YL Lotions - Ditch and Switch August 2022

Ditch & Switch:

Conventional Lotions for YL Lotions



As the gatekeepers of our home we have such a great opportunity to bring in healthy products for ourselves and families! Join us as we detox our homes and switch out conventional products for cleaner, greener and better options. When it comes to caring for the children in our lives, having safe, effective products is absolutely critical. This is actually why many people turn to Young Living in the first place!

The KidScents line of products is perfect for kids - oils, personal care items, vitamins and more! But that doesn't mean it's just for kids! Check out this one simple change you can make for your health and for your kids - ditch conventional lotions for Young Living versions!

Why We Love YL Lotions

  • Formulated without silicones, formaldehyde carriers, PEGs, mineral oil,  most common allergens, alcohol, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, animal-derived ingredients, synthetic preservatives, synthetic perfumes and fragrances, or artificial dyes/colorants.
  • Keep skin soft, hydrated and feeling and looking healthy with plant-based ingredients and scented only with pure essential oils
  • Variety of scents available, even seasonal ones
  • Collections available for babies, kids and adults alike
  • Formulated to be cruelty-free and vegan-friendly so you can feel good about your purchase
Conventional Lotions vs YL Lotions

Let's ditch the Bath & Body Works or the brightly colored displays at the stores. 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. Fragrance, parabens, triclosan, artificial colorants  to name a few! And none of us want that for ourselves or our families!! 

Young Living's hand and body lotions are made from naturally derived oils, butters, botanical extracts, and premium essential oils to soften and smooth dry, dehydrated skin. Ingredients such as jojoba oil, kukui nut oil, and mango and shea butter—rich in fatty acids and vitamins—provide nourishing moisture to the skin and help prevent future moisture loss. Plus, they are formulated without silicones, formaldehyde carriers, PEGs, mineral oil, most common allergens, alcohol, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, animal-derived ingredients, synthetic preservatives, synthetic perfumes and fragrances, or artificial dyes/colorants. This means that you can feel good about what you're using on your skin and your children's skin!

Product Options


  • Formulated specifically for children with a light citrus scent
  • Naturally high in vitamin E
  • Contains cold-pressed, premium watermelon seed oil, which works as a moisturizing skin conditioner
  • Utilizes premium raspberry seed oil, which acts as a skin-conditioning agent
  • Mild formula nourishes, soothes, and hydrates skin with gentle, plant-based ingredients



  • Made with 100% naturally derived ingredients for your family's clean lifestyle
  • Replaces lost moisture and absorbs smoothly into skin
  • Formulated specially for an infant's delicate skin
  • Exclusive Seedlings Calm blend of Lavender, Coriander, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, and Geranium for a sweet, mild aroma that encourages a soothing environment



  • Formulated to hydrate and soothe dry skin on the hands and body
  • Non-greasy formula absorbs quickly
  • Leaves skin feeling soft, smooth, and moisturized
  • Infused with a blend of Lavender, Lemon, Davana, and Myrrh premium essential oils to provide a calming, peaceful aroma


  • Designed to hydrate and nourish dry, rough, and dehydrated skin
  • Non-greasy formula absorbs quickly
  • Infused with a blend of Geranium, Palmarosa, and Bergamot premium essential oils for an uplifting, bright scent


  • Formulated to hydrate dry skin on the hands and body
  • Non-greasy formula absorbs quickly and leaves skin feeling soft, smooth, and moisturized
  • Infused with a romantic blend of Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, and Geranium essential oils to provide a floral, uplifting scent


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 

Winter Nights Hand Lotion (Seasonal Scent)

An exclusive Young Living scent blended of Northern Lights Black Spruce, Peppermint, Cedarwood, and Orange essential oils that infuse your day with a wintry aroma.

  • Naturally derived ingredients hydrate and leave no greasy residue
  • Specifically designed to pamper dry skin, including problem areas like elbows, hands, and heels
  • Mango butter, watermelon seed oil, and apple extract help protect the skin's natural moisture barrier and leave skin feeling soft and smooth

Join us this month as we make a big impact on our health by ditching conventional lotions for the power of plant-based YL lotions!

Want to try Young Living's lotions, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

KidScents GeneYus Oil Spotlight - August 2022

GeneYus Essential Oil Spotlight

OOTM
KidScents GeneYus essential oil blend is our go-to blend for focus, especially for our children! This blend offers a beautiful, rich aroma that promotes an atmosphere for inspiration, productivity, and positivity that is ideal for concentrating on projects or schoolwork. KidScents GeneYus is excellent to diffuse when children need to re-center during homework time.

Just a Drop of GeneYus

  • Helps create a sharp, fresh environment that is great while children work on schoolwork and projects
  • Excellent to diffuse while working for a productive, positive atmosphere
  • Promotes an environment for inspiration with a blend of premium essential oils
  • Formulated without mineral oil, synthetic perfumes, wheat, soy, corn, synthetic dyes, or artificial colors
  • Prediluted for delicate skin and easy application
KidScents GeneYus can be diffused or used topically to promote a focused environment and inspire creativity. Formulated specifically to meet the needs of children, this essential oil blend is soothing when used topically with gentle massage and adds an excellent aroma to create productive, positive atmospheres. 

Key Ingredients

KidScents GeneYus contains many essential oils that work well together to promote a sense of calm and focus. Frankincense, Vetiver and Cedarwood are high in sesquiterpenes, constituents that are specifically supportive of calming brain waves into focused or even meditative states. These oils combine with other oils like Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood and Northern Lights Black Spruce to create a blend that promotes a productive, calm and grounded atmosphere.

Frankincense - Is there anything this oil cannot do? Frankincense is a wonderful tool when it comes to soothing the mind and emotions and grounding us in the present - a tool that is very helpful when we need to focus. 

Cedarwood - 98% sesquiterpenes, this oil is incredible for focus as it helps the brain waves from high frequency to focused through its ability to support the pineal gland.

Blue Cypress, Idaho Blue Spruce, Northern Lights Black Spruce, & Palo Santo - all of these tree oils help with grounding, calming and supporting an environment of focused inspiration.

Vetiver - 97% sesquiterpenes, this oil is incredible for focus as it helps the brain waves from high frequency to focused through its ability to support the pineal gland. The aroma is very soothing and grounding.

Rose - Rose is a high frequency oil which helps regulate the mood and emotions and provides an uplifting, inspiring aroma.

Ylang Ylang & Geranium - These floral oils help to balance energies and provide a sense of ease and happiness for the emotions.

Coriander, Hyssop, & Myrrh - Calming and soothing to the mind and emotions, these oils are also cleansing and can help stimulate clarity. 

Bergamot & Melissa - High in limonene, these citrus family oils are great for elevating the mood and calming anxious thoughts.

Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood - 90% sesquiterpenes, this oil is incredible for focus as it helps the brain waves from high frequency to focused. Plus it smells wonderful!

Key Constituents

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

Sesquiterpenes
  • Deliver oxygen molecules to the cells (the same way red blood cells deliver hemoglobin), stimulate the limbic system of the brain to elevate the mood and calm the body. 
  • Help oxygenate the pineal and pituitary glands - the glands responsible for producing hormones related to sleep and stress.
  • Stimulate Beta Wave Production in the brain, which helps with alertness. When we are performing activities that require extensive focus, our brains need to produce more beta waves. Sesquiterpene compounds support our ability to do just that. 
  • Help delete traumatic or negative information in cellular memory, so they can be helpful when undergoing a trauma - chemical trauma, physical trauma or emotional trauma.
Essential Oils & Focus - from Ashely Christian

Essential oils are a great tool when it comes to focus! This is in part because essential oils have tiny molecules that can effectively cross the blood brain barrier. Smell is the only sense with receptor nerve endings directly to the brain, which is why inhaling essential oils is the most effective way to address anything brain or emotion related because you bypass that barrier altogether.

Dr. Terry Friedmann conducted a study with children and essential oils using EGG testing of brain waves while administering the TOVA mental focus test. He had an unmedicated “low focus” group and a normal control group and administered the oils Vetiver, Cedarwood, and Lavender by having kids inhale the oil deeply three times separately over the course of 30 days. He found a 32% improvement in mental focus in the Vetiver group, similar results in the Cedarwood group, and no changes in the Lavender group.

Product Options

Daily Habits with GeneYus

  • Apply 2−4 drops directly to desired area (the back of the neck is a great place to apply this blend)
  • Pack a roller in your child's backpack for him or her to use as needed throughout the day. Apply over the heart, on the wrists, back of the neck.
  • Recommended application is for children ages 2−12.
  • Dilution is not required, except for the most sensitive skin.
  • Add a few drops to diffuser jewelry or a paracord bracelet for your child to inhale as needed throughout the day. 
  • Keep the roller by the front door and have everyone roll some on the back of their neck before they leave for school. If you don't have the roller, then apply one drop of the oil to the desired area.
  • Diffuse alone or add any other oils of your choice. This is wonderful during homework, during homeschool, while working on a project, etc. 
  • Keep a bottle handy during school work and take deep inhales as needed.
  • This blend isn't just for kids! GeneYus is a great choice for adults and anyone needing some extra support when it comes to focus.
Join us in using KidScents GeneYus essential oil blend this month and beyond. Want to try GeneYus, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Seedlings Collection Spotlight - July 2022

Seedlings Collection Spotlight

Being a parent is difficult enough without having to constantly question whether the products you use are safe. With Young Living's Seedlings line of painstakingly naturally derived products, you can focus on what's most important: your relationship with your little ones. Spend less time reading ingredient lists and more time reading bedtime stories with Seedlings products!

BUT the items from the Seedlings line are not strictly for babies. They can be used for your older kids or even adults as well! We always keep a pack of wipes and diaper rash cream on hand - great for so many things!

Seedlings at a Glance

  • Formulated specifically for infants with carefully chosen ingredients
  • Made with 100% naturally derived ingredients for your family's clean lifestyle
  • Infused with the soothing Seedlings Calm blend of essential oils - Lavender, Coriander, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, and Geranium for a sweet, mild aroma 
  • Formulated without silicones, formaldehyde carriers, PEGs, mineral oil, most common allergens, alcohol, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, animal-derived ingredients, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, or artificial dyes/colorants
The carefully selected essential oils in the Seedlings Calm essential oil blend  create a warm and welcoming environment, while the sweet aroma from this unique blend of botanicals helps babies settle as they head to dreamland. Its soothing, calming scent can be found in all Seedlings products.

Background

Many families turn to Young Living for natural, safe products for their families - especially their children. That is why Young Living created the Seedlings (and KidScents!) line - to provide naturally derived and plant-based solutions for the smallest, most vulnerable members of the family. 

These soothing, plant-based formulas use infant-safe essential oils and are free from harmful ingredients such as alcohol, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, animal-derived ingredients, synthetic preservatives or synthetic dyes. With essential oil-infused products made by experts and diluted to a strength safe for babies, Seedlings leaves parents with peace of mind and the littlies feeling snug and secure.

Seedlings Baby Lotion

Seedlings Baby Lotion nourishes your baby's skin by replacing lost moisture and supporting the skin's moisture barrier and is lightly scented with Young Living's Seedlings Calm essential oil blend of Lavender, Coriander, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, and Geranium for a sweet, mild aroma that encourages a soothing environment. Created especially for an infant's delicate skin, the plant-based formula is non-drying, non-greasy, and mild—perfect for everyday use.

Seedlings Baby Lotion at a Glance

  • Made with 100 percent naturally derived ingredients
  • Replaces lost moisture and absorbs smoothly into skin
  • Supports healthy-looking skin
  • Formulated specially for an infant's delicate skin
  • Exclusive Seedlings Calm blend of essential oils offers a sweet, calming, and soothing aroma to help babies relax during their nighttime routine
  • Formulated without silicones, formaldehyde carriers, PEGs, mineral oil, most common allergens, alcohol, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, animal-derived ingredients, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, or artificial dyes/colorants
To Use
Squeeze a small amount into your hands. Rub hands together to warm the lotion and gently massage into baby's skin.

Seedlings Baby Oil

Seedlings Baby Oil nourishes and moisturizes your little one's skin, while its aroma creates a light, calm environment. With Young Living's Seedlings Calm blend of Lavender, Coriander, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, and Geranium premium essential oils, alongside other natural, plant-based ingredients, Seedlings Baby Oil is the perfect, soothing addition to your child's daily routine.

Seedlings Baby Oil at a Glance

  • Non-greasy formula absorbs smoothly into skin while offering nourishing moisturization
  • Made with naturally derived ingredients
  • Provides a light, calm aroma that promotes a relaxing environment
  • Gentle enough for everyday use
  • Formulated without alcohol, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, animal-derived ingredients, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, or synthetic dyes
  • Also makes a great carrier oil for making roller blends or applying other essential oils to your little ones! 
To Use
Apply a small amount to your hands. Rub hands together to warm the oil and gently massage into baby's skin.

Seedlings Baby Wash & Shampoo

Seedlings Baby Wash & Shampoo is 100 percent plant based and infused with Young Living's premium Seedlings Calm blend of Lavender, Coriander, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, and Geranium for a sweet, mild aroma that encourages a soothing environment. This mild cleanser leaves skin and hair soft and clean and helps keep tangles manageable. The mild and tear-free formula makes bathtime gentle and enjoyable for your little ones.

Seedlings Baby Wash & Shampoo at a Glance

  • All-in-one wash formulated for baby's hair and body
  • Tear free and rinses clean without over-drying skin
  • Made with 100% naturally derived ingredients
  • Formulated without sulfates, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, animal-derived ingredients, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, or synthetic dyes
  • Exclusive Seedlings Calm blend of essential oils offers a sweet, calming, and soothing aroma to help babies relax during their nighttime routine
To Use

  • Wet hair and skin with warm water. Apply a small amount to a moistened washcloth or hand.
  • Gently lather over body and scalp. Rinse with water or wipe with a warm, wet washcloth.

Seedlings Baby Wipes

Seedlings Baby Wipes contain soothing calendula and witch hazel extracts, hydrating aloe, and calming Lavender essential oil that combine with wipe material derived from wood pulp to provide gentle, thorough, ultra-soft cleansing for your little one's delicate skin. The scent of the Seedlings Calm essential oil blend is soothing for babies, and the soft, thick wipe material allows for a gentle, efficient clean for any mess.

Seedlings Baby Wipes at a Glance

  • Formulated without chlorine, alcohol, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, animal-derived ingredients, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, or synthetic dyes
  • Mild, gentle formula with cleansing botanicals and premium essential oils
  • Contains soapberry fruit extract, a natural foaming ingredient that aids in cleansing
  • Plant-based, naturally derived formula leaves skin moisturized, soft, and smooth
  • Contains apple fruit, which is rich in antioxidants
  • Also works great for removing sand from legs and feet after a day at the beach and makes a great option for dryer sheets!
To Use
Open lid and remove plastic covering before first use. Use to clean messes as needed. Close lid firmly after each use to keep moist.

Seedlings Diaper Rash Cream

This exclusive over-the-counter Seedlings Diaper Rash Cream conditions baby's skin and helps relieve, treat, and prevent diaper rash, soothing your little one during sensitive times. Seedlings Diaper Rash Cream is proven to reduce the severity and duration of diaper rash when applied at the first sign of redness. Formulated with your little one's delicate skin in mind, this extra-gentle, mild formula rubs in smoothly and acts as a physical barrier, protecting minor irritations and chafed skin associated with diaper rash from wetness and other irritants.

Seedling Diaper Rash Cream at a Glance

  • Reduces redness while protecting the skin, acting as a physical barrier to irritants
  • Formulated without lanolin, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, or synthetic colorants
  • Temporarily protects injured or exposed skin or mucous membrane surfaces from harmful or annoying stimuli and may help provide relief to skin
  • Made with 100 percent naturally derived ingredients
To Use
Apply cream liberally with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or anytime exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged.

Seedlings Linen Spray

Seedlings Linen Spray combines calming Lavender essential oil, sweet Coriander essential oil, serene Bergamot essential oil, and floral Ylang Ylang and Geranium essential oils to promote peaceful feelings and a relaxing environment for your little ones. This gentle, mild linen spray is perfect for use in daytime and nighttime routines and offers a sweet, floral scent to fabrics that is easily removed when washed.

Seedlings Linen Spray at a Glance

  • Refreshes crib sheets, blankets, car seats, clothing, and more
  • Contains Young Living-exclusive Seedlings Calm blend of essential oils to offer a sweet, calming, and soothing aroma that is easily removed when washed
  • Gentle enough for use around both infants and breastfeeding mothers
  • Formulated without alcohol, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, sulfates, animal-derived ingredients, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, artificial dyes/colorants, or GMO ingredients
  • Made with 100 percent naturally derived ingredients 
To Use

  • Spray car seats and strollers to freshen up with the scent of Seedlings Calm essential oil blend.
  • Use to freshen up changing tables.
  • Spray on blankets or linens before naps or bedtime for a calming aroma.
  • Spray on stuffed animals or other fabrics to refresh the aroma between washes.

Seedlings Calm Essential Oil Blend

The harmonious blend of Lavender, Coriander, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, and Geranium puts calm front and center, which lets you and your little one relax at bedtime. The carefully selected essential oils in Seedlings Calm blend create a warm and welcoming environment, while the sweet aroma from this unique blend of botanicals helps babies settle as they head to dreamland.

Seedlings Calm Essential Oil Blend

  • Transforms any room into a peaceful, cozy nursery
  • Offers a sweet, calming, and soothing aroma—especially at bedtime
  • Helps parents and baby unwind during their nighttime routine
  • Diffuse to set the stage for sleep; dilute and use for a baby massage or apply to the bottom of the feet.
Key Constituents
Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties

  • Linalool
  • B-caryophyllene

Seedlings Tender Tush

Seedlings Tender Tush is an all-purpose, cloth-diaper-safe ointment that nourishes and soothes baby's delicate skin. Made with plant-based ingredients, Seedlings Tender Tush creates a moisturizing barrier on the skin and helps protect infants' delicate skin. Seedlings Tender Tush is gentle and mild for daily use to promote smooth and nourished skin.

Seedlings Tender Tush at a Glance

  • Made with naturally derived ingredients and premium essential oils
  • All-purpose ointment great for use on other areas such as elbows, chins, cheeks, knees, and other dry or sensitive areas in need of nourishing moisturization
  • Free of lanolin, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, synthetic preservatives, fragrances, and colorants
To Use
Apply liberally to diaper area as often as needed to help soothe and protect skin. Tender Tush also makes a great skin soothing ointment to keep in your wellness kit!

Want to try these amazing Seedlings products, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

YL Bath Bombs - Ditch and Switch July 2022

Ditch & Switch:

Conventional Bath Bombs for YL Bath Bombs


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

Join us as we detox our homes and switch out conventional products for cleaner, greener and better options. When it comes to self-care there is SO much we can do on a daily basis to truly care for ourselves mind, body, and soul. When you're wanting to invite the spa vibes into your bathroom, ditch conventional options and reach for the Young Living Bath Bombs.


Why we Love YL Bath Bombs

  • A fun, fizzy way to unwind - any time of day
  • Made without colorants, synthetic preservatives, parabens, or animal-derived ingredients
  • Leave skin feeling soft, smooth, and moisturized
  • Safe for the whole family
  • Available in multiple scent options - Lavender, Stress Away, Sweet Maple, and Dream Catcher
No matter how you do it, taking a moment for yourself is always a good idea. Especially when we are all juggling so much, wearing so many hats, finding time for you is so important! And one of our favorite ways to do that is with a long soak in the bathtub.

Conventional Both Bombs vs YL Bath Bombs

Let's ditch the Bath & Body Works or the brightly colored displays at the stores (gasp, I know, but read on!).  Sadly conventional products are chock full of synthetic ingredients that wreak havoc on the body, especially over time. They disrupt hormones, cause allergies (often low-level so we barely notice!), and filling our system with chemicals that cause damage over time... Fragrance, parabens, triclosan, artificial colorant to name a few! And none of us want that for ourselves and especially for our children!

YL's natural bath bombs are made without colorants, synthetic preservatives, parabens, or animal-derived ingredients, making them some of the best bath bombs you can get your hands on!

Instead, opt for the natural ingredients found in Young Living's bath bombs, which are vegan and contain a mineral-rich formula and skin-loving ingredients, such as coconut oil and sweet almond oil. That means they're no only fun and relaxing – they also leave skin soft, smooth and moisturized.

Product Options

We love YL bath bombs for our kids as well! Anytime we need a calming bath before bedtime (or in the middle of the day, let's be honest), we reach for the YL bath bombs. They love it because it is fun and different, and I love it because of all the calm, spa-like vibes!

Take it a step further and add a few drops of essential oil to your bath bomb. This practice is a must for all of us who are feeling in a funk, needing a little space, feeling like they have not been eating the way they would like, needing to flush their system, needing to feel more clarity throughout the day.

Simply add a few drops of one of these oils OR add the oils to 1/2 cup Epsom Salt and add to the bathwater with your bath bomb: Lemon, JuvaCleanse, Juniper, Rosemary, Lemongrass, Grapefuit, and Oregano.

Create an At-Home Spa

  • Fire up your diffuser with your favorite blend. Try:
    • Peace & Calming + Lavender
    • RC + Lavender
    • Eucalyptus + Lemon
    • Frankincense + Valor + Orange
  • Turn on the water and let the steam really get the oils into the atmosphere
  • Once some water has filled a bit, drop your bath bomb into the tub and get in
  • Add a large handful of magnesium flakes and other essential oils if desired
  • Sit and soak and enjoy all the down time that you deserve

Join us this month as we make a big impact on our health by ditching conventional bath bombs for the power of plant-based YL bath bombs!

Want to try Young Living's bath bombsbut don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Inner Beauty Collagen Supplement Spotlight - July 2022

Inner Beauty Collagen

Supplement Spotlight



Whether you're wanting to up your hair & skin game, feeling that postpartum hair and skin slump or needing a little extra boost after being under the weather, we've got you covered. Meet your new beauty BFF - Inner Beauty Collagen.

Inner Beauty Collagen at a Glance

  • Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in as few as three weeks
  • Source of marine collagen (Type 1), which is more bioavailable and better absorbed by the skin, giving you better results
  • Supports the dermal layer after UV-induced skin damage
  • Contains prebiotic fiber, which supports healthy skin by balancing the gut microbiome
  • Tasteless powder means you can mix it into anything you want
  • Strengthens and supports healthy hair and nails
  • Promotes skin elasticity and hydration with Type 1 marine collagen and peach ceramides
  • Free of artificial fillers, flavors, colors and sweeteners
  • Each serving contains 5 grams of collagen
Collagen is THE protein of the body. It's the most abundant protein and is crucial support piece for your hair, skin, nails, joints, muscles and gut lining. Collagen also helps with melatonin levels (your natural sleep hormone), antioxidant levels (so important for overall health and longevity), and a healthy liver. Unfortunately, collagen levels decrease as we get older (starting as early as age 25), but as it decreases, we actually need it the most (joint needs, skin and hair trouble, brittle nails, etc). As we age our natural collagen also becomes more fragmented and fragile, so it doesn't hold up as it used to. Because of this, adding a high quality collagen supplement to your health routine is a wonderful way to help your body replenish collagen levels and promote its own collagen production.

Made with a highly soluble form of bioavailable Type 1 marine collagen, peach ceramides, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, and no added sugars, Inner Beauty Collagen support your natural radiance from the inside out. Inner Beauty Collagen supports vibrant, lit-from-within skin and healthy-looking hair and nails with a daily dose of collagen, antioxidants, and other skin-supporting ingredients that are naturally derived and sustainably sourced, so you can feel good about your skin and your purchase. Plus, it is formulated using novel clinically studied interments backed by science such as peach ceramides, marine collagen, and superoxide dismutase.

Background

Young Living cares about bringing natural products that work, so they have been working on a collagen formula for the past 4 years! Chasing fads doesn't interest them, but if a supplement looks promising, they often spend years examining the market for what works best.

Unlike other collagen powder supplements derived from bovine sources, Young Living's Inner Beauty Collagen features bioavailable Type 1 marine collagen sourced exclusively from sustainable marine sources. Other key ingredients include skin-hydrating ceramides extracted from Japanese peaches, tapioca fiber from plants harvested sustainably in Thailand, and exclusive Vanilla oleoresin that's blended with fractioned coconut oil instead of alcohol.

This incredible daily supplement isn't new, though. It has been available in international markets for years, and it was so popular that it became available to the US and Canada as of June 2022.

Benefits of Marine Collagen

Great for skin, hair, nails, joints and gut health...
Science has identified 28 different types of collagen, but there are four types that are important for the human body - Type 1, 2, 3 and 4. Type 1 collagen comprises about 75% of the body's collagen glycoproteins and is the principal type found throughout the body. Many collagen supplements are sourced from grass-fed cattle or pasture-raised chicken and contain multiple types of collagen, but are primarily Type 2 collagen. Fish collagen peptides are bioactive Type 1 collagen and are best known for providing the basis for beautiful skin and strong connective tissues.

Marine collagen is rich in amino acids that support the body's natural production of collagen and is associated with skin, hair, nails, and keeping the joints lubricated and the gut healthy.

Promotes health of skin cells & stimulates natural collagen production....
Inner Beauty Collagen is Type 1 marine collagen and contains a unique combination of amino acids, including hydroxyproline, glycine, and proline - distinctive peptides that stimulates cells in the skin, leading to collagen synthesis. These constituents promote the healing of skin cells and stimulate the production of natural collagen and fibroblasts, a biological cell that synthesizes collagen. This cascade of events will help maintain clear skin and improve nail and hair growth in the long run. Additionally, fish collagen peptides promote bone and joint health by keeping joints lubricated and facilitating movement.

Much better absorbed than other collagen sources...
Marine collagen is absorbed up 1.5 times more efficiently in the body, and the bioavailability is superior to collagen of both bovine or porcine. This is due to its smaller particle size compared to other types of collagen. The smaller particular size allows an easier and faster uptake and transportation of the collagen peptides to the skin, bones, and joints for the synthesis of new collagen.

Liquid vs Powdered Collagen 

Some will tell you that powdered collagen is not as bioavailable as liquid collagen. Marine collagen bioavailability is NOT affected or changed if it is in powder form or liquid form before consuming it. (When liquid shots are manufactured, the collagen is these products begins as a powder anyway.)

When you add Inner Beauty Collagen to a liquid, it dissolves almost instantly. That's partially due the purity of the collagen and the process that it undergoes to break down the collagen protein into peptides. The improved bioavailability also comes from the amino acid profile in marine collagen, and the type of amino acids in this matrix are absorbed more efficiently compared with other sources. One of the main benefits of this powered formula is that it's flavorless, so you can enjoy Inner Beauty Collagen with any beverage.

Key Ingredients

Inner Beauty Collagen contains 5 grams of marine collagen per scoop, and the first ingredient in this product is collagen peptides. Many other products on the market don't directly disclose how much collagen is in their products. Look for fruit juices and other additives that are grouped with collagen, as they may mask how much collagen in these products.

  • Type 1 marine collagen - a highly soluble form of bioavailable Type 1 collagen, this ingredient is sourced from fish using a proprietary hydrolysis manufacturing process that uses no harsh chemicals or solvents. It is odorless and tasteless. The collagen in Inner Beauty is sustainably sourced from crimson snapper, saddle tail snapper, carp, cod, pollock, tilapia, golden thread fin bream, milkfish, and sea perch.
  • Peach Ceramides - this ingredient helps provide hydration to the skin, decreasing skin dryness. The natural glucosylceramide in Inner Beauty Collagen is a white peach-derived ceramide made and produced in Japan. Its function is to increase ceramide production in the skin, which helps provide hydration, decreasing skin dryness and also supports the dermal layer after UV-induced skin damage.
  • Biotin, Vitamin C, and Zinc - Vitamin C and Zinc support collagen synthesis for glowing skin, while biotin supports hair and nail health. Vitamin C is required for the biosynthesis of collagen, and it is also important physiological antioxidant that has been shown to regenerate other antioxidants within the body.
  • Tapioca fiber - this prebiotic fiber supports healthy skin by balancing the gut microbiome.
  • Super dismutase (SOD) - SOD is an antioxidant enzyme produced through formation.
  • Hyaluronic acid - this ingredient support skin hydration, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for more youthful-looking skin.
  • Vanilla oleoresin - this oleoresin is unique form of vanilla that is neither an extract nor an absolute, both of which contain mostly alcohol, and is extracted from hand-pollinated orchid blossoms.
Sourcing
The collagen used is produced from 100% fish skins and scales that would otherwise be discarded and sourced from a sustainable and traceable supply chain; it is not irradiated and is certified non-GMO, presenting unmatched advantages in the market. This collagen comes from different types of fish, including red snapper, tilapia, milkfish, and others. This ingredient is extracted to include purified fish collagen peptides that will not contain any other unwanted compounds, oils, contamination, or toxins. Because this is a secondary source, these fish may come from farmed or wild-caught sources. The fish is carefully washed to ensure the highest-quality ingredients.

How to Use Inner Beauty Collagen

  • Mix 1 scoop of Inner Beauty Collagen with 4-8 ounces of water or your favorite hot or cold beverage daily.
  • Combine with 1/2 tsp of Golden Turmeric and 1 cup of water or juice in a shaker bottle for a synergistic effect.
  • Stir 1 scoop into a cup of your favorite hot tea such as Spiced Turmeric Herbal Tea.
  • Mix with 2 ounces of NingXia Red and 1/2 cup of juice or sparkling water for a tasty, collagen-boosting elixir.
  • Add 1 scoop to a can of NingXia Zyng poured in a glass for a sparkling drink that supports skin health.
  • Blend 2-4 scoops into the batter of baked goods. (Don't use in recipes calling for cooking temperatures above 380 degrees F)
FAQ

What makes Inner Beauty Collagen different from other collagen supplements?
  • Inner Beauty Collagen is a marine collagen, sustainably sourced from fish, so it contains Type 1 collagen, which is primarily known from its ability to improve hair, skin, nails, joint and gut health. Young Living's collagen supplement is the best, sustainably sourced marine collagen that is scientifically proven to provide results... and at the best price available.
  • Inner Beauty Collagen is highly soluble form of bioavailable Type 1 marine collagen that is combined with peach ceramides, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, and Vitamin C that further improve skin hydration, elasticity and hair and nail health.
Is liquid or powdered collagen better?
  • While both types of collagen have benefits, we prefer the Inner Beauty Collagen powder as it has more collagen per serving and is more bioavailable than typical liquid collagens, it comes as a tasteless powder that can be mixed into anything, and the bulk packaging is more sustainable and environmentally friendly than individual liquid packets.
What is the difference between AgilEase and Inner Beauty Collagen supplements? Doesn't AgilEase have collagen? Can I take both?
  • AgilEase is truly a joint health supplement that contains Type 2 collagen, hyaluronic acid, frankincense powder and a blend of essential oils that support the body's natural response to inflammation after exercise. In general, collagen is good for skin, hair, nails, joints, muscles, and gut health, but Type 2 collagen is specifically supportive of muscles and inflammatory states. Type 1 collagen is ideal for hair, skin, nails, and joints.
  • You can take both AgilEase and Inner Beauty Collagen if you choose as they each have a specific purpose and have unique benefits.
Are there ingredients containing gluten or derived from corn, soy, palm/coconut, or tree nuts in Inner Beauty Collagen?
  • There are no ingredients containing gluten or derived from corn, soy, palm/coconut, or tree nuts in this formula. Please be aware that while this product does not include any of these ingredients, it is possible that this product may be manufactured in a facility that uses these ingredients in other product formulations.
For more on other incredible, oil-infused supplements from Young Living, check out this Young Living Oil-Infused Supplement blog post.

Want to try Inner Beauty Collagen, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Perfume Sprays DIY - July 2022

DIY Perfume Sprays

Ditching conventional perfumes is possibly one of the most impactful things you can do for your health, but that doesn't mean you can't still smell great! Whip up your own, customized perfume with this simple recipe and change your scents with the seasons.

When it comes to making your own perfumes, you will want to layer different scents to create base fragrances, mid-tones, and top notes. When you smell a perfume, the top notes are typically the first thing you smell, followed by middle and then base notes. When you are actually making the perfume, you'll want to start with base notes first and work your way up.

Base Notes

These are about 15-30% of the blend. Think heavier, warm scents like:
  • Vanilla
  • Cedarwood, Spruce and 'tree oils'
  • Frankincense, Myrrh
  • Sandalwood, Vetiver
  • Patchouli
  • Clove, Cassia, Cinnamon
Middle Notes

These should be the bulk of your blend at 30-60% and are usually full-bodied, complex, and comprise the focal point of the blend while also balancing other components.
  • Rose, Jasmine, Geranium
  • Lavender, Chamomile, Rosemary
  • Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage
  • Cardamom, Ginger, Lemongrass, Black Pepper
Top Notes

These should be 10-25% of your blend. These oils are sharp, uplifting, refreshing, and light to finish of the blend.
  • Peppermint, Spearmint
  • Grapefruit, Tangerine, Lemon (citrus oils)
  • Eucalyptus, Basil, Juniper
  • Pine, Sage
Choose one or two scents from each category, and combine them until you end up with a fragrance you love! Lighter recipes work well for the warmer months, while cooler months are great for deeper, spicer combinations.

If layering feels too complicated, simply follow your nose. Grab a few bottles of oil, open all of them and hold them under your nose together to get a feel for the aroma. Trust your instincts as to what you enjoy because you truly cannot go wrong.

DIY Perfume Spray Base Recipe
  • Pretty glass perfume bottles
  • 1 tbsp V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex (or any unscented carrier oil)
  • 2 tbsp pure grade alcohol or vodka
  • 30-40 drops of essential oil of choice (as described above)
  • 1 tbsp distilled water
  • dried flowers, gemstones, fresh organic flower petals (optional)
Recipe Ideas

  • Summer Citrus - 10 drops Grapefruit + 10 drops Orange + 5 drops Peppermint + 3 drops Lavender + 3 drops Roman Chamomile
  • Anthro Inspired - 10 drops Grapefruit + 10 drops Bergamot + 5 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce + 5 drops Citrus Fresh
  • Island Time - 5 drops Frankincense + 2 drops Patchouli + 7 drops each Lime, Bergamot & Orange + 5 drops Lavender + 2 drops Separmint
  • Flower Power - 5 drops each Rose & Jasmine + 7 drops each Tangerine & Lavender
  • Vanilla Chai - 10 drops Vanilla + 3 drops Clove + 5 drops Cassia + 7 drops Stress Away
  • Bougie Hippie - 10 drops each Jasmine, Neroli & Vanilla
  • Jasmine Aloe Mist - 25 drops Jasmine + 6 tbsp aloe-infused witch hazel in place of alcohol and water (great for summer skin!). The witch hazel will lock in moisture without drying skin, while aloe vera provides hydration without any greasy residue.
Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make these so we can see!

Want to make these DIY Perfume Sprays, 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 July's Gifts with Purchase - 2022

How to use July
Gifts with Purchase

It seems too hard to believe, but school days are just around the corner. Whether you're heading back soon or have a bit more summer ahead, this month's Gift With Purchase will help you get a head start on preparing! Here are some of our favorite ways to use these household staples.

NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List 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!

Felt Oil Pouch

Keep your child going through the school day with this convenient felt pouch for their three favorite 5 mL oil bottles OR keep a 'car kit' handy in the car, backpacks etc. so you and your little ones have the oils you need when you need them! Here are a few we suggest:

  • Lavender for calming, Peppermint for focus, DiGize for belly needs
  • Orange, Lemon, and Grapefruit for fresh, uplifting feelings
  • Owie for owes, SniffleEase for stuffiness, TummyGive for bellies
  • GeneYus for focus, Orange for encouragement, Valor for courange
Parent Hack - use a half empty essential oil bottle and add a carrier to it to make a diluted version!

KidScents SleepyIze Oil Blend

Add SleepyIze to your diffuser to set the tone for bed. Make this a part of your daily bedtime routine to create a signal for your little ones to wind down.

Apply SleeyIze to the big toe, along the spine, and/or on the back of the neck to encourage restfulness. You can also drop it on pillowcases, pjs or stuffed animals.

Whip up a Bedtime Blues Linen Spray. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops each SleepyIze & Tangerine
  • Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
    Spray onto linens, pjs, stuff animals, etc.
Make a Sweet Dreams Roller. To an empty 15 mL essential oil bottle with an AromaGlide Roller Fitment, add:
  • 20 drops each Lavender, Stress Away, & SleepyIze
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply over the big toe, bottom of the feet, neck and behind the ears before bed or more frequently as desired.
Make this Bedtime Bath Soak for a spa-inspired evening routine.
Try this Wind Down Foot Scrub as a treat for tired feet before bed. Combine all ingredients in a metal or glass container, use in the shower to exfoliate & moisturize1

Thieves Spray

  • This convenient spray not only cleans any surface that it touches, it has a wonderful spicy sweet scent.
  • Use Thieves Spray to disinfect shopping cart handles, restaurant menus, phones and e-readers, remotes, purses, airplane armrests, toilet seats, or any surface (including hands) as desired.
  • Stash Thieves spray in lunchboxes, backpacks, purses, etc. to make cleaning hand convenient.
  • Stash Thieves Waterless Hand Sanitizer in carseats, seat back pockets, cup holders or somewhere else that your kids can easily reach in the car.
  • Add Thieves Spray to a cute teacher gift!


Thieves Waterless Hand Sanitizer

  • Keep everyone's hands clean and fresh with this germ-killing formula infused with aloe vera to keep dryness at bay. Just a dollop is all it takes to send germs packing.
  • Keep this pocket-size bottle in lunchboxes, backpacks, purses, etc top make cleaning hands convenient.
  • Stash Thieves Waterless Hand Sanitizer in carseats, seat back pockets, cup holders or somewhere else that your kids can easily reach in the car.
  • Add this hand sanitizer to a cute teacher gift.
  • Use Thieves Waterless Hand Sanitizer to remove stains from the wall! You read that right. If someone gets marker on the wall( (or even on clothing), you can usually remove it with hand sanitizer.

KidScents Kid Power
Essential Oil Blend

Add a roller top directly to your bottle of KidScents Kid Power or dilute in a 10 mL roller bottle and roll it over the wrists, neck and chest in the mornings before school, meetings or other events.

Drop Kid Power onto diffuser jewelry - bracelets, necklaces, rings, paracord bracelets, etc.

Make an 'On the Go' Kit with your favorite rollers, carrier oil and KidScents oil with roller tops. Don't forget the Owie, TummyGize and SniffleEase.

Make a DIY Mattress & Linen Spray to use every time you make the bed or change the sheets. To a 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
Make a summer inspired room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Kid Power
  • 10 drops Ylang Ylang
  • splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered with water
Take a relaxing Epsom Salt bath with Kid Power. Add 20 drops to 1 cup Epsom Salt and soak in warm water.

Try this Back to School Sugar Scrub.
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 15 drops Kid Power
  • 10 drops Lavender
    Combine all the ingredients in a metal or glass container, use in the shower to exfoliate & moisturize.
Make this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe (great after using the sugar scrub listed above):
  • 1/2 cup unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup shea butter
  • 1/8 cup cocoa butter
  • 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 25 drops Kid Power
  • 15 drops Lavender & 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.
Diffuse this warm, happy oil all month long.
  • Simmer Down - 5 drops Stress Away, 3 drops each Lavender & Kid Power
  • Warm Hug - 4 drops each Kid Power, Ylang Ylang & Lavender
  • Baking Cookies - 4 drops Kid Power, 3 drops each Cinnamon & Vanilla
  • School Days - 4 drops Kid Power, 6 drops Thieves

Feather the Owl Diffuser

No kid's room is complete without a diffuser! This adorable owl diffuser is the perfect companion for your little ones. It also doubles as ahumidifer, sound machine and nightlight.

  • Three run modes to customize your aromatic experience:
    • High mode runs continuously for approximately 5-6 hours
    • Low mode runs continuously for approximately 8 hours
    • Intermittent mode runs for approximately 10 hours with one minute on, one minute off
  • Built-in speaker with five different sound vibrations - rain, birds, ocean waves, fan and lullaby
  • Ten different LED light options to fit any mood nightlight and white noise function independently of diffuser mode
Try some of these favorite blends:
  • SleepyTime - 4 drops Kid Power + 3 drops SleepyIze + 2 Tangerine
  • Freshen up - 4 drops each Tangerine & Lavender + 3 drops Purification
  • Be Well - 4 drops each Thieves, RC, & Tangerine
  • Sunshine All Day - 4 drops Lemon, + 3 drops each Tangerine & Grapefruit + 2 drops Lime

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

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

Gift with Purchase! - July 2022

July's gifts with Purchase


It seems hard to believe, but school days are just around the corner. And even if you're one of the lucky ones who has more summer ahead, you can get a jump start on your school day needs! Inspire a new semester filled with positivity, courage, and routine with essential oil products your children can keep with them in every class. Check out the goodies from July's Gift with Purchase to see what your littles need to start the school year smoothly.

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, delivered to our doorstep and product credits galore! I am ALL about boxes of safe, effective and healthy products showing up on my porch with fun freebies inside! Just make 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 July's 'How to Use' blog post.


During the Month of July



With any Loyalty order of 100 PV or more, you will receive a free essential oil felt pouch. Keep your child going through the school day with this convent felt pouch for their three favorite 5 mL oil bottles.

NOTE: for Loyalty orders only.

190 PV Orders


With any order (Loyalty or Shop) of 190 PV or more, you'll receive a free 5 mL KidScents SleepyIze essential oil blend. If your order is a Loyalty order, you'll also receive a free Thieves Spray and Thieves Waterless Hand Sanitizer and all of the above.

KIDSCENTS SLEEPYIZE essential oil blend, 5 mL

  • Big field trip tomorrow? Help se the scene for a clam nighttime routine so little ones can sleep instead of bouncing off the walls.
  • Spray away! This portable and convenient cleaning solution freshens surfaces instantly - hands, backpacks, steering wheels, toys, porta potties, door handles, etc. - anything at all!
  • Help keep hands clean in the cafeteria. The convent sanitizer is plant-based, infused with essential oils, and kills 99.99% of germs on the go while leaving a sweet, spicy scent.

250 PV Orders


With any order of 250 PV or more, you'll receive a free 15 mL KidScents Kid Power essential oil blend and all the above!


KIDSCENTS KID POWER essential oil blend, 15 mL
  • Help with the first day school jitters. This orange creamsicle-like aroma invites courage and fun for little ones. Roll onto the wrists and neck before school.

300 PV Orders


With any order of 300 PV or more, you'll receive a free Feather the Owl Diffuser and all of the above.


FEATHER THE OWL DIFFUSER


  • Snuggle up and settle down after a long day at school with this friendly diffuser. Throw in some SleepyIze for a great night of rest.

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 July.

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

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 400PV) 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

One by Young Living Collection Spotlight - June 2022

One by Young Living Collection

Spotlight


The One by Young Living Collection features three incredible, complex essential oil blends crafted in collaboration with The D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation - One Heart, One Voice, and One Purpose. Each blend supports a Foundation partner, local artisans or cause and every purchase helps expand our impact on the world.


One Heart - Slightly sweet, uplifting and refreshing aroma
  • Encourages a bright outlook on life
  • Opens your heart to love and service for others and encourages unity and connection with community
  • Blend of Lime, Lemon, Jasmine, Geranium, Spruce, and Frankincense as well as other oils
One Voice - Complex bouquet of exquisite floral and grounding, woodsy essential oils
  • Promotes feelings of self-confidence and clarity with its warm, inspiring aroma
  • The encouraging aroma supports you in speaking your own truth and using your voice to help those in need
  • Blend of Spruce, Sandalwood, Fir, Rose, and Frankincense with a bit of citrus and spice
One Purpose - Centering, enlightening and uplifting aroma with a hint of zest and soft floral notes
  • Subtle layers and depth of this blend enhance the connection to your own personal strengths and purpose
  • Represents the power of being united and the strength that comes from supporting each other in our purpose
  • Foster courage and become aware of your own life's purpose and discipline, carrying your purpose forth with you each day
  • Blend of Lime, Frankincense, Ylang Ylang, Ocotea and other oils.
A portion of the proceeds from these essential oils blends goes to The D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation, which supports underprivileged communities.

Key Constituents

  • One Heart - sesquiterpenes, monoterpenes, limonene
  • One Voice - alpha-pinene, germacrene D, linalool, benzyl acetate
  • One Purpose - limonene, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, gamma-terpinene, germacrene D
One Purpose Essential Oil Blend

This blend's subtle scent layers and depth can enhance your connection to your personal strengths and purpose. One Purpose represents the power of unity and the strength that comes from supporting each other in our purpose. This blend can be used during quiet moments to foster courage and become aware of your life's purpose, along with the discipline it takes to carry that purpose forward each day.

One Purpose essential oil blend celebrates the strength that comes from working together for a higher goal. Specifically, this blend is dedicated to the women of the world who lift themselves and their families out of poverty with their skilled artisanal work. These inspirational and entrepreneurial women work as Young Living partners, making handcrafted, artisanal jewelry and gifts for Young Living.

Since 2017, Young Living orders to these artisan collectives in 10 different countries have provided over 800,000 fair-pay work hours to more than 10,000 artisans who have made nearly 350,000 individual handcrafted items.

Key Ingredients

  • Valor - Valor features Frankincense, Black Spruce, Blue Tansy, Camphor Wood, Geranium. It was formulated based on historical writings about Roman soldiers who were said to apply aromatic plant extracts to instill feelings of courage and confidence before going into battle.
  • Sacred Frankincense - it is believed that this oils obtained from the resin variety brought to the Christ Child at his birth. It has a grounding, woodsy aroma that enhances meditation and spiritual practices when used aromatically
  • Rose - has a sensual aroma that allures you to its high-frequency notes, creating a peaceful, loving, and nurturing environment at home and setting the mood for romance.
  • Ecuadorian Ylang Ylang - traditionally know for its romantic appeal, has a calming and balancing aroma for a peaceful, happy heart.
  • Ocotea - essential oil was used historically in traditional ritual soothing.
  • Lime - uplifts the senses with its lively, refreshing citrus aroma.
The Heart Behind the Artisans

The One Purpose label came about as a collaborative effort between more than 20 women who are a part of the Mabira Collective in Uganda, with the final design created by Diana Laruni, an aspiring young Uganda artist. While many of these women experience poverty, lack of education, and abuse in their pasts, they have banded together with the unified purpose of providing a better life for their children. The design is a combination of beads representing their handmade jewelry craft, leaves and water representing the earth from which many of their materials are derived, and a circle representing their circle of women coming together with one purpose.

One of the Mabira artisans, Eve, used to live on the edge of subsistence and was only one setback away from having nothing. Sometimes she earned enough to provide one meal a day for her three children, but sometimes they went without. All of that changed when she joined Mabira Collective. She learned how to make beautiful jewelry and for the first time was paid what she deserved.

"I have three children who are my world," Eve says. "Before Mabira, I was only able to think about how I could find food for them each day. Now I look to the future and am working to own a home. Because of my hard work, my children have enough to eat and are enjoying going to school."

For each wholesale purchase of One Purpose, 35% is donated to The D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation to support its efforts to protect and empower the world's youth. This mission includes helping women break the poverty cycle and achieve financial independence. The assistance will help them support their families and communities and great the bounds of poverty.

How to Use

  • Diffuse One Purpose at home to enjoy the enlightening, uplifting aroma.
  • Apply any of the blends daily to support your own connection to your unique purpose as you help others find theirs.
  • Use one of these blends in massage, Vita Flex, or reflexology
  • Use it alongside the Feelings Collection.
  • Apply One Voice topically for a personal aroma that promotes feelings of inner self-confidence and clarity.
  • Use One Purpose in your prayer, mediation or spiritual practice to foster courage and become aware of your own life's purpose.
  • One Heart - place 1-3 drops on your chest with these intentions: My heart is full of love, compassion, joy and freedom. One heart together with many.
  • One Voice - place 1-3 drops on your neck with these intentions: I express my truth and value easily through my one voice.
  • One Purpose - place 1-3 drops on the top of your head with these intentions: I focus my life's purpose with courage, strength, and keenest of vision to guide me.

Want to try The One by Young Living Collection, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Roots Blend Spotlight - June 2022

Roots Essential Oil Blend
Spotlight

OOTM
Roots essential oil blend combines precious grounding oils, including Sacred Frankincense, Grand Fir, Cistus, Myrrh, Balm of Gilead, and Angelica. Used throughout history, these ancient oils now come together to create a sense of nourishment and stability as you work to strengthen your own personal foundation.


Just a Drop of Roots Blend


  • Combines precious oils from revered aromatics mentioned in some of the earliest writing
  • Has a grounding, earthy aroma that creates a sense of nourishment and stability
  • Pairs well with Wings essential oil blend to create a runway to attain new level within yourself
  • Benefit from the grounding, rich earth tones of Myrrh, Cistus, and Angelica; the fresh, woodsy notes of Sacred Frankincense and Grand Fir; and the soothing essence of the Balm of Gilead
The roots blend was formulated to remind us that our roots run deep and are steeped in the history, knowledge, and strength that the company's founders established more than 25 years ago. Grounded in the strength of our legacy, we have the foundation of wisdom that frees us to spread our wings and look to the future horizon.

Background

Originally formulated by Young Living Founder D. Gary Young, Roots essential oil blend carries the gentle, grounding notes of Sacred Frankincense and Myrrh and the sweet, soothing scents of Angelica and Cistus. Also featured in this rich, earthy blend is Idaho Grand Fir from our Highland Flats Tree Farm in Naples, Idaho.

Key Ingredients

  • Sacred Frankincense - one of the oldest and most revered oil for its ability to uplift the spirit
  • Idaho Grand Fir - has a refreshing aroma that evokes the nostalgia of a freshly cut Christmas tree, supports meditation for an increased sense of spirituality, and promotes the sensation of deeper breathing
  • Cistus - an anointing oil that was used traditionally to nourish the skin
  • Myrrh - used in ancient times as far back as 1.600 BC as a fragrance and in topical balms for spiritual balancing
  • Balm of Gilead - a very rare and ancient oil traditionally used for its antioxidant properties and historically known for its ability to soothe the skin
  • Angelica - known as the "oil of angels" with a very delicate, intoxicating aroma
Key Constituents

Beta phellandrene, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, and bornyl acetate

How to Use Roots Blend

Use Roots essential oil blend while working to reconnect with the divine or your inner self or as you work to strengthen your own personal foundation on a daily basis.

  • Use it during meditation, yoga, prayer, or spiritual practice as you work to rediscover and remember your inner strength.
  • Diffuse Roots while you work to feel centered and rebound yourself.
  • Rub Roots on the bottoms of your feet to enjoy the enriching, grounding aroma as part of your wind-down routine.
  • Inhale Roots as you envision the roots of a tree and meditate on your ability to grow and stand tall.
  • Use while you're working on your personal spiritual awareness and building strong foundational roots.
  • Make a Roots & Wings roller with 10-15 drops of each oil blend and a carrier oil of choice.
Join us in using Roots essential oil blend this month and beyond. Want to try Roots, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Wings Blend Spotlight - June 2022

Wings Essential Oil Blend
Spotlight

OOTM
Inspire yourself to new heights with Wings essential oil blend's transcendent balance of exotic florals, sweet citrus notes, uplifting woodsy undertones, and rich accents that inspire you to spread your wings.


Just a Drop of Wings Blend

  • Has a calming, clearing aroma that invites clarity, brightness, and unlimited possibilities
  • Uplifting balance of elegant floras, sweet citrus, and hint of refreshing pines
  • Can be applied topically or diffused to help you reach new levels of awareness with an expanded perspective
  • Pairs well with Roots essential oil blend to create a runway to attain new levels within yourself
Wings essential oil blend reminds us to make space in our modern world for knowledge and wisdom that predates us. Its special aroma is meant to stoke our curiosity, to encourage us to discover and grow - always with the strength of our legacy to drive us onward and upward. On wings like these, we can reach our potential and become who we were always intended to be.

Background

A D. Gary Young original formula, Wings essential oil blend has an uplifting, one-of-a-kind scent, combining the benefits of Sacred Sandalwood, German Chamomile, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Lavender, Rose, and other premium essential oils. Northern Lights Black Spruce oil is an exclusive oil from the Northern Lights Farm and Distillery in British Columbia, Canada.

Key Ingredients

  • Geranium - commonly used in perfumes for its uplifting aroma, may reduce the appearance of blemishes and fine lines when applied topically
  • Lavender - features a tranquil aroma that is soothing to the senses as well as to the skin when applied topically
  • Ylang Ylang - promotes the appearance of healthy-looking skin and shiny hair, with a calming aroma that sets the mood for romance
  • Angelica - known as the "oil of the gods" with a very delicate, intoxicating aroma
Key Constituents

Limonene, linalool, alpha-pinene, alpha-santalol, citronella, and linalyl acetate

How to use Wings Blend

  • Dilute 1-2 drops with 4 drops of V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or olive oil and apply to desired area as needed.
  • Diffuse Wings while you reflect on your limitless potential and opportunities for growth.
  • Apply Wings to your wrists so you can breathe in the inspiring scent while you write your goals and plans.
  • Inhale Wings to enjoy its inspiring scent and invite a sense of renewal and rejuvenation.
  • Apply Wings essential oil blend topically to inspire personal growth and new perspectives with unlimited possibilities as you write your goals and plans.
  • Inhale it to enjoy the one-of-a-kind aroma that will encourage a sense of renewal and rejuvenation so you can spread your wings and fly.
  • Make Roots & Wings roller with 10-15 drops of each oil blend and carrier of choice.
Join us in using Wings essential oil blend this month and beyond. Want to try Wings, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

2022 Convention Products

2022 Convention Products


It's one of the best times of the year - new product release time! Say hello to collagen, daily greens, summer scents simplified and MORE - so many perfect ways to jump start your health routines and simplify this summer!

Essentail Oils & Blends


Simplified by Jacob & Kait
Summer Collection

Simplified by Jacob & Kait Summer Collection is a new line of essential oil blends created just of the smell of it! Ditch the popular candles and wall plugs and fire up your diffuser. Capture the spirit of summer with three sun-sational blends designed to whisk you away to where the living is easy.

Orange Creamsicle essential oil blend - 10 mL
  • Has a creamy, citrusy scent with Orange, Bergamot, Vanilla and a hint of mint
  • Creates an invigorating, cheerful environment
  • Transforms your space into a poolside paradise
Seaside essential oil blend, 10 mL
  • Lime, Orange, Cypress, and Sage combine for a cool, breezy aroma with a hint of sweetness
  • Creates a fresh, soothing einvironment
  • Transforms your space into a beachside sanctuary
Tropical Tango essential oil blend, 10 mL
  • Has a sweet, uplifting aroma of Coconut, Orange, and Ylang Ylang
  • Creates a bright, blissful, and enlivening environment
  • Transforms your space into a tropical oasis
Make sure to watch this YouTube all about Simplified by Jacob and Kait Summer Collection.

One Purpose
Essential Oil Blend, 5 mL

One Purpose essential oil blend is a sweet and grounding blend of:

  • Valor - features Frankincense, Black Spruce, Blue Tansy, Camphor Wood, and Geranium. It was formulated based on historical writings about Roman soldiers who were said to apply aromatic plant extracts to instill feelings of courage and confidence before going into battle.
  • Sacred Frankincense - it is believed that this oil was obtained from the resin variety brought to the Christ Child at his birth. It has a grounding, woodsy aroma that enhances meditation and spiritual practices when used aromatically.
  • Rose - has a sensual aroma that allures you to its high-frequency notes, creating a peaceful, loving, and nurturing environment at home and setting the mood for romance.
  • Ecuadorian Ylang Ylang - traditionally known for its romantic appeal, has a calming and balancing aroma for a peaceful, happy heart.
  • Ocotea - used historically in rational ritual soothing.
  • Lime - uplifts the senses with its lively, refreshing citrus aroma.
Ordering One Purpose contributes 35 % of your purchase to help women break out of poverty. The story of One Purpose Essential Oil Blend is told on this YouTube and read more about the women and children on the One by Young Living Collection Spotlight blog post.

One by Young Living Collection

The One by Young Living Collection features three special essential oil blends crafted in collaboration with The D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation - One Heart, One Voice, and One Purpose. Each blend supports a Foundation partner, local artisan or cause and every purchase helps expand our impact on the world.

One Purpose essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Centering, enlightening and uplifting aroma with a hint of zest and soft floral notes
  • Represents the power of being united and the strength comes from supporting each other in our purpose
One Voice essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Complex bouquet of exquisite floral and grounding, woodsy essential oils
  • Promotes feelings of self-confidence and clarity with its warm, inspiring aroma
One Heart essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Slightly sweet, uplifting and refreshing aroma
  • Encourages a bright outlook on life and opens your heart to love and service for others

Roots Essential Oil Blend, 5 mL

Roots essential oil blend combines precious, grounding oils to create a sense of nourishment and stability as you work to strengthen your own personal foundation.

  • Sacred Frankincense - one of the oldest and most revered oils for its ability to uplift the spirit
  • Idaho Grand Fir - has a refreshing aroma that evokes the nostalgia of a freshly cut Christmas tree, supports meditation for an increased sense of spirituality, and promotes the sensation of deeper breathing
  • Cistus - An anointing oil that was used traditionally to nourish the skin
  • Myrrh - used in ancient times as far back as 1.600 BC as a fragrance and in topical balms for spiritual balancing
  • Balm of Gilead - a very rare and ancient oil traditionally used for its antioxidant properties and historically known for its ability to soothe the skin
  • Angelica essential oil - known as the "oil of the angels" with a very delicate intoxicating aroma
Read about the background, key ingredients & constituents, and how to use on the Roots Blend Spotlight blot post.

Wings Essential Oil Blend, 5 mL

Wings essential oil blend is a balance of exotic florals, sweet citrus notes, uplifting woodsy undertones, and rich accents that inspire you to spread your wings. It is a lovely blend of Sandalwood, Spruce, Orange, Myrrh and other incredible oils.

  • Geranium - commonly used in perfumes for its uplifting aroma, may reduce the appearance of blemishes and fine lines when applied topically
  • Lavender - features a tranquil aroma that is soothing to the senses as well as to the skin when applied topically
  • Ylang Ylang - promotes the appearance of healthy-looking skin and shiny hair, with a calming aroma that sets the mood for romance
  • Angelica - known as the "oils of the angels" with a very delicate, intoxicating aroma
  • Rose - has alluring, high-frequency notes that create a peaceful, loving, and nurturing environment at home and set the mood for romance
Read about the background, key ingredients & constituents, and how to use on the Wings Blend Spotlight blot post.



Roots & Wings Set

Grab both of these convention exclusive essential oil blends in this collection, for an amazing price.

Pick up the Roots & Wings Set for your self and those you love.

Supplements & Nutrition

Inner Beauty Collagen

Inner Beauty Collagen is an incredible supplement that has been around in International markets, and we are THRILLED to have it in the US now. Made with a highly soluble form of bioavailable Type 1 marine collagen, peach ceramides, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, and NO added sugars - Inner Beauty Collagen supports your natural radiance from the inside out.

  • Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in as few as 3 weeks
  • Supports the dermal layer after UV-induced skin damage
  • Contains prebiotic fiber, which supports healthy skin by balancing the gut microbiome
  • Strengthen and supports health hair and nails.
  • Mix it up with these tips and tricks and recipes in the 2022 Convention Recipe Book
Get all the info by watching this YouTube - Ask the Scientist: Inner Beauty Collagen and then read the Inner Beauty Collagen Spotlight blog post.

NingXia Greens

Wellness made simple with NingXia Greens! This mushroom, fruit, and vegetable powder is a one-scoop solution to health and wellness.

  • Pack 2-3 servings of fruit and vegetables in every scoop
  • Delivers a powerful dose of antioxidants, vitamins, mineral, and other important phytonutrients
  • Contains 60+ nutrient-rich vegetables, fruits, herbs, algae, and mushrooms
  • Supports a healthy immune system, digestive health, and boost of energy*
  • Features the MultiGreen property oil blend, which includes the powerhouse oil Melissa
  • Mix it up with these tips and tricks and recipes in the 2022 Convention Recipe Book
Make sure to watch these fun YouTubes - Introducing NingXia Greens & NingXia Greens: Superfood, Super Easy. And then read all about it on the NingXia Greens Spotlight blog post.

Power Meal

Power Meal is back and better than ever! This nutrient-dense vegan meal replacement shake - a perfect go-to for those busy go-getters. It contains 20 grams of protein and 11 fruits and vegetables to keep you powering through the day.

  • 20 grams of vegan protein with each serving
  • Contains 11 fruits and vegetables
  • Sweetened naturally with zero added sugar
  • Rich in amino acids
  • Balanced nutrition profile with fats, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, and 17 vitamins and minerals
  • Mix it up with these tips and tricks and recipes in the 2022 Convention Recipe Book
This funny YouTube gives you an idea about Power Meal, a vegan meal-replacement shake. And you'll find more information on the Power Meal Spotlight blog post.

Personal Care Products

BALANCE by Young Living Cleanser

BALANCE by Young Living Cleanser is a gentle, foaming gel that deep cleans pores and reduces surface oils for balanced-looking skin. Previously known as Orange Blossom Facial Wash, BALANCE Cleanser is part of the BALANCE Skin Care Collection, a clinically tested, non-comedogenic, and non-acnegenic system that will help improve oily and blemish-prone skin with noticeable results in as little as 30 days.

  • Light foaming gel cleanser formulated to normal/combination and oily skin
  • Formulated with naturally derived ingredients free of gluten, parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, sulfates, petroleum, and mineral oil

BALANCE by Young Living
Dual-Phase Toner

With gentle, natural derived ingredients, BALANCE by Young Living Dual-Phase Toner reduces the appearance of pores in only 15 minutes, provides an eight-hour magnifying effect, balances the skin's microbiome, and helps minimize theapperance of blemishes.

  • Provides the appearance of brighter, detoxified, anymore clarified complexion after 2 weeks of continued use
  • Preps the skin for moisturizer to maximize the benefits of subsequent products
  • Helps absorb oil and excess sebum throughout the day

BALANCE by Young Living
Mattifying Lotion

BALANCE by Young Living Mattifying Lotion helps absorb excess oil, reduce the appearance of pores and blemishes, and provide an instant magnifying effect that controls shine all day long.

  • Non-greasy formula absorbs easily into normal/combination and oil skin
  • Reduces excess oil and controls shine for clearer-looking skin
  • Strengthens the skin's moisture barrier

New Savvy Minerals 
Liquid Foundation Shades

Young Living is bringing 6 new Liquid Foundation Shades to round out the lineup of incredible colors.

Neutral Shades
  • Neutral 3 (N3)
  • Neutral 5 (N5) - previously named Ivory
  • Neutral 13 (N13)
  • Neutral 16 (N16)
Cool Shades
  • Cool 20 (C20)
  • Cool 22 (C22)
Warm Shades
  • Warm 17 (W17)
  • Warm 10 (W10) - previously named Honey

Bundles & Collections


Daily Nutrition Collection

Get a jump on your health and nutrition regimen with this collection of new favorite supplements.

  • NingXia Greens
  • Power Meal
  • Inner Beauty Collagen
  • YL Vitality Drops + Electrolytes - Lavender Lemonade (FREE!)


Plant-Powered Nutrition Set

Harness the power of plants in your daily routine with this selection of plant-powered favorites.

  • Power Meal
  • NingXia Greens
  • YL Vitality Drops + Energy - Spearmint Tangerine (FREE!)



NingXia Nutrients Set

Give your NingXia game some serious upgrades with this combination of NingXia Green and Vitality Drops.

  • NingXia Red, 2 pk
  • NingXia Greens
  • YL Vitality Drops + Electrolytes - Grapefruit Bergamot (FREE!)

BALANCE by Young Living
Collection

The BALANCE Skin Care Collection is a clinically tested, non-comedogenic, and non-acnegenic system that will help improve oily and blemish-prone skin with noticeable results in as little as 30 days.

  • BALANCE by Young Living Cleanser
  • BALANCE by Young Living Dual-Phase Toner
  • BALANCE by Young Living Magnifying Lotion
  • Free magnifying tool (while supplies last)
Meet the BALANCE Skin Care Collection with these fun people on YouTube and read all the details on the BLANCE Skin Care Collection Spotlight blog post.

One Purpose Set

Show your love for the artisans of the Young Living Foundation with this beautiful, handmade diffuser bracelet. Pair it with the One Purpose essential oil blend for an uplifting daily habit that gives back to others across the globe.

  • One Purpose essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Gray chip bracelet

2022 Convention All-In Bundle

Get all of our new favorites in one place - and get Vitality Drops for free

  • Roots essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Wings essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Orange Creamsicle  essential oil blend, 10 mL
  • Seaside  essential oil blend, 10 mL
  • Tropical Tango  essential oil blend, 10 mL
  • NingXia Greens
  • Power Meal
  • Inner Beauty Collagen
  • BALANCE by Young Living Cleanser
  • BALANCE by Young Living Dual-Phase Toner
  • BALANCE by Young Living Mattifying Lotion
  • Free magnifying tool (while supplies last)
  • One purpose essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Gray chip bracelet
  • YL Vitality Drops + Energy - Jade lemon Berry (FREE!)
  • Limited time only

Details...

  • Convention attendees will have early access to shop new products on a one-time shop (US) or standard via NFR (Canada) during convention, June 16-19.
  • Ordering will open up to non-attendees on June 20, and products will be available on loyalty/monthly orders beginning July 1.
  • No order limits apply, so snag as many as you want while supplies last!
  • NFR availability for Canadian members and international markets outside Canada will vary (subject to changes, inventory permitting).

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

Sugar Scrub Cubes DIY - June 2022

DIY Sugar Scrub Cubes

These sugar scrub cubes are convenient, easy and fun to make, and a lovely gift. Plus, the ingredients are healthy and good for your skin - especially if the summer heat or winter cold has your skin feeling dry. Try these oils listed below or substitute any combinations of your own to make these unique and customized.

Recipe adapted from Hello Glow

DIY Sugar Scrub Cubes

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 ounces melt-and-pour soap
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
  • Essential oils, dried herbs, or coffee grounds as desired (see below)
  • Silicone mold or ice cube tray
Step 1 - Place the coconut oil and melt-and-pour soap in separate bowls. Heat in a double boiler or microwave on high in 20-second intervals, stirring in between each, until completely melted.
Step 2 - Pour sugar into a medium sized bowl. Add the melted coconut and soap.
Step 3 - Add in essential oils, dried herbs or coffee ground of your choosing and stir to combine.
Step 4 - Quickly pour the mixture into a mold and let it solidify. Putting it in the freezer for 20 minutes will help.
Step 5 - Remove from the molds and place in a glass jar.

To use, simply take a cube into the shower with you and break up with your hands slightly. Wet the mixture ever so slightly, then scrub away.

Here are some of our favorite scent combinations:

Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make these so we can see!

Want to make these DIY Sugar Scrub Cubes, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

YL Foaming Hand Soaps - Ditch and Switch June 2022

Ditch & Switch:

Antibacterial Soap for YL Foaming Hand Soaps


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

Join us as we make a simple swap with a big impact. Ditch antibacterial hand soaps for the foaming hand soaps from Young Living.

The foaming hand soaps from Young Living are made with only naturally derived, moisturizing ingredients - such as Vitamin E and aloe - and are infused with premium essential oils, making the effective at cleaning, gentle on the skin and safe for the whole family.


Why we Love YL Hand Soaps

  • Instant foam makes it easy to lather and rinse for a more thorough cleaning
  • Contains moisturizing ingredients like aloe and ginkgo biloba to promote softer, smoother hands
  • Effective and gentle enough for the whole family
  • Formulated with naturally derived, plant-based ingredients
  • Multiple scents available so we can switch with the seasons for fun!
Why Ditch Antibacterial Soaps

When it comes to cleaning our hands (especially post 2020), we want to make sure we are using products that are effective, but that don't damage our health. Turns out that the benefits of using antibacterial hand soap haven't been proven and widespread use of antibacterial soaps even has negative consequences for our health, including contribution got bacterial resistance. Some research shows that this resistance may have a significant impact on the effectiveness of medical treatments, such as antibiotics.

In fact, when it comes to our skin, we actually want some beneficial bacteria there. The same way that we want a healthy mix of bacteria to inhabit the gut, we want to keep the bacteria that normally populate the skin as well. It is a crucial piece to overall health. Without this, your immune system would not be able to properly protect you from infection and disease and your skin would be susceptible to a variety of skin ailments. Washing away all that goodness with antibacterial soaps is actually counterproductive to our health.

In addition, many antibacterial soaps contain triclosan and triclocarban, ingredients of concern that we'd rather avoid altogether. In fact, the EPA considers these ingredients pesticides! Both triclosan and triclocarban are endocrine disruptors - they alter the level of certain hormones in the body and change the way that these hormones work. And we know that healthy, balanced hormones are KEY to so many areas of health! Definitely not something we want in our hand soaps (or anywhere else for that matter).

YL Foaming Hand Soaps vs Conventional Soaps

Have you heard the term "Greenwashing"? Its when companies throw catch phrases or use certain packaging to trick consumers into thinking they are purchasing a natural product, when in reality, what they are buying isn't natural at all. Unfortunately the majority of the 'natural' cleaning brands out there do this, which is a huge reason we love the Young Living cleaning and personal care products. No phthalates, parabens, bleach, formaldehyde, or toxic chemicals here - just the power of plants.

Another big issue with conventional soaps and cleaners is fragrance. Fragrance is a very loosely defined term when it comes to use in personal care and household products. Fragrance and synthetic perfumes are problematic because companies aren't required to disclose the exact ingredients in the fragrances. Even 'natural fragrance' is problematic. Just because something is natural, doesn't mean we want to rub it on our skin (ie: formaldehyde - a a naturally occurring compound that we don't want on our skin). As the world leader in essential oils, Young Living utilizes the scent of the pure essential oils instead of fragrance, plus these oils have incredible properties of their own.

Product Options

You can wash away the germs without the harsh ingredients and chemicals with the power of plants. No matter which soap you choose, you can't go wrong with the foaming hand soaps from Young Living. Each scent is available as a single bottle or a three pack, which makes switching out all the sinks super easy, and the Thieves and Lushious Lemon scents come in a large refill bottle as well!

Thieves Foaming Hand Soap - Thieves is a household staple when it comes to household cleaning, so the Thieves Foaming Hand Soap is our go-to! This soap is infused with the germ-fighting power of Thieves essential oil, so you get clean, fresh hands without harsh ingredients.

Lushious Lemon Foaming Hand Soap - Popular scented soaps have nothing on this delicious scent! The Lushious Lemon Foaming Hand Soap is a spring and summer favorite - sweet and bright and happy.

Lavender Foaming Hand Soap - This lightly floral soap is perfect for bathrooms and kid sinks. Plus it makes a lovely gift.

Seasonal ScentsChristmas Spirit and Winter Nights are available during the fall and winter months as supplies last. Christmas Spirit is warm and spicy with Cinnamon Bark, Spruce and Orange, while Winter Nights is cool and refreshing with Peppermint and Spruce.

Join us this month as we make a big impact on our health by ditching conventional hand soaps for the power of plant-based YL foaming hand soaps!

Want to try Young Living's hand soaps, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Summer School Diffuser Recipes - June 2022

Summer School Diffuser Blends

School's out for the summer, but we aren't getting lax on our wellness routines! We know that health and wellness matters year round, so we are continuing with great habits, using our slower schedules to rest and renew, and fitting in time to learn this summer. This collection of diffuser blends has everything you need to relax, renew and recharge.

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

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 June. 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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Ohhhh the excitement of a road trip! Destination in mind, feet on the dashboard, carefree feelings flowing.

This combination of Stress Away and Peppermint smells like sugar cookies and brings the peaceful feeling of a road trip to your space any time of the day.

Plus, this combination is amazing when you're actually on a road trip, and your belly isn't loving all the movement.



Bring the peace and serenity of long, lazy summer camp days into your space with this trio of spruce, cedar and citrus!

Northern Lights Black Spruce and Cedarwood are calming and grounding, and Tangerine is happy and uplifting, making this blend is a perfect choice to end your day. Plus, tree oils are great for the immune system.


This blend of citrus oils is happy, uplifting and a little sweet - just like a trip to the popscile stand.

Citrus oils in general are a great choice for emotional support and setting the tone for inspiration and creativity, and this trio is a favorite!

This fresh blend will fill your space with the happy aroma of carefree summer days.


Even in the lazy days of summer we want to greet the morning with a grateful, positive attitude, and adding these oils to the diffuser inspires us to continue that practice.

Frankincense is earthy and grounding, Peppermint is crisp and fresh, and Lemon is bright and uplifting.

Paired together, this trio is a wonderful way to start your day.



This blend is a little earthy, a little sweet, and a little floral - just like an herb garden in full bloom.

Favorites like Lavender and Citrus Fresh combine with herbaceous scents of Rosemary and Basil for a blend that is fresh, grounding and uplifting and chases away any unwanted odors as well.


As much as we love to travel, there is much to be said about exposing your own backyard - literally and figuratively!

This combination of oils reminds us that the sun always shines right where we are.

Bright Lemon, calming Lavender, and soothing Citrus Fresh combine for a blend that is wonderful whether you're traveling or lounging at home.


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

Gift with Purchase! - June 2022

June's gifts with Purchase


Who's ready for some summer adventure? We definitely are, and this month's Gift with Purchase will set us up for adventure success!


June's gift features seven problem-solving products that you'll rely on for all your summer adventures. From Citronella to keep Mother Nature's annoyances at bay to a travel-friendly diffuser for the wanderlust at heart, these gifts are certain to enrich your summer experience.


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

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


During the Month of June


With any Subscribe to Save order of 100 PV or more, you will receive 10 extra loyalty Rewards points!


NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

190 PV Orders


With any order (Subscribe to Save or Shop) of 190 PV or more, you'll receive a free 5 mL KidScents Owie essential oil blend. If your order is a Subscribe to Save order, you'll also receive a free 5 mL Stress Away essential oil blendand all of the above.


KIDSCENTS OWIE
 essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Pop a roller top or spray top on this skin soothing blend so you and your kiddos can reach for this bottle anytime you need to soothe owies!


STRESS AWAY essential oil, 5 mL

  • Vacation in a bottle. That's what Stress Away oil bend is!
  • Diffuse this oil, roll it on your wrists and chest, add to bath salts.
  • No matter how you use it, Stress Away is a summertime staple.
NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

250 PV Orders


With any order of 250 PV or more, you'll receive a free 5 mL Citrus Fresh essential oil blend and a 15 mL Citronella and all the above!


CITRUS FRESH VITALITY essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Spice up all your favorite summer drinks with a little Citrus Fresh Vitality.
  • This blend of Lemon, Tangerine, Mandarin, and other favorites that can elevate any dish.
  • And since Vitality oils are the same as their non-Vitality counterparts, you can apply and diffuse this cheerful blend too!


CITRONELLA
 essential oiL blend, 15 mL
  • Enjoy the outdoors annoyance-free with this household staple!
  • Whether you add a spray top, attach a roller top directly to the bottle or use it in DIYs, you can't summer without Citronella.

300 PV Orders


With any order of 300 PV, you'll receive a free Viya Travel Diffuser and all of the above.


VIYA TRAVEL DIFFUSER

  • Take your favorite scents everywhere you go with this USB trail diffuser.
  • With its 5-hr run time, straightforward controls, spill-resistant reservoir, and compact size, the Viya is designed to be the ultimate wanderlust sidekick.

400 PV Orders
With a Subscribe to save order of 400 PV, you'll receive a free bottle of Super Vitamin D, a LavaDerm After-Sun Spray, and all of the above.

  • Sunshine in a bottle!
  • Did you know that Vitamin D is essential for hormone balance, healthy bones and teeth and a strong immune system?
  • This health powerhouse is truly a foundational supplement and should be a part of your daily routine.
  • This gentle, cooling spray is perfect for tender skin that has seen a bit too much sun.
  • It is also a great item to keep in your first aid kit to soothe scrapes, bites or any other skin needs.
For more details and ways to use these amazing oils, check out this YouTube video from YL Corporate. Then get diffusing with these freebies with these yummy Diffuser Recipes in June.

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

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 400PV) and qualify for a new tier, you receive free products.

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

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

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

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

Lime Oil Spotlight - May 2022

Lime
Essential Oil Spotlight

OOTM
Lime essential oil has a fresh, crisp aroma that uplifts the senses and brightens any space. This versatile citrus oil is a favorite for everything from cleaning to cooking to immune and emotional support!

Just a Drop of Lime

  • Has an bright, sharp, green, citrus aroma
  • Adds a fruity, topical scent to bath and body care products
  • Uplifts the senses and supports feelings of clarity and postivity
  • Neutralizes unwanted odors, and purifies the air when diffused
  • Is a great addition to household cleaning solutions
  • Helps provide general wellness support when taken internally
  • Contains antioxidants and limonene
Background

Citrus aurantifolia, also known as Mexican or key lime, is a shrub-like evergreen tree native to tropical Southeast Asia. It produces smaller, mora aromatic fruit than the related Citrus xlatifolia, or Persian lime, which is more commonly available in the United States as a culinary fruit.

Lime essential oil is unique in that it is 100% bioflavonoid. Not only are bioflavonoids impressive in and of themselves, but they also help maximize the benefits of Vitamin C by inhibiting its breakdown in the body. This means that Lime essential oil not only supports the immune system, it also stimulates the detox pathways, helping to clear the body of toxins and unwanted waste. Lime also helps with the absorption of Vitamin C, make it a versatile oil and household staple.

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

  • Limonene - known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits
  • 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 see the body from the 'fight or flight' response
Lime & Emotions

Lime, like other essential oil, is a wonderful tool for emotional support! Citrus oils evoke the sense of warm, sunny, carefree days which are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. One major reason for this is because citrus oils contain the constituent Limonene, a compound that is a potent free radical scavenger. Free radials cause oxidative stress and damage to the body at a cellular level, therefore affecting every body system. Less oxidative stress from free radicals is a key for less negative emotions.

Limonene is wonderful for boosting the mood and may increase the amount of calming neurotransmitter in the brain. When we are feeling worried, stressed or indecisive we have a difficult time accessing the right side of our brains, and citrus oils are a great tool! Citrus oils are stimulating to the right side of the brain and can help us work through these emotional blocks.

Emotionally, Lime is linked to feeling unmotivated. Apply a couple of drops of Lime over your lungs to help get some motivation going and promote feelings of clarity, harmony, motivation, and positivity.

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Daily Habits with Lime

Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a crisp, happy aroma to any area of your home.
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • 1/4 cup Epsom salt
  • 1 cup dried lavender buds
  • Muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approximately 5X4 inches
  • 30 drops Lime
  • 20 drops Lavender
    Step 1 - In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom Salt, flower buds, and essential oils to thoroughly scent the mixture.
    Step 2 - Play anywhere you want to add a fresh lavender scent.
    Step 3 - Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil.
Mix Lime & Rosemary with magnesium flakes or Epsom Salt for a relaxing bath soak.

Try this Summer Sunshine Roller to wear as perfume any time of year. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops each Lime
  • 10 drops Stress Away
  • 5 drops each Lavender, Lemon & Vanilla
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
Show your tired muscles a little TLC after hitting the gym or even after standing all day (or for those middle of the night leg cramps). To a 2 oz pump bottle or a 30 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Cypress
  • 20 drops Lime
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply to lets to support healthy circulation
Make this Brightening Cranberry Clay Mask for an at-home facial. 
  • 1/4 cup fresh, organic cranberries
  • 1/4 tsp organic, greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 3 drops each Lime & Geranium
  • 1/4 cup water
    Step 1 - Blend cranberries into a paste, then add remaining ingredients. Add water last to add until desired consistency.
    Step 2 - Apply to the face and let sit for 10-15 minutes before removing with warm water or a warm cloth.
Apply Lime to your beauty routine to freshen and cleanse skin.

Create this amazing T-Zone Roller (or serum) to support glowing skin. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10 drops Lime essential oil
  • 5 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 5 drops Tea Tree essential oil
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply to t-zone or oily areas of skin as needed (even blemishes!)
Add Lime Vitality to any of your favorite dishes - guacamole, marinades, and salad dressings, baked proteins like chicken or salmon, smoothies - anything you would use lime zest! (Note: Lime Vitality and Lime essential are the same essential oil.)
  • Add 2 drops to homemade (or store bought) guacomole
  • Add 2-3 drops to chipotle cilantro rice
  • Add 2 drops per bowl to chicken tortilla soup
  • Add 3-5 drops to olive oil and marinate chicken for grilling
Make Unicorn Juice for a daily wellness shot:
  • 1-2 oz NingXia Red
  • 1 tsp Sulfurzyme Powder
  • 2-3 drops Lime Vitality essential oil
  • Water
Whip up this Avocado Lime Dip anytime you want a nutritious snack
  • 2 large avocados
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp salk
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2-3 drops Lime Vitality
    Combine all ingredients in food processor and process until fully combined
Add a drop of Lime Vitality to your daily NingXia Red and to your water glass throughout the day. 

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

Diffuse:

Diffusing this crips citrus oil to bring a little bit of summer to your home. Pair Lime with other citrus oils, with herbaceous oils like Lavender and Rosemary, or with candle-inspired blends to add a lighter note to the fragrance.

Spring Breeze - 4 drops each Lime, Rosemary & Grapefruit
Herb Garden - 4 drops Lime, 2 drops Lavender, 3 drops Rosemary, 2 drops Basil
Seaside - 5 drops Lime, 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops Spearmint
Capri Blue Volcano - 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce, 4 drop Grapefruit, 2 drops Geranium, 2 drops Tangerine, 1 drop Lime
Spring Clean - 4 drops each Rosemary, Lemon & Lime
Bright Side - 5 drops Valor, 4 drops Envision, 3 drops Lime
Good Vibes - 3 drops Valor, 2 drops each Lemon, Grapefruit, Orange & Lime, 1 drop Spearmint


Join us in using Lime essential oil this month and beyond. Want to try Lime and Lime Vitality, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Storybook Rollers & Sprays DIY Recipes

Storybook Rollers & Sprays Recipes

Do you remember your favorite childhood story? Nostalgia is something that can bring peace to our hearts and minds. Remembering a beautiful, well-written story from childhood can be so therapeutic, and it is so fun to share with the little ones in our lives today. And a little whimsy to your day with these storybook and fairytale inspired rollers and sprays.

You can transform any of these recipes into a 10 mL roller blend or a 2 oz spray! if you want a larger spray bottle, simply double the amounts. To use the sprays, add the ingredients to a bottle, invert to mix and spray onto surfaces or skin as desired.

Sleeping Beauty

This blend is wonderful for helping support sleep! Roll onto wrists, chest, bottom of the feet. Spray onto sheets, pajamas, stuffed animals or lovies.

Sleeping Beauty Roller (10 mL) - 20 drops each Lavender, Peace & Calming, & Tangerine + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier oil of choice

Sleeping Beauty Spray (2 oz) - 10 drops each Lavender, Peace & Calming, & Tangerine + splash of witch hazel + filtered water

Rapunzel, Rapunzel

These are some of our favorite oils for hair growth and health! Plus you can add some extra oils to specifically deter common clean hair-loving pests. If using for school or daycare age children, double the recipe and make it in a larger bottle for consistent use.

Rapunzel, Rapunzel Healthy Hair Spray (2 oz) - 10 drops each Rosemary, Cedarwood, & Lavender + 5 drops each Melrose, Geranium, Tea Tree (optional and great for school-age kiddos!) + splash of witch hazel + filtered water

For healthy, happy hair - spray into hair after washing and style as usual.

Thumbelina

These oils are some of our favorites for supporting emotions, confidence and courage for adults and kids alike! Roll onto wrists, chest, back of the neck as needed. Spray onto clothing, blankets or even into the hair.

Thumbelina Roller (10 mL) - 25 drops KidPower + 20 drops Lavender + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier of choice

Thumbelina Spray (2 oz) - 12 drops each KidPower Lavender + splash of witch hazel + filtered water

Magic Carpet

One of the oils we turn to when we need a little help with our moods or tantrums (adult and kids alike) is EndoFlex! This hormone-supporting blend can be so helpful when we are feeling really big, complex emotions. Roll onto chest, wrists, back of neck and breathe deeply. Spray onto a blanket, clothing or any comfort item and hold it near the face as you breathe deeply.

Magic Carpet Roller (10 mL) - 20 drops EndoFlex + 25 drops Valor + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier of choice

Magic Carpet Spray (2 oz) - 10-12 drops each EndoFlex & Valor + splash of witch hazel + filtered water

Hansel & Gretel

Whenever you find yourself having a bit too much gingerbread and candy, grab this combo of belly-loving oils. Roll over the abdomen as needed.

Hazel & Gretel Roller (10 mL) - 15 drops each DiGize & Lemon + 10 drops Peppermint + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier of choice

Jack & Jill

If you fall down and break your crown, these oils will help you get back up again!

Jack & Jill Roller (10 mL) - 15 drops each Frankincense, Lavender, Tea Tree or Melrose, & Helichrysum + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier of choice

Jack & Jill Spray (2 oz) - 7 drops each Frankincense, Lavender, Tea Tree or Melrose, & Helichrysum + splash of witch hazel + filtered water

Princess and the Pea

These oils are our go-to when we feel like we've slept on a lumpy mattress. Roll or spray these blends to support sore muscles and tension anywhere you need it!

Princess and the Pea Roller (10 mL) - 15 drops each Peppermint, Copaiba, Cypress, & PanAway or Wintergreen + 1-2 dorpperfuls Cool Mint CBD drops + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier of choice

Princess and the Pea Spray (2 oz) - 7 drops each Peppermint, Copaiba, Cypress, & PanAway or Wintergreen + splash of witch hazel + filtered water

Atlas' Adventure

Whenever you're heading out for an adventure, keep this roller and spray combination handy to deter outdoor pests! Roll or spray all over the body, spray onto clothing as needed.

Atlas' Adventure Roller (10 mL) - 20 drops each Citronella, Tea Tree, & Lavender + 15 drops Geranium + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier of choice

Atlas' Adventure Spray (2 oz) - 10 drops each Citronella, Tea Tree, & Lavender + 7 drops Geranium + splash of witch hazel + filtered water

Fairy Garden

When you're feeling the weight of the world, this is the blend to turn to (and it makes a lovely perfume). Roll it over your heart, pray, breathe deeply, calm your mind Spray onto any surface, clothing, into your hair, on upholstered surfaces - anywhere you can to get these oils around you.

Fairy Garden Roller (10 mL) - 15 drops each Stress Away, Grapefruit, Lavender, & Tangerine + 10 drops each Davana & Vetiver + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier of choice

Fairy Garden Spray (2 oz) - 8 drops each Stress Away, Grapefruit, Lavender, & Tangerine + 5 drops each Davana & Vetiver + splash of witch hazel + filtered water

Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make these so we can see!

Want to make these Storybook Rollers & Sprays recipes, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

DIY Bath Soap for Kids - May 2022

DIY Bath Soap for Kids

Ready for a fun DIY? We've go you covered!

Here's an easy, rainy day craft to do this summer or anytime your kids need a fun activity! Make your own soap and get a prize at bath time!

DIY Bath Soap for Kids
Recipe by Katie Weber

  • Molds to make the soap (plastic cups work too)
  • Cooking spray or coconut oil
  • Pure solid glycerin soap (found in cubes at any craft store)
  • Essential oils (its fun to let kids choose their favorites)
  • Natural food coloring or soap dye (craft stores)
  • Small plastic toys
Step 1 - Coat the inside of your molds/cups with oil or cooking spray.

Step 2 - This step is for adults because it involves hot liquids. Melt soap by placing cubes of soap in a measuring cup and microwave for 30 seconds - continue in 15 second intervals until the soap is melted.

Step 3 - Add in a few drops of food coloring/soap dye to reach your desired color. Mix thoroughly.

Step 4 - Add 6-8 drops of your essential of choice. For bath time we love LavenderSleepyIzeStressAway, and Peace & Calming.

Step 5 - Carefully fill mold about 1/3 of the way full with the hot soap. Let cool for 20 minutes, and then place the small plastic toy on top of the mostly hardened soap.

Step 6 - Repeat Steps 2-4 to melt and color the remaining soap. Pour another layer of soap into the mold to cover the plastic toy.

Step 7 - Let cool for 2+ hours. Once completely cooled, turn the mold upside down and pop the soap out.

Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make these so we can see!

Want to make these DIY Bath Soap for Kids, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

DIY Shimmer Scrub & Body Oil - May 2022

DIY Shimmer Scrub & Body Oil

The summer heat and sunshine often bring dry skin with them, but these two fun simple DIYs will combat the dryness while adding a bit of sparkle to your skin. Use them together in the summer or anytime you want a little shimmer in your day.

A body scrub is a great way to remove dry, dead skin, and follow it with body oil to lock in moisture. Body oil also enhances the appearance of arms and legs (or really any body part on which you apply it). These DIYs are a fun way to rehydrate your skin!

DIY Shimmer Body Scrub

Step 1 - Add sugars, coffee and mica/eyeshadow to a small bowl and combine. Mix in jojoba oil and essential oils and store in a glass jar.
Step 2 - When you're in the shower, scrub dry skin gently, then rinse. You'll be left with radiant skin and a soft, barely there sparkle!

Note: This scrub should keep for 2-3 months without the need for refrigeration. Be careful not to get any water in your scrub or it will go bad much sooner.

DIY Simmer Body Oil

  • Use a carrier oil, such as rosehip oil or avocado oil (you can also use jojoba oil or V-6 carrier oil, but the results will be more oily and need to dry longer on the skin.)
  • Savvy Minerals eyeshadow in a shimmery color:
    • Wanderlust - pearl-colored shimmer
    • Envy - brown shimmer
    • Residual - gold-tone shimmer
    • Note: mixing Residual or Wanderlust with Envy will give you a gold or pearl toned bronzing effect
Step 1 - Combine the ingredients in a small bowl, and stir until throughly combined. Use the back of a spoon to break up large chunks of eyeshadow and create a smooth oil. Continue adding eye shadow until you get a color you like.
Step 2 - Transfer to a lidded glass jar and keep for up to a year.
Step 3 - This DIY body oil may look dark in the jar, but when applied, the effect is very subtle. The eyeshadow tends to settle at the bottom of the oil, so shake gently before each use.
Step 4 - Customize this body oil for you! If you want a bronzing effect, use a shade of eyeshadow with bronze tones. If you just want shimmer without the bronze shade, use a white or pearl colored eyeshadow like Wanderlust or powder highlighter like Diamond Veil.

Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make these so we can see!

Want to make these DIY Shimmer Scrub & Body 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

 
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