2024 Holiday Shop

It's the most wonderful time of the year - holiday catalog time!! We are so excited for some amazing new Thieves products, limited time seasonal favorites, and our favorite holiday hand soap (with an upgrade!). Say hello to green cleaning with beautiful packaging, oils that bring the essence of the season, lovely diffusers (to keep or to gift?!), and all the Christmas Spirit your heart can handle!

Needing some ideas for the people in your lives? Then check out the 2024 Holiday Gift Guide highlighting who and how to give these amazing products and share health and wellness with your community.


Let the sparkle of cleanliness and the enchantment of essential oils illuminate your home with warmth, joy, and peace of mind. It's time to ditch the harsh chemicals and make a shift to a holly, jolly, low-tox holiday. Get all the new and rebranded Thieves products, plus a few festive extras, in the Tidy & Bright Collection!

Crafted from biodegradable fibers infused with Thieves blend and a fresh Lemon Myrtle scent, these wipes keep your holiday haven clean and earth friendly.

Goodbye grime, hello shine and peace of mind with Thieves Multipurpose Wipes! They're designed to provide an effective clean while keeping harsh chemical cleaners off your hands and out of your home. Made from biodegradable, natural fibers from sustainably harvested wood pulp, these wipes tackle dirt, grime, dust, and filth, making them more than a match for life's messiest moments.

Plus, they're infused with Young Living's signature Thieves essential oil blend and a burst of Lemon Myrtle oil, leaving a refreshing, lemony scent on every surface. Their gentle, plant- based formula is safe for skin and free from harmful chemicals such as endocrine disruptors, sulfates, phthalates, parabens, and more. In any room or on the go, Thieves Multipurpose Wipes deliver a powerful clean you can trust.

  • Biodegradable and sustainable - Made from natural fibers sourced from sustainably harvested wood pulp and delivered in a reusable dispenser, these wipes reduce environmental impact and support eco-friendly values.
  • Infused with essential oils -  The combination of Thieves essential oil blend and Lemon Myrtle oil provides a refreshing lemon scent while enhancing cleaning power.
  • Non-toxic and safe -  These wipes are free from harmful chemicals like endocrine disruptors, sulfates, phthalates, and more, ensuring safety for families and pets.
  • Versatile and effective -  Suitable for a wide range of surfaces, these wipes offer a practical solution for various cleaning needs.
Designed for a low-tox lifestyle, this sustainable dispenser ensures easy access to Thieves Multipurpose Wipes for quick, rinse-free, residue-free cleaning of hands and surfaces.




Featuring the new Thieves Multipurpose Wipes with a reusable dispenser, this collection makes cleanup simpler and safer, so you can focus on the joy of the season, not the mess!



Just add Thieves Cleaner to make eco-friendly cleaning a breeze. It's the easiest way to create a fresh atmosphere while filling your home with warmth, spice, and nature's goodness.





Messy moments, meet Mother Nature! Thieves Cleaner paired with the Multipurpose Glass Spray Bottle make the perfect duo to keep your home happy and healthy.


Deep clean your dishes with just one tablet. Packed with plant-based surfactants, they cut through the greasiest gravy and grimiest leftovers without plastic film, sulfates, or synthetic scents.

Bid dirty dish drama goodbye with Thieves Dishwasher Tablets! This plastic-free, plant-based cleaning solution delivers peace of mind and sparkling clean results. We ditched more than just the plastic - these tablets are formulated with your family's health and safety in mind, without endocrine disruptors, sulfates, phosphates, paraben, phthalates, chlorine bleach, formaldehyde releasers, synthetic fragrance, DEA, MEA, PEGs, dyes, GMOS, and gluten.

However, what makes Thieves Dishwasher Tablets - and your dishes - shine is what they do contain! We've packed our powerful formula with natural surfactants and Young Living's signature Thieves essential oil blend, cutting through grease and grime without the harmful chemicals to leave your dishes crystal clean and residue free. Convenient, sustainable, and effective, these tablets can handle the mess so you can revel in a clean home and an even cleaner planet.

  • No harsh chemicals: These tablets are formulated without plastic film, endocrine disruptors, sulfates, phosphates, parabens, phthalates, chlorine, bleach, formaldehyde releasers, synthetic fragrance, DEA, MEA, PEGs, dyes, GMOs, and gluten.
  • Plant-based formula: They harness the power of Young Living's signature Thieves essential oil blend, natural surfactants, and sustainable botanical ingredients.
  • Safe for families: They are derived from natural, sustainable ingredients that are gentle on your family and the environment.


Nothing says holiday spirit like showing you care for people and the planet. Reduce plastic waste and harsh, synthetic ingredients with this handwashing duo featuring sustainable packaging, infinitely recyclable glass, and a festive, plant-based formula.
Wrap your hands in the festive scent of the holidays! Christmas Spirit Foaming Hand Soap Concentrate transforms handwashing into a festive ritual with its unique formula, infused with the joyful scent of Christmas Spirit essential oil blend. This eco-friendly concentrate leaves skin soft and clean while reducing plastic waste - a gift for your hands and the planet




Designed for the holidays and beyond, this durable glass dispenser pairs perfectly with our Foaming Hand Soap Concentrate, delivering a rich, luxurious lather while helping reduce plastic waste.





Get the new eco-friendly soap concentrate AND a glass foaming hand soap dispenser in one package. To gift or to keep, that is the question!


Treat everyone on your list to giftable goodies infused with our decadent, chocolate-citrus scent. Combining Orange essential oil with vanilla and cacao extracts, this blend reimagines the classic winter treat as a clean, natural aroma.

Wake up to soft, smooth lips with this overnight mask loaded with natural butters, moisturizing plant oils, vitamin C, and a delicious Orange Truffles flavor.

Simplified by Jacob + Kait Orange Truffles Lip Mask wraps your pout in a super-nourishing blend of shea butter, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, and vitamin C. Leave it on overnight for visibly smoother, shinier, and hydrated lips by morning. Ideal for soothing dry winter lips, it's the perfect holiday gift or cozy treat for yourself.
  • Antioxidant-rich sweet almond oil soothes, rejuvenates, and moisturizes dry lips.
  • Jojoba oil and natural waxes and butters (shea butter, beeswax, and carnauba wax) help lock in moisture for long- lasting hydration.
  • Formula is non-sticky and features sustainably sourced, naturally derived ingredients.
  • Vitamin C brightens the look of dull lips


You really can't go wrong with diffusers and essential oils! Whether you're creating a cozy space or gifting to someone you love, these options are perfect for everyone!

Adobe Mist Ultrasonic Diffuser
Set the scene for holiday memories with this elegant, ceramic-designed diffuser. It features continuous mist and eight enchanting light settings to add a cozy glow to any room.

Combining Myrrh, Ylang Ylang, and other oils, this blend has a sweet, calming scent perfect for a peaceful holiday atmosphere.






White Light essential oil blend, 5 mL
Enjoy the uplifting, refreshing aroma of White Pine, White Spruce, and White Cedar oils in this blend.




If you have ever wanted to bring the peace, tranquility and aroma of an evergreen forest to your space, then this blend of conifer oils is for you!





cent your space with this paraffin-free, phthalate-free trio. Evergreen Essence blend smells like a snow-draped forest, while Christmas Spirit blend brings warm, cozy, and bright vibes.
  • Wanderful Diffuser
  • Christmas Spirit 15 mL
  • Evergreen Essence 15 mL
Featuring the latest atomizing technology, this diffuser converts essential oils into a microfine mist without heat or water, so you get the full, undiluted benefits of every drop.

Compact enough for a cupholder or carry-on, yet powerful enough for 18 hours of continuous use, it's designed to make life a little easier and a lot more serene. Simply add an essential oil bottle and enjoy pure, effortless diffusion without the worry of leaks or the hassle of cords.

  • Waterless and heatless
  • Anti-leak 360-degree technology prevents spills when traveling
  • Cordless and compact for easy portability
  • Scents for up to 10 hours on high and 18 hours on low before recharging
  • Automatically shuts off when tipped over to ensure safety
  • Helps conserve water by eliminating the need for refilling



No matter which products you choose, or you get the 
Cheery and Bright All In Collection, you cannot go wrong.Want to get these amazing limited time products for those on your holiday list, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

**MORE DETAILS
  • New holiday products and collections will be visible on the website on October 12 at 12 p.m., MT, and will be available while supplies last.
  • All holiday catalog products are available on one time orders only.
  • Products are available in the US market only. Products will launch for Canada on November 1st!

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

Copaiba Spotlight - July 2024

Copaiba Spotlight


Copaiba is one oil you always want to have on hand. Think of this oil like the Fireman of the toolkit - gentle yet strong, ready to get to work soothing things that need to be soothed. From skin care to muscles to gut health, this little bottle can do so much!

Just a Drop of Copaiba

  • Has a calming, earthy aroma that creates a relaxing environment when diffused
  • Promotes the appearance of a youthful, radiant glow when applied topically
  • Can be massaged into fatigued areas after activity
  • Supports overall wellness when taken internally*
  • Has a robust, earthy flavor with notes of honey
  • Copaiba Vitality has a buttery, delicate flavor
  • Pairs well with Peppermint, Spearmint, Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Nutmeg, Orange, and Lemon Vitality oils
Copaiba - The Fireman (words by Courtney Critz)

He is ever on the alert, skilled, protective, strong. He goes quickly through the pathways of your cells seeking out the raging flames and pouring on the calming water of his many anti-inflammatory benefits.

Wherever there is "fire" or inflammation in your body, it is a signal of something going on. An arsonist at work (disease, stress) or a drought in your system that needs to be addressed (lack of nutrients). This can also be the result of foods that you are eating such as refined sugar, modern grains, processed dairy, or other foods that don't work well with your body. Over time this compounds until you have fire raging everywhere and you are experiencing pain, digestive issues, skin eruptions, and brain dysfunctions. Eventually this leads to even more serious problems.

People often think that because they don't have digestive problems, they don't have gut inflammation issues. Not at all true. Gut inflammation shows itself as brain fog, pain in joints, emotional instability, and skin eruptions. It's ALL connected.

Eventually, if root issues aren't addressed, your body is spending all of its energy trying to function despite all the fire raging throughout your system. 

Everything is burning and you are so busy dealing with the side effects of the fires, you can't ever get to the actual healing to keep the fires from happening. 

You're taking medications to treat the pain, the meds increase the inflammation as your gut is damaged, thereby increasing the pain, leading to more medication for the pain…see the cycle?

We have to find a different way. 

We have to find alternatives that can help us put out the fires, keep them out, and not do further damage to our systems. Truly quenching them is going to result in lasting relief and recovery. This will mean finding ways to reduce stress, to eat foods that nourish instead of harming us, and repairing the damage that has already been done to our poor guts.

And we need a hero. We need a Fireman.

BACKGROUND

Copaiba essential oil is steam distilled from the gum resin of the Brazilian Copaifera reticulata tree. Native to the Amazon River Basin, these trees can reach 25−40 feet and can live for up to 400 years. Copaiba resin has been used for various purposes throughout the Amazon region since at least the 16th century. It contains a high percentage of the naturally occurring constituent beta-caryophyllene, making it a great choice to add to skin care products or to use for massage. Copaiba Vitality essential oil provides general wellness support when taken internally. Copaiba and Copaiba Vitality are the same essential oil, simply labeled differently.

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

  • Beta-caryophyllene
  • Alpha-humulene
Daily Habits with Copaiba

Add Copaiba to your beauty and self care routine

Use Copaiba in a DIY Toner Roller
  • 10 mL roller bottle
  • 15 drops each Frankincense, Tea Tree, Manuka, Copaiba and Lavender
  • Fill with organic witch hazel 
Make a Daily Glow Serum:
  • 2 oz glass dropper bottle
  • 20 drops each of Frankincense and Copaiba
  • Top with your carrier of choice. 
  • Or simply add one drop each of Frankincense + Copaiba to your palm when you put your carrier oil/moisturizer on your face in the morning or at night
Use Copaiba to soothe sore muscles and tension.

Use for teething little ones. Add a drop to a wooden teether or cloth teether & let them go to town chewing away! Can also be done on a cold or frozen washcloth. Copaiba is gentle enough to use without a carrier oil. 

Apply diluted Copaiba and Lavender on the outside of the jawline.

Make this DIY Muscle Balm:
  • 15 drops Panaway
  • 15 drops Peppermint
  • 15 drops Frankincense
  • 15 drops Valor or Copaiba
    Dilute with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex and massage it into muscles after exercise.
Make a ‘Head On' Roller
  • 10 mL roller bottle
  • 15 drops each Copaiba, Peppermint, Cypress, Lavender, & Frankincense
  • Carrier of choice
    Roll onto tense or sore areas as needed.
Add 15 drops to 1 cup of magnesium flakes for a soothing soak.

Add Copaiba Vitality to your wellness routine.

Add a drop of Copaiba Vitality to a glass of water or green juice to promote overall wellness.

Mix Copaiba Vitality into herbal tea, such as chamomile or rooibos, to enjoy its complex, soothing flavor.

Take Copaiba Vitality in an empty vegetable capsule to soothe stress - both physical and emotional or to help support sore muscles.

Diffuse
Diffuse Copaiba anytime you want to create a tranquil environment or to add a little ‘earthiness' to a blend.

  • Goodnight, Sleep Tight - 3 drops each Copaiba, Lavender, Vetiver, Cedarwood 
  • Frosted Forest - 3 drops Peppermint + 4 drops Vanilla + 4 drops Copaiba
  • Log Cabin - 3 drops Copaiba + 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce + 3 drops Cedarwood + 2 drops Cypress
  • Deck the Halls - 3 drops Copaiba + 3 drops Citrus Fresh + 3 drops Rosemary + 2 drops Spearmint
Want to try Copaiba essential oil but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Animal Wellness Box - July 2024

Animal Wellness Box

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Did you know that Young Living has a line of products created specifically for your animal friends?! That means you have effective, safe options, and no more conventional options for those special furry members of your family who need specific care! And it gets even easier with our favorite easy button - the monthly wellness box.

When it comes to the monthly wellness box, you simply choose an area of health to work on or a lifestyle need that fits your home and family, add the products to your subscription to earn Loyalty Rewards, and enjoy all the benefits of the amazing products you've chosen showing up on your doorstep each month!

This Wellness Box is full of curated favorites for the animals in our lives! Whether you need acute support for a specific need, daily maintenance for overall health, or want to prevent the bumps in the road, there are so many ways oils can help! 

WHAT'S IN THE BOX:

Animal Scents Shampoo

Animal Scents Shampoo is formulated with seven premium essential oils and other natural ingredients to gently and effectively clean, condition, and protect your pet's coat. Formulated for all types of breeds and coats, Young Living's Animal Scents Shampoo promotes a healthy-looking coat and healthy skin for your furry friends. Plus, the plant-based formula is infused with essential oils to create a soothing aroma that helps calm your pet during bath time.


Animal Scents Ointment

Animal Scents Ointment is a protective, soothing salve designed specifically for pets. Infused with cleansing Tea Tree and soothing Myrrh essential oils, this naturally derived, plant-based formula is gentle and safe for everyday use and can be applied anywhere on your pet's body to moisturize and soothe skin and promote healing. The gentle, non-greasy, formula absorbs smoothly and replenishes the skin's natural barrier. (It is also a favorite for soothing human skin needs as well!)

If you need a little more oomph for your pet's situation, you can also layer oils beneath the Animal Scents Ointment. If using oils, simply apply oils prior to application of Animal Scents Ointment. This product is also a crowd favorite for human use because it contains so many wonderful oils that promote natural skin health and healing!

Animal Scents ParaGize Essential Oil Blend

Animal Scents ParaGize was developed to support pets with the settling, grounding properties of Ginger, Anise, and Peppermint essential oils. These oils are our go-tos for any digestive needs in humans, and the same can be said for our pets! This relaxing, quieting blend can be applied to your pet's abdomen or diffused to support your pet with its comforting aroma.

Animal Scents T-Away Essential Oil Blend

So many of our pets experience emotional trauma that can often leave them with debilitating needs. Animal Scents T-Away is our go-to for everything from storm anxiety to more complex emotional issues with our pets. 

T-Away contains a combination of Young Living's Trauma Life, Harmony, and Peace & Calming essential oil blends. These blends work together to promote feelings of balance and grounding in your pet, while their aromas mix to help elevate disposition. This blend can be used topically or aromatically to bring about a calm and peaceful environment for your pets' overall well-being.
Apply according to animal size, but in general apply 1 drop behind each ear to calm your pet.


Animal Scents PuriClean Essential Oil Blend

Animal Scents PuriClean is the first step in Young Living's three-part system to support pet recovery from minor scrapes and scratches. This prediluted, essential oil blend refreshes and prepares your pet's skin for mending by cleansing and moisturizing. PuriClean combines the skin-improvement properties of Patchouli, Mountain Savory, and other essential oils so that you can help your pet feel its best.

Animal Scents Infect-Away Essential Oil Blend

Animal Scents Infect Away is step two of Young Living's three-part system to support pet recovery from minor scrapes and scratches. This prediluted, premium essential oil blend helps guard against harmful contaminants while supporting your pet's irritated coat or skin.

Carefully apply according to the size and species of animal. Additional dilution is recommended for smaller species. You can also put 8−10 drops in a 1-ounce spray bottle with distilled water for a quick skin-cleansing spritz. Best when used as part of a three-part system: PuriClean, followed by Infect Away, then Mendwell oil  blends.


Animal Scents Mendwell Essential Oil Blend

Animal Scents Mendwell is step three of Young Living's three-part system to support pet recovery from minor scrapes and scratches. This prediluted, essential oil blend supports your pet's natural healing process by soothing and moisturizing dry, sensitive, and distressed skin. The aroma creates an uplifting environment and promotes feelings of health and wellness for your pet.

Mendwell soothes and moisturizes dry, sensitive, and distressed skin with Myrrh, Hyssop, Frankincense, and other essential oils and is free from synthetic perfumes, dyes, artificial colors, or fragrances – all the good stuff and none of the bad!


Copaiba Vitality

This gentle oil is wonderful when it comes to animals (and honestly humans too!). Copaiba has little scent or flavor, so it is easy to apply and administer, and it augments the body's response to inflammation. So much so that it can be given alongside non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) until symptoms improve, and the animal can be weaned to just copaiba! It is a must have in your animal toolkit.

The Copaiba Spotlight blog post has more information on this anti-inflammatory oil.

NingXia Red, 2 Pack

NingXia Red is a daily must for everyone in our family – even our pets! This wolfberry antioxidant drink is great for so many things for our pets – shiny coats, healthy joints, immune health, energy levels, and much much more!

Check out this NingXia Red Spotlight and this NingXia Red Spotlight blog posts for more on this incredible supplement.

SulfurZyme Powder

This supplement comes in capsules and powder, and it is a wonderful choice for maintaining healthy hair, skin, and joints for many animals (especially large dog breeds prone to arthritis). It is also wonderful during times of pain and inflammation!

Sulfurzyme contains MSM, a natural anti-inflammatory compound that helps a myriad of issues – wound healing, reducing inflammation and speeding healing, as well as skin conditions, autoimmune disorders, and more.

MightyZyme Tablets

MightyZyme is a chewable digestive enzymes are wonderful for our pets and for ourselves! Enzymes are crucial to our health and digestion, and in an ideal world our foods would be rich in natural enzymes. Without these little workers, we are not assimilating the nutrients that we need, and we all know that growing bodies need those nutrients! This is a great addition to your pet's routine.

Check out these specific blog posts for our fur friends:

Want to get started, simply add this Animal Wellness Box to your Loyalty Order.

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

Oils & Exotic Animals - July 2024

Essential Oils & Exotic Animals

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Essential oils can be a huge benefit to our animals – including ferrets, frogs, snakes, lizards and more! In fact, in a healthy environment, animals come into contact with essential oils naturally as they graze, consume herbs, and scratch against trees. We can harness all that plant power to give them amazing tools for their health. Whether you need acute support for a specific need, daily maintenance for overall health, or want to prevent the bumps in the road, there are so many ways oils can help!

Oils & Exotic Animals at a Glance

  • Start by placing a drop of oil on your hands and allowing your pet to sniff.
  • Remember animals have heightened smell, so a little goes a long way. 
  • Dilute for small animals as much as you would for cats (Oils & Cats Spotlight), if not more.
  • Exotic animals tend to like citrus oils, so introducing one of them first will likely allow the animal to prefer other oils.
  • When adding oil to your pet's water, make sure to have a fresh water option available as well.

  • For furry animals like ferrets, you can use similar applications as for small cats (Oils & Cats Spotlight).
  • For other exotic animals, a water-based diffusion or spray method is more ideal. Water animals like lizards, frogs, or turtles absorb oils in the same way as fish – from plant matter within their water. One simple way to do this is to add a drop of citrus oil (Orange, Lemon, Citrus Fresh) to their drinking water (in a large container).

  • For exotics in general (furry or not), 1 drop of oil for every quart of water OR for smaller animals or more dilution, you can dip a toothpick into the oil and swirl it in a quart of water.
  • For amphibians, 1 toothpick of an oil (Purification is a good one), for every liter of water and allow them to soak.
  • Misting is a great option for the hairless exotics! For small animals like amphibians, 1 toothpick or 1 drop of oil per 1 liter of water. For larger reptiles, up to 4 drops of oil for every 4 ounces of water.
When it comes to reptiles, remember that like most other animals, they are much more sensitive to scents and tastes than humans. Even handling a reptile (or other fur-less exotic animal) with oil residue on your hands may be overwhelming to some. One simple way to test your animal's response to an oil is to place 1 drop somewhere in the animal's environment and note their reaction. 
Reptiles and other hairless animals also have more sensitive skin, so remember to introduce oils slowly and keep them diluted until the animal is comfortable with the oil(s).

Skin Soothing Soak

  • Infuse 1 pint of magnesium flakes or epsom salt with 15 drops Lavender
  • Add 1 Tablespoon of mixture to a quart of warm water and soak for stuck sheds, minor injuries, scrapes, etc.
Animal Scents Line

Using oils on and around your animals is absolutely ok when done correctly. In fact, Young Living has an entire animal care line that is perfect for our four legged, furry pals!

  • Animal Scents ParaGize Oil Blend
    A settling, cleansing blend of Ginger, Anise, and Peppermint essential oils great for any digestive needs. This relaxing, soothing blend can be applied to your pet's abdomen or diffused to support your pet with its comforting properties.
  • Animal Scents T-Away Oil Blend
    So many of our pets experience emotional trauma that can often leave them with debilitating needs. Animal Scents T-Away is our go-to for everything from storm anxiety to more complex emotional issues with our pets. Apply according to animal size, but in general apply 1 drop behind each ear to calm your pet.
The Three-Step System for Skincare

  1. Animal Scents PuriClean Oil Blend
    This is the first step in Young Living's three-part system to support pet recovery from minor scrapes and scratches. This prediluted blend refreshes and cleanses your pet's skin and prepares it for healing by moisturizing as well. PuriClean combines the skin-improvement properties of Patchouli, Mountain Savory, and other essential oils so that you can help your pet feel its best.
  2. Animal Scents Infect-Away Oil Blend
    This is step two of Young Living's three-part system to support your pet's skin healing. This prediluted blend includes Ocotea, Patchouli, Myrrh and other cleansing oils that help guard against harmful contaminants while supporting your pet's irritated coat or skin. Carefully apply according to the size and species of the animal. Additional dilution is recommended for smaller species. You can also put 8−10 drops in a 1-ounce spray bottle with distilled water for a quick skin-cleansing spritz. Best when used as part of a three-part system: PuriClean, followed by Infect Away, then Mendwell oil blend.
  3. Animal Scents MendWell Oil Blend
    This is step three of helping your pet heal and recover from minor scrapes and scratches. This prediluted blend supports your pet's natural healing process by soothing and moisturizing dry, sensitive, and distressed skin. Plus the aroma of Lavender, Frankincense, Geranium, and more creates an uplifting environment and promotes feelings of health and wellness for your pet.
Common Favorites for Pets

  • Fleas, ticks, and pests - Citronella, Tea tree, Citronella, Animal Scents Ointment
  • Aches, pains, and inflammation - SulfurZyme, NingXia Red, Helichrysum, Copaiba
  • Emotions and trauma - Frankincense, Peace & Calming, Stress Away, Lavender
Quick Tips for Applying Oils

  • Apply one drop of your chosen oil to your hands and rub them together.  Hold your pet or allow them to sit close to you and get used to them. Do not try to force them to smell your hands or hold them. Let the animal approach you, and if they show interest in the area that has the oils let them sniff/approach at their own pace. 
  • Try the ‘Petting Method'. Simply apply an oil to your hands and gently “pet” your animal. The animal's hair will actually carry oils down the hair follicle into the skin. Only apply oils to a small part of the animal's coat or body initially. The oils will get where they need to go!
  • Always start with 1 drop of essential oil, and apply more often versus using more drops.
  • In general, avoid the eye area, unless this area is one of need. According to Dr. Melissa Shelton, DVM, in this case you can use a very diluted ‘eye spritzer' (ex: up to 4 drops of Lavender in 120 mL water) to mist around the eyes.
Tips for Diluting Oils for Exotic Animals

  • When using an oil for the first time or for pets under 20 lbs it's best to dilute with a 1:4 ratio or more. That's one drop of essential oil to 4 drops of carrier oil (like V-6 or coconut oil).  Apply oil(s) mid-spine to the tail and down the rear legs. Once animals are familiar with oils, they can be applied to the neck, head, outer ears, front legs, and so forth.
  • Always dilute “hot” oils like Oregano, Peppermint, Thieves, etc. You can always add more oil, so dilute more and apply more frequently versus diluting less.
Poultry Care

In today's society, many people have a backyard flock, and these amazing creatures can benefit so much from natural practices with essential oils and oil-infused products!

  • Use Animal Scents Ointment for cuts and scrapes as needed
  • Add 1 drop of Oregano and a splash of Apple Cider Vinegar to a large (5 gallon) water trough
Because of their anatomy, chickens breathe in higher concentrations of oxygen and whatever else is in the air, so diluting oils for them is key! One great way to keep your coop clean and let your chickens get the benefits of oils is to use this Natural Coop Cleaner Recipe:
  • 16 oz glass spray  bottle
  • 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 25 drops Lemon essential oil
  • Fill halfway with white vinegar, then fill with water.
Animals & Supplements

Our animals need the nutritional support of good quality supplements, just like we do! And the same way that we start supplementing to maintain good health before a need arises, we want to do this for our animal friends.

Enter NingXia Red, Mineral Essence, and SulfurZyme (Spotlight). These three really wonderful supplements form a baseline for your furry friends to help keep them healthy and active. Another really great thing to give your pest is digestive enzymes!

  • Adding a round of Life 9 (Spotlight) after antibiotics, oral use of antimicrobial oils, severe diarrhea, or an infection is a wonderful way to support a healthy microbiome for your pets!
  • MultiGreens is a wonderful supplement to include for immune support, viral infections, and neurologic support.
  • NingXia Red (Spotlight #1, Spotlight #2) is amazing for SO many things.
Check out the other blog posts for our fur friends:
Want to get started using the Animal Scents products with your animal friends, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Oils & Large Animals - July 2024

Essential Oils & Large Animals

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Essential oils can be a huge benefit to our animals! In fact, in a healthy environment, horses and other large animals come into contact with essential oils naturally as they graze, consume herbs, and scratch against trees. We can harness all that plant power to give them amazing tools for their health. Whether you need acute support for a specific need, daily maintenance for overall health, or want to prevent the bumps in the road, there are so many ways oils can help!

Oils & Large Animals at a Glance

  • Start by placing a drop of oil on your hands and allowing your pet to sniff.
  • Remember animals have heightened smell, so a little goes a long way. 
  • In general, large animals (horses, mules, donkeys, mini horses, etc.) will use the same dose or dilution as humans (it's directly on the oil bottle!), though there are always species-specific considerations. Diluting is never a bad choice! Dilute more and apply more frequently. 
  • Animals with fair or red coats or have a finer bone structure may require more dilution. Also, after applying an oil, stay with the animal for 15-20 minutes to observe any discomfort. If they try to lick it off, are upset or anything, use more dilution.
First-Aid Kit for Horses (or Other Large Animals)

  • Animal Scents Ointment
  • Purification, Peace & Calming
  • Tea Tree, Lavender, Helichrysum, Copaiba
  • Coconut oil for diluting
  • Mineral Essence, NingXia Red
  • Thieves Household Cleaner (for cleaning all the things!)
  • Epsom salts, wraps, adhesive bandages, etc.
Animal Scents Line

Using oils on and around your animals is absolutely ok when done correctly. In fact, Young Living has an entire animal care line that is perfect for our four legged, furry pals!

  • Animal Scents ParaGize Oil Blend
    A settling, cleansing blend of Ginger, Anise, and Peppermint essential oils great for any digestive needs. This relaxing, soothing blend can be applied to your pet's abdomen or diffused to support your pet with its comforting properties.
  • Animal Scents T-Away Oil Blend
    So many of our pets experience emotional trauma that can often leave them with debilitating needs. Animal Scents T-Away is our go-to for everything from storm anxiety to more complex emotional issues with our pets. Apply according to animal size, but in general apply 1 drop behind each ear to calm your pet.
The Three-Step System for Skincare

  1. Animal Scents PuriClean Oil Blend
    This is the first step in Young Living's three-part system to support pet recovery from minor scrapes and scratches. This prediluted blend refreshes and cleanses your pet's skin and prepares it for healing by moisturizing as well. PuriClean combines the skin-improvement properties of Patchouli, Mountain Savory, and other essential oils so that you can help your pet feel its best.
  2. Animal Scents Infect-Away Oil Blend
    This is step two of Young Living's three-part system to support your pet's skin healing. This prediluted blend includes Ocotea, Patchouli, Myrrh and other cleansing oils that help guard against harmful contaminants while supporting your pet's irritated coat or skin. Carefully apply according to the size and species of the animal. Additional dilution is recommended for smaller species. You can also put 8−10 drops in a 1-ounce spray bottle with distilled water for a quick skin-cleansing spritz. Best when used as part of a three-part system: PuriClean, followed by Infect Away, then Mendwell oil blend.
  3. Animal Scents MendWell Oil Blend
    This is step three of helping your pet heal and recover from minor scrapes and scratches. This prediluted blend supports your pet's natural healing process by soothing and moisturizing dry, sensitive, and distressed skin. Plus the aroma of Lavender, Frankincense, Geranium, and more creates an uplifting environment and promotes feelings of health and wellness for your pet.
Common Favorites for Pets

  • Fleas, ticks, and pests - Citronella, Tea tree, Citronella, Animal Scents Ointment
  • Aches, pains, and inflammation - SulfurZyme, NingXia Red, Helichrysum, Copaiba
  • Emotions and trauma - Frankincense, Peace & Calming, Stress Away, Lavender
Quick Tips for Applying Oils

  • Apply one drop of your chosen oil to your hands and rub them together.  Hold your pet or allow them to sit close to you and get used to them. Do not try to force them to smell your hands or hold them. Let the animal approach you, and if they show interest in the area that has the oils let them sniff/approach at their own pace. 
  • Try the ‘Petting Method'. Simply apply an oil to your hands and gently “pet” your animal. The animal's hair will actually carry oils down the hair follicle into the skin. Only apply oils to a small part of the animal's coat or body initially. The oils will get where they need to go!
  • Always start with 1 drop of essential oil, and apply more often versus using more drops.
  • In general, avoid the eye area, unless this area is one of need. According to Dr. Melissa Shelton, DVM, in this case you can use a very diluted ‘eye spritzer' (ex: up to 4 drops of Lavender in 120 mL water) to mist around the eyes.
Tips for Diluting Oils for Large Animals

  • When using an oil for the first time or for pets under 20 lbs it's best to dilute with a 1:4 ratio or more. That's one drop of essential oil to 4 drops of carrier oil (like V-6 or coconut oil).  Apply oil(s) mid-spine to the tail and down the rear legs. Once animals are familiar with oils, they can be applied to the neck, head, outer ears, front legs, and so forth.
  • Always dilute “hot” oils like Oregano, Peppermint, Thieves, etc. You can always add more oil, so dilute more and apply more frequently versus diluting less.
Veterinarian Infection Suggestion

This is a great recipe for large animals (adapted from the Essential Oil Animal Desk Reference).
  • 2 oz NingXia Red
  • 10-15 drops Oregano
  • 8-13 drops Mountain Savory
  • 8-10 drops Lavender, Lemon, & Peppermint combined
  • 5 drops each Frankincense, Copaiba, & Evergreen Essence
    Add to a 14 oz container and top with purified water. Mix well and drench the animal with the solution
Animals & Supplements

Our animals need the nutritional support of good quality supplements, just like we do! And the same way that we start supplementing to maintain good health before a need arises, we want to do this for our animal friends.

Enter NingXia Red, Mineral Essence, and SulfurZyme (Spotlight). These three really wonderful supplements form a baseline for your furry friends to help keep them healthy and active. Another really great thing to give your pest is digestive enzymes!

  • Adding a round of Life 9 (Spotlight) after antibiotics, oral use of antimicrobial oils, severe diarrhea, or an infection is a wonderful way to support a healthy microbiome for your pets!
  • MultiGreens is a wonderful supplement to include for immune support, viral infections, and neurologic support.
  • NingXia Red (Spotlight #1, Spotlight #2) is amazing for SO many things. For horses and large animals, 1-2 oz daily, up to 4 oz during injury.
Check out the other blog posts for our fur friends:
Want to get started using the Animal Scents products with your animal friends, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Oils & Farm Animals - July 2024

Essential Oils & Farm Animals

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Essential oils can be a huge benefit to our animals! In fact, in a healthy environment, animals come into contact with essential oils naturally as they graze, consume herbs, and scratch against trees. We can harness all that plant power to give them amazing tools for their health. Whether you need acute support for a specific need, daily maintenance for overall health, or want to prevent the bumps in the road, there are so many ways oils can help!

Oils & Farm Animals at a Glance

  • Start by placing a drop of oil on your hands and allowing your pet to sniff.
  • Remember animals have heightened smell, so a little goes a long way. 
  • In general, large animals (horses, mules, donkeys, mini horses, etc.) will use the same dose or dilution as humans (it's directly on the oil bottle!), though there are always species-specific considerations. Diluting is never a bad choice! Dilute more and apply more frequently. 
  • Animals with fair or red coats or have a finer bone structure may require more dilution. Also, after applying an oil, stay with the animal for 15-20 minutes to observe any discomfort. If they try to lick it off, are upset or anything, use more dilution.
First-Aid Kit for Horses (or Other Large Animals)

  • Animal Scents Ointment
  • Purification, Peace & Calming
  • Tea Tree, Lavender, Helichrysum, Copaiba
  • Coconut oil for diluting
  • Mineral Essence, NingXia Red
  • Thieves Household Cleaner (for cleaning all the things!)
  • Epsom salts, wraps, adhesive bandages, etc.
Animal Scents Line

Using oils on and around your animals is absolutely ok when done correctly. In fact, Young Living has an entire animal care line that is perfect for our four legged, furry pals!

  • Animal Scents ParaGize Oil Blend
    A settling, cleansing blend of Ginger, Anise, and Peppermint essential oils great for any digestive needs. This relaxing, soothing blend can be applied to your pet's abdomen or diffused to support your pet with its comforting properties.
  • Animal Scents T-Away Oil Blend
    So many of our pets experience emotional trauma that can often leave them with debilitating needs. Animal Scents T-Away is our go-to for everything from storm anxiety to more complex emotional issues with our pets. Apply according to animal size, but in general apply 1 drop behind each ear to calm your pet.
The Three-Step System for Skincare

  1. Animal Scents PuriClean Oil Blend
    This is the first step in Young Living's three-part system to support pet recovery from minor scrapes and scratches. This prediluted blend refreshes and cleanses your pet's skin and prepares it for healing by moisturizing as well. PuriClean combines the skin-improvement properties of Patchouli, Mountain Savory, and other essential oils so that you can help your pet feel its best.
  2. Animal Scents Infect-Away Oil Blend
    This is step two of Young Living's three-part system to support your pet's skin healing. This prediluted blend includes Ocotea, Patchouli, Myrrh and other cleansing oils that help guard against harmful contaminants while supporting your pet's irritated coat or skin. Carefully apply according to the size and species of the animal. Additional dilution is recommended for smaller species. You can also put 8−10 drops in a 1-ounce spray bottle with distilled water for a quick skin-cleansing spritz. Best when used as part of a three-part system: PuriClean, followed by Infect Away, then Mendwell oil blend.
  3. Animal Scents MendWell Oil Blend
    This is step three of helping your pet heal and recover from minor scrapes and scratches. This prediluted blend supports your pet's natural healing process by soothing and moisturizing dry, sensitive, and distressed skin. Plus the aroma of Lavender, Frankincense, Geranium, and more creates an uplifting environment and promotes feelings of health and wellness for your pet.
Common Favorites for Pets

  • Fleas, ticks, and pests - Citronella, Tea tree, Citronella, Animal Scents Ointment
  • Aches, pains, and inflammation - SulfurZyme, NingXia Red, Helichrysum, Copaiba
  • Emotions and trauma - Frankincense, Peace & Calming, Stress Away, Lavender
Quick Tips for Applying Oils

  • Apply one drop of your chosen oil to your hands and rub them together.  Hold your pet or allow them to sit close to you and get used to them. Do not try to force them to smell your hands or hold them. Let the animal approach you, and if they show interest in the area that has the oils let them sniff/approach at their own pace. 
  • Try the ‘Petting Method'. Simply apply an oil to your hands and gently “pet” your animal. The animal's hair will actually carry oils down the hair follicle into the skin. Only apply oils to a small part of the animal's coat or body initially. The oils will get where they need to go!
  • Always start with 1 drop of essential oil, and apply more often versus using more drops.
  • In general, avoid the eye area, unless this area is one of need. According to Dr. Melissa Shelton, DVM, in this case you can use a very diluted ‘eye spritzer' (ex: up to 4 drops of Lavender in 120 mL water) to mist around the eyes.
Tips for Diluting Oils for Your Farm Animals

  • When using an oil for the first time or for pets under 20 lbs it's best to dilute with a 1:4 ratio or more. That's one drop of essential oil to 4 drops of carrier oil (like V-6 or coconut oil).  Apply oil(s) mid-spine to the tail and down the rear legs. Once animals are familiar with oils, they can be applied to the neck, head, outer ears, front legs, and so forth.
  • In general, for animals over 20 lbs use a 1:1 dilution ratio.
  • Always dilute “hot” oils like Oregano, Peppermint, Thieves, etc. You can always add more oil, so dilute more and apply more frequently versus diluting less.
Veterinarian Infection Suggestion

This is a great recipe for large animals (adapted from the Essential Oil Animal Desk Reference).
  • 2 oz NingXia Red
  • 10-15 drops Oregano
  • 8-13 drops Mountain Savory
  • 8-10 drops Lavender, Lemon, & Peppermint combined
  • 5 drops each Frankincense, Copaiba, & Evergreen Essence
    Add to a 14 oz container and top with purified water. Mix well and drench the animal with the solution
Animals & Supplements

Our animals need the nutritional support of good quality supplements, just like we do! And the same way that we start supplementing to maintain good health before a need arises, we want to do this for our animal friends.

Enter NingXia Red, Mineral Essence, and SulfurZyme (Spotlight). These three really wonderful supplements form a baseline for your furry friends to help keep them healthy and active. Another really great thing to give your pest is digestive enzymes!

  • Adding a round of Life 9 (Spotlight) after antibiotics, oral use of antimicrobial oils, severe diarrhea, or an infection is a wonderful way to support a healthy microbiome for your pets!
  • MultiGreens is a wonderful supplement to include for immune support, viral infections, and neurologic support.
  • NingXia Red (Spotlight #1, Spotlight #2) is amazing for SO many things. For horses and large animals, 1-2 oz daily, up to 4 oz during injury.
Check out the other blog posts for our fur friends:
Want to get started using the Animal Scents products with your animal friends, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Oils & Dogs - July 2024

Essential Oils & Dogs

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If you are an animal lover, you know that they have hearts and souls that connect with ours so deeply that they become our family. And we want to give them the best – a wonderful life with love and connection and health! And essential oils are a key component of that. Check out these great tips, tricks, and guidelines for using oils on and around dogs!

Oils & Dogs at a Glance

  • Use the Animal Scents line for perfect oils and products for your dog
  • Start slowly by placing a drop of oil on your hands and allowing your pet to sniff.
  • Diffuse on intermittently to let your dog get used to the smell.
  • Remember dogs have heightened smell, so a little goes a long way.
  • Diluting is never a bad choice!
  • Supplements like NingXia Red (Spotlight #1, Spotlight #2), Sulfurzyme (Spotlight(great for larger breeds prone to inflammation!), and MightyZyme (Spotlight) are wonderful for dogs
Whether you are using oils for preventing or treating those pesky pests (hello Purification, Tea Tree, and Citronella), soothing cuts and scrapes and bites (Animal Scents trio!), adding essential nutrients to your pet's diet through supplements (NingXia Red, KidScents Mightyzyme, Sulfurzyme!), there are so many ways you can give your pets the best with the Young Living products you love!

Animal Scents Line

Using oils on and around your dogs is absolutely ok when done correctly. In fact, Young Living has an entire animal care line that is perfect for our four legged, furry pals!

  • Animal Scents ParaGize Oil Blend
    A settling, cleansing blend of Ginger, Anise, and Peppermint essential oils great for any digestive needs. This relaxing, soothing blend can be applied to your pet's abdomen or diffused to support your pet with its comforting properties.
  • Animal Scents T-Away Oil Blend
    So many of our pets experience emotional trauma that can often leave them with debilitating needs. Animal Scents T-Away is our go-to for everything from storm anxiety to more complex emotional issues with our pets. Apply according to animal size, but in general apply 1 drop behind each ear to calm your pet.
The Three-Step System for Skincare

  1. Animal Scents PuriClean Oil Blend
    This is the first step in Young Living's three-part system to support pet recovery from minor scrapes and scratches. This prediluted blend refreshes and cleanses your pet's skin and prepares it for healing by moisturizing as well. PuriClean combines the skin-improvement properties of Patchouli, Mountain Savory, and other essential oils so that you can help your pet feel its best.
  2. Animal Scents Infect-Away Oil Blend
    This is step two of Young Living's three-part system to support your pet's skin healing. This prediluted blend includes Ocotea, Patchouli, Myrrh and other cleansing oils that help guard against harmful contaminants while supporting your pet's irritated coat or skin. Carefully apply according to the size and species of the animal. Additional dilution is recommended for smaller species. You can also put 8−10 drops in a 1-ounce spray bottle with distilled water for a quick skin-cleansing spritz. Best when used as part of a three-part system: PuriClean, followed by Infect Away, then Mendwell oil blend.
  3. Animal Scents MendWell Oil Blend
    This is step three of helping your pet heal and recover from minor scrapes and scratches. This prediluted blend supports your pet's natural healing process by soothing and moisturizing dry, sensitive, and distressed skin. Plus the aroma of Lavender, Frankincense, Geranium, and more creates an uplifting environment and promotes feelings of health and wellness for your pet.
Common Favorites for Pets

  • Fleas, ticks, and pests - Citronella, Tea tree, Citronella, Animal Scents Ointment
  • Aches, pains, and inflammation - SulfurZyme, NingXia Red, Helichrysum, Copaiba
  • Emotions and trauma - Frankincense, Peace & Calming, Stress Away, Lavender
Quick Tips for Applying Oils

  • Apply one drop of your chosen oil to your hands and rub them together.  Hold your pet or allow them to sit close to you and get used to them. Do not try to force them to smell your hands or hold them. Let the animal approach you, and if they show interest in the area that has the oils let them sniff/approach at their own pace. 
  • Diffuse your oils on the intermittent setting. Always ensure the animals aren't initially locked in a room and can come and go freely. Your pets should be able to leave the room at any time if they choose. Don't start the diffuser right over where they sleep initially, but only after they are comfortable with diffusing. If the animals pace or look at the diffuser often, they could be uncomfortable with the scent so just allow them to leave the area or add more water to the diffuser to dilute the scent further.
  • Try the ‘Petting Method'. Simply apply an oil to your hands and gently “pet” your animal. The animal's hair will actually carry oils down the hair follicle into the skin. Only apply oils to a small part of the animal's coat or body initially. The oils will get where they need to go!
  • Always start with 1 drop of essential oil, and apply more often versus using more drops.
  • In general, avoid the eye area, unless this area is one of need. According to Dr. Melissa Shelton, DVM, in this case you can use a very diluted ‘eye spritzer' (ex: up to 4 drops of Lavender in 120 mL water) to mist around the eyes.
Tips for Diluting Oils for Your Dog

  • When using an oil for the first time or for pets under 20 lbs it's best to dilute with a 1:4 ratio or more. That's one drop of essential oil to 4 drops of carrier oil (like V-6 or coconut oil).  Apply oil(s) mid-spine to the tail and down the rear legs. Once animals are familiar with oils, they can be applied to the neck, head, outer ears, front legs, and so forth.
  • In general, for animals over 20 lbs use a 1:1 dilution ratio.
  • Always dilute “hot” oils like Oregano, Peppermint, Thieves, etc. You can always add more oil, so dilute more and apply more frequently versus diluting less.
  • Use cation with oils and blends containing cinnamon or clove for dogs (like Thieves). These plants are toxic to them and while the distilled oil is different, it is better to be safe with these particular oils.
Dogs & Supplements

Our animals need the nutritional support of good quality supplements, just like we do! And the same way that we start supplementing to maintain good health before a need arises, we want to do this for our animal friends.

Enter NingXia Red, Mineral Essence, and SulfurZyme (Spotlight). These three really wonderful supplements form a baseline for your furry friends to help keep them healthy and active. Another really great thing to give your pest is digestive enzymes!
  • For dogs - approximately 1 capsule or more of Allerzyme (Spotlight) per meal for every 20 lb of body weight; ½ of each Essentialzymes-4 (Spotlight) per meal for every 50 lb of body weight.
  • Adding a round of Life 9 (Spotlight) after antibiotics, oral use of antimicrobial oils, severe diarrhea, or an infection is a wonderful way to support a healthy microbiome for your pets! For dogs, ¼ to ½ capsule for every 20 lbs per day is good for general maintenance, and for very large dogs, you can use up to 1 capsule.
  • MultiGreens (Spotlight) is a wonderful supplement to include for immune support, viral infections, and neurologic support. For dogs, 1 capsule for every 10 lb daily (up to 1-2 per day). 
  • NingXia Red (Spotlight #1, Spotlight #2) is amazing for SO many things. For dogs, ¼ oz for up to 20 lb, ½ oz for 20-50 lb, ¾ oz for 50-100 lb, and 1 oz for over 100 lb – no dilution required (only if preferred!).
Supplement Guidelines for Dogs
From the Essential Oils Animal Desk Reference by Life Science Publishing

  • Allerzyme (Spotlight)
    • 1 cap per 10 lb (12 daily max)
  • Digest & Cleanse (Spotlight)
    • 1 cap per 10 lb (6 daily max)
  • Essentialzymes-4 (Spotlight)
    • 1 of each cap once daily per 50 lbs
  • Inner Defense (Spotlight)
    • 1 softgel 1 or more times daily
  • Life 9 (Spotlight)
    • 1 cap 1 or more times daily
  • Longevity Softgels (Spotlight)
    • 1 per 10 lb (4 daily max)
  • MindWise
    • 1 oz once daily up to 50 lb
  • Mineral Essence  (Spotlight)
    • 1 dropper per 10 lb (6 droppers daily max)
  • MultiGreens (Spotlight)
    • 1 capsule per 10 lb (4 daily max)
  • NingXia Red (Spotlight #1, Spotlight #2)
    • 1-2 oz twice daily (depending on needs, severity)
  • ParaFree 
    • 1 cap per 10 lb (6 daily max)
  • Rehemogen
    • 1 dropper 4 times daily up to 50 lb
  • SulfurZyme (Spotlight)
    • 1 capsule (or ½ tsp powder) per 10 lb twice daily
  • Super B (Spotlight)
    • 1 tablet once daily per 50 lb
Check out the other blog posts for our fur friends:
Want to get started using the Animal Scents products with your animal friends, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Oils & Cats - July 2024

Essential Oils & Cats

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Our feline friends deserve the best when it comes to their health, and Young Living oils and products are a key part of that! Check out these great tips, tricks, and guidelines for using oils on and around cats!

Oils & Cats at a Glance

  • Start by placing a drop of oil on your hands and allowing your pet to sniff.
  • Diffuse on intermittent to let your cat get used to it
  • Remember cats have heightened smell, so a little goes a long way.  This is especially important with cats because they metabolize differently (they lack a particular liver enzyme).
  • Diluting is never a bad choice!
Animal Scents Line

Using oils on and around your cats is absolutely ok when done correctly. In fact, Young Living has an entire animal care line that is perfect for our four legged, furry pals!

  • Animal Scents ParaGize Oil Blend
    A settling, cleansing blend of Ginger, Anise, and Peppermint essential oils great for any digestive needs. This relaxing, soothing blend can be applied to your pet's abdomen or diffused to support your pet with its comforting properties.
  • Animal Scents T-Away Oil Blend
    So many of our pets experience emotional trauma that can often leave them with debilitating needs. Animal Scents T-Away is our go-to for everything from storm anxiety to more complex emotional issues with our pets. Apply according to animal size, but in general apply 1 drop behind each ear to calm your pet.
The Three-Step System for Skincare

  1. Animal Scents PuriClean Oil Blend
    This is the first step in Young Living's three-part system to support pet recovery from minor scrapes and scratches. This prediluted blend refreshes and cleanses your pet's skin and prepares it for healing by moisturizing as well. PuriClean combines the skin-improvement properties of Patchouli, Mountain Savory, and other essential oils so that you can help your pet feel its best.
  2. Animal Scents Infect-Away Oil Blend
    This is step two of Young Living's three-part system to support your pet's skin healing. This prediluted blend includes Ocotea, Patchouli, Myrrh and other cleansing oils that help guard against harmful contaminants while supporting your pet's irritated coat or skin. Carefully apply according to the size and species of the animal. Additional dilution is recommended for smaller species. You can also put 8−10 drops in a 1-ounce spray bottle with distilled water for a quick skin-cleansing spritz. Best when used as part of a three-part system: PuriClean, followed by Infect Away, then Mendwell oil blend.
  3. Animal Scents MendWell Oil Blend
    This is step three of helping your pet heal and recover from minor scrapes and scratches. This prediluted blend supports your pet's natural healing process by soothing and moisturizing dry, sensitive, and distressed skin. Plus the aroma of Lavender, Frankincense, Geranium, and more creates an uplifting environment and promotes feelings of health and wellness for your pet.
Common Favorites for Pets

  • Fleas, ticks, and pests - Citronella, Tea tree, Citronella, Animal Scents Ointment
  • Aches, pains, and inflammation - SulfurZyme, NingXia Red, Helichrysum, Copaiba
  • Emotions and trauma - Frankincense, Peace & Calming, Stress Away, Lavender
Quick Tips for Applying Oils

  • Apply one drop of your chosen oil to your hands and rub them together.  Hold your pet or allow them to sit close to you and get used to them. Do not try to force them to smell your hands or hold them. Let the animal approach you, and if they show interest in the area that has the oils let them sniff/approach at their own pace. 
  • Diffuse your oils on the intermittent setting. Always ensure the animals aren't initially locked in a room and can come and go freely. Your pets should be able to leave the room at any time if they choose. Don't start the diffuser right over where they sleep initially, but only after they are comfortable with diffusing. If the animals pace or look at the diffuser often, they could be uncomfortable with the scent so just allow them to leave the area or add more water to the diffuser to dilute the scent further.
  • Try the ‘Petting Method'. Simply apply an oil to your hands and gently “pet” your animal. The animal's hair will actually carry oils down the hair follicle into the skin. Only apply oils to a small part of the animal's coat or body initially. The oils will get where they need to go!
  • Always start with 1 drop of essential oil, and apply more often versus using more drops.  This is especially important with cats because they metabolize differently (they lack a particular liver enzyme).
  • In general, avoid the eye area, unless this area is one of need. According to Dr. Melissa Shelton, DVM, in this case you can use a very diluted ‘eye spritzer' (ex: up to 4 drops of Lavender in 120 mL water) to mist around the eyes.
Tips for Diluting Oils for Your Cat

  • When using an oil for the first time or for pets under 20 lbs it's best to dilute with a 1:4 ratio or more. That's one drop of essential oil to 4 drops of carrier oil (like V-6 or coconut oil).  Apply oil(s) mid-spine to the tail and down the rear legs. Once animals are familiar with oils, they can be applied to the neck, head, outer ears, front legs, and so forth.
  • In general, for animals over 20 lbs use a 1:1 dilution ratio.
  • Always dilute “hot” oils like Oregano, Peppermint, Thieves, etc. You can always add more oil, so dilute more and apply more frequently versus diluting less.
Cats & Supplements

Our animals need the nutritional support of good quality supplements, just like we do! And the same way that we start supplementing to maintain good health before a need arises, we want to do this for our animal friends.

Enter NingXia Red, Mineral Essence, and SulfurZyme. These three really wonderful supplements form a baseline for your furry friends to help keep them healthy and active. Another really great thing to give your pest is digestive enzymes!
  • For cats - approximately 1 capsule of Allerzyme (Spotlight) daily; approximately ¼ to ½ of each capsule of EssentialZymes-4 (Spotlight) daily
  • Adding a round of Life 9 after antibiotics, oral use of antimicrobial oils, severe diarrhea, or an infection is a wonderful way to support a healthy microbiome for your pets! For cats, ¼ to ½ capsule can be mixed with soft food, 2-3 times a day or as needed.
  • MultiGreens (Spotlight) is a wonderful supplement to include for immune support, viral infections, and neurologic support (especially in the presence of conditions such as feline leukemia). For cats, ½ of a capsule daily (up to 1-2 whole capsules). 
  • NingXia Red (Spotlight #1, Spotlight #2) is amazing for SO many things. For cats, about ½ tsp daily, up to 1 tsp during illness, divided in 3-4 doses. Dilute in fresh water, add to food, give in a syringe.
Check out the other blog posts for our fur friends:
Want to get started using the Animal Scents products with your animal friends, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Animal Scents Product Spotlight - July 2024

Animal Scents Product Spotlight

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Did you know that Young Living has a line of products created specifically for your animal friends?! That means you have effective, safe options, and no more conventional options for those special furry members of your family who need specific care!

Animal Scents at a Glance

  • A line specifically created for the furry friends in your life
  • Animal Scents Ointment is a favorite for human skin needs as well!
  • Products are free of GMOs, wheat, soy, corn, and gluten-containing ingredients
  • Great for all breeds and coats, including long and short hair
  • Formulated without phosphates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, synthetic perfumes or dyes, artificial colors, flavors/fragrances, preservatives, or toxic ingredients
  • Includes Shampoo, Ointment, and Infect Away, Mendwell, ParaGize, Puriclean, and T-Away essential oil blends

Animal Scents Shampoo

Animal Scents Shampoo is formulated with seven premium essential oils and other natural ingredients to gently and effectively clean, condition, and protect your pet's coat. Formulated for all types of breeds and coats, Young Living's Animal Scents Shampoo promotes a healthy-looking coat and healthy skin for your furry friends. Plus, the plant-based formula is infused with essential oils to create a soothing aroma that helps calm your pet during bathtime.


Animal Scents Ointment

Animal Scents Ointment is a protective, soothing salve designed specifically for pets. Infused with cleansing Tea Tree and soothing Myrrh essential oils, this naturally derived, plant-based formula is gentle and safe for everyday use and can be applied anywhere on your pet's body to moisturize and soothe skin and promote healing. The gentle, non-greasy, formula absorbs smoothly and replenishes the skin's natural barrier.

If you need a little more oomph for your pet's situation, you can also layer oils beneath the Animal Scents Ointment. If using oils, simply apply oils prior to application of Animal Scents Ointment.
This product is also a crowd favorite for human use because it contains so many wonderful oils that promote natural skin health and healing!

Animal Scents PuriClean Essential Oil Blend

Animal Scents PuriClean is the first step in Young Living's three-part system to support pet recovery from minor scrapes and scratches. This prediluted, essential oil blend refreshes and prepares your pet's skin for mending by cleansing and moisturizing. PuriClean combines the skin-improvement properties of Patchouli, Mountain Savory, and other essential oils so that you can help your pet feel its best.



Animal Scents Infect-Away Essential Oil Blend

Animal Scents Infect Away is step two of Young Living's three-part system to support pet recovery from minor scrapes and scratches. This prediluted, premium essential oil blend helps guard against harmful contaminants while supporting your pet's irritated coat or skin.

Carefully apply according to the size and species of animal. Additional dilution is recommended for smaller species. You can also put 8−10 drops in a 1-ounce spray bottle with distilled water for a quick skin-cleansing spritz. Best when used as part of a three-part system: PuriClean, followed by Infect Away, then Mendwell oil  blends.

Animal Scents Mendwell Essential Oil Blend

Animal Scents Mendwell is step three of Young Living's three-part system to support pet recovery from minor scrapes and scratches. This prediluted, essential oil blend supports your pet's natural healing process by soothing and moisturizing dry, sensitive, and distressed skin. The aroma creates an uplifting environment and promotes feelings of health and wellness for your pet.

Mendwell soothes and moisturizes dry, sensitive, and distressed skin with Myrrh, Hyssop, Frankincense, and other essential oils and is free from synthetic perfumes, dyes, artificial colors, or fragrances – all the good stuff and none of the bad!

Animal Scents ParaGize Essential Oil Blend

Animal Scents ParaGize was developed to support pets with the settling, grounding properties of Ginger, Anise, and Peppermint essential oils. These oils are our go-tos for any digestive needs in humans, and the same can be said for our pets! This relaxing, quieting blend can be applied to your pet's abdomen or diffused to support your pet with its comforting aroma.




Animal Scents T-Away Essential Oil Blend

So many of our pets experience emotional trauma that can often leave them with debilitating needs. Animal Scents T-Away is our go-to for everything from storm anxiety to more complex emotional issues with our pets. 

T-Away contains a combination of Young Living's Trauma Life, Harmony, and Peace & Calming essential oil blends. These blends work together to promote feelings of balance and grounding in your pet, while their aromas mix to help elevate disposition. This blend can be used topically or aromatically to bring about a calm and peaceful environment for your pets' overall well-being.
Apply according to animal size, but in general apply 1 drop behind each ear to calm your pet.

Check out these specific blog posts for our fur friends:
Want to get started using the Animal Scents products with your animal friends, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Northern Lights Black Spruce Spotlight - June 2024

Northern Lights Black Spruce

 Essential Oil Spotlight


Northern Lights Black Spruce (NLBS) is a deep, woodsy oil that is exclusive to the Young Living family and has some wonderful properties! This oil is calming and grounding, brings soothing relief to sore and tense areas, and smells so incredible. it is a household staple for sure!

Just a Drop of NLBS

  • Has a rich, deep, evergreen aroma that is calming and soothing
  • Has a grounding aroma when applied to feet, spine, or neck, making it a great choice for yoga and meditation
  • Creates a calming experience when used aromatically and supports healthy sleep
  • Helps maintain the appearance of healthy-looking skin when applied topically
  • Soothes tense and sore muscles when applied to the skin
Tree oils in general are wonderful for supporting our bodies during times of inflammation. Because they are high in alpha-pinene, they support the body's natural response to injury and stress, allowing our bodies to be soothed and to recover in the face of acute needs. And NLBS is no different! This oil is a great one to grab after a workout, during acute immune system needs, or anytime your body is feeling the effects of inflammation of any kind!

BACKGROUND

Historically, spruce was used by the Lakota Indians to strengthen their ability to communicate with the Great Spirit and was believed to possess the frequency of prosperity. Northern Lights Black Spruce is a wonderful oil to diffuse or apply during prayer and meditation. It can help release emotional blocks and bring about a feeling of balance and grounding, making it a great choice for feelings of stress or anxiousness and for diffusing at bedtime!

NLBS & Emotions

Northern Lights Black Spruce is calming and grounding and wonderful for releasing stored emotions. It can help ease feelings of loss and create a sense of security, much like being out in a forest helps soothe our spirit. NLBS can help to heal emotional trauma, calm the body, relieve anger and simply help life flow better.

This is a great option to diffuse for any kiddos having trouble with transitions, new schools, big changes and are helpful when dealing with emotional trauma and anger.

Our emotional health is directly affected by (and affects) how we feel physically, and Northern Lights Black Spruce can help with immune health! This oil helps the body detox naturally and promote production of leukocytes (white blood cells) which boosts the body's natural defenses.

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

  • Alpha-pinene - a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown alpha-pinene to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind.
  • Camphene - some studies may show that this constituent supports cardiovascular health, may help reduce pain and inflammation, support the body's defenses to fungal infections.
  • Beta-pinene - helps support the adrenal glands, which are responsible for our 'fight or flight' response.
Northern Lights Black Spruce essential oil can also be found in: Valor II, Shutran, Harmony, Awaken, Envision, Grounding, R.C., and White Angelica essential oil blends.

Daily Habits with Northern Lights Black Spruce (NLBS)

Use NLBS in your daily wellness and personal care routines.

Diffuse at bedtime to support healthy sleep. NLBS pairs well with lavender, cedarwood, vetiver, frankincense, orange or tangerine.

Add to Geranium and Orange for a wonderfully calming and uplifting perfume or diffuser combination. For a 10 mL roller bottle add about 20 drops of each essential oil and carrier of choice.

Add it to skin care products or apply it topically to help improve the appearance of dry skin or to help maintain the appearance of healthy-looking skin.

Apply on the bottoms of feet, along the spine, back of neck, or use for a deep tissue massage

Make a simple Muscle Massage Oil:
  • 2 oz pump bottle
  • 10-15 drops each Copaiba, NLBS, Peppermint or Wintergreen, & Lavender
  • Carrier of choice and/or Ortho Ease Massage Oil
Wear this calm and serene scent as a charming cologne or layer it with Lavender or Neroli for an aromatic pick-me-up.

Combine a few drops of Northern Lights Black Spruce with a complementary aroma like Cedarwood or Lavender for a soothing massage.

Add a few drops to a lightweight carrier oil, such as jojoba or grapeseed, to create a natural beard oil. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle add:
  • 15 drops tree oil of choice
  • 10 drops Bergamot
  • Optional: 10 drops Shutran or Idaho Blue Spruce
  • Fill with Jojoba or Grapeseed oil
  • Apply to beard and skin and gently massage to keep the hair and skin happy and healthy. 
Make a cologne roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle add:
  • 10 drops each Cypress, Bergamot, & Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • 5 drops Ylang Ylang
  • Fill with carrier of choice 
Use NLBS to create a cozy home in the fall, winter and holiday seasons

Make this ‘O Christmas Tree' spray: 
  • 2 oz glass spray bottle
  • Splash of witch hazel
  • 10 drops NLBS
  • 10 drops Grand Fir or Idaho Blue Spruce (optional)
  • 5 drops Orange. 
  • Use as a room spray, an upholstery spray and/or for fresh or artificial greenery!
Try this Fall Spice Thieves Cleaner
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle
  • 1-2 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 15 drops each Cinnamon Bark & Bergamot
  • 10 drops each Peppermint, NLBS, & Stress Away
  • Fill with water
  • Clean everything!!  
DIFFUSE

Arbor Day - 3 drops Idaho Blue Spruce, 3 drops Cedarwood, 3 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops Bergamot
Fresh Snow -  3 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops Peppermint, 2 drops Lime
Goodnight Moon - 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops each Lavender & Tangerine
Volcano Candle - 3 drops each Northern Lights Black Spruce, Grapefruit, & Tangerine, 2 drops Geranium
Romantic Vibes - 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops each Ylang ylang & Tangerine

Want to try Northern Lights Black Spruce essential oil but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Rosemary Spotlight - May 2024

Rosemary Essential Oil Spotlight


Rosemary has an earthy, sweet, herbaceous scent that is familiar and welcoming, but many people aren't aware that this oil is a powerhouse! Inhaling rosemary can help overcome mental fatigue, improve mental clarity and focus, ease anxiety and enhance analytic ability. Rosemary is a key player in our beloved Thieves blend and has been burned for centuries as incense to ward off sickness. To say we love this oil is an understatement! 

Just a Drop of Rosemary

  • Has a crisp, invigorating, herbal aroma that pairs well with most other oils
  • Promotes shiny, healthy-looking hair
  • Cleansing and purifying
  • Helps create an environment conducive to work or study
  • Supports the immune system and overall wellness 
  • Contains antioxidants
BACKGROUND

Native to the Mediterranean and Asia, rosemary derives its name from the Latin words “ros” and “marinus,” or “dew of the sea.” An evergreen shrub in the mint family, Rosemary grows abundantly in rocky coastal regions. Rosemary essential oil has an invigorating aroma that can be used to create an environment conducive to work or study. It is often included in soaps, fragrances, shampoos, and household cleaners and is a key ingredient in the Thieves essential oil blend. Rosemary is highly supportive of the immune, respiratory and cardiovascular systems and is often used to support healthy blood pressure. 

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

  • Eucalyptol - eucalyptol has a distinctive, fresh aroma that has a calming effect on the user when applied in aromatherapy. Research shows that eucalyptol may have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and neuroprotective effects. It may also act as a bronchodilator, supporting airway opening. 
  • Camphor - known for its medicinal aroma, camphor has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries for its cleansing properties and was used as a fumigant during the plague era. This constituent may provide antibacterial anti-inflammatory and skin supporting properties. 
  • Alpha-pinene - a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown alpha-pinene to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind.
Rosemary & Emotions

Rosemary can be an incredible health tool when it comes to emotional support! Not only does this herbaceous oil help with mental clarity and focus, it is supportive of the immune system as well. And our immune system is highly linked to our emotional state!

Think about it. When you feel something coming on you are often more easily agitated, feel low energy and even depressed. When we begin to fall below the wellness line it affects us physically, yes, but also spiritually, emotionally, mentally. The opposite is true as well. When we are feeling the negative side of emotions, our immune systems need some support. Feelings of Vulnerable, Exhausted, Unfocused, Uncertain and Run Down are a great time to grab your Rosemary!

One simple way to help with this… keep your bottle of Rosemary beside the bed. When you wake in the morning feeling sluggish, unwilling to start the day, uncertain of what is ahead,  take a deep breath of Rosemary. To promote Clarity, dilute and rub over the throat or over the liver.

Daily Habits with Rosemary & Rosemary Vitality

Note: Rosemary and Rosemary Vitality Essential Oil are the same oil; Rosemary Vitality is labeled for ingestion but is the same product.

Add Rosemary Vitality to your dressings, sauces, marinades and infused oils for cooking! Use 1 drop of Rosemary Vitality to replace 1 teaspoonful of dried herb.

Add Rosemary Vitality and olive oil to an empty vegetable capsule and use as a dietary supplement to support healthy circulation, cleansing and cardiovascular health. 

Make this DIY Adrenal Love Serum to support the endocrine and adrenal systems (stress response!). To a 2 oz dropper bottle add: 
  • 10-20 drops each Rosemary, Clove, & Nutmeg. 
  • Fill with castor oil
    Apply over the lower back daily before bed OR morning and evening.
Use Rosemary in DIY cleaning products for a fresh, sparkling home. Add 20 drops to Thieves Cleaner (option to add 20 drops of Lemon as well).

Use in laundry: on wool dryer balls, add to Thieves Laundry Soap

Use Rosemary to make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with airtight lid, add
  • 1.5 cup salt Epsom Salt
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 30 drops Rosemary (or mix Rosemary and Eucalyptus)
    Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
    To use - add 1-2 tbsp into the washer before adding any laundry. Add laundry and the normal amount of laundry detergent.
Make this Freshen Up Thieves Cleaner recipe:
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle  
  • 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 10 drops each Eucalyptus Radiata & Rosemary 
  • 20 drops Grapefruit
  • Filtered water
Take a relaxing epsom salt bath with Rosemary. Add 20 drops to 1 cup epsom salt and soak in warm water.

Combine 1 drop of Rosemary with 4 drops carrier, dip a cotton ball in the solution and apply to a freshly washed face to help cleanse.

Apply over the heart daily for cardiovascular support.

Add 10-15 drops of Rosemary to your shampoo and conditioner for a healthy scalp and hair. Also try this Rosemary Mint Hair Mask:
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • 10 drops Rosemary
  • 5 drops Peppermint
  • Optional: 5 drops Cedarwood (great for growth)
    Mix well and apply on hair starting at the ends. Let sit for up to 10 minutes then shampoo and condition as normal.
Add 5 drops to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin to relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil:
  • 4 oz pump bottle 
  • 20 drops Rosemary essential oil
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • Carrier of choice
Give your tired feet some love with this Rosemary Peppermint Foot Scrub
  • 2 Tbsp Organic Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp of Honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice 
  • 3 drops Rosemary
  • 2 drops Peppermint (optional)
    Mix ingredients well then rub onto feet. Wrap feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove the towel and wipe off the scrub. Follow with moisturizer if desired.
Diffuse

Diffuse Rosemary during work, homework or school times or when feeling overwhelmed or scattered for a refreshing aroma that supports focus and creativity. Pair Rosemary with other crisp oils like Peppermint and Eucalyptus or other respiratory support oils to open airways, with other immune supportive oils like Lemon, Raven, RC, and Frankincense as needed, and with calming oils like Lavender or citrus oils like Lime, Bergamot and Lemon.

  • Crisp Breeze - 3 drops each Rosemary, Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot
  • Aveda - 4 drops each Rosemary, Lemon, Eucalyptus Radiata
  • Focused - 5 drops Rosemary, 3 drops each Lemon, Tangerine
  • Herbal Remedy - 4 drops Rosemary, 3 drops Lavender, 3 drops Basil, 3 drops Grapefruit
  • Work It - 3 drops each Rosemary, Citrus Fresh, Peppermint, Orange 
  • Happy Hippie - 4 drops each Rosemary, Stress Away, Lemon
Want to try Rosemary essential oil but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

How to Use May's Gifts with Purchase - 2024

How to use May's
Gifts with Purchase

Hello May! Flowers are blooming, sunshine is shining, and summer is on the horizon. We are welcoming this new month with open arms as we celebrate the graduates, celebrate some of the women in our lives, and hold space for all of the emotions that this season can bring. We are SO excited to receive some feminine favorites for FREE this month!

Ylang ylangPatchouli, and Progessence Plus – oh my – plus Rosemary and Lavender Lip balm (a must have for puffy eyes and sore noses from allergy season!). PLUS a discount on two summer must-haves for Loyalty orders!

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

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

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

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Ylang Ylang is THE oil for love and connection! Meaning flower of flowers, Ylang Ylang essential oil has a sweet, romantic aroma and was historically to adorn a newly married couple's bed on the wedding night. Known for reducing stress, some find it beneficial for blood pressure regulation and other symptoms of high stress.

  • This floral, balanced oil promotes openness and connection, encourages confidence and inspires romance. Add Ylang Ylang to a bath soak, a perfume roller or diffuse it all month long.
  • Diffuse Ylang Ylang for emotional support, particularly when battling low self-esteem and confidence. Pair it with citrus oils like Tangerine and Lemon or with grounding oils like Northern Lights Black Spruce.
Diffuse Ylang Ylang at night to remove emotional blocks and set the mood in the bedroom for intimacy. Try this Date Night Blend:
  • 5 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
  • 3 drops Tangerine
Apply to the wrists for a stabilizing, peaceful energy and a lovely perfume.

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

Add Ylang Ylang to your daily moisturizer to support radiant skin. Try this DIY Beauty Serum. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
  • 10 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 10 drops Frankincense
  • 10 drops Geranium
  • Jojoba or argan oil
Add to a shampoo or create a hair spray or mask to promote thick, glossy hair. They this DIY Hair Mask:
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 10 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 5 drops Cedarwood
    Mix well and apply on hair starting at the ends. Let sit for up to 10 minutes then shampoo and condition as normal.
Apply over the heart to reduce stress and encourage healthy blood pressure.

Try this Don't Worry, Be Happy roller blend. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10 drops each - Peace & Calming, Joy, Ylang Ylang and Orange
  • fill with carrier oil
  • Roll onto your wrists, heart, and neck as often as desired
Indulge in this DIY Foot Bath Soak for a little TLC.
  • 1/3 cup Epsom salt
  • 4 drops Peppermint
  • 3 drops Thieves
  • 2 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 1 drop each Tea Tree, Elemi, or Frankincense
  • 1-2 tsp AlkaLime
    Step 1 - Combine Epsom salt and essential oils in a small glass container with a lid. 
    Step 2 - Pour the mixture in your bathtub or a foot basin, adding enough warm water to cover your feet.
    Step 3 - Stir the mixture in the water until the salt dissolves. Add AlkaLime and stir until dissolved.
    Step 4 - Soak your feet for 20-30 minutes.
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
Winter skin needing a little love? Whip up this Ylang Ylang Salt Scrub:
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 10 drops Grapefruit
  • splash of witch hazel
  • fill with filtered with water
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of floral whimsey to linens and upholstered surfaces. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • splash of witch hazel
  • 15 drops of Ylang Ylang
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Tangerine
  • filtered water
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a glass jar, add:
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 20 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 20 drops Lemon or Lavender
    Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 m minutes before vacuuming.
Add to your Thieves Cleaner for a fresh, floral twist. Try this Spring Garden Thieves Cleaner. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
Use Ylang Ylang to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, floral scent.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
  • 30 drops of essential oils of choice
  • water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
  • Silicon mold
    Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and Epsom salt into a mixing bowl.
    Step 2 - Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water.
    Step 3 - Add essential oils of your choice and mix well.
    Step 4 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight.
    Step 5 - Remove and store in an airtight container.
    To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
Diffuse this fresh, floral oil with citrus or tree oils ours it to add sweet notes to your favorite diffuser blends.
  • Lushious Lemon - 2 drops each Ylang Ylang, Lemon, Eucalyptus Globulus, Lemon Myrtle, Spearmint + 1 drop Cinnamon Bark
  • Pretty Woman - 5 drops Stress Away + 3 drops each Ylang Ylang, Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • Citrus Shine - 5 drops Grapefruit + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Eucalyptus
  • Feeling Fine - 6 drops Christmas Spirit + 2 drops Orange + 1 drop Ylang Ylang
  • Marshmallow Latte - 4 drops Stress Away + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Nutmeg + 1 drop Cassia

ProgEssence Plus Serum

Progessence Plus is our favorite hormone support serum! It's is made with natural, bio-identical progesterone from wild yam to help balance hormones, promote well-being and feelings of relaxation, harmony, and balance.
A blend of USP-grade, super-micronized progesterone from wild yam, essential oils and vitamin E, Progessence Plus is made to help women find balance the way nature intended. This crowd favorite serum contains pure frankincense, bergamot, and peppermint essential oils. Wild yams are said to help normalize blood sugar levels, combat weight gain and hair loss, and help reduce the occurrence of hormonal headaches. This incredible combination has so many wonderful benefits.
Read more about this serum:

Patchouli essential oil

Use Patchouli as a natural alternative to conventional deodorant

Either apply directly, dilute with jojoba oil and apply (this 30 mL roller bottle makes application easy) or apply after using apple cider vinegar to cleanse the area.

Add Patchouli to your skincare routine - it's great for winter skin. Make this Happy Hippie Body Butter.
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup pure organic shea butter
  • 1/8 cup cocoa butter
  • 1 Tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 20 drops Patchouli essential oil
  • 20 drops Tangerine essential oil
  • 20 drops Sacred Mountain essential oil blend
    Whip coconut oil and shea butter with a handheld or stand mixer until light and fluffy, slowly mix in essential oils until combined. Store in a glass jar with an airtight lid.
Whip up a Sweet Dreams Linen Spray. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle add:
  • 25 drops each Patchouli, Tangerine, & Lavender
  • Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
    Spray onto linens, pjs, stuff animals, etc. 
Make a Sweet Dreams sleep roller:
  • 20 drops each Lavender, Stress Away, & Patchouli
  • Fill with carrier oil of choice
    Apply over to the big toe, bottom of the feet, neck and behind ears before bed or more frequently as desired.
Make this Bedtime Bath Soak for a spa-inspired evening routine.
Try this Wind Down Foot Scrub as a treat for tired feet before bed:
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 10 drops Patchouli
  • 5 drops Lavender
    Combine all ingredients in a metal or glass container, use in the shower to exfoliate & moisturize! 
Try this DIY Hand Salve for soothing dry skin (not just hands!)
  • ½ cup Organic Olive Oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • ½ cup organic arnica oil
  • Tbsp shea butter
  • 2 Tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 Tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 40 drops essential oils: Patchouli, Frankincense, Lavender, Cedarwood alone or in combination. Essential oils to add for a masculine scent: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce
    Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil & beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
    Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
    Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
Make this Dry Skin Bath Soak! Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap:
Add Patchouli to your favorite roller blends for a woodsy aroma that calms & grounds:
Tension Melter - Patchouli + Peppermint
Glow Up - Patchouli, Frankincense, Blue Tansy (a skincare favorite)
It's a Vibe - Patchouli, Jasmine, Bergamot (a great perfume roller)

Make a cozy Autumn room spray with Patchouli and other tree oils. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle add:
  • 25 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • 15 drops Patchouli
  • 15 drops Tangerine (optional)
  • 10 drops Cinnamon Bark
  • A splash of witch hazel
  • FIll with distilled water
Diffuse this warm, grounding oil all month long:
Zen Space - 3 drops Patchouli, 4 drops each Sacred Mountain & Tangerine, 2 drops Lime
Autumn Forest - 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops Patchouli, 2 drops Frankincense
Sleep Tight - 3 drops Lavender, 3 drops Frankincense, 3 drops Patchouli, 2 drops Valor
Autumn Picnic - 3 drops Patchouli, 3 drops Tangerine, 1 drops Clove, 2 drops Idaho Blue Spruce, 2 drops Bergamot
Worry Less - 3 drops Patchouli, 3 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Valor

Rosemary Essential Oil

An evergreen shrub in the mint family, Rosemary grows abundantly in rocky coastal regions. Rosemary essential oil has an invigorating aroma that can be used to create an environment conducive to work or study. It is often included in soaps, fragrances, shampoos, and household cleaners and is a key ingredient in the Thieves essential oil blend.

Use Rosemary in DIY cleaning products for a fresh, sparkling home.
  • Add 20 drops to Thieves Household Cleaner (optional to add 20 drops of Lemon as well)
  • Add to a room spray (see recipes above)
  • Use in laundry - on wool dryer balls, add Thieves Laundry Soap
  • Add Rosemary to the DIY Mattress & Upholstery Spray recipe above
Use Rosemary to make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with an airtight lid, add:
  • 1.5 cup salt Epsom salt
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 30 drops Rosemary (or mix Rosemary with Eucalyptus)
    Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
    To use - add 1-2 tbsp into the washer before adding any laundry. Add laundry and the normal amount of laundry detergent.
Make this Freshen Up Thieves Cleaner recipe. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 10 drops each Eucalyptus Radiata and Rosemary essential oil
  • 20 drops Grapefruit essential oil
  • filtered water
Take a relaxing Epsom salt bath with Rosemary. Add 20 drops to 1 cup Epsom salt and soak in warm water.

Add Rosemary to your shampoo and conditioner for a healthy scalp and hair. Also try this Rosemary Mint Hair Mask:
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 10 drops Rosemary essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 5 drops Cedarwood essential oil (optional) - great for hair growth
    Mix well and apply on hair starting at the ends. Let sit for up to 10 minutes then shampoo and condition as normal.
Add 5 drops to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin to relax tired muscles

Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Rosemary essenital oil
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • A carrier of choice
Give your tired feet some love with this Rosemary Peppermint Foot Scrub.
  • 2 tbsp organic sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 drops Rosemary essential oil
  • 2 drops Peppermint essential oil (optional)
    Mix ingredients well then rub onto feet. Wrap feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove the towel and wipe off the scrub. Follow with moisturizer if desired.
Diffuse Rosemary during work, homework, or school times for a refreshing aroma that supports focus and creativity. Pair Rosemary with other crips oils like Peppermint and Eucalyptus, calming oils like Lavender or citrus oils like Lime, Bergamot and Lemon.
  • Crisp Breeze: Rosemary, Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot
  • Aveda: Rosemary, Lemon, Eucalyptus Radiata
  • Focused: Rosemary, Lemon, Tangerine
  • Herbal Remedy: Rosemary, Lavender, Basil, Grapefruit

Lavender Lip Balm

A daily must have! This is our favorite lip balm, and it doubles as a carrier stick when in a pinch! Apply to lips, cheeks, noses, any part of the skin that needs a little TLC. We like to keep one in our bag, one by the bed and one in the bathroom.


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

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

Gift with Purchase! - May 2024

may's gifts with Purchase


Hello, May! Flowers are blooming, sunshine is shining, and summer is on the horizon. We are welcoming this new month with open arms and are SO excited to receive some feminine favorites for FREE this month!

Ylang ylangPatchouli, and Progessence Plus – oh my – plus Rosemary and Lavender Lip balm (a must have for puffy eyes and sore noses from allergy season!). PLUS a discount on two summer must-haves for Loyalty orders!

How Does it Work?

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

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

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out the May 'How to Use' blog post. Pamper yourself this month with May's Gifts with Purchase. Then get diffusing these Moms, Grads & Brides Diffuser Recipes in May.

Exclusive 15% Off Summer Favorites!

Grab these two items on Loyalty Rewards for an exclusive discount.

  • Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
    Don't sweat summer fun in the sun with Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50! This sunscreen offers powerful, reef-safe sun protection that's free from harsh chemicals. Free of greasy residue, Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is great for children and adults, so the whole family can enjoy the great outdoors.
  • Lavaderm After-Sun Spray
    Did you miss a spot with your sunscreen? Use Lavaderm After-Sun Spray to help soothe, cool, and moisturize the itching and pain that comes with that pesky sunburn. It is also amazing for cuts, scrapes, and bites. This is one product that we keep in our first aid kit all year long!

During the month of May

With a Loyalty Rewards order of 100 PV or more, you will a free Lavender Lip Balm.


Lavender Lip Balm locks in moisture for long-lasting hydration while maintaining youthful-looking lips with the antioxidant power of vitamin. Bonus? It is so very soothing to chapped cheeks, noses (hello too many tissues!), and eyes that have been suffering from allergies!

NOTE: for Loyalty orders only.

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

Create a Loyalty Rewards order with some of these ideas below and get Ylang ylang, Progessence Plus, Patchouli, Rosemary and a Lavender Lip Balm FOR FREE. PLUS at least 30 points (up to 75!) to use as product credits!

  • Mineral Suncreen (15% off on Loyalty orders!!!) – Stock your summer bag now because this incredible sunscreen is a must. It is all natural, safe for all skin types, reef-safe and environmentally friendly, and it WORKS. (Sunscreen Spotlight)
  • LavaDerm After Sun Spray (15% off on Loyalty orders!!!) – Another must-have for your summer bag, this after sun spray is gentle but effective for skin that is sun-kissed and warm and even more healing for skin that has seen a bit too much sun!
  • Lushious Lemon Essential Oil Blend – THE oil blend to diffuse for all things Spring and Summer! (Oil Spotlight)
  • Premium Starter Bundle – the OG for a reason, this kit has everything you need to join us in the Stress Solution challenge this month. It's all our  favorites in one place! (Spotlight)
  • Make a Shift Daily Wellness Kit – everything you need for nutrient-dense health goodness! It is a starter pack of the fan-favorite, super nutritious NingXia Red (daily wellness!) and NingXia Nitro (kick the brain fog) wolfberry drinks, as well two of the most popular citrus oils (Orange and Lime) so you can give your everyday wellness a jumpstart. (Spotlight)

190 PV Orders

With an order of 190 PV or more, you will receive a free 15 mL Patchouli essential oil. If your order is a Loyalty Order, you'll receive a free 15 mL Rosemary essential oil and all of the above.


Free spirits all agree: Patchouli essential oil's rich, earthy, grounding aroma invites peace. Combine it with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex to improve the appearance of dry skin. Diffuse it with ylang ylang for a distinctly bougie hippie vibe!


Get down to business with this hardworking herb! Rosemary essential oil features a fresh, invigorating herbal aroma that invites a work- or study-conducive environment. Add it to your hair care products for healthy-looking hair or combine it with massage oils for an after-workout rubdown you won't forget! Plus, it is amazing for the lymphatic system!

For so much more about this powerhouse essential oil, check out the Rosemary Spotlight blog post.

Note: Loyalty Orders only

250 PV Orders

With a 250 PV order or more, you will receive a free 15 mL Progessence Plus Serum and all of the above.


It's all pluses, no minuses! Progessence Plus Serum boasts natural, bioidentical progesterone from wild yams, moisturizing dry, aging skin for a soft, smooth, and comfortable feeling. It is natural progesterone in a bottle – something every woman needs!

Read more about all the benefits of Progessence Plus Serum on this Ditch & Switch blog post. and this Spotlight blog post.

300 PV Orders

With an order of 300 PV or more, you'll receive a free 15 mL Ylang Ylang essential oil and all of the above!


Ylang Ylang's rich, sweet, floral aroma can be used while you inspire self-confidence and romance and uplift your spirit. Add it to your favorite skin and hair care products to support the appearance of healthy-looking skin and hair.

Check out this blog post on how and why to use Ylang Ylang essential oil.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2024 Spring Handbook

The Spring Handbook

With its cool breezes and sunshine-filled days, Spring is a time of renewal and a fresh spirit. After a long winter, we are ready for a little spring refresh! We're brightening the atmosphere in our homes with citrusy diffuser blends, giving our bodies the support they need with supplements and oral sprays, and focusing on the sunshine and light with daily self care practices and mindfulness.

Fill up your diffusers, grab an uplifting roller blend and dig into these tips, tricks, recipes and DIYs for the upcoming season.

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Springtime Wellness

Spring is a time of such beauty with blooming flowers and trees, and it can also be a time of acute respiratory needs! Make these simple sprays and rollers to give yourself some help and make this season much easier on your nose. 

Changing Seasons Oral Spray
This little bottle will be your springtime companion! Applying oils topically and diffusing are great health habits, but there is even more benefit to using oils as dietary supplements. 

Try out this Changing Seasons Oral Spray to give your respiratory system a little TLC this season! 
  • 10 mL glass spray bottle 
  • 1 drop each Lavender Vitality, Copaiba Vitality, & Peppermint Vitality
  • 2 drops Orange Vitality & Lemon Vitality
  • Splash Thieves Mouthwash, optional
  • Filtered water
    Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily or as desired! 
Raindrop Oral Spray
Sometimes our defenses need a little extra boost, and this combination of oils is our go-to when we need something a little ‘more.' The Raindrop Massage Technique is a powerful health tool, so we're using that same combination of oils on, around, and in our bodies when we need it! 
  • 10 mL glass spray bottle 
  • 1 drop each Oregano Vitality, Thyme Vitality, Peppermint Vitality, & Basil Vitality
  • 2 drops Lemon Vitality & Orange Vitality  
  • Splash Olive Oil
  • Filtered Water
    Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily or as desired. Note: this one may tingle a bit, similar to OTC throat sprays. 
Raindrop Roller
The Raindrop Massage Technique is a powerful health tool, so we love using that same combination of oils on, around, and in our bodies when we need it. This roller is an easy way to harness the power of Raindrop with easy application.
  • 10 mL roller bottle 
  • 10 drops each Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Marjoram, Cypress, Peppermint, Wintergreen, Aroma Siez, Lavender, & Valor
  • Fill with carrier oil of choice
    Apply over lymph nodes, along spine, bottom of the feet as desired
DIY Nasal Rinse
Grab your Neti-pot and whip up your own oil-infused sinus rinse! 
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 15 drops Copaiba essential oil
  • 8 Tbsp of ultra fine salt (unprocessed, no iodine)
    Mix well and store in a sealed glass jar.
    To use - dissolve 1 tsp of salt mixture into 1.5 cups of distilled water (or water from a Berkey filter or boil and cool some water), then add to your Neti pot and use as needed. 
DIY Season's Change Capsules
Make using your Vitality oils easy with this simple hack! 
  • 2 oz glass dropper bottle
  • 30 drops each Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, & Copaiba Vitality
  • Olive oil to desired dilution (about 2 Tbsp)
    When you're ready to make a capsule, fill an empty vegetable capsule with a dropperful of the blend and take as desired. 
Sinus Support Steam Pot
When you're needing some relief from the pressure that spring can cause your sinuses, give this tried and true trick a go!
  • Bowl of very hot, steaming water
  • 2-3 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
  • 2-4 drops Dorado Azul Essential Oil
    Add essential oils to the water (start with the lower end and add more as desired). Place a towel over your head and sit with your head above the steam bath to open the airways. 
Happy Noses Roller
This is a great roller to use anytime you need some sinus relief, but it is really lovely after doing the sinus steam pot! 
  • 10 mL roller bottle 
  • 20 drops each Dorado Azul & Idaho Blue Spruce
  • 10 drops DiGize & R.C.
  • 5 drops Peppermint
    Roll over the sinus cavities as desired. Take care when using near the eyes and dilute more if desired. If you get it too close to your eyes, simply apply coconut oil over the area.

beauty&selfcareDIYsBeauty & Self Care DIYs

DIY Glow Serum
Ditch all the other moisturizers and serums because this one is the game-changer! Apply morning and evening for healthy, glowing skin. (PS - CBD Beauty Boost has been nicknamed ‘Botox in a Bottle' so you know it's good!)
DIY Vitamin C Facial Toner
Vitamin C and Geranium are a dynamic duo when it comes to brightening the skin. Try out this simple toner as we head into the warmer months!
  • 2 oz glass dropper bottle
  • 1.5 tsp Organic vitamin C powder 
  • 5 drops Geranium essential oil
  • 10 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • 3 Tbsp distilled water
  • Splash alcohol-free witch hazel (optional for more oil-prone skin)
    Mix vitamin C powder into the water until dissolved, then add Geranium and top with a splash of witch hazel (optional). Use morning and evening or as desired. Store up to 2 weeks at room temperature or longer in the fridge.
Healthy Hair Recovery
Whether you're dealing with hormonal needs, postpartum hair loss, recovery from acute illness or something else, here is our Healthy Hair Recovery Protocol  that can help your hair get back to its glory days! For details, check out the Healthy Hair Recovery resource linked below! 
Orange Creamsicle Body Scrub
This simple DIY leaves your skin silky smooth and its dreamy summery scent is perfect for the spring and summer days. Follow with the DIY Body Butter for smooth, happy skin!
  • 1/4 cup organic fractionated coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup organic cane sugar
  • 15 drops Orange or Tangerine essential oil 
  • 10 drops Vanilla oleoresin
    Mix Orange & Vanilla with fractionated coconut oil in a glass container, then add organic cane sugar to the bowl and stir until combined.
    To use - massage into skin in a circular motion and rinse well. After exfoliating, moisturize with the DIY Present Time Body Butter. 
Present Time Body Butter
Take care of your skin with this simple, customizable DIY Body Butter. We love mixing floral oils like Neroli, Jasmine or Geranium with spruce and tangerine!
  • 8-12 ounce glass container glass container 
  • 1/2 cup solid refined, organic coconut oil 
  • 1/2 cup organic mango butter (or a mix of shea butter and mango butter)
  • 1/2 cup organic jojoba oil 
  • 10 drops Idaho Blue Spruce essential oil
  • 15 drops Neroli or Geranium essential oil
  • 20 drops Tangerine essential oil
  • OR use 45 drops of Present Time Essential Oil Blend
    Place coconut oil and shea butter in a bowl and whip with a handheld or stand mixer until fluffy and smooth. Slowly add in the jojoba oil, then the essential oils, mixing as you add. Whip for about five minutes or so. The longer you mix, the fluffier it will become!

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Spring Home Refresh

'Tis the season to freshen up your space and do a little spring cleaning. These simple citrus-infused DIYs will make your spring cleaning a lot more enjoyable!

DIY Lushious Lemon Room Spray
  • 25 drops Lushious Lemon Essential Oil Blend
  • 10 drops Vanilla Oleoresin
    Add essential oils to a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add a splash of witch hazel & top with water! Spritz on all the things! 
DIY Spring Garden Hand Soap
Spring Breeze Thieves Cleaner
We love switching up our cleaner scents for spring, and this blend is perfect for all the blooming flowers! 
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle
  • 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops each Lavender, Peppermint, & Lemon 
  • 10 drops Basil or Rosemary 
  • Filtered water
    Add ingredients to the spray bottle, then gently invert to mix. Use to clean any surfaces daily as desired! 
Lushious Lemon Thieves Cleaner
Add a fresh citrus twist to your Thieves Household Cleaner!
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle
  • 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 30 drops Lushious Lemon Essential Oil Blend
  • 15 drops Vanilla Oleoresin
  • Filtered water
    Add ingredients to the spray bottle, then gently invert to mix. Use to clean any surfaces daily as desired! 
DIY Cleaning Fizzies
What are cleaning fizzies? Think of them as your cleaning sidekick. They can tackle the toilet bowl for you or help you knock out that sink full of dirty pots and pans. Best sidekick ever! Homemade cleaning fizzies are easy to make and even easier to use. 
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • ½ cup citric acid
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 4 teaspoons water
  • 40 drops Lemon or Thieves or Citrus Fresh
  • 3 teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
  • Ice cube tray or candy mold
    Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly. In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6. Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.
    Step 2 - Use mixture to fill ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full. If mixture expands and spills over mold, gently repack into the mold. Let sit overnight to dry in room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.
    To Use - place a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in bowl, bottle, or sink for 20–30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.

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Spring Candle Dupes

We ditched the toxic scented candles for oils years ago, so here are our top  candle-inspired favorites for spring! To make any of these combinations into a roller blend, triple the number of drops, add oils to a 10 mL roller bottle and add carrier of choice.

  • Citrus & Sage - 4 drops each Clary Sage, Citrus Fresh, & Lemon
  • West Elm - 3 drops each Grapefruit, Northern Lights Black Spruce, & Tangerine + 2 drops Davana
  • Soft Sugar - 5 drops Grapefruit + 4 drops Lavender + 3 drops Vanilla
  • Volcano - 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 3 drops each Tangerine & Grapefruit + 2 drops Geranium + 1 drop Lime
  • Angel Food - 4 drops Vanilla + 3 drops each Jade Lemon & Copaiba + 2 drops Nutmeg
  • Spring Breeze - 5 drops Grapefruit + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Eucalyptus

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Vitality Recipes

Add a hint of spring to your favorite dishes with some of these Vitality recipes. 

Lavender Collagen Latte
This latte not only tastes lovely, it can help with those springtime blooms as well! Lavender Vitality is a great choice when the pollen begins to fly. 
  • 12 ounces brewed, strong organic coffee
  • 1/4 cup milk of choice
  • 1T organic maple syrup (add more to taste)
  • 1 scoop Inner Beauty Collagen
  • 1 drop Lavender Vitality essential oil
  • Optional: electric milk frother
    Step 1 - Grab your favorite coffee mug and line the bottom with maple syrup, about 1T. Pour the brewed coffee on top and stir gently to mix.
    Step 2 - Add the milk and essential oil to the frother, and wait while it warms. When ready, pour the milk into your coffee, top with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a small drizzle of maple syrup or a small sprinkle of raw sugar if desired!
Lemon Herb-Infused Olive Oil
Use these creations to spice up your cooking, dip your warm bread in, or as a finishing touch to salad dressing, roasted meats, or fish! 
  • 10 ounces olive oil
  • 2 drops Rosemary Vitality essential oil
  • 4 drops Lemon Vitality essential oil
  • 2 drops Basil Vitality essential oil
  • Handful of freshly sliced lemons
  • Handful each of rosemary and basil
    Step 1 - Pour the olive oil into a big pot or saucepan. Keep on low heat until it starts to bubble. Mix in the herbs and let it cook until the oil is fragrant. Be sure not to brown the herbs. Turn off the heat and let the oil cool.
    Step 2 - Add the drops of Vitality oil into the mixture. (Remember, less is more. Vitality oils can be potent, so start with fewer drops and add more for a bolder flavor.) Funnel the mixture into the bottles.
Citrus Vinegar 
  • 12 ounces white wine vinegar 
  • 1 small grapefruit
  • 1 small lime 
  • 1 small orange
  • Orange Vitality essential oil
  • Lime Vitality essential oil
  • Grapefruit Vitality essential oil
    Step 1 - Slice your favorite fruit and put it in a 16-ounce bottle or jar.
    Step 2 - Pour vinegar into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Pour hot vinegar into your bottle or jar over the fruit. Let it stand at room temperature for 8 hours.
    Step 3 - Add Vitality essential oil. Shake well before using, as oil and vinegar don't mix.
We hope you enjoy this Spring HandbookMake a few of these projects and share with your friends!

Want to try these ideas, 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 April's Gifts with Purchase - 2024

How to use April's
Gifts with Purchase

April showers bring May flowers, so shower yourself with true self-care this month! We are filling our minds with positive thoughts, shifting towards an optimistic mindset, and giving our bodies true TLC on a daily basis. Join us!

Clean out the clutter and welcome a lighter, brighter routine with April's free items! Spring is in bloom, so we are reaching for Tea TreePurification, and Thieves to help keep happy noses. Pine and Lemon are key in our spring cleaning routine, and so is our all-star cleaner, Thieves Household Cleaner. So getting ALL of these for free is a huge win! Diffusing, cleaning, and all our springtime needs just got even easier!

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!

Thieves Essential Oil Blend

Thieves essential oil is legendary blend of purifying essential oils, Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Rosemary, known for immune support and cleansing properties when taken internally. This oil is definitely one we want to have on hand this time of year.

Make a Daily Wellness Roller
  • 20 drops Thieves
  • 20 drops Pine
  • 20 drops Lemon
  • 10 drops Frankincense
  • 10 drops Oregon (optional)
  • fill with carrier oil of choice
    Apply over lymph nodes, along the spine, on the bottom of the feet a few times a day or more as desired.
Add a drop of Thieves to your toothpaste or mouthwash for naturally fresh breath.

Make these Detox Bath Salts to use all winter long and to gift to those you love. To a glass jar, add:
  • 1 cup magnesium flakes
  • 1/2 cup Epsom salts
  • 30 drops Thieves essential oil
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil (optional)
  • dried lavender, rose buds, rosemary (optional)
    Mix well. If gifting or storing add 1/4 cup baking soda or Himalayan salt to help prevent clumping.
Use this spicy-sweet blend to make DIY Beeswax Candles to fill your home with the warmth of the season.
  • Make a few for your friends and neighbors
  • Check out the November DIY for all the details
Dilute and apply to the bottoms of your kid's feet in the morning and for a great day at school.

Add a few drops to your dishwater or dishwasher to eliminate orders and boost cleaning.

Use Thieves + Orange to make the Scented Pinecone Fire Starters (directions above).

Add a drop of Thieves to a cotton ball and place in a zip top bag with holiday cards to infuse them with the scent of Thieves.

Make Oil-Infused Bottle Brush Trees with Thieves Oil. The directions are laid out in the Holiday Handbook blog post.

Make any of the DIY Cleaning Recipes above using Thieves or a mix of Thieves, Pine, R.C. or other favorites.

Add 3 drops of Thieves to organic wool dryer balls for festive laundry.

Ad a drop of Thieves Vitality to coffee grounds before brewing for a festive coffee or to hot cocoa for a spicy twist. (Thieves Vitality and Thieves essential oils are the same thing!)

Make a Thieves Tea to sip on before anytime for an immune boost. Add a drop of Thieves Vitality and Lemon Vitality to hot water in your favorite mug.

Diffuse this spicy-sweet blend all season long, and especially during and after gatherings.
  • Fresh Air - Thieves + R.C. + Tangerine or Orange
  • Sleep Tight - Thieves + Lavender + Vanilla
  • Lemon Cake - Thieves + Lemon + Vanilla
  • Blueberry Pie - Thieves + Valor
Find out more about Thieves in October's How to use Free with Purchase blog post.

Tea Tree Essential Oil


  • Hit refresh on your skin. Add TEA TREE to your favorite skin care products, so you can feel your best this month and every month this year.
  • Say goodbye to blemishes. Spot treat any problem areas or oily skin with TEA TREE. Make a simple toner for your T-zone with this roller ball recipe. To a 10 mL roller add 20 drops TEA TREE, 10 drops Lemon, 10 drops Lavender, and fill the rest with witch hazel.
  • Care for cold toes. Treat your feet by massaging a few drops of this popular oil into dry heals.

Purification Essential Oil Blend

Purification essential oil blend is a combination of Citronella, Lavandin, Lemongrass, Myrtle, Rosemary, and Tea Tree that is formulated for diffusing to neutralize and cleanse your home and work environment. It is also soothing to your skin for everyday irritations.

Add to wool dryer balls to give your laundry a bright-smelling boost.

Place a few drops of Purification on cotton balls and stash them anywhere that can use additional freshness: air vents, drawers, shoes, gym bags, rain boots, garbage cans, etc.

Drop Purification directly into areas that need some freshening - rain boots, forgotten laundry, diaper pails, etc.

Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt
  • 20 drops Purification
  • 20 drops Lemon
    Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
Use Purification in the car with Young Living's Car Vent Diffuser to fight lingering food and gym bag odors.

Add Purification to a glass spray bottle with water and spritz it on linens and/or add to Thieves Household Cleaner.

Use Purification to support healthy airways.

Apply it topically to calm everyday skin irritations or use to spot-treat blemishes 

Try this T-Zone Roller. In a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10-15 drops each Lemon, Lavender, & Purification
  • Jojoba oil or carrier of choice
Indulge in this DIY Bath Soak for a little TLC:
Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing dry skin (more than just hands!).
  • 1/2 cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • 1/2 cup organic arnica oil
  • 1 tbsp shea butter
  • 2 tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 40 drops essential oils - Purification, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli alone or in combination. (For a masculine scent - Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce.)
    Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
    Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
    Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
    Check out these other essential oil combinations of the Hand Salve from November, December, January, February, and March.
Make this Dry Skin Bath Soak. Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap.
  • 2 lb melt and pour soap base
  • 1/2 cup powdered goat milk
  • 2 tbsp organic raw honey
  • 1 tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 60 drops essential oils of choice (Purification, Tangerine, Cedarwood, Lavender - alone or in combination)
  • Soap molds
  • Dried flowers (optional)
    Step 1 - Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler.
    Step 2 - Whisk in remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Let sit overnight.
Give your skin and your joints some love with this Soothing ACV Bath Soak. Mix all together and add to your bath water with the ACV.
Add 5 drops of Purification to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin to support the airways. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Purification essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Diffuse this purifying oil to help cleanse and freshen your space.
Morning Sunshine - 3 drops each Purification, Lemon, Jade Lemon, & Tangerine
Happy Noses - 4 drops Purification, 3 drops each Lemon & R.C.
Fresh Laundry - 4 drops each Purification, Tangerine, & Lavender
Travel Buddy - 4 drops each Purification & Thieves, 2 drops Lemon

See the Purification Spotlight for TONS more ways to use this oil!

Pine Essential Oil

Pine essential oil is an underrated one for sure. This tree oil has an uplifting aroma that creates a breath of fresh air anywhere you use it, encourages feelings of positive energy, repels the influence of negative energy, and has some really unique and incredible health benefits!

Make scented fire starters for your cozy winter home and to gift to friends and neighbors. You'll need:
  • Yarn or twine
  • Large, foraged pinecones from the yard
  • Thieves Household Cleaner
  • Pine or Christmas Spirit essential oil blends
    Collect pine cones and lightly spritz them with diluted Thieves Household Cleaner to get rid of any unwanted pests. Allow to dry overnight.
    Wrap twine or yarn around the pinecones, all the way into the center, weaving between the individual scales. You can use festive, colorful yarn for a fun twist or neutral yarn or twine.
    Drop 5 drops of essential oil onto the yarn/twine of each pinecone. Place in a basket beside the fireplace and add a few to the fire whenever build one.
Make your artificial tree smell like the real thing with these simple hacks:
  • Add Pine essential oil to reed diffuser sticks and place in your tree
  • Drop Pine essential oil onto any porous ornaments
Make a simple DIY Tree & Garland Spray and spritz on greenery as desired. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add
  • 30 drops Pine
  • 15 drops Idaho Blue Spruce or Northern Lights Black Spruce (optional)
  • A splash of witch hazel
  • fill the rest with water
Make and gift (or keep and use) this incredible Gardener's Hand Salve for anyone who works with their hands.
  • 1/2 cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • 1/2 cup organic arnica oil
  • 1 tbsp shea butter
  • 2 tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 30 drops essential oil - Myrrh, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli, Pine
    Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
    Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
    Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
    Essential oils for a masculine scent - Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce
Whether your winter skin needs some TLC or you have a more acute need, make this Ultimate Skin Healing Balm and use it frequently and liberally. Use whatever essential oils you have that are listed.
  • To about 1/4 jar of Rose ointment add:
  • 10 drops Pine essential oil
  • 8 drops Helichrysum
  • 8 drops Myrrh
  • 4 drops Frankincense
  • 4 drops Lavender
    Apply to needed area(s) 2-5 times a day. Frequency and consistency are crucial for these big needs.
Make a simple DIY Roll-on Cuticle Oil. This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Garndner's Hand Salve.
  • 1/2 tsp V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
  • 10 drops Pine essential oil
  • 5 drops Frankincense essential oil
    Add all the above to an empty 15 mL essential oil bottle and add an AromaGlide Roller Fitment. Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere.
Use Pine essential oil in DIY cleaning products for a fresh, sparkling home. Add 20 drops to Thieves Household Cleaner (option to add 20 drops of lemon as well).

Make a DIY Wood Polish
  • 1 cup Olive oil
  • 5 drops Pine essential oil
  • 5 drops Lemon essential oil
Diffuse Pine essential oil during meditation for a grounding and empowering experience. Pair it with Cinnamon Bark, Tangerine, Frankincense, Christmas Spirit or Vanilla.

Take a relaxing Epsom salt bath with Pine. Add 20 drops to 1 cup epsom salt and soak in warm water.

Add 5 drops to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the shinto relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Pine essential oil
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • a carrier of your choice
Use Pine to make any of the DIY Cleaning Recipes (below) or mix it with Lemon or Thieves.

Use this earthy tree oil blend to make DIY Beeswax Candles to fill your home with the warmth of the season - and make a few for your friends and neighbors.

Pine is so much more - read this Spotlight blog post.

Thieves Household Cleaner

Thieves Household Cleaner is the perfect, versatile go-to for all your spring cleaning needs! This Young Living exclusive includes only plant-based and naturally derived ingredients to effectively clean your home without taking synthetic shortcuts or using potentially harsh ingredients. Plus, the concentrated formula means that one 14.4oz bottle makes 20 spray bottles of standard cleaner! 

  • Mix 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner and 2 cups of water in a glass spray bottle for all-purpose cleaning.
  • Great for cleaning kitchen counters, walls, hard floors and carpets, mirrors, highchairs, appliances, and more!
  • Ultra-concentrated and non-abrasive, Thieves Household Cleaner is perfect for just about any surface.
  • Infused with Young Living's signature Thieves essential oil blend.
  • Rinses clean without leaving residue
  • Safe to use around children and pets as directed
  • Provides an effective, deep clean with the power of naturally derived, plant-based ingredients that lift dirt, pet stains, dried-on food, grime, and more
For more information, check out these blogs:


Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon is a household staple and one we use in so many different recipes! This bright, sunshine oils is lovely diffused!

Diffuse Lemon to neutralize unwanted odors and fill your space with its uplifting and refreshing aroma.

Add it to your floor, window, or multi's surface cleaning solutions for a boost of aroma and cleaning power

Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
Add it to dishwashing detergent to help clean and deodorize your dishwasher.

Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc. To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 25 drops Lemon essential oil
  • 15 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essentia oil
  • Pinch of sea salt or a splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered water
    Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
Use Lemon to remove stickers or sticky residue on surfaces. Simply drop onto the surface, allow to sit, then wipe clean.

Spot treat laundry stains with lemon. In a 30 mL roller bottle, add:
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt
  • 20 drops Lemon
  • 20 drops Purification or Tea Tree or more Lemon
    Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of spring to linens and upholstered surfaces. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • splash of witch hazel
  • 15 drops of Tangerine
  • 10 drops Peppermint
  • 10 drops Lemon
  • filtered water
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 or rose petals (optional)
  • muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approx 5" x 4"
  • 40-50 drops Lemon
    Step 1 - In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom Salt, flower buds and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture.
    Step 2 - Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch.
    Step 3 - Place anywhere you want to add a fresh scent.
    Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil.
Use in your skincare routine to spot treat blemishes or cleanse oily skin.

Try this T-Zone Roller. In a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10-15 drops each Lemon, Lavender, & Purification
  • Jojoba oil or carrier of choice
Use Lemon in your wellness routine:
  • Add to Epsom Salt for a detox soak. For every cup of salt add up to 15 drops Lemon. Pair with Oregano, Thieves, R.C. or other immune boosting favorites.
  • Apply with coconut oil to help with respiratory needs or add to a roller with R.C, Purification or Raven.
Make a Roaring 20s Wellness Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15-20 drops each Lemon, Geranium, Pine, Thieves, & Frankincense
  • Carrier oil of choice
    Roll over the chest, throat, lymph nodes, along spine or on the bottom of your feet.
Check out this Spotlight blog post for why you need Lemon essential oil.

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! - April 2024

April's gifts with Purchase


Clean out the clutter and welcome a lighter, brighter routine with April's free items! Spring is in bloom, so we are reaching for Tea TreePurification, and Thieves to help keep happy noses. Pine and Lemon are key in our spring cleaning routine, and so is our all-star cleaner, Thieves Household Cleaner. So getting ALL of these for free is a huge win! Diffusing, cleaning, and all our springtime needs just got even easier!

How Does it Work?

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

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

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out the April 'How to Use' blog post. Pamper yourself this month with April's Gifts with Purchase. Then get diffusing these April Showers Diffuser Recipes in April.

During the month of April

With a Loyalty Rewards order of 100 PV or more, you will a free 15 mL Lemon essential oil.


Bring the brightness of spring into your home and life with Lemon essential oil. Diffuse its fresh, zesty aroma to neutralize odors and brighten your day, use it to remove sticky residue, or add it to your spring perfume or cologne. Lemon essential oil makes a great top note for synthetic-free scents! Plus, it is an essential piece of our springtime survival trio Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint!

Check out this Spotlight blog post for why you need Lemon essential oil.

NOTE: for Loyalty orders only.

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

Create a Loyalty Rewards order with a springy bottle of Lushious Lemon essential oil blend and the products in the Lymphatic System Wellness box and get Lemon, Pine, Thieves, Tea Tree, and Purification essential oils plus Thieves Household Cleaner FOR FREE. PLUS you'll get at least 30 points (up to 75!) to use as product credits!

  • Lushious Lemon Essential Oil Blend – THE oil blend to diffuse for all things Spring! (Spotlight)
  • Make a Shift Daily Wellness Kit – everything you need for nutrient-dense health goodness! It is a starter pack of the fan-favorite, super nutritious NingXia Red (daily wellness!) and NingXia Nitro (kick the brain fog) wolfberry drinks, as well two of the most popular citrus oils (Orange and Lime) so you can give your everyday wellness a jumpstart. (Spotlight)
  • Cel-Lite Magic Massage Oil – to use with dry brushing to nourish the skin, improve skin texture, and cleanse the lymphatic system. (Spotlight)
  • Super C Chewable Tablets - for immune, respiratory, and circulatory support. (Spotlight)
  • Grapefruit Essential Oil – This oil's sweet, invigorating scent associates it with feelings of joy, satisfaction, and playfulness. Grapefruit is amazing for the lymphatic system as it helps the body naturally get rid of excess fluids! (Spotlight)
  • MultiGreens – This ‘salad in a bottle' supplement  works with the glandular, nervous, and circulatory systems to promote removal of toxins and overall health. (Spotlight)
  • Cypress Essential Oil – This clean, evergreen oil has benefits for skin, hair, and scalp as well as healthy circulation. (Spotlight)

190 PV Orders

With an order of 190 PV or more, you will receive a free Thieves Household Cleaner. If your order is a Loyalty Order, you'll receive a free 15 mL Pine essential oil and all of the above.


Simplify your springtime chore checklist with the plant-based power and spicy-citrus scent of Thieves Household Cleaner! This concentrated multitasker is your go-to for counters, glass, walls, carpets, floors, and more. Made with all the good and none of the bad, it's safe to use as directed around the whole family - kids and pets included!

Thieves Household Cleaner has so many uses on these two blog posts (Spotlight #1)(Spotlight #2).


Spring clean with this powerhouse. BUT the spring refresh doesn't stop with your physical space. It's also a great time to clear your mind and release any negative thoughts and feelings! Grab your bottle of Pine and add it to your meditation and/or journaling practice. Breathe deeply and focus on grounding and presence!

Pine is so much more - read this Spotlight blog post.

Note: Loyalty Orders only

250 PV Orders

With a 250 PV order or more, you will receive a free 15 mL Purification essential blend oil and all of the above.


This blend combines the power of Citronella, Lavandin, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Myrtle, and Tea Tree essential oils to help cleanse and purify whatever needs some love – the air, your gym bag, even your immune system! Add this blend to the diffuser, in a detox bath, to a wellness roller. Place a few drops of Purification on cotton balls and stash them in musty and stale areas, such as drawers, shoes, and garbage cans.

Read more about all the benefits of Purification on this Spotlight blog post.

300 PV Orders

With an order of 300 PV or more, you'll receive a free 15 mL Thieves essential oil blend, a free 15 mL Tea Tree, and all of the above!


Thieves essential oil blend is a powerful combination of Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Rosemary essential oils – and our go-to for SO many things! This blend has a fresh, clean, and spicy fragrance that's perfect for diffusing or adding to your natural cleaning routine for a spring refresh. It's also wonderful for your immune system!

Check out these blog posts (Spotlight #1, Spotlight #2) on how and why to use Thieves essential oil blend. Then make a few of these Thieves DIYs and support your immune system along the way!


Could your beauty routine use some spring cleaning too? Try harnessing the benefits of Tea Tree essential oil for your skin and nails! Known for its skin-cleansing properties, Tea Tree can reduce the appearance of blemishes and help you maintain a healthy-looking scalp and nails. Plus, it is a great addition to our Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint trio to help kick the seasonal sneezes!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Golden Touch 1 Collection Spotlight - March 2024

Golden Touch 1 Collection

The Golden Touch 1 Collection includes seven essential oil blends to support your body inside and out. This carefully selected collection is perfect for supporting a healthy lifestyle regimen, handling the bumps in the road, and keeping your spirits lifted during the winter months and all year long!

Golden Touch 1 Collection at a Glance

  • Includes seven essential oils blends to support the entire body - skin, lungs, liver, hormones, digestion, and more.
  • A great way to get started with a toolkit of natural options
  • Includes one of YL's most popular blends -- Thieves Vitality
  • A versatile collection of oils that can be used for multiple needs
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This kit includes everything you need to get a huge jumpstart on your natural wellness cabinet. Tackle skincare needs with Melrose. Give your respiratory system some TLC with Raven and R.C. Soothe digestive needs with DiGize Vitality. Support healthy hormones with EndoFlex. Give your liver some love and support health from the inside out with JuvaFlex Vitality. And top it all off with the immune supporting power of Thieves Vitality!

These oils are ones we reach for over and over, and they are cornerstones of your natural health and wellness routines!

Golden Touch 1 Collection Oils
The oils in this collection are wonderful for everyday use to support the body from different directions!

  • Melrose - Melrose is a combination of four oils: Melaleuca Alternifolia, Melaleuca Quinquenervia, Rosemary, and Clove, making it a wonderful cleansing blend for body and mind! This is one oil we reach for when the crud hits, when we have skin needs, when our airways need some support, and even for cleaning! Use Melrose as you would Tea Tree, and enjoy its rich, herbaceous scent diffused with Thieves, Lavender, or Orange.
  • Raven - Raven is the oil blend to reach for when you want to breathe deeply! Raven is a crisp, airway opening blend containing Ravintsara (commonly known as camphor), Eucalyptus Radiata, Lemon, Peppermint, and Wintergreen. This oil is wonderful for respiratory and immune support! Diffuse it, add it to epsom salts when your defenses are going down, make a simple chest rub with Raven and coconut oil, or place a few drops on your shower floor every morning.
  • R.C. -  This gentle eucalyptus blend is formulated for the whole family and is our favorite for happy noses. R.C. stands for “respiratory comfort,” and it gives comfort to your respiratory system indeed! R.C. combines Cypress, Spruce, and three types of Eucalyptus oils (E. citriodora, E. globulus, and E. radiata) for a respiratory blend that is more herbaceous than Raven.
  • DiGize Vitality - DiGize is your BFF for a happy digestive system. So much of our health is linked to a diverse, well balanced gut, but immune health is especially dependent on a healthy belly. DiGize is our go to for all things digestion! This blend of Tarragon, Ginger, Peppermint, Juniper, Fennel, Lemongrass, Anise, and Patchouli is so soothing. Roll it over your abdomen whenever digestive discomfort hits, add it to an empty capsule with olive oil and take daily to support a healthy belly, add it to a large glass of water – however you use DiGize, this oil will make a believer out of even the most skeptical!
  • Endoflex Vitality - EndoFlex is your daily dose of happy hormone support! This supports the entire endocrine system – from your thyroid to the adrenals to estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. EndoFlex Spearmint, Sage, Geranium, Myrtle, German Chamomile, and Nutmeg in a sesame seed oil base. These oils specifically support the adrenal system, thyroid, and overall endocrine health. Apply this oil over the front of the throat (thyroid) and lower back (adrenals), diffuse it, even use it along the spine for big emotions and to support tweens and teens as they grow!
  • JuvaFlex Vitality - JuvaFlex is daily support for a happy, healthy liver. The liver is the filtering organ of the body, so it is constantly processing everything we are exposed to on a daily basis. JuvaFlex combines Blue Tansy, Fennel, Geranium, Helichrysum, Roman Chamomile, and Rosemary essential oils – each of which helps the body process and eliminate toxins, cleansing the system and supporting overall health and vitality. The liver is also where anger is stored in the body, so supporting it well and practicing emotional release can have amazing health benefits. If you're needing support for a specific issue and don't know what else to do, try liver support and cleansing! It can be such a huge part of health.
  • Thieves Vitality - Thieves is the original oil when it comes to all things immune! Thieves is our germ-fighting best friend. This is a legendary blend of purifying essential oils - Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus radiata, and Rosemary - that are well known for immune support and cleansing properties. Diffuse it, apply it, ingest it in some hot tea – just get the oil in and around you every day!
Daily Habits with the Golden Touch 1 Collection

Apply Raven topically to enjoy the cooling sensation of Wintergreen and Peppermint essential oils after a long day or tough workout.

Drop Raven onto your shower floor and let the oil and the steam open your airways.

Make a steam pot with hot water and a few drops of Raven. Place a towel over your head and breathe deeply to open the airways.

Whip up a DIY Chest Rub:
  • ½ cup solid coconut oil
  • 10-20 drops Raven or R.C.
  • 10 drops Melrose
  • Optional: 10 drops Thieves Vitality
Diffuse R.C. and breathe in the clarifying aroma on stuffy indoor days, after school, while sleeping, or while showering.

Add 3–5 drops of Melrose to your daily moisturizer to reduce the appearance of weather-worn skin.

Dilute and apply Melrose to skin that needs some TLC.

Make a Pavement Spray to use before applying a bandage:
  • 2 oz spray bottle
  • 20 drops Melrose
  • Fractionated coconut oil or other liquid carrier oil
Get a boost of immune support during the cold season by taking a few drops of Thieves Vitality in the morning and evening. Add a drop to a mug of hot tea, place Thieves Vitality in an empty capsule with olive oil, or drop it under your tongue as desired.

Support your body's natural flow of energy with help from EndoFlex Vitality. Place a couple drops in an empty capsule and take daily.

Apply EndoFlex over the throat and lower back morning and evening.

Add JuvaFlex Vitality to your morning smoothie to support your daily wellness routine.

Apply JuvaFlex Vitality over the liver in the morning and evening.

Take DiGize Vitality at breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all-day digestion support.

Make a Digestion Roller (10mL) to use on your belly when needed:
  • 30 drops DiGize
  • 15 drops Raven
  • Carrier of choice
Want to try Golden Touch 1 Collection but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

How to Use March's Gifts with Purchase - 2024

How to use March's
Gifts with Purchase

Usher in the magic of spring with us as we clean up our homes and home cleaning routines, add in hints of citrus and flowers with diffusers in every room, and take care of our bodies and minds with true self-care! Hello March, and hello warmer days ahead!

Spring is in full bloom this month, and we are ready to fill our homes with all the beauty of the season! Added bonus… we get to do it for FREE with the March Gift with Purchase! Grab your natural home cleaners for all your spring cleaning needs, and get Jade Lemon, BLOOM, Gathering, Joy and Geranium oils for free! Diffusing, cleaning, and all the springtime DIYS just got even sweeter!

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

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

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

Joy Essential Oil Blend

Inspire romance this spring with Joy essential oil blend's pampering, spa-like aroma. Apply it to your wrists and the back of your neck before going out for a fresh and natural floral perfume. You can also place 2–3 drops on a damp cloth and toss it in the dryer to help freshen your laundry.

Joy to the World Roller
(Wear this as perfume your neck or wrists to combat the hustle & bustle of daily life.)
  • 10 drops each Joy, Tangerine, & White Anglica
  • 5 drops Vanilla
Make a Gratitude Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add"
  • 10 drops Joy
  • 7 drops Orange
  • 5 drops Believe
  • 5 drops Hope
  • Top with a carrier oil and roll on liberally and frequently
Try this Unicorn Roller as a daily perfume with emotional support. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15 drops each Orange, Joy, Stress Away, Grapefruit, Bergamot, & White Angelica
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
Diffuser Blend for Emotions

Diffusing is a wonderful way to get oils in and around multiple people at a time! We also love diffusing while we sleep and shower to help our subconscious minds process emotions.

  • Weighted Blanket - 4 drops each Joy, Tangerine, White Angelica
  • Around the Table - 4 drops Joy + 4 drops Orange + 2 drops Cinnamon Bark
  • Enlightened: 4 drops Gratitude + 3 drops Joy
  • Rose Colored Glasses - 4 drops Joy or Jasmine + 4 drops Orange + 3 Frankincense
  • Melted Marshmallow - 5 drops Tangerine + 3 drops Jasmine or Joy + 3 drops Vanilla

Geranium Essential Oil

This floral oil is amazing for skin care, immune health and much more!

Make this Peonies Roller Blend (also makes a great diffuser blend) to wear as perfume. In a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 5 drops Geranium
  • 3 drops Grapefruit
  • 2 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood
  • 2 drops Lime
  • Carrier oil of choice
Make these lovely Citrus Rind Diffusers (recipe via Hello Glow). Hollow out the fruit. In a small bowl mix the sea salt and essential oils well. Fill fruit rinds with the sea salt and oil mixture. Replace every 3-4 days.

Grapefruit & Geranium
  • 1 grapefruit
  • 10 drops Grapefruit
  • 5 drops Geranium
  • 3 drops Sage
  • 1.5 cups coarse sea salt
  • Fresh sage leaves for garnish (optional)
Lemon Rosemary Geranium
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 cup coarse sea salt
  • 15 drops Rosemary
  • 10 drops Grapefruit
  • 5-7 drops Geranium
  • Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Geranium Lime
  • 1 lime
  • 1 cup coarse sea salt
  • 10 drops Geranium
  • 10 drops Lime
  • Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc. To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 20 drops Geranium essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • Pinch of salt or splash of witch hazel
  • Fill the rest with filtered water
    Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
Add Geranium essential oil to your skincare routine. Try this Gentle Bentonite Clay Cleanser & Mask. Mix everything together and store in a glass jar.
  • 4 tbsp Bentonite clay
  • 1 tbsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp calendula powder
  • 2 tsp chamomile powder
  • 1/2 tsp Vitamin C powder
    To Use - Place a nickel size amount of powder in your palm. Add a drop or two of Geranium and a little water to form a paste. Apply to face and neck and let sit for 2-5 minutes to cleanse or up to 10 minutes as a mask. Rinse with warm water.
Make this amazing T-Zone Roller to use on oily areas of skin or to spot treat problem areas or acne. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Geranium essential oil
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil
  • 10 drops Manuka or Tea Tree essential oil
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
Make this Brightening Cranberry Clay mask for an at-home facial.
  • 1/4 cup fresh, organic cranberries
  • 1/4 tsp Rhassoul Clay
  • 1 tsp organic Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 5 drops each of Elemi and Geranium
  • 1/4 cup water
    Step 1 - Blend cranberries into a paste, then add remaining ingredients.
    Step 2 - Add water las and add until desired consistency
    Step 3 - Apply to the face and let sit for 10-15 minutes before removing with warm water or a warm cloth.
Make a DIY Brightening Facial Serum. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle (see the YL Pink Glass dropper above!), add:
  • 20 drops Geranium
  • 15 drops Frankincense or Elemi
  • 10 drops Blue Tansy (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp Vitamin C powder (optional)
  • Carrier of choice
    Apply to your face morning and evening.
Use Geranium to ward off outdoor pests. Diffuse Geranium and Citronella in a battery powered diffuser. Or make a simple spray with 30 drops each Geranium, Citronella, and Lavender in a 4 oz glass spray bottle with water or carrier oil to apply as needed.
 
Make Geranium and Ylang Ylang a party f your bedtime routine! Diffuse, apply, massage onto shoulders, mix with water in a 2 oz glass spray bottle and spritz onto sheets.

Diffuse Geranium to bring the garden indoors and support immunity.
2020s - Lemon, Geranium, Frankincense, Pine
Herbal Remedy - Geranium, Rosemary, Grapefruit
Flower Child - Geranium, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Lemon
Capri Blue Volcano - Idaho Blue Spruce, Grapefruit, Geranium, Lime

Read more about the benefits of Geranium on this Spotlight blog post.

BLOOM Essential Oil Blend

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

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

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

Gathering Essential Oil Blend

We love gathering with our loved ones, sometimes that comes with challenges or maybe you just want to really create an atmosphere of love and acceptance.
  • Gathering is a perfect blend to help us overcome the chaotic energy that can keep us from being our best self.
  • The blend includes Northern Lights Black Spruce and Vetiver blended with Frankincense and Sandalwood to help us achieve our highest potential.
  • These oils help increase the oxygen around the pineal gland and pituitary glands, to bring better harmony to our communications.
  • This oil can be used to bring people together on a higher emotional, physical, and spiritual levels.
Diffuse before and while gathering with family and friends.

Apply one or two drops on wrists, edge of ears, temples, or your neck. Use with the following oils:
  • Forgiveness on the navel
  • Sacred Mountain and Valor on the crown of the head
  • Clarity on the temples
  • Dream Catcher on the forehead, ears, throat, eyebrows, base of neck, and under the nose
Add 20 drops of Gathering to your Thieves Household Cleaner for a festive twist.

Use this incredible oil blend to make DIY Beeswax Candles to fill your home with the warmth of the season.
  • Make a few for your friends and neighbors
  • Check out the November DIY for all the details

Jade Lemon Essential Oil

Dish it out. Combine 3 drops of Jade Lemon with half a capful of Thieves Household Cleaner and 1 cup of white vinegar in the bottom of your dishwasher and run a cycle without soap or dishes whenever your machine smells musty

Soak up sunshine. Diffuse Jade Lemon for an uplifting aroma as you take a break from your hard work to appreciate the beautiful spring weather.

Diffuse with Jade Lemon:
  • Egg Hunt - 4 drops Jade Lemon + 3 drops Eucalyptus Radiata + 3 drops Lavender
  • Bunny Hop - 3 drops Grapefruit + 2 drops Orange + 2 drops Lemon + 2 drops Jade Lemon + 3 drops Valor
  • Luck o' the Irish - 5 drops Peace & Calming + 4 drops Jade Lemo
  • End of the Rainbow - 3 drops Grapefruit + 2 drops Orange + 2 drops Lemon + 2 drops Jade Lemon + 3 drops Valor
  • Four Leaf Clover - 5 drops Jade Lemon + 2 drops Rosemary + 2 drops Sage + 2 drops Basil
  • Leprechaun Love - 4 drops Eucalyptus + 4 drops Jade Lemon + 3 drops Spearmint

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

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

Gift with Purchase! - March 2024

March's gifts with Purchase


Spring is in full bloom this month, and we are ready to fill our homes with all the beauty of the season! Added bonus… we get to do it for FREE with the March Gift with Purchase! Grab your natural home cleaners for all your spring cleaning needs, and get Jade Lemon, BLOOM, Gathering, Joy and Geranium oils for free! Diffusing, cleaning, and all the springtime DIYS just got even sweeter!

How Does it Work?

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

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

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out the March 'How to Use' blog post. Pamper yourself this month with March's Gifts with Purchase. Then get diffusing these Spring Refresh Diffuser Recipes in March.

During the month of March

With a Loyalty Rewards order of 100 PV or more, you will a free 5 mL Jade Lemon essential oil.


Diffuse Jade Lemon essential oil to brighten your day with its sweet, bright, zesty aroma! Add 10 - 15 drops to Young Living lotions and shampoos for an uplifting aroma.

NOTE: for Loyalty orders only.

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

Create a Loyalty Rewards order with the Make a Shift Happy, Healthy Home Bundle, and the NingXia Red Loyalty Rewards Bundle (for ALL the energy, stress, and sleep support!) and you'll get TONS of amazing products plus… Jade Lemon, Gathering, BLOOM, Geranium, and Joy FOR FREE. PLUS you'll get at least 30 points (up to 75!) to use as product credits!


190 PV Orders

With an order of 190 PV or more, you will receive a free 5 mL BLOOM essential oil blend. If your order is a Loyalty Order, you'll receive a free 5 mL Gathering essential oil blend and all of the above.


As nature blooms, so can you when you wear BLOOM by Young Living essential oil blend. Combine it with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex to create a rich floral perfume or diffuse it to create a fresh, nurturing environment. As you drink in the sun and listen to birdsong, take a few moments each day to diffuse 8 - 10 drops during yoga or meditation or when you're winding down.


Freshen your home by diffusing the sweet, floral aroma of Gathering essential oil blend. Attract a harmonizing environment with its scent as you welcome the new season and gather with like- minded people. As you tackle new springtime activities, apply 1 - 3 drops topically to the heart while you work on gathering strength and wisdom from within.

Note: Loyalty Orders only

250 PV Orders

With a 250 PV order or more, you will receive a free 15 mL Geranium essential oil and all of the above.

GERANIUM, 15 mL

Bring on that springtime glow - with the appearance of healthy, youthful-looking skin and shiny, lustrous hair - when you use Geranium essential oil topically mixed into your face serums or hair oil. Lighten up the atmosphere in your home when you diffuse Geranium oil with Grapefruit and Tangerine oils for a bright, uplifting aroma.

Read more about all the benefits of Geranium on this Spotlight blog post.

300 PV Orders

With an order of 300 PV or more, you'll receive a free 15 mL Joy essential oil blend and all of the above!


Inspire romance this spring with Joy essential oil blend's pampering, spa-like aroma. Apply it to your wrists and the back of your neck before going out for a fresh and natural floral perfume. You can also place 2–3 drops on a damp cloth and toss it in the dryer to help freshen your laundry.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ylang Ylang Spotlight - Feb 2024

Ylang Ylang Spotlight


Meaning flower of flowers, Ylang Ylang essential oil has a sweet, romantic aroma that makes a lovely addition to perfume rollers and diffuser blends. This floral, balancing oil promotes openness and connection, encourages confidence and inspires romance. 

Ylang ylang also has wonderful moisturizing properties, making it a key ingredient in many luxury skin and hair products. Known for reducing stress, some find ylang ylang beneficial for blood pressure regulation and other symptoms of high stress.

Ylang Ylang at a Glance

  • Has a romantic, sweet, floral aroma
  • Helps create a calming environment when diffused
  • Supports the appearance of healthy skin when applied topically
  • Promotes the appearance of healthy, shiny hair
BACKGROUND

Originally native to Southeast Asia, ylang ylang is now also grown in Madagascar, the Comoro Islands, and Ecuador. Belonging to the custard apple family, a mature tree can reach a height of up to 39 feet and produce thousands of vibrant, fragrant, yellow-green blooms.  The flowers are picked early in the morning to maximize oil yield and the highest quality oil comes from the first distillation known as ylang ylang complete.

Ylang ylang petals were historically used to adorn a newly married couple's bed on the wedding night to promote feelings of connection and romance. 

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

  • Germacrene D
  • (E,E)-Alpha-Farnesene
Daily Habits with Ylang Ylang

Apply to the wrists for a stabilizing, peaceful energy and a lovely perfume

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

Add ylang ylang to your daily moisturizer to support radiant skin. Try this DIY Beauty Serum:
  • 2 oz glass dropper bottle
  • 10 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 10 drops Frankincense
  • 10 drops Geranium
  • Jojoba or argan oil
Add to shampoo or create a hair spray or mask to promote thick, glossy hair. Try this DIY Hair Mask:
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • 10 drops Ylang ylang
  • 5 drops Cedarwood
    Mix well and apply on hair starting at the ends. Let sit for up to 10 minutes then shampoo and condition as normal. 
Apply over the heart to reduce stress and encourage healthy blood pressure. Try this Don't Worry, Be Happy roller blend:
  • 10 drops of each: Peace & Calming, Joy, Ylang Ylang & Orange
  • Fill with carrier oil 
  • Roll onto your wrists, heart, neck as often as desired
Indulge in this DIY Foot Bath Soak for a little TLC:
  • â…“ cup epsom salt
  • 4 drops Peppermint
  • 3 drops Thieves
  • 2 drops Ylang ylang 
  • 1 drops each Tea tree, Elemi or Frankincense
  • 1-2 tsp AlkaLime
    Combine Epsom salt and essential oils in a small glass container with a lid. Pour the mixture into your bathtub or a foot basin, adding enough warm water to cover your feet. Stir the mixture in the water until the salt dissolves. Add AlkaLime and stir until it's dissolved. Soak your feet for 20–30 minutes.
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC: 
Winter skin needing a little love? Whip up this Ylang ylang Salt Scrub:
Make a refreshing room spray:
  • 2 oz glass spray bottle
  • 20 drops Ylang ylang
  • 10 drops Grapefruit 
  • Splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered water
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of florah whimsey to linens and upholstered surfaces:
  • 2 oz glass spray bottle
  • Splash witch hazel
  • 15 drops Ylang ylang
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Tangerine
  • Filtered water 
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener
  • To glass jar add: 
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • ½ cup salt
  • 20 drops Ylang Ylang 
  • 20 drops Lemon or Lavender
  • Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Add to your Thieves Cleaner for a fresh, floral twist. Try this Spring Garden Thieves Cleaner
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle  
  • 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 10 drops each Lemon, Grapefruit, & Eucalyptus 
  • 20 drops Ylang Ylang
  • Filtered water
Use Ylang ylang to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, floral scent
  • 1 Cup Baking Soda 
  • 1/2 Cup High Quality Epsom Salt  
  • 30 Drops Of Essential Oil(s)
  • Water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
  • Silicone mold 
    Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and epsom salt into a mixing bowl. Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons, and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water. Add essential oil(s) of your choice and mix well.
    Step 2 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight. Remove and store in an airtight container.
    To use - simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
DIFFUSE
Diffuse ylang ylang for emotional support, particularly when battling low self-esteem and confidence. Pair it with citrus oils like Tangerine and Lemon or with grounding oils like Northern Lights Black Spruce. Diffuse ylang ylang at night to remove emotional blocks and set the mood in the bedroom for intimacy. 

Date Night - 5 drops Ylang ylang + 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 3 drops Tangerine
Lushious Lemon - 2 drops each Ylang Ylang, Lemon, Eucalyptus Globulus, Lemon Myrtle, & Spearmint, 1 drop Cinnamon Bark
Pretty Woman - 4 drops Stress Away, 3 drops each Ylang ylang & Northern Lights Black Spruce
Citrus Shine - 5 drops Grapefruit, 3 drops Ylang Ylang, 2 drops Eucalyptus
Feeling Fine - 6 drops Christmas Spirit + 2 drops Orange + 1 drop Ylang Ylang 
Marshmallow Latte - 4 drops Stress Away, 3 drops Ylang ylang, 2 drops Nutmeg, 1 drop Cassia

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

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

 
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