons, diffusers, and on our precious babies. It is a gentle oil with a calming effect on everything from our respiratory systems, to our skin, to our emotions. So when you have a problem and you want something to be comforted, whether it's your irritated nose, your foot, or your baby, remember The Grandmother of all oils and give her a try.

Background

Did you know that lavender is part of the mint family and is one of Young Living's most popular oils? Young Living has three farms that grow lavender, located in Utah, Idaho, and France - ooh la la!! Lavender is steam distilled from the flowering tops of the plant, and it takes 27 square feet of lavender plants to make one 15 ml bottle of Lavender essential oil. In ancient Greece, Pedanius Dioscorides, a physician pharmacologist and botanist, praised the many qualities and uses of lavender. You can find Lavender essential oil in many Young Living blends, including Stress AwayTranquil Roll-OnRutaVaLa Roll-OnForgiveness, and Harmony

Product Details

  • Steam distilled from the flowering tops of the plant
  • One of the most popular and most versatile essential oils in the world
  • Grown at the flagship St. Maries Lavender Farm and Distillery in St. Maries Idaho, the Young Living Lavender Farm and Distillery in Mona, Utah and at the Simiane-la-Rotonde Lavender Farm and Distillery in SImiane-la-Rotonde, France
  • Wonderful addition to linen sprays, body wash, body scrubs and more
  • It takes approximately 27 square feet of lavender plants to produce a 15 mL bottle of lavender essential oil.
  • Lavender and Lavender Vitality are the same essential oil. 
Key Constituents
*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties

  • Linalyl acetate - has high quality antioxidant properties and has been shown to support the cardiovascular system as well as the body's response to ischemic injury.
  • Linalool - has been shown to support the body's response to pain inflammation, may help improve sleep, and is considered to support the immune and central nervous systems
Lavender & Emotions

Lavender is great for the many common fears we are tempted to give into:
  • Fear of Abandonment, being left alone.
    By rubbing lavender over the abdomen and using the mantra "I embrace all life's experiences" can help us be open to self-reliance and our contentment to all things. The opposite of abandonment is not being fully self-reliant, but being connected to everything working together for our good.
  • Fear of Criticism.
    This one is huge, especially if you are in a line of work where you put yourself out there often (or if you have a high-maintenance toddler too!). Using Lavender as perfume while pairing it with mantras and unconditional love for ourselves can be a great practice for developing self confidence!
  • Fear of New Things, fear of moving forward.
    Sometimes there are big transitions in life and sometimes it seems scary to open ourselves up to change. Lavender has a beautiful way of calming the central nervous system to help us be more open to change and gaining positive momentum.
Product Options
*Note: Lavender and Lavender Vitality are the same essential oil. Lavender  Vitality is simply labeled differently for internal use.

Daily Habits with Lavender

Lavender is such a lovely, versatile oil that there are many ways we can use it on a daily basis - from skincare to relaxation to health to kids! You can even use Lavender Vitality in all of your cooking and baking recipes. (See the DIYs with Lavender blog post for more!)

Add Lavender to your relaxation routine…
  • Unwind in the evening with a calming, Lavender-infused neck or back massage. Feeling tense? Add a little Peppermint and Frankincense!
  • Use Lavender as part of a bedtime routine by rubbing it on the bottoms of your feet and diffusing it next to your bed.
  • Help little ones calm down for bedtime with gentle Lavender massage. Mix 1 tbsp carrier oil with 5 drops Lavender and gently massage legs, arms and back.
  • Add 10 drops of Lavender to 1 cup of magnesium flakes or epsom salt to a bath to create a relaxing environment. We also love adding Peace & Calming or Frankincense to the mix!
Add Lavender to your wellness routine…
  • Reach for Lavender to release tension
  • Use Lavender to support the airways when air quality is less than ideal.
  • Add 5 drops each Lavender and Copaiba to 1 cup fine grain sea salt or organic salt and mineral solution and mix well. To use, dilute 1 tsp of mixture with 8-12 oz distilled water to make a DIY nasal rinse solution for use in a netipot
  • Use a drop of Lavender Vitality under the tongue or swiped on the inside of the cheek.
Head On Roller - 20 drops Peppermint, Copaiba, & Lavender, 10 drops Frankincense. Fill with V-6 carrier or carrier oil of choice and roll over temples, across the forehead, on the back of the neck and shoulders. 

Seasons Change Roller Blend - 15 drops each Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Copaiba, then fill with carrier. Roll over the chest, wrists, just below the nostrils. This also makes a great combination for an epsom salt bath or a diffuser blend!

Use Lavender to support skin needs...

  • Apply Lavender diluted with coconut oil to skin after touching something hot.
  • Add Lavender to your moisturizer for oily skin needs or apply it with a cotton ball to blemishes or the t-zone as needed.
  • Make a dry scalp mask with ¼ cup organic avocado oil, 10 drops each Lavender and Tea Tree essential oil. Apply to dry spots of scalp and let sit for 15 minutes before rinsing and washing as usual. Use once a week. 
Make an “Owie” spray or cream (great for kiddos!). Apply to needed area frequently to support natural healing
  • 2 Tbsp solid coconut oil (for a cream) or fractionated coconut oil (for a spray)
  • 15 drops each Lavender, Frankincense, & Copaiba
  • Optional: 10 drops Tea Tree for purifying needs
  • Small glass jar or 2 oz glass spray bottle
Rub lavender and coconut oil on the skin after time in the sun or make an after-sun spray or balm!
  • ¼ cup solid coconut oil (or liquid carrier for a spray)
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 20 drops Lavender essential oil
  • Optional: 15 drops Tea Tree essential oil for extra red/hot skin
  • Small glass jar or 2oz glass spray bottle 
DIFFUSER BLENDS WITH LAVENDER

Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! Our diffusers are running 24/7 and Lavender is a great oil to diffuse!! So…. What blends well with Lavender? If there's a scent that doesn't blend well with Lavender, we haven't found it. Bold of us to say? Yes. Still true? Without a doubt!

Lavender's floral aroma is distinctive and unique, yet it mixes well with other fragrances too. Blend Lavender with other florals, and its clean, simple scent will shine. Mix it with spectacular spices or whimsical woods to soften sharp smells. Add a touch of romance to citrus perfumes or a hint of sweetness to herby aromas.

  • Sweet Dreams - 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops Tangerine, 3 drops Lavender
  • Sunkissed - 3 drops each Tangerine, Grapefruit, Lime, & Lavender
  • Coastal Oasis - 3 drops each Lavender, Eucalyptus Radiata, & Lime
  • Friendsgiving - 3 drops Patchouli, 2 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Lavender, 1 drop Geranium
  • Herb Garden - 3 drops each Rosemary, Basil, Lemon, & Lavender
  • Flower Crown - 3 drops each Clary Sage, Lavender, & Ylang Ylang, 2 drops Nutmeg
  • Seasons Change - 3 drops each Lavender, Lemon, & Peppermint, 2 drops Tea Tree
  • Ocean Breeze - 4 drops Spearmint, 3 drops each Lime & Lavender 
  • Flower Child - 4 drops each Ylang ylang & Lavender, 3 drops Geranium
  • Over the Moon - 3-4 drops each Idaho Grand Fir, Valor, & Lavender 
  • Adventure Awaits - 4 drops Orange, 3 drops each Lavender & Pine, 1 drop Black Pepper
COMPANION PRODUCTS
Testimonies

There are SO many reasons to love Lavender, but don't just take it from us. Check out these community testimonies about this versatile oil!

  • “Lavender is one of my favorite oils. I diffuse it every night with Cedarwood to help calm my kids. A few of my favorite ways to use it is to apply it topically with a roller, add a drop or two to my mascara to help my lashes grow, add it to my baths with Epsom salts for relaxation and add it to my skin serum I make with my oils. I pretty much use it for everything!”
  • “Lavender was the oil that got me started with Young Living! I use it to support a restful night of sleep every night. It is a constant on my monthly order. I also love using 2-3 drops of lavender on wool dryer balls in a load of laundry.”
  • “I love to diffuse it when we homeschool and it just brings the whole house into a calming frame of mind.” 
  • “Lavender is my 3 year old's favorite oil. When she gets an “owie” she always asks for it and a kiss. I love that it's that easy.”
  • “Lavender is a go to oil for so many things. An odd use has been rubbing this on the bridge of my nose. Why? A few years back my eyes began watering and always felt like they had tiny rocks in them. Eye drops helped but that meant the rest of my life. I discovered lavender in the bridge of my nose stops all the effects and my eye doctor was pleased.”
  • “I applied lavender on my sweet baby girl this morning as part of her wellness roller and currently it's going in our bedroom - my firefighter husband asked for it while he napped, regaining his rest from working through the flood down here. So grateful for the sweet gift that Lavender is to our family!”
  • “I love lavender! I used mine today in my seasonal roller along with lemon, peppermint, and copaiba.”

Want to try Lavender 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

Light & Airy Diffuser Recipes - April 2023

Light & Airy Diffuser Blends

This collection of diffuser blends is perfect for ushering in the warmer weather and filling the home with bright, fresh, happy scents. Herbaceous oils like Rosemary and Eucalyptus round out the citrus notes of Grapefruit, Tangerine and Lime to create blends that freshen your space and uplift your mood any time of day.

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 as we diffuse (and apply) these favorite blends to prep for the changing of the seasons.

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 April. 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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Gift with Purchase! - April 2023

April's gifts with Purchase


Free CBD anyone?!! Celebrate the start of spring with some of our plant-based essentials for free. Warmer, brighter days mean more hikes and outdoor play, so grab your Soothe CBD for a breath of fresh air whenever you need it.

Open the windows and freshen your home with the crisp, citrusy scents of Lemongrass and Orange. Prepare your little ones (or yourself!) for the changing seasons with KidScents MightyPro - a blend of immune-supporting prebiotics and probiotics. All for free! Plus, earn 10 loyalty points to treat yourself to more seasonal essentials (Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint anyone?!).

You order the products you use all the time - household cleaning products, shampoo and bath gel, toothpaste and mouthwash, and all your favorite oils. Each time you hit a specific tier, a free gift is added to your order!! Win win! 

How Does it Work?

Every month this generous company loads us up with free items simply for being loyal customers. We purchase items we'd be buying anyway - toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, makeup, supplements and cleaning supplies, etc - from Young Living, and we not only get amazing, high quality products that are safe for our families, we get free products, delivery to our doorstep and product credits galore! I am ALL about boxes of safe, effective and healthy products showing up in my mailbox with fun freebies inside. Just make sure to order a minimum of 50 PV to get your Loyalty Rewards!

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out the April's 'How to Use' blog post. Check out the goodies from April's Gift with Purchase and treat yourself to wellness essentials to set your spring routine.

During the month of April

As a thank you, say hello to 10 Loyalty Rewards points towards your favorite items and treat yourself to wellness essentials to set your spring routine. Use your points to find some fresh favorites for your new year!

NOTE: for Loyalty orders only.

If you're asking what should I order?! We have you covered!

Create a Loyalty Rewards order with the Spring Wellness Box items below and get Soothe CBD Roll-On, MightyPro, Lemongrass essential oil, Orange essential oil and 10 extra points for free! Plus the 30+ points you will get for placing your loyalty order.


190 PV Orders

With an order of 190 PV or more, you will a free 15 mL Lemongrass essential oil. If your order is a Loyalty Order, you'll receive a free 15 mL Orange essential oil and 10 extra points.


Lemongrass is a household staple for many reasons. Its bright, crisp scent brings a smile to your face as it freshens the air.

Whether you diffuse it, add it to your cleaning routine, use in DIYs and even cooking, you can't go wrong with Lemongrass. See the Lemongrass Spotlight for TONS of ways to use this oil!


Orange essential oil has a sweet, bright aroma reminiscent of a blossoming orchard of orange trees. The scent is uplifting and just brings a smile to your face! It is the perfect addition to all your favorite diffuser combinations and DIYs.

Read more about Orange and Orange Vitality in the 2022 May's Oil Spotlight blog post.

Note: Loyalty Orders only

250 PV Orders

With a 250PV order or more, you will receive a free MightyPro supplement and all of the above.


This pre and probiotic supplement is packed with goodness! These convenient packets contain 8 billion belly-loving probiotics and natural prebiotics from wolfberries that help support healthy digestion and immunity. A daily probiotic is a cornerstone of health! (And these packets aren't just for kids - anyone can use them!) 

You can find more about this amazing supplement on the March 2021 Supplement Spotlight blog post and other incredible, oil-infused supplements from Young Living, check out this Young Living Oil-Infused Supplement blog post.

300 PV Orders

With an order of 300 PV or more, you'll receive a free Golden Turmeric and all of the above!


Soothe CBD Roll-On is a literal fresh breath in a bottle - and one of our most used roll-ons for seasonal air quality changes! This incredible roll-on combines 00% THC CBD with Peppermint, Copaiba, and four Eucalyptus oils, to give you a moment of peace whenever you need it. 

For more about some of the other Young Living CBD products, check out the May 2022 Ditch and Switch blog post.

For more details and ways to use these amazing products, check out this YouTube video from YL Corporate. Then get diffusing with these freebies with these Diffuser Recipes in April.

Wonder how to use your Gifts with Purchase? Check out this blog post to see all the ways!

FAQs:
What is Gift with Purchase?
Basically, the best way to order! You purchase products and YL sends you free ones. Each month you'll have new picks for every tier.

Whats a tier?
Basically, the more PV (product volume) you order, the more free products you receive. Order at least 100 PV to qualify for free gifts. Order at least 50 PV to qualify for Loyalty Reward Points. Every time you increase your order volume (up to 300 PV) and qualify for a new tier, you receive free products.

Earn points on products
Not only do you receive free goodies, but if you place a 50 PV+ order each month with Loyalty Rewards program, you'll also earn loyalty points on each purchase, which you can redeem for future products.

Earn exclusive gifts
If all those perks weren't enough, subscribers receive a free loyalty gift as a thank you each time you reach a benchmark anniversary of 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months of sequential ordering on the Loyalty Rewards program.

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

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

Spring Collection - Simplified by Jacob + Kait

Simplified by Jacob + Kait
Spring Collection


Give your home a little spring refresh with the new Simplified Spring Collection! Every season this trio is a huge hit, and this launch will be no different. Say hello to Fresh Linen, Spring Rain, and Tranquil Forest essential oil blends. These blends invite you to take a deep breath and celebrate the scents of nature returning to life. The Simplified by Jacob + Kait Spring Collection includes:


Fresh Linen essential oil blend, 10 mL

This blend Lemon, Lavender, Cypress, Tea Tree, Bitter Orange, and Cistus evokes the clean, pure scent of freshly laundered linens blowing in the breeze. It's a perfect springtime blend  to fill your space with a clean feeling of renewal and fresh starts.

  • Lemon, Lavender & Tea Tree: supportive of sinus and respiratory needs
  • Cistus, Cypress, & Tea Tree: purifying and cleansing
  • Lemon, Lavender, Bitter Orange: calming and uplifting  
Spring Rain essential oil blend, 10 mL

This soothing blend of Spearmint, Vetiver, Bergamot, Cypress, Patchouli, and Tea Tree captures the essence of a warm spring rain. It reminds us of new starts and clean slates and is a wonderful way to transform your space into a sanctuary. 

  • Vetiver, Bergamot & Patchouli: calming and relaxing to the emotions, soothing for stress hormones
  • Cypress, Spearmint, Tea Tree: crisp, refreshing and purifying
Tranquil Forest essential oil blend, 10 mL

This earthy blend of Pine, Frankincense, Lemon, Cedarwood, Pepper, and Bitter Orange can create a tranquil, calming atmosphere anywhere you may be. These oils elicit the feeling of walking through a serene evergreen forest just beginning to wake for spring.

  • Pine, Cedarwood, & Frankincense: calming and grounding for the health
  • Pine, Lemon, & Frankincense: supportive of immune and respiratory systems
  • Pepper, Lemon, & Bitter Orange: crisp and uplifting
Favorite Ways to Use

  • Diffuse any of these spring-scented essential oil blends to feel uplifted and cleansing as we move into spring.
  • Use these blends in place of unhealthy synthetic-scented candles or multi-oil diffuser blend recipes.
  • Make a room spray by filling a 4-ounce spray bottle with distilled water, a dash of salt, and 30 drops of oil.
  • Create uplifting spring-inspired bath salts with 5 drops of your chosen blend, 1 tablespoon bath gel, and 1 cup Epsom salt. (Always mix the oil thoroughly into the bath gel before adding to bath water.)
Want to get stared with these yummy spring inspired essential oil blendsbut don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

How to Use March's Gifts with Purchase - 2023

How to use March's
Gifts with Purchase


We are doing a little spring cleaning this March, from our homes to our thoughts to our wellness routines. And you can nurture these daily routines with some of our plant-based essentials for free! Brighten up your space with the Lushious Lemon blend, boost your post-workout smoothie with Golden Turmeric, and relish in your evening self-care routine with Orange Rose Hip Tea and BALANCE cleanser!

NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List blog post for the exact items we use and recommend.

And don't forget to round up your order with the 'Dollar Up' option to donate to the Young Living Foundation. A few cents can go a long way!

Be sure to tag me @oilisliving on Instagram when you use these ideas so I can celebrate with you!


ORANGE ROSE HIP BLACK TEA

Water your self-care routine with Steeped Vitality Orange Rose Hip Black Tea, a full-bodied black tea that combines Assam and pu'erh teas with organic herbs and roots for a warm, comforting infusion to your spring mornings or slow evenings.

BALANCE Cleanser

Previously known as Orange Blossom Facial Wash, BALANCE Cleanser is step one of this skincare system. BALANCE Cleanser prevents breakouts and clogged pores by removing excess dirt and oil, while also helping to maintain the natural moisture barrier. This gentle foaming gel is safe for everyday use, relying on non-stripping ingredients to condition and moisturize to help your skin feel balanced.

Key Ingredients
  • Aloe vera powder, orange peel extract, and orange flower extract - these ingredients condition, soothe, and moisturize skin
  • Copaiba, andiroba, and acia oils - sustainably sourced from the Amazon, these oils may help control excess sebum.
  • Glycerin - this ingredient functions as a humectant that draws moisture to the skin, helping to hydrate, smooth, and protect the skin.
  • Naturally derived, gentle surfactants - These ingredients gently cleanse without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier, while also helping to maintain a healthy microbiome.
  • Proprietary essential oil blend - BALANCE by Young Living utilizes an exclusive blend of Lavender, Patchouli, Lemon Peel, and Rosemary essential oil that helps support oily and blemish-prone skin.
Formulated to help you skin maintain a healthy biome, this cleanser will have you saying hello to a happy, balanced-feeling complexion. Pair BALANCE Mattifying Lotion with BLANCE Dual-Phase Toner and BALANCE Cleanser to get the best results.

to Use
Gently squeeze a small amount into the palm of your hand and massage it into wet skin. Rinse throughly and pat dry, repeating both morning and night.

Learn more about the BALANCE by Young Living line of skin care products on this blog post.

Lushious Lemon Essential Oil Blend

Lushious Lemon is an exclusive Young Living scent that combines Lemon, Lemon Myrtle, Spearmint, Eucalyptus Globulus, and Ylang Ylang premium essential oils. 

Bath & Body Works has nothing on this incredible scent! Lushious Lemon essential oil blend can rival any candle in its ability to freshen a space, and it comes without all the toxins of a scented candle. Plus, this bright, happy blend is infused into a hand soap and a hand lotion, so we get all the good stuff and none of the bad!

Daily Habits with Lushious Lemon
Note: As with citrus oils, avoid direct sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying Lushious Lemon topically.

Household

Make a DIY Mattress & Upholstery Spray for refreshing lines and mattresses with each sheet change or every time you make the bed. Switch up the oils as you like. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops each Lushious Lemon & Lavender
  • Fill the rest with water
Diffuse it to neutralize unwanted odors throughout the home and fill your space with it cheerful aroma.

Add 40 drops of Lushious Lemon to your Thieves Household Cleaner for a fresh, spring scent.

Add Lushious Lemon to dryer balls for fresh, citrusy smelling laundry. Use 3 drops per wool dryer ball.

Use Lushious Lemon in this DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with an airtight lid, add:
  • 1.5 cups Epsom Salt
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 40 drops Lushious Lemon
    Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
    To Use - add 1-2 tbsp into the washer before adding any laundry. Add your clothes and normal amount of laundry detergent.
Personal Care & Beauty

Inhale Lushious Lemon for a mid-afternoon reminder of sunny days.

Diffuse Lushious Lemon (or one of the blends below) while you journal, meditate and process any feelings of lack, frustration or low confidence.

Make the bright, luxe scent part of your signature personal fragrance.

Add it to V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex in a roll-on bottle and apply topically to your chest and the crown of your head to promote feelings of joy and ease.

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

Make this Sunny Days perfume roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Lushious Lemon
  • 5 drops each Geranium, Grapefruit, & Bergamot
  • Fill with a carrier oil of choice
Whip up a Spring Blossom room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Lushious Lemon
  • 10 drops Tangerine or Orange
  • 10 drops Joy or Gernaium
  • A splash of witch hazel
  • Fill the rest with water
Diffuse
Diffusing is a wonderful health habit. We have our diffuser going almost 24/7 and love to choose blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Try some of these great combinations and enjoy the bright, fresh scent of Lushious Lemon.

  • Good morning - 6 drops Lushious Lemon, 4 drops Peppermint
  • Fresh Flowers - 4 drops Lushious Lemon, 3 drops each Geranium & Grapefruit
  • Greenhouse - 6 drops Lushious Lemon, 4 drops Cypress
  • Cloudy Day - 4 drops Lushious Lemon, 3 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Vetiver
  • Fresh Rain - 6 drops Lushious Lemon, 4 drops Clove
You can find more about this amazing essential oil blend on the March 2022 Oil Spotlight blog post.

Golden Turmeric


Turmeric is no stranger to the health scene. YL's Golden Turmeric powder supports the body's natural response to inflammation, immune response, joint health, mobility, and recovery after physical exertion because of its incredible powerhouse ingredients.

Daily Habits with Golden Turmeric

  • Mix ½ teaspoon in 6–8 ounces of water, juice, or milk of choice once daily
  • Drink at nighttime as part of your wind-down routine
  • Combine with water, ice, 1 drop of Cardamom Vitality essential oil, and 2 ounces of NingXia Red for a delicious wellness drink
  • Add to a green smoothie (it's delicious with the Vanilla Spice Protein Powder)
  • Steep Spiced Turmeric Vitality Tea and add ½ teaspoon of Golden Turmeric for a cozy nighttime drink
Start your day with a Golden Milk Latte (full recipe is here)
  • ½ Tsp Golden Turmeric powder
  • 8 oz milk of choice
  • 1 drop Cardamom Vitality
  • 1 drop Nutmeg Vitality
  • Swish of Cinnamon Bark Vitality (insert a toothpick into the bottle, then swirl it around in the milk)
  • Dash of ground cinnamon for garnish
  • Option to froth some of the milk and essential oils in an electric frother for delicious foam! 
    Heat the milk on medium low, then stir in Golden Turmeric powder and add essential oils. Stir gently, then top with a sprinkle of cinnamon!
Make a Turmeric Clay Mask (adapted from Hello Glow):
  • 1/2 teaspoon Golden Turmeric Powder
  • 2 Tbsp flour of choice or ground oats
  • 3 Tbsp full fat yogurt or milk
  • A few drops of honey
  • 3 drops Manuka essential oil
  • 3 drops Frankincense essential oil
    Mix flour, turmeric, honey and milk to make a paste. Add essential oils. Apply a thin layer to your face and let it dry for 10-15 minutes (see below for guidelines). Rinse and scrub gently to remove.
While the powerful antioxidants present in turmeric impart that vibrant yellow color, be aware that this same color can stick around a little too long.  A good rule of thumb to follow is the one minute rule — if you notice no discoloration after sixty seconds, leave on for another four minutes. Test again, and keep it on all the way until 10 or 15 minutes, which should be the max for most products and at-home solutions.

For more about Golden Turmeric (April 2022 and October 2022) and on other incredible, oil-infused supplements from Young Living, check out this Young Living Oil-Infused Supplement blog post.

Now that you know how to use these Free Gifts with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

DIYs with Thieves - March 2023

DIYs with Theives

If there were only one oil we could have in our arsenal, it would probably be Thieves. This blend of Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Rosemary essential oils is a powerhouse when it comes to our health and our homes, and these DIYs are ones we reach for time and again. 

Beauty DIYs with Thieves

Fresh Breath Spray Whip up this freshening spray and keep it in your bag to freshen up your breath anytime you need it! 
  • 10mL glass spray bottle 
  • 2 drops Spearmint Vitality
  • 1 drop Thieves Vitality
  • Splash Thieves Mouthwash
  • Fill with filtered water
  • Shake well before use.
DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts
  • 1 Cup Baking Soda 
  • 1/2 Cup High Quality Epsom Salt  
  • 30 Drops Of Essential Oil(s) (Thieves, Lemon, Raven, Eucalyptus, Peppermint in any combination or alone)
  • 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, add another teaspoon of water. 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!
Lemon Herb Foot Scrub
Give your tired feet some love with this Lemon Herb Foot Scrub
  • 2 Tbsp Organic Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp of Honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice 
  • 3 drops each Thieves, Lemon
  • 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.
Herbal Bath Soak
Make this simple herbal soak or a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC: 
Immune Boost Bath Soak
Try this recipe whenever you feel your defenses going down.
Thieves Lip Scrub
This simple DIY is great for soft, tingly lips!
  • 7 drops Vanilla 
  • 5 drops Thieves
  • ¼ cup White Sugar
  • ¼ cup Coconut Oil
  • Whip coconut oil with a mixer, then add in sugar and essential oils and mix again.  Store in a glass jar. Apply nightly to lips in a circular motion. Wipe off with a dry towel.
Natural Deodorant Spray
Herbal Oatmeal Bath Soak
This Herbal-Oatmeal Bath Soak is simple, inexpensive, and packed with amazing skin benefits. Oats help soothe and repair dry, itchy, and irritated skin, making them a staple in many all-natural beauty products!
  • 1 cup epsom salt 
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1/2 cup baking soda 
  • 5 drops Thieves essential oil
  • 10 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • 15 drops Lavender essential oil
  • Grind oats in a food processor or coffee grinder into a fine flour-like texture, then mix all ingredients in a bowl until oils are evenly distributed. Store in a glass jar and use about 1 cup of mixture per bath. Create a pouch for your mixture using a sock or pantyhose to reduce floating oatmeal flakes in your bath.
DIY Lotion Bar
Give your skin some much-deserved love! This DIY lotion bar uses the warmth of your body to melt natural emollients and essential oils into the skin to smooth, moisturize and hydrate dry hands, heels, elbows, and more.
  • ½ cup extra-virgin coconut oil
  • ½ cup beeswax
  • ¼ cup shea butter
  • ¼ cup cocoa butter 
  • 10 drops each Lavender, Thieves essential oils OR 20-25 drops oil(s) of choice
  • Optional: dried lavender buds and lemon zest for exfoliation
  • Materials: 16-ounce measuring cup, Medium-sized saucepan, Silicone molds or muffin tin
  • Combine coconut oil, beeswax, shea butter, and cocoa butter in a 16-ounce glass measuring cup. Place in a pot with water that rises halfway up the measuring cup.  Bring water to a boil, stirring frequently until ingredients are completely melted, then remove measuring cup from the pot.
  • Add dried lavender and lemon zest, if desired. Add essential oils and stir until completely combined. Immediately pour into molds and let sit overnight. Once cooled, remove the lotion from the molds. Store in a cool, dry place.
Household DIYs with Thieves

DIY Laundry Scent Booster
Freshen up your laundry with this simple DIY!
  • To a large glass jar with airtight lid add
  • 1 1/2 cup epsom salt 
  • 1/2 cup baking soda 
  • 30 drops Thieves (or mix Thieves and Lemon)
  • Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
  • To use: add 1-2 Tbl into the washer before adding any laundry. Add laundry and the normal amount of laundry detergent.
Mattress & Upholstery Spray
Use this spray when you change the sheets or anytime a surface needs a little freshening. It's great for those who struggle with allergies too! 
Carpet Purifying Powder
Give your carpets and rugs a daily refresh before vacuuming with this simple DIY! 
  • 4 oz glass jar 
  • 1 cup baking soda 
  • ½ cup fine sea salt 
  • 10 drops each Thieves, Lemon essential oils
  • Add baking soda and salt to a jar, and mix well. Add essential oils, stir, then place the top on the jar and shake well. Optional: use a small knife or drill to make small holes in the top of the jar. Sprinkle onto carpets and let sit 10-15 minutes before vacuuming! 
DIY Commode Spray
Stop bathroom odors before they get embarrassing with this DIY Commode Spray. Whether you're home alone, sharing a hotel room, or hosting a dinner party, spritz this toilet spray before you go to block those bowl-bouncing odors.  
  • 8 ounce glass spray bottle 
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable glycerin 
  • 6 teaspoons rubbing alcohol 
  • Approximately 6 ounces distilled water
  • 2 teaspoons Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 30-40 drops each Thieves, Eucalyptus Radiata essential oils OR oil(s) of choice
  • Combine essential oils and vegetable glycerin in a spray bottle. Add rubbing alcohol and Thieves Household Cleaner; mix well. Fill to the top with distilled water. Shake well until thoroughly combined. Store on the back of the commode for easy use!
  • To use: Shake well, then spray 3-6 times into the toilet bowl before you go. Do your business and flush as usual.
DIY Scented Sachets
In the rush of our daily routines, we often pass by mundane spaces like our lingerie drawer or linen closet without a second thought. Making something sweet-smelling for these nooks and crannies will produce a simple pleasure to greet you each time you open a drawer or cupboard in your home.
  • ½ cup uncooked rice
  • ¼ cup Epsom salt 
  • 1 cup dried lavender buds 
  • Muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approximately 5 inches long by 4 inches wide (or go green and use an old sock, fabric scraps, etc.)
  • 40 drops total essential oil(s) of choice: Lavender, Thieves, Eucalyptus, Lemon
  • In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom salt, flower buds, and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture. Spoon mixture into your pouch. Place anywhere you want to add a fresh lavender scent. Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil.
DIY Cleaning Fizzies
Make these simple and versatile cleaning fizzies to add some plant-power to your cleaning routine! 
  • 1 cup baking soda 
  • ½ cup citric acid 
  • ½ cup cornstarch 
  • 4 teaspoons water
  • 40 drops essential oils (Thieves, Lemon, Lavender, Tangerine)
  • 3 teaspoons 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.
Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make these so we can see!

Want to make these DIYs with Thieves, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Spring Cleaning Diffuser Recipes - March 2023

Spring Cleaning Diffuser Blends

Open the windows and let the sunshine in! March is here and with it, the hint of spring. And we are ready! These blends will freshen up your home and bring the feeling of cool, crisp morning and sunny afternoons. These recipes mix in herbaceous scents from an early spring garden with fresh favorites like Lemongrass that are perfect any time of day. These oils are wonderful for supporting immune and respiratory health as we head into the changing seasons, and they are great for our emotions as well!

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 as we diffuse (and apply) these favorite blends during your spring cleaning activities.

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

Gift with Purchase! - March 2023

March's gifts with Purchase


We are doing a little spring cleaning this March, from our homes to our thoughts to our wellness routines. And you can nurture these daily routines with some of our plant-based essentials for free! Brighten up your space with the Lushious Lemon blend, boost your post-workout smoothie with Golden Turmeric, and relish in your evening self-care routine with Orange Rose Hip Tea and BALANCE cleanser!

How Does it Work?

Every month this generous company loads us up with free items simply for being loyal customers. We purchase items we'd be buying anyway - toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, makeup, supplements and cleaning supplies, etc - from Young Living, and we not only get amazing, high quality products that are safe for our families, we get free products, delivery to our doorstep and product credits galore! I am ALL about boxes of safe, effective and healthy products showing up in my mailbox with fun freebies inside. Just make sure to order a minimum of 50 PV to get your Loyalty Rewards!

Check out the goodies from March's Gift with Purchase as we refresh and renew with us this month as we usher in the beginning of Spring.

During the month of March

As a thank you, say hello to 10 Loyalty Rewards points towards your favorite items for focusing on self care and nourishing your mind and body! Use your points to find some fresh favorites for your new year!

NOTE: for Loyalty orders only.

If you're asking what should I order?! We have you covered!

Create a Loyalty Rewards order with a Thieves Home Loyalty Bundle (Bundle Spotlight blog post), a NingXia Red Combo pack, and a bottle of of Lavender OR this amazing list below and get a TON of incredible products to spring clean your home and wellness routine.

Plus get Golden Turmeric powder, Lushious Lemon essential oil blend, Steeped Vitality Orange Rose Hip Black Tea, BALANCE Cleanser and 10 extra Loyalty Rewards points (on top of the points. you will earning from your order)!!

190 PV Orders

With an order of 190 PV or more, you will receive Steeped Vitality Orange Rose Hip Black Tea. If your order is a Loyalty Order, you'll receive a BALANCE Cleanser and 10 extra points.


Water your self-care routine with Steeped Vitality Orange Rose Hip Black Tea, a full-bodied black tea that combines Assam and pu'erh teas with organic herbs and roots for a warm, comforting infusion to your spring mornings or slow evenings.



Get a fresh start each day by cleansing your skin with BALANCE by Young Living Cleanser's gentle, foaming gel that deep cleans pores and reduces surface oils for healthy-looking skin.

Note: Loyalty Orders only

250 PV Orders

With a 250PV order or more, you will receive a free Lushious Lemon essential oil blend and all of the above.


Invite in the exciting energy of spring with Lushious Lemon essential oil blend. This bright citrusy blend helps neutralize unwanted odors with notes of Lemon Myrtle and Lemon, the fresh, floral scent of Ylang Ylang, and the cool, inviting aroma of Spearmint and Eucalyptus Globulus.

Find more about this yummy essential oil blend on the Oil Spotlight blog post.

300 PV Orders

With an order of 300 PV or more, you'll receive a free Golden Turmeric and all of the above!


As you refresh and renew your wellness habits, try adding Golden Turmeric powder to your routine! This super healthy drink treats your whole body by supporting its natural response to inflammation, immune response, joint health, mobility, and recovery after physical exertion. It's a great choice for anyone!

Check out this blog post for all the amazing benefits of Golden Turmeric Supplement.

For more details and ways to use these amazing products, check out this YouTube video from YL Corporate. Then get diffusing with these freebies with these yummy Diffuser Recipes in March.

Wonder how to use your Gifts with Purchase? Check out this blog post to see all the ways!

FAQs:
What is Gift with Purchase?
Basically, the best way to order! You purchase products and YL sends you free ones. Each month you'll have new picks for every tier.

Whats a tier?
Basically, the more PV (product volume) you order, the more free products you receive. Order at least 100 PV to qualify for free gifts. Order at least 50 PV to qualify for Loyalty Reward Points. Every time you increase your order volume (up to 300 PV) and qualify for a new tier, you receive free products.

Earn points on products
Not only do you receive free goodies, but if you place a 50 PV+ order each month with Loyalty Rewards program, you'll also earn loyalty points on each purchase, which you can redeem for future products.

Earn exclusive gifts
If all those perks weren't enough, subscribers receive a free loyalty gift as a thank you each time you reach a benchmark anniversary of 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months of sequential ordering on the Loyalty Rewards program.

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

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

Olive Essentials Supplement Spotlight - Feb 2023

Olive Essentials

Supplement Spotlight


Olive Essentials contains all the good things about a Mediterranean diet rolled into a convenient capsule - does it get any easier than that? This supplement is a great choice for supporting heart health with its proprietary combination of olive oil, hydroxytyrosol, and essential oils.

Olive Essentials at a Glance

  • Helps support vascular and heart health
  • Supports total body wellness, a healthy immune system, and internal cleansing
  • Contains Hydroxytyrosol, a phenolic compound obtained from olive fruit and olive leaves, considered a powerful antioxidant that supports overall health
  • Provides as much hydroxytyrosol as a liter of extra virgin olive oil in each capsule
  • Full spectrum Olive Supplement including the compounds oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol
Background

Throughout history, olives stood as a symbol of wealth and prosperity and have become a key ingredient in the Mediterranean diet. Olive Essentials is an olive supplement that features ingredients such as hydroxytyrosol, a powerful, naturally occurring antioxidant compound partially responsible for the healthy reputation of Spanish olives. 

Hydroxytyrosol offers beneficial properties that help fight against the oxidative damage caused by free radicals and support overall health. Each capsule contains as much hydroxytyrosol as a liter of olive oil to deliver a more concentrated amount of this invaluable compound than you'll find almost anywhere else. The formula is rounded out with Parsley and Rosemary essential oils. Rosemary Vitality premium essential oil helps keep your healthy immune system in top shape, while Parsley Vitality goes to work on promoting internal cleansing.

Key Constituents

  • Hydroxytyrosol (from Olive Fruit) - a powerful antioxidant that promotes healthy cholesterol levels, heart, brain and skin health
  • Olive fruit & extract - a source of powerful antioxidants that promote immune, cardiovascular, cognitive and skin health, especially as we age
  • Olive fruit extract - 100 mg (20 mg Hydroxytyrosol, 300 : 1, QCE 30 g)
  • Olive leaf extract - 9.85 mg (2.2 mg Oleuropein, 9.5 : 1, QCE 93.56 mg)
  • Parsley essential oil - great source of antioxidants luteolin, apigenin, lycopene, beta-carotene and alpha-carotene; promotes intestinal cleansing and supports kidney health
  • Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) herb oil - 0.25 mg 
  • Rosemary essential oil - helps balance the endocrine system and cleanse the liver; promotes heart health and helps support healthy blood sugar levels
  • Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) essential oil - 0.25 mg
How to Use Olive Essentials

Take 1 capsule daily with food.

FAQS.

Q. What is hydroxytyrosol?
A. Hydroxytyrosol is a phenolic compound obtained from olive fruit and leaves. It is considered a powerful antioxidant compound with beneficial properties that support overall health.

Q. Can I open the capsule and use the powder in a drink or on food?
A. While you can open the capsule, the flavor of the ingredients may not be pleasant. We encourage you to follow all label directions for the optimal experience.

Q. Is extra virgin olive oil used for this supplement?
A. Olive Essentials uses olive fruit and leaf extracts, not olive oil.

Q. How should I take this supplement?
A. For optimal benefits, take Olive Essentials in the morning with water.

For more on other incredible, oil-infused supplements from Young Living, check out this Young Living Oil-Infused Supplement blog post.

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

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

Winter Wellness Essentials in Feb 2023

Winter Wellness Essentials


I don't know about you, but I need an easy button! One of my favorites is known as the Monthly Wellness Box. Simply choose an area of health to work on or a lifestyle need that fits your home and family, add the products to your subscription to earn Loyalty Rewards, and enjoy all the benefits of the amazing products you've chosen showing up on your doorstep each month!


We definitely recommend ordering these favorites on your Loyalty Rewards order. I mean, is there anything better than your favorite, healthy products showing up on your doorstep each month? What about getting free products and product credits just for ordering things you're already using? Sounds like a winning situation to us! Which is why we love ordering using the Loyalty Rewards. We ditch conventional, toxic products for safe, clean Young Living versions, save money, save time, create a natural home, and get freebies all at the same time! 

To set up a Loyalty order, search for the products on the ‘Essentials' list, then click ‘Add to Loyalty Order.' You can manage your subscriptions by going to ‘My Account' and ‘Loyalty Order'. You can edit your order each month to reflect what you need (hello easy button!), change the order date and shipping options. Just make sure to order 50 PV minimum each month in order to maintain and increase your percentage back in points! Every time you hit a qualifying PV threshold (100 PV, 190 PV, 250 PV and 300 PV), you will automatically add free oils or products to your order!

Lemon Essential Oil

Bright, happy and crisp, this oil is great for diffusing, cleaning and even as a gentle daily liver detox. Lemon essential oil is high in limonene, a constituent well known for its health benefits. Lemon is a household staple all year round, and it is especially great in the winter to uplift your spirits!

  • Add 20 drops of Lemon to your wellness roller, dilute and apply it with R.C. as a chest rub, diffuse it, add 5 drops to 1 cup Epsom salt for a bath.
  • Use Lemon in your cleaning DIYs, add 25 drops to Thieves Household Cleaner, add a couple drops to wool dryer balls for laundry.
Lemon has so many awesome uses. Read all about Lemon on this blog post.

Pine Essential Oil

Pine is a wonderful emotional oil when it comes to presence and grounding, and it is also an immune powerhouse as well! Folklore touts pine needle tea as a great health habit in the winter, so we are stocking up on this one for sure. 

  • Add 20 drops of Pine to your daily wellness roller with Thieves, diffuse with Lemon, Thieves, Orange or other citrus oil, add 5 drops to Epsom salts for a detox bath. Just get this oil on and around your body as much as possible!
  • Use Pine in your cleaning DIYs, add 15 drops to Thieves Household Cleaner, and add to your linen sprays.
Read more about Pine essential oil on this Spotlight blog post.

R.C. Essential Oil Blend

R.C. is a winter must! R.C. stands for ‘Respiratory Comfort' and for good reason. This soothing blend of eucalyptus oils is great for the airways. The soothing aroma is a favorite during the cold weather months, but we love it year round creating a spa-inspired setting.

  • Use 10 drops of R.C. in 2 Tbsp coconut oil for a simple chest rub. 
  • Diffuse with Lemon, Lavender or Thieves, apply a couple drops to the bottom of the feet, add 5 drops to Epsom salts for a soothing soak, drop onto the floor of the shower to open the airways.

Inner Defense

Inner Defense are liquid softgels, which dissolve easily to reinforce your system's defenses, create unfriendly terrain for yeast/fungus, promote healthy respiratory function, and contain potent essential oils like oregano, thyme, and Thieves which are rich in thymol, carvacrol, and eugenol for immune support. In short, these powerhouse capsules provide a defense for your body!

  • Take 1 softgel each morning for maintenance. Take with food, especially healthy fat. For best results, use Life 9 supplement 8 hours after using Inner Defense.
  • Take 1 softgel 3−5 times daily for more acute needs. (Pro tip: for younger children, use a needle to poke a hole in the capsule and rub it along their spine, bottom of the feet!) 

Sulfurzyme Capsules or Powder

Sulfurzyme combines wolfberry with MSM, a naturally occurring organic form of dietary sulfur needed by our bodies every day to maintain the structure of proteins, protect cells and cell membranes, replenish the connections between cells, and preserve the molecular framework of connective tissue. This supplement not only supports digestion, it promotes healthy hair, skin, nails, joints and immunity!

  • Take 2 capsules 2 times daily or as needed 1 hour before or after meals.
  • Mix ½ tsp. of powder with NingXia Red or distilled water and take twice daily. Best taken 1 hour before or after meals.
Read more about SulfurZyme on this Supplement Spotlight blog post.

Golden Turmeric

Golden Turmeric is a delicious mango rose turmeric drink that supports the body's natural response to inflammation, immune response, joint health, mobility, and recovery after exercise. YL's Golden Turmeric is infused with essential oils and boswellia resin, making it 24 times more bioavailable than standard turmeric extract. We love this supplement year round, but it is especially important when you're ramping up your fitness routine.

  • Mix ½ teaspoon in 6–8 ounces of water, juice, or milk of choice once daily.
Check out the Golden Turmeric Supplement Spotlight for more information on this supplement.

NingXia Red

It's no secret that we are crazy about NingXia Red. Use this incredible supplement for 30 consecutive days and you'll see why! 

Honestly, we're better people when we drink it. Sound a little far-fetched? Think about it. Do cars run better when fueled by the right gas? Yep. Yet we often expect our bodies to run on second-rate, processed, non-fuel. We get worn out, our digestive systems get tired, our cells get dirty, and we need something we can assimilate quickly and easily to go to work. NingXia gives our bodies the boost that we need!

Learn more about NingXia Red:

Want to try the essentials for February (LemonPineR.C.Inner Defense CapsulesSulfurZyme PowderGolden Turmeric Powder, and NingXia Red 2 pack), but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

How to Use February's Gifts with Purchase - 2023

How to use February's
Gifts with Purchase


While the term self-care gets a bad wrap sometimes, we are here to make true self-care a priority. Nurturing daily practices that nourish both body and mind will take you far with your health! And while we do love a good epsom salt bath, there is even more to self-care than that.

NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List blog post for the exact items we use and recommend.

And don't forget to round up your order with the 'Dollar Up' option to donate to the Young Living Foundation. A few cents can go a long way!

Be sure to tag me @oilisliving on Instagram when you use these ideas so I can celebrate with you!

Lushious Lemon Hand Lotion

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

  • Pampers dry skin, including problem areas like elbows, hands, and heels
  • Features mango butter from Indian mangoes to hydrate and protect the skin's natural moisture barrier, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth 
  • Includes watermelon seed oil to absorb quickly and protect against signs of premature aging
  • Formulated to be vegan friendly and cruelty free
You can find more about this amazing smelling lotion on this blog post.

BLOOM Essential Oil Blend

The BLOOM essential oil blend is chock full of incredible oils for skincare and hydration, plus it smells incredible! Vetiver, Blue Cypress, Davana, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Clove, Jasmine, Carrot Seed, Spearmint, Geranium, and Sacred Frankincense combine to create a luxurious, sophisticated scent that you will love.

Add a few drops to unscented body wash or Epsom salts in your bath for a luxurious soak.

Add a drop to your daily moisturizer or make a Daily Glow Serum. To a 4 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
  • 40 drops BLOOM essential oil blend
  • 30 drops Geranium Bourbon
  • 20 drops Frankincese
  • Optional add-ins: 20 drops each Copaiba, Myrrh, Manuka or Blue Tansy
  • Fill with Jojoba oil or Argan oil
Make this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe:
  • 1/2 cup unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup shea butter
  • 1/8 cup cocoa butter
  • 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 20 drops BLOOM
  • 15 drops Tangerine & Grapefruit
    Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil, shea butter and coconut butter, then add in Vitamin E oil and whisk.
    Step 2 - Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved.
    Step 3 - Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar.
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing dry skin (more than just hands!).
  • 1/2 cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • 1/2 cup organic arnica oil
  • 1 tbsp shea butter
  • 2 tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 40 drops essential oils - BLOOM, Frankincense, Lavender & Patchouli alone or in combination
  • Essential oils to add for a masculine scent - Sandalwood, Vetiver, & Idaho Blue Spruce
    Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
    Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
    Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
Make this Dry Skin Bath Soak. Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap.
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.
Diffuse this fresh blend alone or with just about anything!
Citrus Burst - 4 drops each BLOOM, Tangerine, & Grapefruit
Flower Garden - 4 drops each BLOOM, Tangerine, & Lavender
Keep Calm - 5 drops Vanilla, 4 drops BLOOM
Grounded - 4 drops BLOOM, 3 drops each Lavender & Roman Chamomile

IlluminEyes

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

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

Coconut Lime Body Butter

Nourish your skin with Coconut-Lime Replenishing Body Butter - made with coconut oil and citrus premium essential oils to moisturize dry skin, including problem areas such as elbows, hands, and heels.

Grab this body butter to keep skin soft, smooth and hydrated all season long. Its great for everyday use and extra lovely after some time in the dry cold winter air.

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

Bergamot Oil Spotlight - Feb 2023

Bergamot 

Essential Oil Spotlight



Bergamot is a household staple oil for so many things! The crisp, citrusy aroma is uplifting and harmonizing, and it makes a wonderful addition to DIYs and diffuser blends. This oil is one we love to have around!

Just a Drop of Bergamot

  • Has a zesty citrus flavor that's great in diffuser blends, recipes, and DIYs
  • Uplifts the emotions and senses
  • Contains antioxidants that help support a healthy lifestyle
  • Helps support the cardiovascular system
  • Is a wonderful choice for combating oily skin
Background

Bergamot is cultivated primarily in southern Italy and has been used in the Middle East for hundreds of years as a flavoring, perfume, and addition to moisturizers and cosmetics. Cold pressed from the fresh bergamot fruit that gives Earl Grey tea its distinctive flavor, Bergamot Vitality essential oil has a fresh, complex citrus taste that makes it the perfect addition to many summer dishes.

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

  • Limonene
  • Linalyl Acetate
Bergamot & Beauty

When it comes to skincare, Bergamot can be a great choice! It helps combat oil production, acne & psoriasis. Add it to a roller to use on T-zone or problem areas or add to your daily moisturizer.

Bergamot is also a huge component for many perfumes due to its ability to balance the mix of aromas and harmonize all of the essences. Some of our favorite pairings are:
Bergamot & Emotions

Bergamot essential oil has been studied for its properties to lower cortisol (stress hormone) and to lower the body's sympathetic nervous response (fight/flight/freeze), making this a wonderful oil for emotional support! 

Bergamot has a woodsy, sweet, citrus aroma that is so uplifting to our moods. Bergamot helps decrease stress and is a wonderfully calming oil! Bergamot is often referred to as the harmonizer, helping us level out and identify our emotions. Citrus oils in general are great for creating a calm, uplifting mood.

PRODUCT OPTIONS
Bergamot is also found in: 
Daily Habits with Bergamot

Use Bergamot in your household DIYs

Add 20 drops of Bergamot to your Thieves Household Cleaner for a fresh twist. 

Add a few drops to Wool dryer balls for crisp laundry.

Use to make a Laundry Scent Booster:
Add Bergamot to your daily skincare and self-care routine

Make a Happy Heart roller for daily cardiovascular support:
  • 10 mL roller bottle
  • 20 drops Bergamot
  • 15 drops each Lavender, Cypress, & Rosemary
  • Carrier of choice
Add to your moisturizer or make this Daily Glow Serum
  • 2 oz dropper bottle
  • 10 each drops Frankincense, Sandalwood, & Bergamot
  • Carrier of choice
Make a Cologne Roller:
  • 10 mL roller bottle
  • 15 drops Bergamot & Valor
  • 10 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • Carrier of choice
Make a Keep Calm roller and apply it frequently throughout the day. Apply over the heart, wrists, neck, chest as desired.
  • 10 mL roller bottle
  • 10 drops each Valor, Frankincense, Stress Away, & Bergamot 
  • Fill with carrier
Use Bergamot in an after shave oil or balm:
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • 1 cup shea butter
  • 20-30 drops total essential oils (Bergamot, Grapefruit, Ylang ylang)
    Step 1 - In a small pot, combine coconut oil and shea butter on medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat and add essential oils. Mix well.
    Step 2 - Let cool in the fridge for 30–45 minutes or until the mixture is no longer clear. It should have a soft texture. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, whip the product for about 2–3 minutes or until it looks like foam and forms peaks. Store in a glass jar at room temperature.
Try a simple natural deodorant with equal parts Patchouli and Bergamot plus carrier in a 30 mL roller bottle.

Diffuse with Bergamot

Diffuse this uplifting citrus oil any time of day:
  • Mulled Cider - 4 drops Christmas Spirit, 3 drops Bergamot, 2 drops each Clove, Grapefruit
  • Golden Hour - 4 drops each Lavender, Frankincense, & Bergamot
  • Warm Hug - 3 drops Lavender, Bergamot, Grapefruit + 2 drops Vanilla
  • Spring Wreath - 4 drops Eucalyptus, 3 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Lemon, 2 drops Lime
  • Deep Breath - 4 drops each Bergamot, Lemon, & R.C.
TESTIMONIES

  • "For me Bergamot on my forearms and the tops of my ears is just another layer of help with my emotions.  For me it's not about one magic button but several tools that just seem to get the job done. When I use Bergamot in the mix it's a better day!" - Denise O.
  • "A favorite oil of mine! It's my keep calm but motivated blend: 5 Bergamot, 2 lavender, 3 peppermint."  - Tracy M.
  • "It is a favorite of mine in my happiness blend. 9 Stress Away, 7 Bergamot, 6 Orange, 2 Joy" - Sabrina H.
  • "Smells soooo good with sacred sandalwood. It calms me!" - Hannah E.
  • "So good for anxiety. I like to use it along my hairline, forehead, and temples and feel the stress literally melt down from head to toe." - Chloe B.
  • "Been using 3-5 drops of it with 1-2 rosemary as I'm recovering from surgery. The smell keeps me calm and uplifted."  - Amanda A.
  • "This oil really helped me during my high risk pregnancy. It was calming and grounding and I found myself gravitating to it a lot." - Darrien M.

Want to try Bergamot 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

Love & Connection Diffuser Recipes - Feb 2023

Love Connection Diffuser Blends

Love and connection are a vital part of our health. We live in communities, gather in small groups, 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 cultivating 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 welcome and inviting all at the same time. 

Join us as we diffuse (and apply) 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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As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Gift with Purchase! - Feb 2023

February's gifts with Purchase


While the term self-care gets a bad wrap sometimes, we are here to make true self-care a priority. Nurturing daily practices that nourish both body and mind will take you far with your health! And while we do love a good epsom salt bath, there is even more to self-care than that.

This month you can snag some of our self-care favorites for free! Plus, if the winter blues have you feeling down, you can mentally escape to the tropics while winter does its worst outside!

How Does it Work?

Every month this generous company loads us up with free items simply for being loyal customers. We purchase items we'd be buying anyway - toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, makeup, supplements and cleaning supplies, etc - from Young Living, and we not only get amazing, high quality products that are safe for our families, we get free products, delivery to our doorstep and product credits galore! I am ALL about boxes of safe, effective and healthy products showing up in my mailbox with fun freebies inside. Just make sure to order a minimum of 50 PV to get your Loyalty Rewards!

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out February's 'How to Use' blog post. Check out the goodies from February's Gift with Purchase to focus on self care and nourishing your mind and body.

During the month of February

As a thank you, say hello to 10 Loyalty Rewards points towards your favorite items for focusing on self care and nourishing your mind and body! Use your points to find some fresh favorites for your new year!

NOTE: for Loyalty orders only.

If you're asking what should I order?! We have you covered!

Create a Loyalty Rewards order with a 15 mL bottle of Bergamot plus the items on the "Winter Wellness Box' listed below, and get IluminEyes, Lushious Lemon Hand Lotion, BLOOM essential oil blend, and 10 extra Loyalty Rewards points!!


190 PV Orders

With an order of 190 PV or more , you will receive Lushious Lemon Lotion, BLOOM essential oil blend, and all of the above.


Indulge with Lushious Lemon Hand Lotion! Our signature scent combines Lemon, Lemon Myrtle, Spearmint, Eucalyptus Globulus, and Ylang Ylang premium essential oils, along with many other naturally derived ingredients to leave your skin feeling hydrated.

You can find more about this amazing smelling lotion on this blog post.



What better way to start a self-care routine than by stimulating your senses with BLOOM by Young Living essential oil blend? Diffuse its aroma to create a fresh, nurturing environment or apply it as a rich, floral perfume.

Note: Loyalty Orders only


250 PV Orders

With a 250PV order or more, you will receive a free IlluminEyes and all of the above.


Protect your eyes from damaging blue light and support your visual performance with IlluminEyes.

Find more about this eye-supporting supplement on the Supplement Spotlight blog post.

300 PV Orders

With an order of 300 PV or more, you'll receive a free Coconut Lime Body Butter and all of the above!


Nourish your skin with Coconut-Lime Replenishing Body Butter - made with coconut oil and citrus premium essential oils to moisturize dry skin, including problem areas such as elbows, hands, and heels.

For more details and ways to use these amazing products, check out this YouTube video from YL Corporate. Then get diffusing with these freebies with these yummy Diffuser Recipes in February.

Wonder how to use your Gifts with Purchase? Check out this blog post to see all the ways!

FAQs:
What is Gift with Purchase?
Basically, the best way to order! You purchase products and YL sends you free ones. Each month you'll have new picks for every tier.

Whats a tier?
Basically, the more PV (product volume) you order, the more free products you receive. Order at least 100 PV to qualify for free gifts. Order at least 50 PV to qualify for Loyalty Reward Points. Every time you increase your order volume (up to 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 Loyalty Rewards 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 the Loyalty Rewards program.

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

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

Elemi Oil Spotlight - January 2023

Elemi
Essential Oil Spotlight

OOTM
Elemi essential oil comes from the same botanical family as Frankincense and Myrrh and has similar properties and benefits—from skin care to aromatic use during prayer or meditation. This is a wonderful oil to add to your collection!


Just a Drop of Elemi

  • A trusty alternative to Frankincense, with a similar grounding and balancing aroma
  • Supports a balanced, even complexion
  • Helps reduce the appearance of blemishes
  • Can be used with massage after exercise to soothe fatigued muscles and joints
Background

Elemi essential oil comes from the gum resin collected from the elemi tree, a large evergreen species native to the Philippines, and its name comes from an Arabic phrase that means “above and below.” Elemi essential oil offers a woodsy, fresh, incense-like aroma that is great for meditation and grounding. 

Elemi has been used traditionally in Europe for the skin. It is highly regarded for reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles, supporting healthy skin, and for soothing muscles after exercise. It is also wonderful for promoting heart health.

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

  • Limonene
  • Alpha-phellandrene
  • Elemol, Sabinene
  • Elemicin
  • Alpha-terpineol
Product Options
Davana is a key ingredient in:
Wellness Habits with Elemi

Add Elemi to your wellness roller and use daily to support the immune system. Great additions include Thieves, Pine, Oregano, Lemon and Geranium essential oils.

Give tired muscles some TLC with a simple epsom salt and Elemi bath soak or use Elemi with V-6 Carrier oil for a massage.

Skincare & Beauty with Elemi

Use it as a spot treatment on blemishes and minor skin imperfections. Make a DIY Facial Serum. To a 2 oz dropper bottle, add:
  • 30 drops Elemi
  • Optional 10-15 drops each: Myrrh, Blue Tansy, Cedarwood (for dry skin), Geranium (for brightening), Manuka
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing winter skin (not just hands!)
  • ½ cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • ½ cup organic arnica oil 
  • 1 Tbsp shea butter 
  • 2 Tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil 
  • 3-4 Tbsp beeswax pastilles 
  • 40 drops essential oils: Elemi, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli alone or in combination
  • Essential oils to add for a masculine scent: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce
    Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil & 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:
  • 2lb melt and pour soap base 
  • ½ cup powdered goat milk 
  • 2 Tbsp organic raw honey 
  • 1 Tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 60 drops essential oils (Elemi, Cedarwood, Lavender, alone or in combo!)
  • Soap molds
    Step 1 - Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler. Whisk in all remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Option to add dried flowers. Let sit overnight 
Give your skin and your joints some love with this Soothing ACV Bath Soak:
  • ¼ cup magnesium flakes
  • ¼ cup organic oats, ground
  • 2 Tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 10 drops each Elemi, Cedarwood, Lavender 
  • Mix together and add to bath water. Then add ¼ cup ACV to the water and gently mix.
Give your tired feet some love with this Relaxing Foot Scrub
  • 2 Tbsp Organic Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp of Honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice 
  • 3 drops Peppermint
  • 5 drops Elemi
    Mix ingredients well then rub onto feet. Wrap feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove towel and wipe off scrub. Follow with moisturizer if desired.
Make a DIY Roll-on Cuticle oil! This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Gardener's Hand Salve:
  • 1½ teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
  • 10 drops Cedarwood essential oil
  • 5 drops Elemi essential oil
    Add all the above to an empty 15 ml essential oil bottle and add an AromaGlide Roller Fitment. Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere.
ROLLER BLENDS WITH ELEMI

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 Elemi
  • 10 drops Cedarwood
  • 5 drops Peppermint
    Fill with a carrier of choice. Apply over the heart, back of the neck, on the wrists liberally and frequently. 
Make a Happy Heart Roller:
  • 10 drops Juniper (encourages circulation)
  • 10 drops Eucalyptus Globulus (supports healthy blood pressure and inflammation levels)
  • 10 drops Lavender (calming)
  • 10 drops Elemi (supports cardiovascular system)
  • 10 drops Marjoram (supports healthy blood pressure)
    Combine essential oils in an empty glass roller bottle and top with your favorite carrier oil. Apply over heart and the bottom of feet... center being the vita flex point for health. Inhaling these oils are also helpful for someone who has experienced a heart episode to support emotions.
Make a Sweet Dreams sleep roller:
  • 20 drops each Lavender, Cedarwood, Elemi
  • Fill with carrier oil of choice
    Apply over to the big toe, bottom of the feet, neck and behind ears before bed or more frequently as desired.
Diffuse
Diffuse this earthy oil to support focus, calm the atmosphere and bring a sense of serenity to your home:

Zen Space - 5 drops Elemi, 3 drops Sage, 3 drops Lavender
Sweet Dreams - 5 drops Cedarwood, 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops Elemi
Calm & Collected - 4 drops each Cedarwood, Peppermint, Lemon, & Elemi
At Home Spa - 4 drops Elemi, 3 drops each Lavender & Eucalyptus 
Morning Routine - 4 drops each Elemi & Valor, 3 drops Tangerine


Join us in using Elemi essential oil this month and beyond. Want to try Elemi 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

EssentialZyme Supplement Spotlight - Jan 2023

EssentialZyme Supplement Spotlight

We've all heard how important digestive health is for overall wellness, and most recently more information has been discovered about how digestion affects immunity, mood and essentially all body systems. Because it's so important, we want to support digestion well and one way to do that daily is with enzyme supplements.

EssentialZyme is a bilayered, multienzyme complex caplet specially formulated to support and balance digestive health and to stimulate overall enzyme activity to combat the modern diet. EssentialZyme contains tarragon, peppermint, anise, fennel, and clove essential oils to improve overall enzyme activity, and support healthy pancreatic function.

ESSENTIALZYME AT A GLANCE
  • Stimulates overall enzyme activity
  • Supports and balances digestive health
  • Supports healthy pancreatic function
  • Assists the body in breaking down and digesting food
Why do we need enzymes?? Enzymes are protein molecules that are manufactured by all plant and animal cells and are required for our cells to function! Enzymes support all systems in the body:
  • Digestion - Enzymes break down food so that the body can digest it.
  • Metabolism - Enzymes help properly metabolize the food so that the body can use the nutrients from the food.
  • Respiration - Enzymes assist in getting oxygen where it is needed.
  • Nutrient absorption and transportation – Enzymes help the nutrients get to where they are needed.
  • Detoxification - Enzymes keep toxic sludge from building up in the body.
  • Muscle movement - Enzymes assist in helping the brain communicate with the muscles.
  • Hormone production - Enzymes assist in helping the body produce hormones that in turn keep the body functioning.
  • Cell Repair - Enzymes assist in repairing cells which can lead to youthful skin.
  • Cell division - Enzymes help keep cell division at a normal, healthy rate.
EssentialZyme contains a unique blend of enzymes such as pancrelipase and pancreatin that are known to assist the body in breaking down and digesting food, as well as Tarragon, Peppermint, Anise, Fennel, and Clove premium essential oils to improve overall enzyme activity and support healthy pancreatic function.

TO USE

Take 1 dual time-release caplet 1 hour before your largest meal of the day for best results.

What's the difference between EssentialZyme and EssentialZyme-4?
  • EssentialZyme specifically supports the pancreas containing pancrelipase and pancreatin. These enzymes are to be taken once a day before your largest meal.
  • EssentialZyme-4 is a set of two dual enzyme capsules infused with Ginger, Fennel, Tarragon, and Anise premium essential oils. The plant-based enzymes are designed to release immediately upon entering the stomach, where the environment is conducive to the digestion of plant material. The animal-based enzymes are designed to target release in the lower intestine region, where the environment is better suited for the digestion of animal fats and proteins. In combination, these two capsules aid in the digestion of dietary fats, proteins, fiber, and carbohydrates for optimal nutrient absorption. These enzymes are to be taken with your two largest meals of the day.
Want to try EssentialZyme and EssentialZyme-4, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Lemon Oil Spotlight - Jan 2023

Lemon Essential Oil Spotlight

Versatile, bright and joyful, just like sunshine. That's how we would describe this oil! Lemon essential oil benefits skin and hair as much as its aroma enhances your environment and supports your mood. This best-selling oil can be used in so many ways, making it a staple for every home.

Just a Drop of Lemon

  • Has a fresh, uplifting, citrus aroma
  • Helps neutralize unwanted odors
  • Cleansing and purifying
  • Great addition to cleaning products & DIYs
  • Removes sticky adhesives and residues from non-porous surfaces
  • Can support the immune system when taken internally
  • Has natural mucolytic properties
  • Is high in limonene
  • Contains antioxidants
Read on for more about why we love this oil and ways to use it daily….

Lemon essential oil has many benefits similar to sunshine. It can help brighten our moods, help us find and focus on the good, helps clean and purify and is good for overall health and wellness! Lemon is one of the most inexpensive ways to add incredible benefits to your health with daily use. So grab this citrusy oil and let a little sunshine into your life! 

Background & Sourcing

Originally native to Asia, the lemon tree wasn't common in Europe until the 16th century. It is part of the evergreen family and reaches a height of about 20 feet. Lemon essential oil is cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, is known for its cleansing properties, and is widely used in skin care and home cleaning solutions for these benefits. Its fresh, zesty aroma also makes it an important top note in perfumes, as well as an effective odor neutralizer when diffused.

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

  • Limonene - known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits
  • Gamma-terpinene - a potent antioxidant, Chinese medicine believes that this constituent may halt the advance of unwelcome microbes, reducing the risk of colds and 'flu-like symptoms.'
  • Beta-pinene - a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown beta-pinene to support the body through inflammation, to help calm the mind and to ease the body from the ‘fight or flight' response
Lemon & the Liver

The liver is the filtering organ of the body, so that means that every single thing we ingest or put on our skin goes through it to some degree! Everything gets filtered here, so it is incredibly important we show our livers some love and support them well! Not only is the liver the physical filter of our body, according to traditional Chinese medicine, anger and other negative emotions are stored in the liver. When the liver is functioning properly, it allows for the processing and release of both toxic emotions as well as physical toxins from our environment.

One of the ways that we can support our liver is with alkaline foods (typically greens, vegetables, etc). Because Lemon essential oil is cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, it is alkaline and not acidic (like lemon juice). Adding Lemon to your daily wellness routine is a great way to support your liver on a daily basis.

Lemon & Emotions
adapted from Eryn Jones 

As we said above, our liver is a filtering and storage organ, and our emotions can take up root here. There is so much scientific evidence that our emotions have a direct impact on our physical health. Lemon can help with release of many emotions, but here are three to start with: 

  • Frustration is closely tied to our expectations (of ourselves, of others, or of a situation or outcome). The other side, or opposite feeling, of Frustration is Accomplishment. Most of the time when we feel frustrated is usually because we fear that we are not going to accomplish what we want to do/ feel/ or have happen! Releasing Emotional Patterns with Essential Oils suggests rubbing a drop or two of Lemon along the ribs, near the sternum (above the bile ducts), and focus on moving beyond your limitations or expectations. If we store up enough frustration that does not get resolved it turns to chronic anger, which is highly associated with liver and gallbladder discomfort or problems. So it's good to let the frustration go!
  • Lack, or the feeling of emptiness- when we don't feel "Complete". The other side of Lack is Full. This also makes this oil great for the Enneagram 7s and Enneagram 4s! Releasing Emotional Patterns suggests rubbing Lemon over the heart and chest while focusing on our completeness and all that we currently possess.
  • Stuck, the opposite of feeling Transformed and moving forward. When we feel stuck we fear experiencing life. So rubbing Lemon on the sinuses can be helpful for branching out and having new experiences and getting un-stuck! Note: do not use Lemon (or other citrus oils) on skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight within two hours.
Product Options

Lemon is a key player in so many of our favorite hair and skin care products (Lavender Shampoo & Body Wash!), our beloved Thieves cleaning products, and essential oil blends such as Thieves, Citrus Fresh, Clarity, Joy and Harmony.
Daily Habits with Lemon

One very simple way to support your liver on a daily basis is with Lemon Vitality! Lemon Vitality is cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, making it alkaline and not acidic, and our livers love alkaline things. But aside from liver support, there are so many ways to use Lemon oil! 

Add Lemon to your food and drink
(See more in the Lemon Vitality Recipes Resource linked below!)

Add a few drops of Lemon Vitality to warm water and drink first thing in the morning before any other food or drink.

Add a few drops of Lemon Vitality  to your water and sip throughout the day.

Toss raw greens (kale, arugula, spinach) with olive oil and Lemon Vitality.

Add a few drops of Lemon Vitality to your daily NingXia Red.

Add 1–2 drops of Lemon Vitality to a vegetarian gel capsule and take it daily for immune support and healthy weight management.

Use in place of lemon zest in recipes.

Convince your kids to eat the sliced apples in their school lunch by tossing them in 2 drops of Lemon Vitality essential oil. Lemon Vitality provides powerful antioxidants and will also help keep those vitamin-packed wedges from turning brown.

Add a few drops of oil to a batch of lemon cookies or pound cakes for a delicious twist!

Apply Lemon for its health and skincare benefits

Add Lemon to a roller bottle with R.C. or Raven to help boost the expectorant qualities, support airways and break up mucus.

Add a drop to your conditioner to promote shine in your hair.

Add a drop to your moisturizer or use it as a spot treatment to help with blemishes
.
Use Lemon essential oil as a natural nail polish remover.

Add to the ‘Nature Roller': 10 drops each of Lemon, Lavender and Peppermint in a 5mL bottle and use them when the seasons change for respiratory support!

Use Lemon to spot treat oily skin areas such as the t-zone.

Use Lemon for Household Cleaning

Use to remove stickers on glass (without the nasty chemicals!).

Add 1-2 drops to your dishwasher for sparkling dishes.

Add Lemon to wool dryer balls for a fresh scent (and ditch the dryer sheets!)

Use Lemon to remove childhood art from the walls or furniture! Lemon pairs well with Thieves Household Cleaner for this. Make sure to do a spot check if you are worried about the area.
Pre-treat stains with a couple drops of Lemon oil, then apply Thieves Dish Soap directly to the stain OR make a DIY Stain Stick:
  • 30mL roller bottle 
  • Fill just over â…“ with Thieves Dish Soap
  • Add 1 tsp Hydrogen Peroxide 
  • Add 15 drops Lemon Essential Oil
  • Fill remainder with Thieves Household Cleaner and shake to mix.
  • Apply directly to stains to pre-treat. 
Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster and ditch toxic laundry products:
  • To a glass jar with a lid add:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt 
  • ½ cup Fine Sea Salt 
  • ½ cup Baking Soda 
  • 30 drops Lemon Essential Oil (or a mix of desired oils)
    To Use - add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry.
Add Lemon to your homemade cleaning products for extra power (just don't apply directly to granite or marble). 
  • Add 15 drops of Lemon to diluted Thieves Household Cleaner for a daily spray.
  • Add 10 drops each Pine & Lemon to Thieves Household Cleaner and dilute for a mop solution.
  • Mix 10 drops Lemon oil + ¼ cup Baking Soda  + 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner for a kitchen and bath scrub (add more baking soda to consistency as desired)
  • Clean a slow moving drain with baking soda, white vinegar and lemon oil. Pour ¼-½ cup baking soda onto the drain, drop 2-3 drops Lemon onto it, pour ¼-½ cup vinegar onto the mixture and cover with a cloth for 10 minutes. Then pour hot water into the drain.
Diffuse Lemon to neutralize unwanted odors and fill your space with its uplifting and refreshing aroma. It is lovely paired with Peppermint, Thieves or other citrus oils!

Diffuse 
Our diffusers are running 2/47, and Lemon is one of our favorites to add to the diffuser. Try out these fresh blends anytime of day.

  • Lushious Lemon - 2 drops each of: Ylang Ylang, Lemon, Eucalyptus Globulus, Lemon Myrtle or Lemon Verbena, & Spearmint + 1 drop of Cinnamon Bark
  • Fresh Start - 4 drops each Lemon, Lavender, & Raven or R.C.
  • Seasons Change - 3 drops each Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, & Copaiba
  • Be Well - 5 drops Thieves, 4 drops Lemon, 3 drops Lavender
  • Deep Breath - 4 drops Lemon, 4 drops Rosemary, 3 drops Peppermint 
  • Seaside Air - 4 drops Lemon, 3 drops Spearmint, 3 drops Lavender, 3 drops Grapefruit
  • Baking Cookies - 4 drops Lemon, 3 drops Vanilla, 3 drops Peppermint 
  • Pink Lemonade - 6 drops Valor, 4 drops Lemon

Testimonies
This bright, sunny oil is one of our most used. Check out these testimonies about why so many people love Lemon!

  • “Lemon is amazing for all the sticky things! It also cuts grease on stoves like a boss!”
  • “I use it in my wellness roller with Thieves and Oregano, and apply nightly to my feet!”
  • “I like putting lemon essential oil in my water! So many benefits like detoxing, energizing, & cleansing.”
  • “I love my lemon oil. I clean with it, diffuse it, and have made a mixture with it for perfume. Such a multi- purpose oil!!”
  • “My most favorite use for lemon oil was getting permanent marker off a water bottle. Literally one drop & you couldn't even tell. Love lemon for everything!!”
  • “Lemon oil in my diffuser at work. Around 1-1:30pm it's like a pick me up happy mood let's get er' done type of enhancer!”
Want to try Lemon 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

DiGize Oil Spotlight - Jan 2023

DiGize Essential Oil Spotlight


DiGize essential oil blend combines Tarragon, Ginger, Peppermint, Juniper, Lemongrass, Anise, and Patchouli oils for a spicy, blend known to soothe the stomach. It also contains Fennel essential oil, which people have used for a broad range of purposes since the ancient Egyptians like aiding digestion and elimination. While usually not everyone's favorite scent, it is often their favorite instant result when used after meals!

One of the ways I used to feel the most powerless when taking care of our health prior to oils was with any type of stomach discomfort. Then we found DiGize. Now every member of my family knows to grab that red bottle at the first signs of rumblings.

DiGize is formulated to provide a calming aromatic experience. The complex aroma comes from the variety of oils in the blend. Tarragon and Ginger provide the herbaceous and spicy undertones, while Juniper and Patchouli combine for a calming aroma.

  • Fennel - has been used for a broad range of purposes dating back to ancient Egypt
  • Ginger - has a calming aroma
  • Peppermint - provides a cooling, uplifting fragrance
DiGize at a Glance

  • Has an herbaceous, spicy aroma
  • Soothing when used topically as part of an abdominal massage
  • Includes Peppermint Vitality, which is known to support gastrointestinal function
  • Cleansing and soothing to the digestive system
  • Contains antioxidants
Key Constituents
Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties.

  • Trans anethole
  • Limonene
  • Menthol
  • Zingiberene
DiGize & Emotions

Did you know that all of our essential oils have stress relieving benefits - even if they don't have a special name? It's easy to remember to grab the Joy, Stress Away, or Peace & Calming when it comes to dealing with less “physical” issues, but when you put together a list of your must have basic oils, no matter what they are, they will all be supporting your emotional functions as well.

One of the heavy-hitters in the list up of basic oils is DiGize. It can help us process feelings of being disillusioned with life and people. We all have moments where we need some of that to focus back on the future and all the hope available there.

DiGize can also help release feelings of anger or frustration as it supports digestion and the liver. 

DiGize Vitality

DiGize Vitality is the same essential oil blend as DiGize. It is simply relabeled for internal use. 

Daily Habits with DiGize

Add DiGize to V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier and massage it over the abdomen to soothe digestive needs.

Make a ‘Tummy' roller to apply over the stomach as needed for digestive support:
  • 10 mL roller bottle
  • 15 drops DiGize
  • Optional: 10 drops each Lemon, Peppermint
  • Carrier of choice
Apply DiGize diluted or in a roller over the stomach and liver to support release of toxic emotions. This works best when paired with strong affirmations.

When traveling, inhale DiGize directly from the bottle for soothing comfort.

Add DiGize Vitality™ to a capsule and take it daily to help support the digestive system.

Add a drop of DiGize Vitality™ to a large glass of water and drink as needed for digestive support.

Make a soothing tea with antioxidant properties by adding honey and DiGize Vitality to warm water or herbal tea of choice.

Take DiGize Vitality and Essentialzymes-4™ before your meals to support healthy digestion and overall wellness.

Use with lavender and lemon to ease seasonal respiratory complaints.

Companion Products

Want to try DiGize essential oil blend, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

CBD Beauty Boost Spotlight - Jan 2023

CBD Beauty Boost Spotlight

Looking for a way to elevate your everyday skincare routine? Wanting to give your skin some TLC without the price tag of the spa? 

Say hello to the ultimate in daily luxury - CBD Beauty Boost! Pure CBD + rose essential oil = luxe!! This combo is amazing for an even skin tone and reducing fine lines and wrinkles and feels so incredible on your skin.

Why We Love CBD Beauty Boost

  • Infused with rose essential oil
  • Helps calm and soothe skin 
  • Moisturizes skin
  • Helps reduce the appearance of redness, fine lines, and wrinkles
  • Boosts skin's natural glow
  • Ideal for all skin types
  • Meets Young Living's Seed to Seal quality standards
Love Your Skin

Your skin is your largest organ, and the state of your skin can tell you a lot about your body's needs. Your skin is exposed to everything the day brings - heat, cold, sun, wind, environmental toxins, household toxins, and more. So we need to do everything we can to show our skin (and our bodies!) some TLC.

Sadly conventional products are chock full of synthetic ingredients that wreak havoc on the body, especially over time, disrupting hormones, causing allergies (often low-level so we barely notice!), and filling our systems with chemicals that cause damage over time. Switching from conventional, chemical-laden beauty products is a great, simple step in the right direction!

Young Living products contain NO synthetic ingredients. NO hormone disruptors. NO artificial colorings. And you can bet that every ingredient used is of the highest quality. 

Nature's Ultra CBD products are crafted using a blend of high-quality CBD isolate and Young Living essential oils. These world-class ingredients combine to form Young Living's exclusive Smart Spectrum CBD. CBD Beauty Boost contains a combination of pure, potent CBD, tamanu oil, grapeseed oil, and rose essential oil for a truly luxurious experience! In fact, it's so luxurious that each dropper of CBD Beauty Boost contains the essential oils from one full Damask rose. 

This blend of CBD, rose essential oil, tamanu oil, and grapeseed oil works to maintain an even skin tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Just one daily dropper of this Smart Spectrum blend will moisturize your skin and promote a youthful glow. Nature's Ultra CBD Beauty Boost is ideal for all skin types, so no matter what your needs are, CBD Beauty Boost can help!

Key Ingredients

  • CBD - Pure, potent CBD with 0.0% THC
  • Rose Essential Oil - Beautiful, luxurious floral oil that beautifies, soothes, and moisturizes the skin to promote a youthful appearance
  • Tamanu Oil - Smooth, nutty oil rich in fatty acids to improve the appearance of the skin and promote an even skin tone
  • Grapeseed Oil: Oil rich in omega-6 fatty acids and antioxidants to absorb quickly without leaving the skin feeling oily
To Use

Add 1-2 droppers to your hand and apply evenly to your face, neck, chest, or anywhere you could use a moisturizing boost! For best results, shake well before using and mix with your favorite Young Living beauty products. Make a DIY Beauty Serum like the one below and use morning and evening! 

DIY Glow Up Serum

This is the ultimate in skincare and rivals any of the high-end beauty serums and products, yet it is completely plant-based and natural!

  • 20 drops Frankincense, Myrrh
  • 10 drops Blue Tansy
  • Optional - 10 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood (for dry skin)
  • Optional - 5 drops Lavender (for oily skin)
  • 5 droppersful CBD Beauty Boost
  • Carrier oil of choice (jojoba oil for normal to mixed skin, argan oil for dry skin, hazelnut oil for oily skin.)
Join us this month as we turn our focus inward to nourish ourselves and families, and create a solid foundation of self-care and nourishing rhythms for the year to comeWant to try CBD Beauty Boost, 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 2023

Healthy Habits Diffuser Blends

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 reaching 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. 

Join us as we diffuse (and apply) these favorite healthy blends!

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.

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Your Oily Girlfriend

Jennifer
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