Happy Hearts Diffuser Blends - Feb 2024

Happy Hearts Diffuser Blends

This collection of diffuser blends is festive and fun, yet also incredibly uplifting and supportive to our emotions. Featuring Bergamot, citrus oils, and the crowd favorites Valor and Peace & Calming, these blends will be a favorite for giving your heart a little love on a daily basis!

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

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

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

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

Happy diffusing!!

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

As always, I'm here to support you!
Your Oily Girlfriend

Jennifer
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All the Feelings

  • 4 drops Frankincense
  • 3 drops each Bergamot & Lavender
  • 2 drops Lime
When we are feeling alllll the feelings, these are some of our favorite oils to reach for – Frankincense, Lavender, and citrus! Bergamot is especially helpful for calming those racing thoughts, and when paired with grounding Frankincense, uplifting Lime, and soothing Lavender, it is a wonderful emotional support tool!

Lift Me Up

  • 4 drops Bergamot
  • 3 drops each Valor & Stress Away
  • 2 drops Tangerine
Give your spirits a lift with this blend! Valor and Stress Away are two of our go-to oil blends when our spirits need a lift, and adding some citrus with Bergamot and Tangerine makes this blend even more wonderful. Plus, the aroma is great for promoting connection.

Love is in the Air

  • 3 drops each Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Orange, Idaho Blue Spruce
Say hello to your new date night blend! Ylang ylang and Idaho Blue Spruce is a great combination for promoting romance and connection between people who love each other. Adding Bergamot and Orange can help release emotional blocks and promote a feeling of playfulness as well!

Be Mine

  • 4 drops Geranium
  • 3 drops Ylang ylang
  • 2 drops each Lime & Lemon
Like a bouquet of flowers, this blend will brighten anyone's day! Floral Geranium gets sweetened up with Ylang ylang, and the Lemon and Lime add a little brightness that brings a smile to your face.

Candy Hearts

  • 4 drops Wintergreen
  • 4 drops Orange
  • 2 drops Copaiba
Get the nostalgic happy hearts feeling with this blend that smells just like the iconic Valentine's candy. Not only is this blend festive and fun, the combination of Wintergreen and Orange is wonderful for alerting the senses, especially when you are feeling low in energy or emotionally exhausted. Diffuse this blend anytime, but know that it is wonderful in the mornings!

Woman Code

  • 3 drops each Ylang Ylang, Valor, Bergamot, Grapefruit
Fill up your diffuser with this blend for all of the uplifting, confident vibes!!  Valor is our go-to for calm, collected confidence. Bergamot and Grapefruit are uplifting and help soothe worrisome thoughts, and Ylang ylang adds just a hint of sweetness to round it all out. This one also makes a wonderful roller blend!

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

How to Use Feb's Gifts with Purchase - 2024

How to use February's
Gifts with Purchase

As we head into a month of love, take a little time to focus inward on what your body and spirit need – rest, renewal, and likely a little TLC! This month we are focusing on creating habits that truly spark joy and peace in our spirits – from daily supplements and oils to decluttering our homes and creating calm spaces. Join us this month and beyond as we continue this whole life wellness journey!

Be your own valentine this month and show yourself some TLC with true self-care… for free! February's gifts with purchase are the perfect way to pamper yourself and also give your body what it truly needs. Whether you're needing a little resolution recovery or just looking for a relaxing night of pampering, these gifts have just what you need.

Use Deep Relief essential oil blend to soothe fatigued muscles that need a break. Create a romantic and refreshing scent with Sensation essential oil blend. Diffuse Bergamot essential oil for a luxurious, relaxing environment as you treat your skin with the amazing Charcoal Mask! This exclusive mask is made with naturally derived ingredients that support healthy skin. Finally, show your body some TLC from the inside and out with Detoxzyme capsules, which help maintain a healthy system overall!

PLUS get 15% off of NingXia Red! For February only, NingXia Red Loyalty Rewards Bundle will be 15% on 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!

DetoxZyme Supplement

Freshen up from the inside out with this daily enzyme supplement that gently detoxes the system. There is so much in our daily life that can weigh down our systems, and DetoxZyme helps our bodies process it out so we can get the most out of our nutrition and keep functioning well!

So much more to read about this supplement on the DetoxZyme Supplement Spotlight blog post. You can find more about other incredible, oil-infused supplements from Young Living, check out this Young Living Oil-Infused Supplement blog post.

Charcoal Mask

When you're pampering and detoxing your skin with a mask, the last thing you should have to worry about is harsh, synthetic ingredients!! Made with Tahitian volcanic black sand to gently exfoliate for softer, glowing skin, activated charcoal and a blend of ethically sourced kaolin clays, this mask will lift dirt and oil, purify pores, detox skin, and help restore the appearance of an even skin tone.

For oily, combination, and normal skin - Cleanse face with a gentle, non-irritating cleanser; then apply a thin layer of the mask to clean face and allow the mask to harden for 5–20 minutes. Once the mask has changed color and is hard, rinse with warm water to remove. Avoid the eye area, nostrils, and lips. Follow with the rest of your skin care routine, including moisturizer to rehydrate. Use 1–3 times per week.

For dry and sensitive skin - Apply a thin layer of the mask to a clean face and allow the mask to harden for 5–10 minutes. Once the mask has changed color and is hard, rinse with warm water to remove. Avoid the eye area, nostrils, and lips. Your skin will likely feel dry after rinsing, so promptly follow with the rest of your skin care routine, including moisturizer to rehydrate. Use as needed or as a spot treatment.

Create a skincare and true self-care ritual:
  • Add a calming blend to your diffuse (Lavender, Tangerine + Patchouli is a great one!)
  • Turn on a gentle fan or space heater to make the environment comfortable.
  • Take time to wash your face, then apply the Charcoal Mask.
  • As it sits, brush and floss your teeth (10/10 recommend Thieves AromaBright Toothpaste and Dental Floss), apply some Lavender Hand & Body Lotion, or some CBD Muscle Rub to the tense areas of your neck and shoulders, drink some water, and take your Life 9 Probiotic.
  • Use warm water to remove the mask, then apply a moisturizer like CBD Beauty Boost or BLOOM or your desired moisturizer.
  • Finish with lip balm and your favorite sleep roller (Tranquil is a fan fave!).

Bergamot Essential Oil

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

Use Bergamot in your household DIYs

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

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

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

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

Diffuse with Bergamot
Diffuse this uplifting citrus oil any time of day:
  • Mulled Cider - 4 drops Christmas Spirit, 3 drops Bergamot, 2 drops each Clove & Grapefruit
  • Golden Hour - 4 drops each Lavender, Frankincense, & Bergamot
  • Warm Hug - 3 drops Lavender, Bergamot, Grapefruit + 2 drops Vanilla
  • Spring Wreath - 4 drops Eucalyptus, 3 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Lemon, 2 drops Lime
  • Deep Breath - 4 drops each Bergamot, Lemon, & R.C.
See the Bergamot Spotlight for TONS more ways to use this oil!


Sensation Essential Oil Blend

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

  • Geranium essential oil is commonly used in perfumes for its uplifting aroma, and it can help balance hormones as well.
  • Jasmine essential oil helps you develop a broader perspective with its romantic floral aroma - a very feminine aroma that embraces and exults the sacred masculine - and has been revered for centuries as a symbol of love and purity, harmonizing opposites to promote wholeness.
  • Ylang Ylang essential oil has a calming aroma that sets the mood for romance and helps enhance emotional connection.
Check out the Safe Solutions for your Sex Life blog post for more information about Sensation essential oil blend and other products.

Deep Relief Essential Oil Blend

Deep Relief is one of Young Living's most popular blends, and for good reason! With nine muscle-loving essential oils, including Dorado Azul, Peppermint, and Wintergreen, its the perfect gym or travel companion. 

Apply Deep Relief to muscles for a refreshing, cooling sensation and invigorating scent that will give the aches and tension a little TLC! Find out more in April's Ditch and Switch blog post.

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

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

Gift with Purchase! - Feb 2024

February's gifts with Purchase


Be your own valentine this month and show yourself some TLC with true self-care… for free! February's gifts with purchase are the perfect way to pamper yourself and also give your body what it truly needs. Whether you're needing a little resolution recovery or just looking for a relaxing night of pampering, these gifts have just what you need.

Use Deep Relief essential oil blend to soothe fatigued muscles that need a break. Create a romantic and refreshing scent with Sensation essential oil blend. Diffuse Bergamot essential oil for a luxurious, relaxing environment as you treat your skin with the amazing Charcoal Mask! This exclusive mask is made with naturally derived ingredients that support healthy skin. Finally, show your body some TLC from the inside and out with Detoxzyme capsules, which help maintain a healthy system overall!

PLUS get 15% off of NingXia Red! For February only, NingXia Red Loyalty Rewards Bundle will be 15% on 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 February 'How to Use' blog post. Pamper yourself this month with February's Gifts with Purchase. Then get diffusing these Happy Hearts Diffuser Recipes in February.

During the month of February

With a Loyalty Order order of 100 PV or more, you will a free 5 mL Deep Relief essential oil blend.


Deep Relief essential oil blend, 5mL: A must-have for post-workout muscles, this oil is soothing, cooling and comforting and so easy to use! Deep Relief features Wintergreen, containing methyl salicylate, and Peppermint, containing menthol, both of which create a cooling, soothing sensation when applied to your skin. It is our absolute favorite for anything that needs relief!

Check out the blog post all about Deep Relief.

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, the discounted NingXia Red Loyalty Rewards Bundle (for ALL the energy, stress, and sleep support!), and a 15 mL bottle of Orange (for yummy NingXia drinks and diffusing!) and you'll get TONS of amazing products plus… Deep Relief, Sensation, Bergamot, the Charcoal Mask, and DetoxZyme 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 15 mL Bergamot essential oil. If your order is a Loyalty Order, you'll receive a free 5 mL Sensation essential oil blend and all of the above.


Bergamot is a household staple oil for so many things! The crisp, citrusy aroma is uplifting and harmonizing, and it makes a wonderful addition to DIYs and diffuser blends. Bergamot has a woodsy, sweet, citrus aroma that is so uplifting to our moods. Bergamot helps decrease stress and is a wonderfully calming oil! 

Check out this spotlight blog post for more details about Bergamot essential oil.


Sensation essential oil blend - Geranium, Jasmine, and Ylang ylang - oh my! This lightly sweet and floral blend of essential oils can encourage and amplify an atmosphere of love, excitement, and affection. It is the perfect oil blend for the month of love!

Note: Loyalty Orders only

250 PV Orders

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


Made with Tahitian volcanic black sand to gently exfoliate for softer, glowing skin, activated charcoal and a blend of ethically sourced kaolin clays, this mask will lift dirt and oil, purify pores, detox skin, and help restore the appearance of an even skin tone. It is self-care skincare at its finest!


300 PV Orders

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


DetoxZyme is a wonderful digestive supplement that promotes nutrient absorption while also helping the body remove waste products. This blend of enzymes and essential oils promotes detoxification and cleansing, which help support normal digestive function.

Read all about why you need this supplement to support your digestive system on this blog post. You can find more about other incredible, oil-infused supplements from Young Living, check out this Young Living Oil-Infused Supplement blog post.

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

Safe Solutions for your Sex Life

Safe Solutions for your Sex Life

When it comes to physical intimacy, there are many things that can help or hinder us in the process. One simple way we can enhance our experience with products that don't harm our health is with Young Living massage oils. Find safe solutions for your sex life right here!

Safe Solutions for your Sex Life

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

Sensation Massage Oil

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

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

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

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

  • Use your massage oil of choice in place of a personal lubricant for intimacy. There is always the option to further dilute the massage oil with V-6 carrier to test the area(s) or when making the switch.
  • Use Idaho Blue Spruce and Ylang ylang in the diffuser to set the mood for romance. 
  • Use Idaho Blue Spruce to support healthy testosterone levels. Many men choose to use it as a dietary supplement, and you can use it topically as a cologne as well.
  • Apply Goldenrod to the inner thighs for men or women.
  • Use PowerGize as a supplement to support healthy hormones and virility for men.
  • Use FemiGen or other hormone supporting supplements for women to keep hormones balanced.
I've put together a text-based master class with even more information to spice up your connection with your partner just for you. Simply text INTIMACY to (480) 401-1478 for the Sex and Intimacy Master Class.

Want to try (Sensation Massage OilRelaxation Massage OilV-6 Carrier OilIdaho Blue SpruceYlang ylangand Goldenrod), but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Envision Blend Spotlight - Jan 2024


Envision Essential

Oil Blend Spotlight


Envision is one of our favorite blends for inspiring confident, inspired feelings. This is the blend we reach for when planning, setting goals, and reaching towards new opportunities. Envision can stimulate feelings of intuitive creativity and resourcefulness, encourage renewed faith in the future and help awaken the inner drive necessary to achieve your dreams!

Just a Drop of Envision

  • A lovely blend of Rose, Spruce, Orange, and more
  • Makes a wonderful personal fragrance
  • Has a calming, supporting aroma
  • Supports emotional grounding and a futuristic view
  • Encourages feelings of strength and faith 
Envision is a blend of six amazing essential oils that can inspire you to release the fear of moving forward. When using this blend intentionally, you may feel a shift that allows you to envision and embrace a new future. Not only does it smell amazing, but Envision can be a powerful emotional tool that can help you tap into your creativity and intuition.

Key Constituents

  • Orange - Orange essential oil is an instant mood booster! This bright, happy oil is great for promoting an aroma of joy and creativity, and it pairs well with floral oils like Rose and Geranium. 
  • Lavender - Lavender is synonymous with calming and relaxing, and it adds an herbaceous aroma to this slightly woodsy mix! Lavender pairs well with both citrus and spruce, and it soothes the mind and body alike.
  • Black Spruce - Black Spruce is like a walk through an evergreen forest on a crisp, cool day – gentle and welcoming, calming and grounding. This oil can be used during meditation or prayer to enhance your practice and inspire spiritual connection.
  • Sage - Traditionally used in clearing rituals, Sage essential oil has a bold, herbaceous aroma that can be used aromatically for this same purpose. This herbaceous oil is calming and soothing to the mind and emotions, and pairs well with citrus oils to round out the overall aroma.
  • Geranium - Geranium is a wonderful companion for anxiety, stress, and even grief. It is calming and soothing to the spirit, but also uplifting to the emotions. Geranium is helpful in times of acute stress (a favorite for postpartum mamas!) or in times of grief.
  • Rose - Rose is a high frequency oil which helps regulate the mood and emotions and provides an uplifting, inspiring aroma. It is one of the most valuable oils, and adds even more mood support to this blend.
Daily Habits with Envision

Add Envision to a bath soak, a perfume roller or diffuse it while journaling, meditating, or working towards your goals.

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

Diffuse or apply Envision topically for its aroma to offer feelings of creativity and resourcefulness.

Add a drop to the palms of your hands, rub them together, and hold them up to your nose and inhale.

Apply 1−2 drops to your forehead, edge of ears, wrists, neck, temples, feet, or desired location as needed to inspire clarity and intuition.

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

Try this The Future is Bright roller blend:
  • 10 drops of each: Envision, Valor, & Tangerine
  • Fill with carrier oil 
  • Roll onto your wrists, heart, neck as often as desired
Indulge in this DIY Bath Soak for a little TLC:
Make this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe: 
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil 
  • 1/2 cup pure organic shea butter 
  • 1 Tbsp Vitamin E oil 
  • 20 drops Grapefruit
  • 25 drops Envision
    Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil, shea butter and cocoa 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. Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar. 
Use Envision 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!
Make a refreshing room spray:
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of floral whimsey to linens and upholstered surfaces:
Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a crisp, happy aroma to any area of your home.
  • ½ cup uncooked rice
  • ¼ cup  High Quality Epsom Salt  
  • 1 cup dried lavender buds or rose petals 
  • Muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approximately 5 inches long by 4 inches wide
  • 30-40 drops Envision
    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.
Add Envision to wool dryer balls for a floral, spring aroma.

Use Envision in your homemade beeswax jar candles for a fresh springtime scent.

Diffuse
Diffuse this fresh, floral oil with citrus or tree oils or use it to add sweet notes to your favorite diffuser blends: 

  • Goal Getter - 4 drops Envision, 3 drops each Valor & Lime
  • Inspired - 5 drops Vanilla, 4 drops Envision
  • Focused - 4 drops Envision, 3 drops Ylang Ylang, 2 drops Tangerine
Want to try Envision but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Make a Shift - Reset Kit

Make a Shift - Reset Kit

Shift toward healthier habits with the Make a Shift Reset Kit, featuring the beloved, fan-favorite NingXia Red sachets! This simple reset includes one powerful product with amazing results. Support overall wellness, increase energy levels, and reduce daily stress with every tasty sip. Who doesn't want (and need!) that?! 

Make A Shift Reset Kit at a Glance
  • A simple (and delicious) wellness regimen that anyone can do
  • Provides energy support without caffeine
  • Supports whole-body health and wellness and helps prevent oxidative stress
  • Contains a synergistic blend of Orange, Tangerine, Lemon, and Yuzu premium essential oils
  • Contains powerful ingredients that are involved in many antioxidant processes
  • Supports normal eye health, energy levels, and healthy digestion
NingXia Red is your daily wellness drink! This antioxidant powerhouse delivers nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to your system so you can have healthy energy levels, support heart, eye, brain, and nervous system health, keep soft, glowing skin, and much more!

NingXia Red is a wolfberry puree that is infused with Yuzu, Tangerine, Lemon and Orange essential oils. It is rich in ellagic acid, polyphenols, flavonoids, vitamins, and minerals. In addition, it has 18 amino acids, 21 trace minerals, beta-carotene, and vitamins B1, B2, B6, and E. It is an excellent whole-food source of nutrients that gives energy and strength to the body without harmful stimulates. It also has an amazing low glycemic index of 11 that does not spike blood sugar levels, making it a great choice for daily health!

Each 2 oz serving of NingXia Red has the power of:
  • 30 grams of wolfberries (in a whole Ningxia wolfberry puree)
  • 5 grams of cherries
  • 9 grams of blueberries
  • 4 grams of pomegranate
  • 6 grams of plums
  • 5 grams of aronia
  • Young Living Orange, Tangerine, Lemon, and Yuzu essential oils
The Reset Kit Includes:
51 NingXia Red 2 oz. Singles that are clinically shown to:
  • Significantly increase physical energy levels while reducing physical limitations
  • Improve sleep patterns, increasing time asleep
  • Reduce daily stress significantly to improve mental well-being
Ingredients
  • Proprietary NingXia Red blend - 58 g Ningxia wolfberry (Lycium barbarum) whole fruit puree, Aronia (Aronia melanocarpa) fruit juice from concentrate, Sweet cherry (Prunus avium) fruit juice from concentrate, Plum (Prunus domestica) juice from concentrate, Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) fruit juice from concentrate, Pomegranate (Punica granatum) fruit juice from concentrate
  • Essential oil blend - 100 mg Grape (Vitis vinifera) seed extract§, Orange (Citrus sinensis) peel oil, Yuzu (Citrus junos) rind oil, Lemon (Citrus limon) peel oil, Tangerine (Citrus reticulata) rind oil
  • Other Ingredients - Water, Tartaric acid, Natural blueberry flavor, Pure vanilla extract, Malic acid, Sodium benzoate (to maintain freshness), Pectin, Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) leaf extract
How to Use the Make a Shift Reset Kit

Big lifestyle changes start small. This kit is your guide to making healthier choices for your body until living well becomes a natural part of your everyday practice.

  • Step 1 - Days 1–3, drink up to 2 pouches 3 times a day. Continue with days 4–14, drinking 1 pouch up to 3 times a day.
  • Step 2 - Check out our clinical study and NingXia e-book to learn more about the science and wellness benefits behind the NingXia Red beverage here.
  • Step 3 - Practice healthy habits, like nourishing your body with superfoods and water, moving a bit daily, and making time for mindful self-care.
  • Step 4 - Take before and after photos to document and share your progress. Sharing your journey boosts your confidence and invites others to support you.
  • Step 5 - Learn more about how to get started with your Make a Shift Reset Kit here.
Check these NingXia Red Product Spotlights (Spotlight #1 and Spotlight #2) for all the details about this nutritious drink.  Want to try the Make a Shift Reset Kit, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Winter Spa Diffuser Blends - Jan 2024

Winter Spa Diffuser Blends

There is something fundamentally refreshing about a new year. It's a time to rest, to renew, to sit and enjoy the slowness of winter while holding space for our dreams, our needs and our desires. 

Winter is a time to reflect on what we want to continue giving energy to and what we want to gratefully release. During this time let's make room for true self-care everyday with journaling, meditation, and a spa-like experience right in the comfort of your home.

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

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

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

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

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

Happy diffusing!!

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

As always, I'm here to support you!
Your Oily Girlfriend

Jennifer
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Aromatherapy

  • 6 drops Lemon
  • 2 drops Basil
  • 2 drops Grapefruit
  • 2 drops Rosemary
Rosemary, Basil, and citrus – oh my! These oils not only smell comforting and fresh, they help boost the emotions and the immune system! Like a stroll through an herb garden in full bloom, this blend can help you find a moment of zen anytime you need it.

At Home Facial

  • 5 drops Eucalyptus
  • 4 drops Lavender
  • 3 drops Dorado Azul
You know how a good facial leaves you feeling refreshed, a little energized, yet also calm and collected? That is what this blend provides! Plus it is a great way to give your airways some TLC from the cold. Bonus points for diffusing while you shower so the steam can up the ante!

Herbal Remedy

  • 4 drops Lavender
  • 3 drops Lemon
  • 3 drops Rosemary
  • 2 drops Basil
Herbaceous and comforting - that's what this blend is! We love this one any time of day because it smells amazing, helps calm our anxious thoughts, and even boosts the immune system with Rosemary, Basil and Lemon!

Meditation Space

  • 4 drops Sacred Mountain
  • 3 drops Orange
  • 3 drops Patchouli
  • 2 drops Lime
Whenever you need a moment of calm, grab these oils! Sacred Mountain and Patchouli are grounding to the mind, while Orange and Lime are uplifting to the emotions. When paired together, these oils create a wonderful blend that can help release emotional trauma and block to allow you to move forward!

Recharged

  • 6 drops Lemon
  • 4 drops Peppermint
  • 3 drops Orange
Add these oils to your diffuser first thing in the morning for a fresh blend that is uplifting and energizing! Citrus oils like Lemon and Orange are uplifting to the spirits, and Peppermint is a bright, crisp oil that is alerting and energizing!

Winter Air

  •  5 drops Raven
  • 3 drops Thieves
  • 3 drops Lemon
This blend is fresh and crisp and one we reach for to create a spa-inspired space and also when the cold winter leaves our lungs needing a little TLC! Thieves is our germ kicker, Raven is a crisp eucalyptus blend our airways love, and Lemon is nature's way to kick congestion!

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

How to Use Jan's Gifts with Purchase - 2024

How to use January's
Gifts with Purchase

Usher in the season of rest and renewal with us! We're focusing on giving our bodies the things they truly need, caring for them with intentional daily habits, and loving them through the journey to better health. Join us this month and beyond as we continue on this wellness journey!

This month's free items are perfect for our commitment to show our bodies true self-care on a daily basis! Give your skin some TLC with Inner Beauty Collagen, boost your immune system with Super C tablets, give your workout a boost with Peppermint oil, hydrate well with Grapefruit Bergamot Vitality Drops, and give your airways some much needed love with Thieves Chest Rub!

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!

Super C Tablets

Try Super C tablets to help support your immune, respiratory, and circulatory functions all winter long. Fortified with rutin, citrus bioflavonoids, minerals, and an array of premium essential oils, Super C supplement works to promote overall health, vitality, and longevity.

Pair Super C with NingXia Red daily for a boost of antioxidants! Add this to your morning routine.

Read all about why you need this supplement to support your immune system during this seasons on this blog post. You can find more about other incredible, oil-infused supplements from Young Living, check out this Young Living Oil-Infused Supplement blog post.

Inner Beauty Collagen

Meet Inner Beauty Collagen! This incredible supplement has been around in international markets, and we are THRILLED to have it in the US now.

Made with a highly soluble form of bioavailable Type 1 marine collagen, peach ceramides, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, and no added sugars, Inner Beauty Collagen supports your natural radiance from the inside out.

Check out the Supplement Spotlights for June 2022 and July 2022.


Peppermint Essential Oil

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

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

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


Add 5 drops of Peppermint 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 Peppermint essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • Optional additions - Lavender, Copaiba, Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Use Peppermint to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, crisp 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!
Indulge in this DIY Bath Soak for a little TLC. Bonus points for journaling, reading a motivational book or goal setting while you soak.
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
Give your tired feet some love with this Invigorating Peppermint Foot Scrub.
  • 2 tbsp organic sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 3 drops Peppermint
  • 5 drops Lemon (optional)
    Mix ingredients well then rub onto your feet. Wrap your 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.
Get ready for summer with this DIY After Sun Spray. To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Peppermint, Lavender & Frankincense
  • 10 drops Tea Tree (optional)
  • Fractionated coconut oil
    Spray onto tender skin after spending time in the sun.
Try this Rosemary Mint Hair Mask
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 10 drops Rosemary
  • 5 drops Peppermint
  • 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.
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Peppermint
  • 10 drops each Grapefruit & Lemon
  • splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered with water
Add Peppermint to wool dryer balls to give your laundry a crisp, fresh aroma. 

Add a fresh twist to your Thieves Cleaner. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
Make a Mattress & Upholstery Spray to use when you change the sheets or anytime a surface needs a little freshening. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
Make a DIY Commode Spray. To a 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 4 tsp vegetable glycerin
  • 6 tsp rubbing alcohol
  • Approx 6 oz distilled water
  • 2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 30-40 drops each Peppermint, Eucalyptus Radiata essential oils OR oils of choice
    Step 1 - Combine essential oils and vegetable glycerin in spray bottle.
    Step 2 - Add rubbing alcohol and Thieves Household Cleaner and mix well.
    Step 3 - Fill to the top with water. Shake well until thoroughly combined.
    Store on the back of the commode for easy use.
Diffuse this crisp, fresh oil all month long:
Empowered - 5 drops Peppermint, 4 drops Lemon, 3 drops Jade Lemon
Simmer Down - 4 drops Peppermint, 3 drops Frankincense, 4 drops Lavender
Calm & Confident - 4 drops each Peppermint, Rosemary & Eucalyptus
Freshen Up - 4 drops Peppermint, 3 drops Lemon, 2 drops Tangerine, 2 drops Cinnamon Bark

Want to know more? This Oil Spotlight blog post gives you all the details!

Thieves Chest Rub

Conquer your seasonal cold the natural way! Conventional chest rubs are full of synthetic ingredients and low-quality ‘natural' ingredients. The 100% plant-based formula of Thieves Chest Rub delivers over-the-counter strength with hands-free application for quick relief you can count on. Temporarily relieve cough and congestion with soothing aromatic vapors and a powerful combination of camphor, menthol, and eucalyptus. Thieves Chest Rub helps reduce coughing and is safe to use on family members ages 2 and up. It's a medicine cabinet must-have!

  • Rub a thick layer on chest and throat up to 3 times daily or as directed by a doctor. Keep clothing loose around throat and chest so vapors can reach nose and mouth.
Learn more about Thieves Chest Rub in this Ditch and Switch blog post.

Grapefruit Bergamot Vitality Drops

Hydrate naturally without sugar or artificial colors with the delicious flavor of Grapefruit and Bergamot.

Provides a delicious electrolyte boost to water and contains more then 70 naturally occurring ionic trace minerals but no sugar or artificial colors.

Includes Grapefruit and Bergamot essential oils, which are great for supporting overall health, energy, and immunity.

  • Add Grapefruit Bergamot Vitality drops to your water throughout the day.
  • Mix up a big pitcher of nourishing, hydrating goodness for everyone! Mix 1 bottle of NingXia Red with Zevia Ginger Ale or unflavored sparkling water. Add in some Grapefruit Bergamot Vitality drops and crushed ice for a delicious, healthful punch!

Add it to plain water or spice up your NingXia Red Spritzer with Vitality drops:
  • 2-4 oz NingXia Red
  • Grapefruit Bergamot Vitality Drops
  • 2 drops Orange, Citrus Fresh, and/or Lemon Vitality (or any Vitality oil) 
  • Sparkling or plain water
  • Optional add-ins: Mindwise, NingXia Nitro, Golden Turmeric Powder, kombucha

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

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

Gift with Purchase! - Jan 2024


January's gifts with Purchase


Usher in the season of rest and renewal with some of our favorite supplements and oils for free! We're focusing on giving our bodies the things they truly need, caring for them with intentional daily habits, and loving them through the journey to better health. And this month's free items are perfect for all of this! 

Give your skin some TLC with Inner Beauty Collagen, boost your immune system with Super C tablets, give your workout a boost with Peppermint oil, hydrate well with Grapefruit Bergamot Vitality Drops, and give your airways some much needed love with Thieves Chest Rub!

PLUS get 15% off two of our January must-haves – NingXia Greens & DiGize! Shine inside and out with these two amazing digestive products. Get 15 percent off DiGize essential oil blend (15 ml) and NingXia Greens powder on loyalty orders starting Monday, January 1, at 12 a.m., MT—only while supplies last!

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

How Does it Work?

Every month this generous company loads us up with free items simply for being loyal customers. We purchase items we'd be buying anyway - toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, 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 January's 'How to Use' blog post. Check out the goodies from January's Gift with Purchase as we ring in the new year. Then get diffusing these Winter Spa Diffuser Recipes in January.

During the month of January

With a Loyalty Order order of 100 PV or more, you will a free Grapefruit Bergamot YL Vitality Drops


Swear off sugary sports drinks. Who needs caloric, neon-colored beverages when you can hydrate with naturally flavored, electrolyte-rich water instead? 

Combining the great taste of Grapefruit Vitality and Bergamot Vitality with nutritional minerals, these drops encourage you to drink up and stay active. Drinking enough water each day is one of the single most important habits you can possibly develop for your health!

NOTE: for Loyalty orders only.

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

Create a Loyalty Rewards order with these wellness products, join us for a gentle 5 day cleanse, and get ALL of the above items for FREE – Super C, Inner Beauty Collagen, Thieves Chest Rub, Peppermint, and Vitality Drops!! 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 15 mL Peppermint essential oil. If your order is a Loyalty Order, you'll receive a free Thieves chest rub and all of the above.


Crisp and cool like a breath of fresh air… that is Peppermint. This oil is incredibly versatile and one that we always want to have on hand. Support for tension, focus, digestion, airways, soothing the skin - there is much Peppermint can do for us! 

Check out this spotlight blog post for more details about Peppermint essential oil.


A must-have for every medicine cabinet, Thieves Chest Rub soothes your family's sniffles, coughs, and congestion with a powerful blend of essential oils and natural, plant-based ingredients. Thieves Chest rub does cough control the natural way, free of petroleum, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, synthetic perfumes or dyes, artificial colors, or preservatives.

Check out all of these amazing ways to use Thieves Chest Rub on this blog post.

Note: Loyalty Orders only

250 PV Orders

With a 250 PV order or more, you will receive a free Inner Beauty Collagen powder and all of the above.


Whether you're wanting to up your hair & skin game, feeling that postpartum hair and skin slump or needing a little extra boost after being under the weather, Inner Beauty Collagen will be your new beauty BFF!


300 PV Orders

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


We all know Vitamin C is good for us and can help boost immunity, and Young Living's Super C and Super C Chewables don't disappoint! Super C contains 2,166% of the recommended dietary intake of Vitamin C per serving and is fortified with rutin, citrus bioflavonoids, and minerals to balance electrolytes and enhance the effectiveness and absorption of vitamin C. This is a much better option than the sugary packets that you find in the health food stores!!

Read all about why you need this supplement to support your immune system during this seasons on this blog post. You can find more about other incredible, oil-infused supplements from Young Living, check out this Young Living Oil-Infused Supplement blog post.

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

Deep Relief Roll-on Spotlight - Dec 2023

Deep Relief Roll-on Spotlight


Say hello to our go-to blend for relieving anything that is tired or sore - Deep Relief! This pre-diluted roll-on is soothing, cooling and comforting and so easy to use! This blend features Wintergreen, containing methyl salicylate, and Peppermint, containing menthol, both of which create a cooling, soothing sensation when applied to your skin. It is our absolute favorite for anything that needs relief!

Just a Drop of Deep Relief

  • Calming and soothing for fatigued muscles after physical activity
  • Pre-diluted so you can just open and apply
  • Comes as a roll-on so you can easily apply wherever you need it
  • Provides a cooling sensation when applied to shoulders, neck, and head
  • Helps release tension in the neck and shoulders
  • Has a refreshing and stimulating aroma that soothes stress and tension
The essential oils in Deep Relief work so well when it comes to relieving tension and discomfort in the body. But, they work differently than conventional over the counter muscle rubs. Conventional products contain counter-irritants that simply make the skin tingle so the brain forgets the underlying pain. Essential oils work differently. They can penetrate through the skin, into the cells of the muscles and tendons to support the body through pain and healing. This is a huge win!

Key Ingredients
All nine essential oils in Deep Relief were carefully selected to create this soothing oil's invigorating benefits!

  • Peppermint - This cooling oil's main constituent is menthol, which is soothing and highly effective at penetrating through the skin, allowing the essential oils to reach the areas of need. Peppermint is also invigorating when you're feeling stress and tension.
  • Lemon - High in the immune-supporting constituent limonene, Lemon is cooling to the mind and body.
  • Grand Fir - Tree oils are soothing to both the mind and body, especially in the presence of inflammation. Grand fir supports the body's natural response to pain and injury, so they are great for soothing tired muscles.
  • Clove - This oil is a powerful antioxidant that helps the body during pain, provides relief to joints and muscles, and also supports the immune system!
  • Copaiba - Copaiba is the main fireman, putting out all the fires and soothing the body through times of inflammation and injury. This oil is so calming and relaxing to the body and is one of our favorites even for little ones.
  • Wintergreen - High in natural salicylates, Wintergreen supports the body's response to injury and inflammation, supports pain reduction, and soothes tired and sore joints and muscles.
  • Helichrysum - This oil is a powerhouse. It supports the body through inflammation, muscle spasms and pain, soothes and calms body and mind, and helps the body's natural regeneration processes.
Key Constituents
*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties

  • Methyl-salicylate - a naturally-occurring compound that may have analgesic properties; synthetic methyl-salicylate is commonly used in many over the counter preparations for minor aches and pains.
  • Menthol - has been studied for is use to support healing and relief of minor aches and pains 
  • Limonene, Eugenol, and Beta caryophyllene 
Deep Relief & Emotions

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

One of the heavy-hitters in the round up of basic oils is Deep Relief. It is amazing for physical relief, muscle soreness, and a cooling massage after a workout, but get ready - this blend also helps us to release…

  • Exhaustion. Sign me up for a vat!!!
  • We all know that pain is exhausting, and emotional pain can be crippling when it is pushed down for a long time without being addressed. Our connective tissue and muscles are directly affected by this type of repressed stress.
  • When you use essential oils, you are not simply addressing a surface issue of “something hurts”. Essential oils interact with our brain and our nervous system. As we intentionally work on managing stress, we begin to CHANGE the instructions and signals our brain is sending out for our survival and protection.
  • If you find yourself exhausted, it may be time to have a talk with inner you. What is swimming around in there, unanswered, unheard, unfelt. Using Deep Relief can be a great way to start releasing some of that deep pain and/or exhaustion.
Daily Habits with Deep Relief

  • Apply it to your neck and shoulders in the morning for an uplifting, refreshing aroma and to soothe tension and stress.
  • Apply it to the bottoms of feet and calves for a relaxing massage. This is especially wonderful after standing or walking all day!
  • Combine 1 cup of epsom salt and 5 drops of Deep Relief (just pop out the roller top and use a dropper to get some of the oil!) and pour into hot water for a relaxing and refreshing detox bath.
  • Optional companion oils: Copaiba, Frankincense, Oregano, Aroma Siez 
  • Use on the temples, back of the neck, and shoulders for head and neck tension
  • Keep a bottle in your gym bag to use before and after a workout to soothe tired muscles.
  • Use alongside hydration and massage for when you experience intense tension in your temples and forehead.
  • Diffuse to refresh, renew and release deep set feelings of Exhaustion!
DIFFUSE
Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! Our diffusers are running 24/7 with blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Try some of these great combinations and enjoy the refreshing scent of Deep Relief! 

  • Morning Sunshine - Deep Relief, Lemon, Tangerine
  • Relieve It - Deep Relief, Copaiba, Lavender
  • Frosted Forest - Deep Relief, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Wintergreen
Want to try Deep Relief but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Christmas Spirit Blend Spotlight - Dec 2023


Christmas Spirit Essential

Oil Blend Spotlight


Although we love this blend all year long, there's just a special place in our hearts for Christmas Spirit during the holidays. It doesn't get much better than this cozy scent that lights up the whole room! Make sure you buy now because it's only available for a limited time during the holiday season!

Just a Drop of Christmas Spirit

  • Has an uplifting and joyful aroma
  • Evokes memories of joy, happiness, comfort, and security
  • Fills your space with the scents of winter holidays without the toxins in candles
  • Perfect to use during holiday gatherings
  • Fabulous to gift to friends (add a diffuser or a Thieves Cleaner!)
Christmas Spirit is a sweet, spicy blend of essential oils that taps into the happiness, joy, and security associated with the holiday season. Not only does it smell like perfection without attacking your respiratory system like synthetic scents, but it is also an effective way to work through the many emotions and memories that crop up during this time of year.
Christmas Spirit is a beautiful medley of three quintessential winter oils:

  • Orange - has a bright aroma that promotes feelings of joy, peace, and happiness; high in limonene, which is great for the immune system
  • Cinnamon Bark - the oil of wealth from the Orient, this spicy sweet oil is reminiscent of holidays and is supportive of immune health. 
  • Black Spruce - like other tree oils, spruce promotes feeling of balance and grounding which are often needed during the holidays.
Key Constituents

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

  • Monoterpenes - can support the respiratory system, are responsible for many immune system support properties of essential oils.
  • Sesquiterpenes - may stimulate the limbic system of the brain, help lower brain waves from overly active to focused or from focused to meditative, help elevate the mood and calm the body.
  • Limonene - known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits.
Christmas Spirit & Emotions

The oils in Christmas Spirit not only smell incredible and festive, they are wonderful emotional support tools! Orange and other citrus oils are bright, happy and help stimulate creativity. When we are overwhelmed emotionally or are feeling undervalued or not heard, our creativity can suffer. Citrus oils, especially Orange, can help us shift our focus back towards our needs when we use them intentionally!

The Spruce and Evergreen family of oils are the ones to reach for when you feel like you are comparing yourself to others, are feeling undervalued or as though your unique voice has no place. Cinnamon Bark is spicy and sweet, alerting to the senses and the mind. It can help move sadness and grief through the body as it physically warms the skin and helps us stay in our bodies (versus constantly being in our thoughts and emotions) so we can process and heal.

Stop for a moment and breathe deeply, connect to what is truly happening in your body and emotions and use this oil blend to help get your body back into safety. Read more about how to process and release emotions in this powerful book Releasing Emotional Patterns with Essential Oils

Daily Habits with Christmas Spirit
Use to make festive DIYs and gifts

Make this incredible Gardener's Hand Salve for anyone who works with their hands.
  • ½ cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • ½ cup organic arnica oil 
  • 1 Tbsp shea butter 
  • 2 Tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil 
  • 3-4 Tbsp beeswax pastilles 
  • 30 drops essential oils: Christmas Spirit, Frankincense, Vanilla, Peppermint
  • 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. Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.  
Take a relaxing epsom salt bath and/or make some bath salts to give. Add 20 drops to 1 cup epsom salt and soak in warm water. Or make these Happy Holiday Bath Salts:
  • 1 cup magnesium flakes
  • ½ cup Epsom Salt
  • 20 drops Christmas Spirit
  • Optional: 10 drops Orange essential oil
  • Optional: dried lavender, rose buds, rosemary
    Add to a glass jar and mix well. If gifting or storing add ¼ cup baking soda or Himalayan salt to help prevent clumping. 
Try this Happiest Holiday Sugar Scrub:
  • 1 cup organic sugar
  • ½ cup coconut or olive oil
  • 15 drops Christmas Spirit
  • 10 drops Orange
    Mix together. Add more oil to desired consistency, then mix in essential oils. Use on lips, hands, feet - anything you desire! 
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 Christmas Spirit essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • Carrier of choice
Make a Farm Fresh Tree Spray for keeping fresh greenery looking great or for making faux greenery smell like the real thing and spritz onto greenery as desired.
Use to make Scented Pinecone Fire Starters for your cozy winter home:
  • Yarn or twine
  • Large, foraged pinecones from the yard
  • Thieves Household Cleaner
  • Christmas Spirit essential oil
    Step 1 - Collect pine cones and lightly spritz them with diluted Thieves Household Cleaner to get rid of any unwanted pests. Allow to dry overnight.
    Step 2 - 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.
    Step 3 - 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 you build one.
Make your holiday cards extra special by infusing them with oils! Simply place your cards in a sealed bag or box with a cotton ball containing a few drops of Christmas Spirit and let sit overnight.

Add Christmas Spirit to your natural home care routine

Add 25 drops to your Thieves Household Cleaner for an instant holiday boost.

Upgrade your kitchen & bath scrub with a festive twist! To a glass jar add:
  • ½ cup Baking Soda
  • 10 drops Christmas Spirit
  • 1-2 Tbsp Thieves Cleaner
Make a DIY Mattress & Linen Spray to use every time you make the bed or change the sheets. To an 8 oz spray bottle add:
  • 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 25 drops Christmas Spirit
  • Optional: 10 drops Vanilla
  • Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a fresh, spa-inspired aroma to any area of your home.
  • ½ cup Organic uncooked rice 
  • ¼ cup Epsom Salt
  • 1 cup Dried lavender buds 
  • Muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approximately 5 inches long by 4 inches wide
  • 20 drops Christmas Spirit
  • Optional: 10 drops Peppermint
    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 lavender scent.
    Step 4 - Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil
Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with a lid add:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
  • ½ cup Baking Soda
  • 30 drops Christmas Spirit
    Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
    To use: add 2-3 Tbsp into the washer before adding any laundry. Add laundry and the normal amount of laundry detergent.
Make these DIY Cleaning Fizzies for the bathroom or kitchen:
  • 1 cup Baking Soda
  • ½ cup Citric acid 
  • ½ cup Cornstarch 
  • 4 teaspoons water
  • 40 drops Christmas Spirit (or you can mix other oils in)
  • 3 teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier
  • Ice cube tray or candy mold
    Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly.
    Step 2 - In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6.
    Step 3 - Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.
    Step 4 - Use the mixture to fill an ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full. If the mixture expands and spills over the mold, gently repack into the mold.
    Step 5 - Let sit overnight to dry in a room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.
    To Use - When needed, put a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in the bowl, bottle, or sink for 20–30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To glass jar add: 
  • 1 cup Baking Soda
  • ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
  • 20 drops Christmas Spirit
    Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Diffuse

Diffusing Christmas Spirit is a great idea - all year long! Try some of these great combinations or enjoy this blend all on its own.

  • Enchanted Forest - 5 drops Christmas Spirit, 3 drops Pine, 4 drops Grapefruit
  • Festivities Await - 6 drops Christmas Spirit, 5 drops Vanilla
  • Peppermint Twist - 4 drops Peppermint, 6 drops Christmas Spirit
  • Mulled Cider - 4 drops Christmas Spirit, 3 drops Clove, 3 drops Grapefruit, 2 drops Lemon
Testimonies
  • Christmas Spirit is one of my favorite oils to diffuse!
  • I've noticed that when I diffuse Christmas Spirit around my arguing children, their attitudes suddenly shift and they start to play happily together again. - Katy H.
  • Love it in the diffuser to make my house smell like the holidays. - Ginger H.
  • I love this oil!!! I use it at home and in my office at work!! - Mary S.
  • Love diffusing Christmas Spirit with Thieves and Orange! - Dawn K.
  • I like to use Christmas Spirit in the ornament diffuser on my tree. - Carlene C.
  • This oil smells amazing!  - Marlene V.
  • I love it all year long! - Kayanna C.
Want to try Christmas Spirit 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 Dec's Gifts with Purchase - 2023

How to use December's
Gifts with Purchase

Settle into the holiday season with cozy spaces, gathering with loved ones, and being fully present for all that this time of year holds. Join us as we fill our hearts and homes with the essence of warmth and love!

‘Tis the season for all things cozy, and this month's free gifts will help you keep your wellness game strong as the snow settles and you snuggle by the fireplace! Use your Thieves essential oil blend over your lymph nodes and on the bottoms of your feet for immune health. Give your skin and hair some winter TLC with Cedarwood (and use it for a long winter's nap!). Add Longevity Vitality to a mug of tea, and use Copaiba in your wellness roller for an incredible health boost. And lastly, use your FREE FRANKINCENSE (!!!) for glowing skin, immune support, happy lungs and sweet sweet sleep. This month is full of incredible health goodies!

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!

Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense is a wonderful oil for immune health, happy, glowing skin, acute skin needs and more. It is an oil that we always keep on hand!

Make a Daily Wellness Roller to use morning and evening over the lymph nodes, spine, bottom of the feet. Also use this when your defenses start to go down. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops each Lemon, Frankincense, & Thieves
  • 15 drops Oregano (optional)
Make a Roaring 20s wellness roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle add:
  • 15 drops each Pine, Lemon, & Thieves
  • 10 drops Frankincense
  • 5 drops Geranium
  • Fill with carrier.
Make this incredible DIY Gardener's Hand Salve for anyone who works with their hands.
  • ½ cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • ½ cup organic arnica oil 
  • 1 Tbsp shea butter 
  • 2 Tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil 
  • 3-4 Tbsp beeswax pastilles 
  • 30 drops essential oils: Myrrh, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli, & Pine
  • 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.  
Whether your 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 oils you have that are listed. To about 1/4 jar of Rose ointment add:
  • 10 drops Pine
  • 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 DIY Simple Cuticle Oil! This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Gardener's Hand Salve:
Whenever you feel your defenses going down, try this Immune Boost Bath Soak:
Massage face with one drop of Frankincense before applying ART moisturizer or mix with CBD Beauty Boost for a wonderful, antioxidant rich facial serum.

Add Frankincense to your DIY Glow Serum or favorite moisturizer for antioxidant and anti-aging support! To a 4oz dropper bottle, add:
  • 15 drops each Frankincense, Myrrh, & Blue Tansy
  • 3 droppersful CBD Beauty Boost, optional
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Roll Frankincense along the underneath and around the breasts daily to support overall health. 

Make this DIY Muscle Balm:
Make a ‘Head On' Roller (10 mL roller bottle)
  • 10 drops each Copaiba, Peppermint, Cypress, Lavender, & Frankincense
  • Carrier of choice
    Roll onto tense or sore areas as needed
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:
Make this Bedtime Bath Soak for a spa-inspired evening routine
Whip up a Sweet Dreams Linen Spray. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 25 drops each Frankincense, Tangerine, & Lavender
  • Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
Make a DIY Mattress & Linen Spray to use every time you make the bed or change the sheets. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops each Frankincense & Lavender
  • 10 drops each Tangerine & Pine
  • Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
Diffuse this grounding oil all month long.
  • Relax & Release - 3 drops each Lavender, Frankincense, & Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • Campfire Calm - 4 drops each Vetiver, Grounding, & Frankincense
  • Goodnight Moon - 4 drops Valor, 3 drops each Tangerine & Frankincense
  • Morning Meditation - 6 drops Frankincense, 4 drops Joy
See the Frankincense Essential Oil Spotlight for TONS more ways to use this oil!

Copaiba Essential Oil

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! 

Use Copaiba in your daily health routine!

Use for teething little ones. Add a drop of Copaiba 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. You can always apply diluted Copaiba and Lavender on the outside of the jawline.

Make this DIY Muscle Balm:
Make a ‘Head On' Roller. In a 10 mL roller bottle, mix:
  • 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.

Make this Bedtime Bath Soak for a spa-inspired evening routine
Whip up a Sweet Dreams Linen Spray. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 25 drops each Copaiba, Tangerine, & Lavender
  • Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
  • Spray onto linens, pjs, stuffed animals, etc. 
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 Copaiba
  • 5 drops Eucalyptus
    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
  • 1 Tbsp shea butter
  • 2 Tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 Tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 40 drops essential oils: Copaiba, Patchouli, Frankincense, Lavender, 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 Copaiba to your beauty and self care routine. Use Copaiba in a DIY Toner Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15 drops each Frankincense, Tea Tree, Manuka, Copaiba and Lavender
  • Fill with organic witch hazel
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. Or make a Daily Glow Serum. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
  • 20 drops each of Frankincense and Copaiba
  • Top with your carrier of choice. 
Diffuse this calming earthy oil to create a serene atmosphere:
  • Marshmallow Latte - 3 drops Copaiba, 4 drops Vanilla, 2 drops Ylang ylang, 2 drops Nutmeg
  • Bedtime Blues - 4 drops each Copaiba, Lavender, & Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • Take A Moment - 3 drops Copaiba, 3 drops Nutmeg, 2 drops Clove, 2 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Vanilla

Longevity Vitality Essential Oil Blend

The name of the blend tells you that it is a must-have! Thyme, Orange, Clove, and Frankincense come together in a powerhouse blend to support a healthy immune system and overall wellness when taken internally.
  • Thyme essential oil provides support to the immune system, spicy aroma that enhances the flavor of food when taken internally.
  • When taken internally, Orange Vitality essential oil provides digestive and immune support.
  • Clove essential oil has a warm, stimulating aroma that provides cleansing properties and can be added to Thieves dental products to maintain oral health. When taken internally, it contains antioxidants and may provide immune and general wellness support.
  • Frankincense essential oil has been used in religious rituals for over 3,000 years. It has been known to enhance immunological function, beautify skin, and increase spiritual awareness.
Botox in a bottle! Add Longevity Vitality to an empty vegetable capsule and take daily for overall health, wellness, and longevity.

For bonus skincare results pair daily Longevity Vitality capsules with CBD Beauty Boost. Add CBD Beauty Boost to your daily moisturizer for healthy, happy skin.

Add Longevity Vitality to you daily NingXia Red, Slique Tea, or Steeped Vitality teas for an immune and wellness boost.

Longevity Vitality is the exact same oil as Longevity essential oil blend, simply labeled differently so it can be ingested. That means you can use Longevity Vitality the same way you would use Longevity essential oil blend - in the diffuser and in all your favorite roller blends as well.  Pairs well with ImmunPower and Thieves for an incredible immune blend either diffused or as a roller.

Check out all of these amazing ways to use Longevity Vitality on this blog post.

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 this blog post.

Cedarwood Essential Oil

Cedarwood essential oil is recognized for its calming and grounding aroma, which can be paired with Lavender as part of your bedtime routine. It also provides skin and hair care benefits when applied topically, making it a great addition to your facial care routine or shampoo.

Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing winter skin (more than just hands!).
  • 1/2 cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • 1/2 cup organic arnica oil
  • 1 tbsp shea butter
  • 2 tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 30 drops essential oils - Cedarwood, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli. For a masculine scent - Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce
    Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
    Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
    Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
Make this Winter Skin Bath Soak. Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap. Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler. Whisk in all remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Let sit overnight.
Give your skin and your joints some love with this Soothing ACV Bath Soak. Mix all together and add to your bath water with the ACV.
Make your own (effective) deodorant with this Natural Deodorant Spray recipe. To a 4 oz glass mister bottle, combine all ingredients and shake well:
  • 3 tbsp grain alcohol
  • 1 tbsp witch hazel
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp glycerin
  • 20 drops Cedarwood (or other essential oils)
  • 10 drops Tea Tree (optional)
    To Use - spritz two sprays under arms as desired.
Make a simple DIY Cuticle Oil. This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Gardener's Hand Salve (from November and December). Add all to an empty 15 mL essential oil bottle with an AromaGlide Roller Fitment. Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere.
Make a Focus Roller to use during work, homework, school, meetings or anytime to help focus the mind. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • 10 drops Cedarwood essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply over the heart, back of the neck, on the wrists liberally and frequently.
Make a Sweet Dreams Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops each Lavender and Cedarwood essential oil
  • 10 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply over the big toe, bottom of the feet, neck and behind ears before bed or more frequently as desired.
Make these Sweet Dreams Bath Salts to use before bedtime (great for helping kids wind down as well). Add to a glass jar and mix well.
  • 1 cup magnesium flakes
  • 1/2 cup Epsom salts
  • 10 drops Cedarwood essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
Diffuse this woodsy oil to support focus, calm the atmosphere and bring a sense of serenity to your home.
  • Sweet Dreams: 5 drops Cedarwood, 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops Frankincense
  • Calm & Collected: 4 drops each Cedarwood, Peppermint & Lemon
  • Enchanted Forest: 4 drops Cedarwood, 3 drops Ylang Ylang, 3 drops Vanilla, 2 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
  • Grounded & Grateful: 3 drops each Cedarwood, Patchouli, Tangerine, Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • Let It Go: 4 drops each Cedarwood, Lavender, & Vetiver
Find more about Cedarwood on this oil spotlight blog post.

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

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

Gift with Purchase! - Dec 2023


December's gifts with Purchase


‘Tis the season for all things cozy, and this month's free gifts will help you keep your wellness game strong as the snow settles and you snuggle by the fireplace! Use your Thieves essential oil blend over your lymph nodes and on the bottoms of your feet for immune health. Give your skin and hair some winter TLC with Cedarwood (and use it for a long winter's nap!). Add Longevity Vitality to a mug of tea,  and use Copaiba in your wellness roller for an incredible health boost. And lastly, use your FREE FRANKINCENSE (!!!) for glowing skin, immune support, happy lungs and sweet sweet sleep. This month is full of incredible health goodies!

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! 

How Does it Work?

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

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out the December's 'How to Use' blog post. Check out the goodies from December's Gift with Purchase in this season of all things cozy.

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

During the month of December

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

Cedarwood essential oil, 15 mL

To escape the cold, apply Cedarwood essential oil to your skin to soothe and moisturize. This oil is also wonderful for helping overtired brains and bodies relax into a night of sweet sleep!

Check out this spotlight blog post for more details about Cedarwood 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 these favorite holiday and wellness products and get ALL of these for FREE: Cedarwood, Thieves, Longevity Vitality, Copaiba, and Frankincense. 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 Longevity Vitality essential oil blend. If your order is a Loyalty Order, you'll receive a free 15 mL Thieves essential oil blend and all of the above.


Warm up any tea this winter with a few drops of Longevity Vitality essential oil blend. Use this combination of Thyme, Orange, Clove, and Frankincense to help support normal immune function – it is a health powerhouse!

Check out this spotlight blog post for more details about Longevity essential oil.


Apply and diffuse Thieves all season long! This blend is our go-to for all things immune so get it on and around you as much as possible. Added bonus? It smells like the holiday season!

Check out all of these amazing ways to use Thieves on this blog post.

Note: Loyalty Orders only

250 PV Orders

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


Get set to shine with Copaiba essential oil. Apply it topically to promote the appearance of a youthful, radiant glow, and use it to calm any skin that needs calming. Copaiba is also wonderful to add to other blends to enhance their effects!


300 PV Orders

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


With its grounding and calming aroma, this precious oil was historically used to increase spiritual awareness and beautify skin. Apply it as part of your beauty routine or to any skin that needs some TLC. Diffuse alone or with Lavender to promote a calm environment. Also, add this oil to your wellness rollers and respiratory blends!

As one of my favorite blends to support my mental health, this blog posts tells you all about this supporting 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

Regenolone Supplement Spotlight - Nov 2023

Regenolone Moisturizing Cream Spotlight

Say hello to the best kept secret in glowing, healthy skin! Regenolone Moisturizing Cream is a moisture-rich cream that combines butters, plant extracts, minerals, vitamins, and a special blend of essential oils to balance female hormones and promote healthier, more youthful-looking skin.

Regenolone Moisturizing Cream at a Glance

  • Moisturizes dry skin for skin that feels soft, smooth, and comfortable
  • Absorbs quickly into skin without a greasy feel
  • Creates a cooling sensation on contact with Wintergreen and Peppermint premium essential oils to help comfort dry skin
  • Formulated with skin-supporting minerals and vitamins
  • Formulated without parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, or synthetic dyes
Regenolone Moisturizing Cream combines plant extracts known for their nourishing properties with skin and hormone-loving essential oils to create a soothing, supporting cream you can use daily. Naturally derived ingredients, including wild yam and black and blue cohosh, along with a special blend of premium essential oils work together to invigorate the skin from the inside out!

Background

The endocrine system is involved in every single body process and is essential to overall well being. Many common issues are linked to the endocrine system, which means support for this area is vital! Regenolone can be a wonderful tool for female hormone support because it contains both phytoestrogens and phyto-progesterone.
This moisturizing cream is great for more than just healthy skin! It is a wonderful option for female hormone support. Just take a peek at the ingredients below!

Key Ingredients

“Regenolone is a natural estrogen support cream with plant-based phytoestrogens that soothe the skin and can provide an alternative to conventional estrogen creams. It is chock full of incredible plant-based, hormone supporting ingredients:

  • Pregnenolone - shown to reduce corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) in experimental models (CRH is the first step in the production of the stress hormone cortisol); also a precursor hormone from which all other hormones are created and is important for the body's production of progesterone, which blocks cortisol receptors. 
  • Wolfberry seed oil, Shea butter, Aloe vera leaf - source of antioxidants; soothing and moisturizing to the skin; acts as a carrier for the herbs and essential oils in this formula
  • Calendula flower extract - a powerful source of antioxidants that soothes the skin, promotes healing and may help with menstrual pain
  • St. John's Wort - often used for improving low mood; may help improve symptoms of PMS and help with symptoms of menopause
  • Wintergreen essential oil - extremely high in methyl salicylate, an anti-inflammatory constituent that supports healthy blood pressure and blood vessels
  • Peppermint essential oil - contains constituents menthol and menthone which have anti-inflammatory properties and allow for improved absorption of other ingredients
  • Douglas Fir essential oil - contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties; aroma is soothing and grounding
  • Oregano essential oil - has powerful antioxidant and antimicrobial activity; boosts immunity, eases inflammation and promotes feelings of security
  • Vitamin E - a natural antioxidant that minimizes free radical damage within the body, promoting healthy cell function and overall health
  • Wild yam root extract - a natural source of plant-based progesterone that helps regulate blood sugar, raise HDL and lower LDL levels; supports estrogen and progesterone levels; has anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe muscle spasms
  • Retinyl palmitate (Vitamin A) - a powerful antioxidant that increases collagen production, treats mild acne and moisturizes the skin
  • Black & blue cohosh root extracts - a phytoestrogens that help counteract the effects of cortisol, stop stress responses, improve bone density, and promote healthy mood
How to Use

Apply a dime-sized amount directly onto skin as needed or desired.

Want to try Regenolone Moisturizing Creambut don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Prenolone Plus Supplement Spotlight - Nov 2023

Prenolone Supplement Spotlight

Hormones play a huge role in our overall health and well being, and Prenolone Plus is a wonderful addition for supporting female hormones! This body cream contains pregnenolone, DHEA, blue and black cohosh and essential oils that nourish the skin and also help maintain healthy hormone levels!

This body cream smells incredible and provides so many wonderful hormone supporting herbs such as St. John's Wort, Wild Yam extract (a key ingredient in Progessence Plus Serum), Ginkgo biloba leaf extract and green tea leaf extract. These herbs and essential oils work synergistically to promote a healthy balance of hormones while also nourishing the skin.

Prenolone Plus at a Glance

  • Specifically designed for women
  • Has a lovely, slightly floral scent that makes a wonderful personal fragrance
  • Moisture-rich cream nourishes and hydrates dry skin
  • Absorbs easily without a greasy feel
  • Made from plant-based, moisturizing ingredients and premium essential oils
Key Ingredients

  • DHEA - a precursor hormone for estradiol and testosterone; has been studied for its potential to increase bone density, decrease body fat, improve sexual function and correct hormonal imbalance.
  • Blue and Black Cohosh - supports the body through painful menstrual cycles and promotes healthy estrogen levels 
  • Pregnenolone - an endogenous precursor hormone that is required for the body to make progesterone, estrogen and testosterone.
  • Ylang ylang - helps balance hormones
  • Clary Sage - a natural phytoestrogen that supports hormone balance
  • Geranium, Bergamot, Fennel, Yarrow, Sage - support healthy hormone levels, calm and relax the mind, support healthy skin.
How to Use

Begin using 1 day after the menstrual cycle ends or as desired. Apply ¼ − ½ teaspoon 1−2 times daily for 21 consecutive days. Discontinue use for 7 days, then repeat. Massage cream thoroughly into soft-tissue areas of the body until absorbed (inner thigh, inside of the forearm). Individual needs may vary.

Want to try Prenolone Plusbut don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

PD 80-20 Supplement Spotlight - Nov 2023

PD 80/20 Supplement Spotlight

PD 80/20 is a wonderful targeted support supplement for hormone health! This capsule contains pregnenolone and DHEA – two substances naturally produced by the body that decline with age. Both of these are key for important processes like memory, cardiovascular health, immune health, and more!

PD 80/20 at a Glance

  • Targeted support for Pregnenolone and DHEA
  • Supports endocrine function and healthy hormone levels
  • Supports the body's production of estrogen, DHEA, and progesterone
  • Helps maximize overall health through hormone balance
Our hormone balance is crucial for so many pieces of health, and this combination of pregnenolone and DHEA can be a key tool for many people when it comes to overall  endocrine balance.

Background

The endocrine system is involved in every single body process and is essential to overall well being. Many common issues are linked to the endocrine system, which means support for this area is vital! PD 80/20 is a combination of pregnenolone and DHEA in an 80/20 ratio.

Key Ingredients

Pregnenolone (80%) - Pregnenolone is the key precursor for the body's production of estrogen, DHEA, and progesterone, and it has an impact on mental acuity and memory. “Pregnenolone is a prohormone that serves as a precursor for numerous steroid hormones, including cortisol, progesterone, and DHEA. It has an impact on mental acuity, energy levels and memory as well as many other body processes such as sleep/wake cycles and reproduction. Pregnenolone may also have a role in regulating mood and emotions.” - Supplement Field Guide 

DHEA (20%) - DHEA is involved in maintaining the health of the cardiovascular and immune systems. “DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is often used by athletes to promote muscle growth and strength, but this pro-hormone is also involved in maintaining the health of the cardiovascular and immune systems, improving bone density and cholesterol levels and producing sex hormones. DHEA is one of the most abundant hormones in the human body and is required for more than 150 metabolic functions. The adrenal glands naturally produce DHEA for the body to convert into other hormones. DHEA levels naturally start to decline after the age of 30 which can lead to weight gain, low energy, low libido and higher levels of inflammation.” - Supplement Field Guide

How to Use PD 80/20
  • Start with 1 capsule per day, then increase to 2 capsules per day as needed.
For more hormone support and balance, you can add:
Want to try PD 80/20but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

PowerGize Supplement Spotlight - Nov 2023

PowerGize Supplement Spotlight

Hormones play a huge role in our overall health & well being - both physical and metal! We want to use all the tools in our toolbox to support hormone balance, and PowerGize is an incredible supplement to add to your wellness routine, especially for the guys! PowerGize helps sustain energy levels, muscle size and strength, and overall vitality!

PowerGize at a Glance

  • Helps maintain balanced energy levels for physical performance and endurance
  • Helps boost stamina and enhance sports performance
  • Sustains energy levels, strength, and vitality when paired with physical activity
  • Helps support healthy muscles, increase muscle size and strength, and enhance muscle tone and the rate of muscle recovery
  • Helps promote mental clarity, concentration, alertness, and a sense of energy and calm
  • Promotes overall well-being and hormonal health
  • Contains Eurycoma longifolia to support healthy testosterone levels in both men and women
PowerGize is infused with Blue Spruce, Goldenrod, and Cassia essential oils and is formulated to help individuals of all ages boost stamina and performance. It's great for athletes, maintaining performance as we age, and parents (because parenting should be an Olympic sport). PowerGize helps sustain energy levels, strength, mental and physical vibrancy, and vitality when used in addition to physical activity. Walking, running, yoga, pilates, dancing, weight lifting, swimming - whatever it is you love to do to stay active!

PowerGize is also formulated with a premium ashwagandha root extract, which is touted for its properties that support immunity, mental clarity, concentration, antioxidant support and alertness. Ashwagandha is a super powerful component of this supplement!

Key Ingredients

  • Ashwagandha root extract - an ancient herb that works as an adaptogen, helping your body manage stress; can boost brain function, lower blood sugar and cortisol levels, and help fight symptoms of anxiety and depression
  • Eurycoma longifolia - a well-studied herb that supports healthy testosterone levels in both men and women
  • Tribulus terrestris - supports muscle tone, libido and overall hormone balance 
  • Idaho Blue Spruce - high in alpha-pinene; supports balance and grounding, immune system, and helps the body reduce pain signals
  • Cassia - supports the body's response to inflammation; one of the oldest known medicinal herbs (in the cinnamon family, though distinctly different chemical profile)
  • Goldenrod - supports the cardiovascular and vascular systems, allowing healthy blood flow and circulation
  • Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Zinc, Fenugreek - all of these are supportive of muscle and immune health.
To Use:
  • Take 2 capsules daily
Want to try PowerGizebut don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

FemiGen Supplement Spotlight - Nov 2023

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Simplified Winter Collection Spotlight - Nov 2023

Simplified Winter Collection

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The Simplified Winter Collection is our favorite winter trio of essential oil blends!  Whether you're feeling the nostalgic vibes of Candy Cane during the holdiay season, celebrating the new year with Pink Champagne, or carving out some down time with Winter Spa, these blends are just what winter needs. 

Simplified Winter Collection at a Glance

  • A trio of essential oil blends that are perfect for diffusing, adding to DIYs, and making the most of the season
  • Candy Cane blend is nostalgic for the holidays
  • Pink Champagne is lightly sweet and makes a lovely personal fragrance
  • Winter Spa brings the spa to you, wherever you are
  • Make a great gift - as a set or individually!
These combination of oils can be a powerful emotional tool. The holiday and winter season can bring up emotional triggers, and these oils can help us process. When we lean in and become curious about how we're feeling we can sort through the mess of emotions to find underlying needs and also find healing.

When used with intentional practices like journaling, visualization, counseling or other tools, this blend can be a wonderful support tool as we move through a busy and often emotionally heavy season!


Inspired by everyone's favorite holiday candy, this blend's sweet and minty aroma will instantly transform your space in a magical candy-cane wonderland. It features the refreshing scents of Wintergreen, Peppermint and Balsam Copaiba essential oils, and Vanilla oleoresin, each of which has an incredible ability to support our bodies during the winter months. Plus, its scent is nostalgic and fun!

  • Has a sweet, crisp, nostalgic aroma that is perfect for the season
  • Supports healthy airways
  • Invites the nostalgia of winter into your space
  • Makes a lovely addition to cleaning recipes, DIYs and more
Key Ingredients

  • Wintergreen & Peppermint - Wintergreen and Peppermint are crisp, clean scents that help focus the mind and support healthy airways - another thing we often need in the winter months.
  • Copaiba - Copaiba is one of our favorite calming oils! It is soothing yet gentle and adds a warm, welcoming aroma to the mix - perfect for managing the emotions of the season!
  • Vanilla - Ohh Vanilla. This oil just feels like a giant warm hug. It is calming and soothing to both the mind and body and is a quintessential winter scent!
  • Orange & Tangerine - Orange and Tangerine essential oils are instant mood boosters! These bright, happy oils are great for promoting an aroma of joy and creativity. They are also rich in naturally occurring antioxidants and limonene, making them supportive of the immune and circulatory systems as well as good for our bodies overall.
  • Ylang Ylang - Ylang Ylang 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 and is well known for reducing stress. 

After all the hustle and bustle of the season, an at-home spa day is just what we all need. The soothing aroma of this Winter Spa blend takes you back to a state of calm while transforming your space into a holiday oasis. Fire up your diffuser while you journal, meditate or take a long, hot shower. Diffuse while your little ones have their bath! This blend will be a favorite for everyone with the soothing scents of Bergamot, Tangerine, Eucalyptus Radiata, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Orange, and Jasmine.

  • Has a fresh aroma that calms the mind
  • Contains antioxidants and Eucalyptus to help support the respiratory system
  • Helps the mind and body rest and relax, bringing the feel of a spa to any space
  • Makes a lovely addition to cleaning recipes, DIYs and more
Key Ingredients

  • Bergamot - This crisp citrus oil is wonderful for emotional support, soothing anxious thoughts, and uplifting the spirits! It is wonderful for heart health and makes a great addition to this blend.
  • Tangerine - Tangerine essential oil is an instant mood booster! These bright, happy oil is great for promoting an aroma of joy and creativity. It is also rich in naturally occurring antioxidants and limonene, making it supportive of the immune and circulatory systems as well as good for our bodies overall.
  • Lavender - Lavender is synonymous with calming and relaxing, and it adds an herbaceous aroma to this slightly sweet mix! Lavender pairs well with both citrus and Ylang ylang, and it soothes the mind and body alike.
  • Ylang Ylang - Ylang Ylang 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 and is well known for reducing stress. 
  • Jasmine - This lightly sweet, floral oil promotes connection to self and others, calm and soothe the mind and body, and balance the emotions.
  • Eucalyptus - Eucalyptus is one of our favorite oils for respiratory needs! This crisp, sweet oil opens the airways while also creating the atmosphere of your favorite spa.

Bottoms up! Inspired by a celebratory toast with the ones you love most, this bright blend creates a bubbly environment full of fun and fruity scents. Can we all “cheers” to that? Pink Champagne features the flowery scents of Grapefruit, Camphor, Bitter Orange, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, and Cistus essential oils.

  • Has a lightly sweet, welcoming aroma
  • Is uplifting and helps support a positive outlook
  • Makes a wonderful personal fragrance
  • Makes a lovely addition to cleaning recipes, DIYs and more
Key Ingredients

  • Grapefruit - This bright, crisp citrus oil is wonderful for emotional support, uplifting the spirits, and adding a little zest to this blend. It is also wonderful for immune support since it is high in limonene.
  • Orange - Orange essential oil is an instant mood booster! This bright, happy oil is great for promoting an aroma of joy and creativity. Orange is also rich in naturally occurring antioxidants and limonene, making it supportive of the immune and circulatory systems as well as good for our bodies overall.
  • Lavender - Lavender is synonymous with calming and relaxing, and it adds an herbaceous aroma to this slightly sweet mix! Lavender pairs well with both citrus and Ylang ylang, and it soothes the mind and body alike.
  • Ylang Ylang - Ylang Ylang 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 and is well known for reducing stress. 
  • Camphor - This oil is wonderful for opening the airways, and it lends a slightly earthy, crisp aroma to this delicious blend. 
  • Cistus - Cistus is a crisp, slightly spicy oil that adds a bit of bubble to this blend. It is a wonderful immune support tool! It is cleansing and purifying.
Daily Habits with the Simplified Winter Collection

Use in your home and cleaning routine!

Whip up a simple room or linen spray:
  • 2 oz glass spray bottle
  • 20 drops oil of choice
  • Splash of witch hazel
  • Filtered water
Make a lovely DIY Reed Diffuser:
  • Glass bottle of choice (check thrift stores for lovely vintage ones!)
  • Bamboo skewers or uncoated chopsticks
  • 1/4 cup carrier oil of choice
  • 1 teaspoon rubbing alcohol
  • 40-60 drops oil of choice
Add 30 drops to your Thieves Cleaner for a fun twist.

Add 3-5 drops to dryer balls to infuse your laundry with a little winter love.

Place a few drops onto a cloth or cotton ball and place in the bottom of a trash can, a drawer, a closet or any other small space that needs to be refreshed.

Add to your DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a glass jar with a lid add:
  • 1 cup epsom salt
  • ½ cup fine sea salt
  • ½ cup baking soda
  • 30 drops oil of choice
    To use, add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry.
Make this carpet deodorizing powder. To a 4 oz glass jar add:
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • ½ cup fine sea salt
  • 20 drops oil of choice
    Add baking soda and salt to a jar, and mix well. Add essential oils, stir, then place the top on the jar and shake well.
    Optional: use a small knife or drill to make small holes in the top of the jar. Sprinkle onto carpets and let sit 10-15 minutes before vacuuming!
Put a few drops of oil in a USB car diffuser to cheer up your morning commute with the warming scents of winter.

Use in your personal care routine!

Add a few drops to your evening shower gel, body oil, or DIY bath bomb recipe.

Dab onto wrists and neck as a personal fragrance or wear on a diffuser bracelet.

Use in this Relaxing Bath Salts Recipe:
  • 1 cup epsom salts
  • ½ cup pink Himalayan salt
  • 30 drops oil of choice
Use as a simple chest rub with coconut oil. Apply over the chest, neck and back before bedtime.

Use in this DIY Shimmer Scrub:
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee
  • 1 teaspoon silver cosmetic mica or gold cosmetic mica
  • 2 tablespoons jojoba or olive oil
  • 5 drops Candy Cane
    Add sugars, coffee and mica/eyeshadow to a small bowl and combine. Mix in jojoba oil and essential oils and store in a glass jar.
    When you're in the shower, scrub dry skin gently, then rinse. You'll be left with radiant skin and a soft, barely there sparkle!
Diffuse
You can diffuse these blends as-is or you can add some other favorites to it.

  • Calm & Collected - 6 drops Winter Spa + 3 drops Lavender + 2 drops Bergamot
  • Zen Moment - 4 drops Winter Spa + 3 drops Lemon + 3 drops Eucalyptus + 2 drops Lavender
  • Winter's Nap - 5 drops Winter Spa + 3 drops Jade Lemon + 2 drops Vanilla + 2 drops Pine
  • Peppermint Twist - 5 drops Candy Cane + 3 drops Lemon + 3 drops Jade Lemon
  • Frosted Forest - 4 drops Candy Cane + 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce + 3 drops Vanilla
  • Snow Queen - 4 drops Candy Cane + 3 drops Ylang ylang + 3 drops Grapefruit
  • Champagne Wishes - 4 drops Pink Champagne + 3 drops Lemon + 3 drops Lemongrass + 2 drops Lavender
  • Well Rested - 5 drops Pink Champagne + 3 drops Jade Lemon + 2 drops Vanilla + 2 drops Tangerine
Did you miss out on the Simplified Fall Collection? Read all about it here on the Simplified Fall Collection blog post.

Want to get stared with these yummy winter inspired essential oil blendsbut don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Grapefruit Essential Oil Spotlight - Nov 2023

Grapefruit Essential

Oil Spotlight


Grapefruit is a bright, happy citrus oil cold pressed from the rind of the fruit. Just the name brings up images of bright citrus and sunny days! This versatile (and inexpensive!) oil is a household staple for everything from cleaning to skincare to emotions. 

Just a Drop of Grapefruit

  • Great for metabolism and cravings
  • Support for energy and endurance
  • Boosts skin health and glow
  • Can help combat jet lag and fatigue
  • Uplifting to the spirits and mood to relieve stress  
  • Supporting the body's digestive and cleansing functions, including the liver
  • Helps encourage feelings of  joy, satisfaction, and playfulness.
  • Has a cleansing effect on the kidneys, the lymphatic system, and the vascular system.
Background

A natural cross of the pomelo and the sweet orange, grapefruit likely originated in Jamaica before spreading to America and throughout citrus-growing areas. Today this evergreen tree is cultivated in the United States, South Africa, Brazil, and Israel. Grapefruit essential oil has a zesty, uplifting aroma that refreshes the air when diffused. It also provides cleansing action, making it a popular addition to skin care and home cleaning products.

Grapefruit & Blood Pressure Medication

Many commonly used prescription blood pressure medications carry a warning about drinking grapefruit juice while taking the medication. So it is often questioned whether it is ok to use and ingest grapefruit oil. The short answer to that question is YES.

The issue with grapefruit juice and blood pressure medications is a compound called DHB which can affect the activity of liver enzymes, therefore affecting how your body metabolizes certain medications (blood pressure + cholesterol meds mostly).  However, DHB is NOT found in grapefruit oil, only in juice. 

Young Living's Grapefruit Essential Oil is cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, giving it a completely different profile and constituents than grapefruit juice. 

Note: This is not designed to diagnose or treat and cannot provide specific individual recommendations. We encourage you to find functional medicine or naturopathic medical providers who are familiar with essential oils + other natural practices.

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

D-limonene - a natural detoxing constituent and appetite suppressant, supports healthy metabolism, helps with cleansing and drainage of the lymphatic glands. Improper lymph drainage is a key component of cellulite production, which is one reason Grapefruit Oil is a good choice for supporting healthy weight. Cellulite is essentially a lymph drainage problem as toxins and fluid accumulate as fat pockets when the lymph system is not working properly.
 
Adding Grapefruit to your daily routine (along with other healthy habits!) is a great way to boost your metabolism, enhance fat loss, flush out toxins, and to manage your weight.
  • Add 1-2 drops of Grapefruit Vitality to your water and drink first thing in the morning
  • Add 1-2 drops of Grapefruit Vitality to your water and drink a glass after a meal to help with bloating and improve digestion.
  • Make a capsule with Grapefruit, Peppermint, and Lemon Vitality together with olive oil to help with cravings and to jumpstart metabolism.
Grapefruit & Emotions

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

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

Bottom line? Whenever you're needing a little emotional pick me up, reach for the bright, happy aroma of Grapefruit! 

PRODUCT OPTIONS
Daily Habits with Grapefruit

Note: Grapefruit and Grapefruit Vitality are the same essential oil. Grapefruit Vitality is simply labeled differently for ingestion.

Add Grapefruit to your favorite roller blends for some happy citrus zest! To a 10mL roller bottle add the following essential oils + carrier of choice. (Note: do not apply citrus oils to skin that will be directly exposed to sunlight within 2 hours.)
  • Keep Calm & Carry On - 20 drops Stress Away, 15 drops each Grapefruit, Lavender
  • Liquid Sunshine - 20 drops Grapefruit, 15 drops each Tangerine, Lemon, 10 drops Bergamot
  • Flower Garden - 20 drops Grapefruit, 15 drops Ylang Ylang, 10 drops Bergamot
  • Golden Hour - 20 drops Grapefruit, 15 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce OR Idaho Blue Spruce, 10 drops Geranium or Joy
Add a few drops of Grapefruit Vitality to smoothies, NingXia Red, dressings and marinades and your water each day.

When cooking, add a couple drops of Grapefruit Vitality to a recipe that calls for grapefruit juice or zest 

Make a lovely Citrus Rind Diffuser (recipe via Hello Glow). Hollow out the fruit. In a small bowl mix sea salt and essential oils well. Fill fruit rinds with the salt and oil mixture. Replace every 3-4 days.

Grapefruit Cedarwood:
  • 1 grapefruit
  • 15 drops Cedarwood 
  • 5 drops Grapefruit
  • 3 drops Sage
  • 1&1/2 cups coarse sea salt
  • Fresh sage leaves for garnish (optional)
Lemon Rosemary:
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 cup coarse sea salt
  • 15 drops Rosemary
  • 10 drops Grapefruit
  • Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Winter skin needing a little love? Whip up this Grapefruit Salt Scrub:
Make this Grapefruit Lip Scrub for soft, happy lips:
  • 10 drops Grapefruit 
  • Optional: 5 drops Vanilla
  • ¼ cup White Sugar
  • ¼ cup Coconut Oil
    Whip coconut oil with a mixer, then add in sugar and essential oils and mix again.  Store in a glass jar. Apply nightly to lips in a circular motion. Wipe off with a dry towel.
Whip up this DIY Toning Oil to use after hitting the gym to work on your resolutions:
  • 2 or 4 oz pump or dropper bottle
  • 10 drops each Rosemary, Grapefruit, Fennel, & Juniper
  • 5 drops Geranium & Cypress
  • Fill with V-6 Vegetable Complex
    Massage onto problem areas as desired. 
Spice up your Thieves Cleaner with a fresh, crisp recipe:
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle  
  • 1-2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops Grapefruit
  • 15 drops each Tangerine, Lemon 
  • 15 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
  • Fill with filtered water 
Bring a little light to your winter body butter by combining Winter Nights & Grapefruit in this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe: 
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup pure organic shea butter
  • 1 Tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 20 drops Grapefruit
  • 15 drops Winter Nights
    Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil, shea butter and cocoa 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. Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar. 
Diffuse
Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! Ditch the toxin-filled scented candles and wall plugs and fill up our diffuser instead. Diffuse this happy citrus oil to bring a little bit of sunshine to your home any time of the year:

  • Herb Garden - 4 drops Grapefruit, 4 drops  Lemon, 3 drops Basil
  • Spring Breeze - 4 drops Grapefruit, 3 drops Ylang ylang, 2 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Valor
  • Cozy Home - 4 drops each Grapefruit, Lavender, Vanilla
  • Keep Calm - 4 drops Grapefruit, 5 drops Stress Away, 3 drops Bergamot
  • Capri Blue - 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce, 3 drops Orange, 3 drops Grapefruit, 2 drops Patchouli
  • Good Vibes - 5 drops Grapefruit, 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops Sage
  • Morning Routine - 5 drops Grapefruit, 3 drops Frankincense, 4 drops Idaho Grand Fir
Want to try Grapefruit 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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