We’ve all seen the ads, they tell you their skincare is “natural”. You order the product in great anticipation for the wonderful results you believe you will experience. Suddenly reality sets in. The skincare arrives and alas, it is full of ingredients you cannot even pronounce. Once again, your hard earned money is spent on a less than ideal product.
Let’s talk about the good, the bad, and the beautiful in skincare so you can invest your hard earned dollars wisely moving forward!
Let’s save the best till last and begin with the very commonly used yet harmful ingredients you do not want in your skincare!
With all this bad news, there is some really good news! The “purpose” listed above for each of these ingredients can actually be achieved through natural, non toxic ingredients! Why settle for cheap ingredients that have long standing negative side effects when nature offers you the real thing?
I believe every woman is a beautiful work of art and deserves a skin care system that feels just as treasured.
This is why I love the ART Skin Care Collection by Young Living. Much like an artist preparing her canvas, these beautiful formulas help prepare your skin to glow naturally and gracefully. Each formula is crafted with innovative, powerful botanicals and pure, skin-transforming essential oils your skin absolutely loves! The ART System is like “food for your skin”, designed to reveal your most refreshed, renewed, and radiant complexion.
Our entire family, both young and mature use these products and we absolutely love them. At age 72, I cannot afford to mess around! My daily skincare routine is a commitment I wish I had begun earlier in life. With extensive sun damage from living my entire youth on a lake followed by 7 years on the ocean as an adult, I am now working hard to reverse the damage of some of my long days in the sun. By taking good care of your skin now, and investing in pure and natural skincare, your body will respond in the most positive way. Here are the plant powered ingredients that truly sets the ART Skin Care System apart!
- Orchid (Orchis mascula) ~ This delicate flower is known for its age-defying antioxidants that help soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles while keeping your skin hydrated and radiant. It’s one of the secrets to that youthful, lit-from-within glow!
- Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) ~ Essential Oil. It’s truly a royal oil! Long cherished for promoting firm, smooth, beautifully renewed skin. It helps refine texture and brings that heavenly brightness back to your complexion.
- Melissa (Lemon Balm) ~ Essential Oil Melissa is pure joy for your skin! It helps calm and balance, easing visible redness and bringing a peaceful, even tone. When your skin feels happy, it shows.
- Honeysuckle (Lonicera flower & leaf extract) ~ So gentle & so sweet! Honeysuckle helps protect and purify your skin from daily stress. It’s rich in natural antioxidants that keep your complexion soft, clear, and healthy-looking.
- Cupuaçu Butter & Squalane ~ Found in the ART LIGHT MOISTURIZER, this luxurious duo deeply hydrates and helps plump and smooth the skin for a silky, luminous finish. It’s like a drink of water your skin will thank you for!
- Olive Fruit Unsaponifiables & Leucojum Bulb Extract ~ These nutrient-rich botanicals help restore elasticity and promote a beautifully supple texture, helping your skin look refreshed, renewed, and radiant.
And of course, what makes ART even more special is what it doesn’t contain.
You’ll never find parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, or synthetic dyes/colorants, only pure, nature-inspired goodness that honors your skin and your health.
“Beauty is not about perfection . . . it’s about honoring the masterpiece God created . . . YOU!”
Our 3-Step ART Skin Care SystemEach step of the ART Skin care system is lovingly designed to work in harmony, cleansing away impurities, balancing hydration, and nourishing your skin.
Step 1: ART GENTLE CLEANSER
Start with this lush, silky foaming cleanser to wash away impurities without ever stripping your skin’s natural moisture.
Infused with Orchid, Frankincense, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Melissa, Lavender, and Lemon essential oils, it leaves your complexion soft, refreshed, and glowing. It’s gentle enough for sensitive skin yet strong enough to remove your eye make up.
Step 2: ART REFRESHING TONER
Next, bring balance and brightness back to your skin with this revitalizing toner.
You’ll feel a cool, calming breeze of Peppermint, Frankincense, and Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, harmonized with Melissa and Honeysuckle to help tone, tighten, and refresh.
Step 3: ART MOISTURIZER
Depending on your skin type and daily needs, you can choose between these two moisturizers.
ART LIGHT MOISTURIZER
Finish your daily system with this nourishing, silky-light cream. Cupuaçu Butter, Orchid, Honeysuckle, and Olive Fruit Extract deeply hydrate and smooth, leaving your skin luminous, supple, and soft to the touch. Frankincense and Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood essential oils help support firmness and refine texture. They reduce the look of pours, diminish fine lines, and calms visible redness, encouraging a beautifully even, radiant complexion.
ART INTENSIVE MOISTURIZER
When your skin needs a little more hydration such as during cooler months, dry climates, or whenever it feels thirsty, reach for this rich, luxurious cream. It provides lasting moisture and protection, helping your complexion stay soft, plump, and hydrated throughout the day.
Together, this 3-Step System offers a graceful, natural approach to skincare. Your skin will look and feel its best: pure, balanced, and glowing with beauty from the inside out.
Your most radiant, refreshed, and renewed skin is just three steps away. Compared to over the counter famous skincare brands, Young Living’s skincare is very competitively priced! My family and I find that each of the products last a long time. So let’s get started discarding the old and embracing the new!
Order all three ART Skin Care products today to receive 24% off your order. Use the promo code shareyl for an extra 10% off!
As a wellness coach for over 30 years, I look forward to supporting you in your health and beauty journey for years to come.
You will receive fun, simple and easy tips to help you live your most vibrant life ever!
With love and joy, Teri
🍂 What if you could enter this Fall and Winter season with a proactive strategy for your immune system?
Caring for your immune system daily builds confidence in your overall wellness plan. Clean food, exercise, pure water, and specific essential oils make a powerful foundation.
Why Essential Oils?
I believe God is extravagant! On the third day of creation, He gave us plants, flowers, trees, and shrubs to keep us healthy and strong. What a gift! 🌸 Today, Young Living essential oils help bridge the gap between what our bodies need and what we sometimes miss in our daily diet and environment.
Meet the Golden Touch One Collection by Young Living.
This is one of my all-time favorite collections—a true “winter rescue kit.” It combines:
- Raven, R.C., and Melrose (for topical use)
- Thieves, DiGize, EndoFlex, and JuvaFlex Vitality blends (for daily internal support)
In the video, I share exactly how I’ve used each one of these oils—raising three healthy children and helping countless clients around the world.
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Thieves Vitality – Our #1 best-selling blend for immune strength.
R.C. & Raven – Comforting support for clear breathing.
Melrose – Cleansing and purifying, especially for skin.
EndoFlex Vitality – Helps support metabolism, thyroid, and adrenal balance.
DiGize Vitality – A travel essential for tummy comfort.
JuvaFlex Vitality – Gentle support for the liver and detox pathways.
Fun Fact: To make an essential oil, it oftentimes takes hundreds and sometimes thousands of pounds of plant material distilled at a very low temperature using a steam distillation just to come out with one pound of oil. Rose oil, for instance, takes 2,000 pounds of rose petals to make 1 pound/16 ounces of pure Rose essential oil. Wow!
For over 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of watching these oils transform lives when combined with simple, everyday lifestyle choices. My hope is that this collection becomes as much of a blessing to your family as it has been to mine.
Wishing you joy, peace, and radiant health this season! 🌸
With love and gratitude,
Teri Secrest
Teri Secrest
This blog is for educational purposes only and is not meant to prescribe or diagnose health concerns. Please consult your doctor before starting a new wellness regimen.
How to Use the Eating for Life Cookbook to Grow Your Young Living Business
"Imagine creating a 5-star dining experience as an adventure—complete with rich tastes and fragrant scents!"
~ Teri Secrest
Oh, what a glorious experience this has been!
Over the past year, I’ve hosted more Cooking Parties than I can count on both hands—and every single one has been nothing short of miraculous.
Picture this: a warm, welcoming kitchen filled with laughter, mouthwatering aromas, and friends lighting up as they cook side-by-side. One person starts talking about how they use Lavender Vitality, someone else jumps in with a story about Peppermint in their water, and suddenly, the whole room is alive with testimonies, questions, and joyful discoveries.
Here’s the best part:I wasn’t teaching.
I was hosting. Loving. Listening. Cooking. Creating beautiful memories.
And something wonderful kept happening…
By the end of the night—no exaggeration—guests were joking about whose next Young Living order would be the biggest!
Yes, really. 💃
Yes, really. 💃
I watched Young Living carts fill up as guests logged in and got more and more excited to try the oils, the recipes, the products—and all the possibilities they had just experienced firsthand and heard about from those around them. Orders doubled and sometimes tripled in volume!
This is the the perfect time to share:
- The beauty of Loyalty Rewards
- The generous Gift With Purchase offers
- The free diffuser for Month 2
- And how simple it is to commit to a 90-day wellness journey
🍽️ So, how can you use the Eating for Life cookbook to grow your Young Living business?
Here’s my best advice: Host a Cooking Party
✨ STEP ONE:
Invite a few friends over and cook a delicious 5-star menu together.
✨ STEP TWO:
Use the Eating for Life cookbook alongside Young Living’s Vitality oils, Einkorn products, and NingXia Red.
✨ STEP THREE:
As you prepare each recipe, share the Nutritive Benefits section for each ingredient—it's right there in the cookbook!
This allows you to educate and inspire your guests without needing to be an expert. The book does the teaching for you, making it easy to highlight how each ingredient supports wellness in a tangible, practical way.
This allows you to educate and inspire your guests without needing to be an expert. The book does the teaching for you, making it easy to highlight how each ingredient supports wellness in a tangible, practical way.
🧺 Hosting Tip: Share the Grocery List!
A fun and inexpensive way to host is to let each person choose a recipe from the menu. Have them bring all of the ingredients for that single recipe that contributes to the full menu. Your guest will love contributing—and it will make the gathering feel more like a team effort! More than that, it will guarantee they show up.
Other ways to spread out the cost:
- Choose a budget-friendly menu, like Week 3: Penne Pesto with Pine Nuts from the cookbook with simple, fresh ingredients
- Use Loyalty Rewards points to grab some of the Young Living products ahead of time
- Get to know your local farmer's market vendors, local growers and ranchers. Sometimes you can find great ingredients at amazing prices.
This isn't your typical class. No slides, no formal teaching -- just aprons on, music up, and spoons in hand! 🌟
Open your home. Open your heart. Open your kitchen.
There’s something powerful that happens when people experience something new together. When people feel seen, nourished, and inspired, they walk away filled—with good food, yes, but also with hope, curiosity, and next steps for their wellness journey.
And yes…
Every Cooking Party should be full of dancing.
That’s a Teri Secrest requirement! 🕺️🎶
Every Cooking Party should be full of dancing.
That’s a Teri Secrest requirement! 🕺️🎶
Show that you truly care
Before the night ends, take a quiet moment with each guest. Invite them back for a personal Wellness Assessment. These heartfelt one-on-one conversations can spark the biggest transformations.
Someone who was too shy to speak up in a group might now feel ready to share—and you’ll be there to listen with compassion, offer guidance, and recommend the oils and products that can support their journey.The best part.... You don’t have to be an expert!
If you’ve experienced just one breakthrough with essential oils…
If you’ve felt your body respond…
If you’ve shared your story with a friend…
You already know more than most people around you.
If you’ve felt your body respond…
If you’ve shared your story with a friend…
You already know more than most people around you.
Take a deep breath. Be courageous.
Be the light someone else is looking for.
Be the light someone else is looking for.
The Eating for Life cookbook is not just a business tool.
It’s a community builder, a conversation starter, and a life-giving resource that brings people together in the most beautiful way.
It’s a community builder, a conversation starter, and a life-giving resource that brings people together in the most beautiful way.
Bulk pricing is available!
If you’d like to have extra books on hand to teach a class, host a cooking party, or to gift this inspiring book to the Brand Partners in your organization, Seeds of Thyme offers bulk pricing. Let’s grow together—with joy and purpose!
I pray it blesses your home, your heart, and your Young Living business.
If you’ve already used the cookbook in your own journey—I’d love to hear about it!
Please send your story to Teri@TeriSecrest.com..
Please send your story to Teri@TeriSecrest.com..
Here’s to your radiant health and flourishing business.
With joy,
Wouldn't it be wonderful if we all had time to make 3 healthy meals a day -- including the grocery shopping and meal prepping and clean-up? For most individuals and families, that's just really challenging to do seven days a week.In addition, it is practically impossible to get all the nutrients our body needs from just the foods we eat. This is why Ningxia Red, by Young Living, is such a blessing to my family and many of my wellness clients each year. It is a solution that gives our body the live nutritious fuel that our cells are craving.
Ningxia Red is a delicious way to power your day!
Packed with powerful antioxidants and superfoods, Ningxia Red features Wolfberry, Plum, Aronia, Cherry, Blueberry, and Pomegranate juices and extracts to start your day off right. It also contains a blend of premium essential oils, including Orange, Lemon, Tangerine and Yuzu. These ingredients combine to help prevent oxidative stress, support normal cellular function, and promote healthy energy levels.*
The Benefits of NingXia Red
Ningxia Red is so full of life that the very cells of your body seem to come alive with each daily dose. This juice is clinically proven to support our physical energy levels, improve our sleep patterns and reduce our daily stress, to improve mental well-being. In addition, Ningxia Red supports our healthy vision! So, if you are a family looking for ways to bridge the nutritional gap in your diet, Ningxia Red is the way to go.
3 Ways To Enjoy Ningxia RedONE: Each of our family members has their own “signature” Ningxia Red morning smoothie! Some of us drink a 2-ounce shot straight, some of us put it in a blender with frozen fruit, and those of us on the go, pour it in a shaker bottle and combine it with other nutrients on our way out the door.
TWO: For younger children, there is nothing like a Ningxia Red frozen popsicle!
THREE: We love it in deserts! In my cookbook “Eating for Life” there is the recipe for a Ningxia Red Parfait, (shown in this photo) curated by a beautiful restaurateur and good friend from Vashon Island, Melinda Powers! If you'd like to learn more about brining healthy food and fun back into your kitchen, check out the book HERE
Note: a daily dose of NingXia Red is 2-4 ounces a day. A NingXia Red 2-pack is enough for one person to enjoy 2-ounces per day for 1 month
TESTIMONIALS
Elizabeth Rose ~ Texas: "One of the first things on my travel packing list is NingXia Red. It has been my constant "adventure buddy" for over 10 years. Backpacking, camping, kayaking, biking, horse back riding -- you name it -- I take the single serving NingXia Red packets with me as a support to my daily health regimen. For me, it works better than coffee to help me wake up in the morning. I add 2 ounces to my first glass of water or protein shake, and often times I take another 2 ounces in the afternoon to give my body the fuel for sustained energy throughout a full day."
Daniel Williams ~ Arizona: "One of my very first activities each day is taking a shot of NingXia Red! It helps with my clarity as I start my day. On workout days I put it in my protein shake to give me that extra boost of energy I need to get me started."
Lisa Trenary ~ Texas: "As a photographer, I love to carry NingXia Red packets for that extra boost of clarity and clean energy it gives me when shooting for multiple days! I simply can't be without it!"
Susan McGinnis ~ Texas: "One of the most amazing things I notice when I consistently take Ningxia red in the morning is that I do not have sugar cravings in the afternoon like I used to get! It’s a win win for me! All the healthy benefits and not craving the unhealthy things!"
How To Order NingXia RedIf you're here because of a Young Living Brand Partner, we encourage you to reach out to them for personalized guidance and to place your order. Your amazing Young Living friend is a valuable resource and can help you get the most out of your essential oils experience.
Are you new to Young Living? Here is how you can easily order. Simply click HERE and choose the Young Living products you desire to order.
Exclusive Discounts For New Customers
If you're a new customer, you will receive 10% off by visiting the link above and entering the promo code SHAREYL into the box at checkout. Additionally, you will receive an extra 24% off if you spend 100PV (approximately $100) or more.
To Your Health, With Love!
My Secret to Vibrant Healthy Hair!
By Teri Secrest
Hey friend,
Have you looked in the mirror lately and thought, My hair just doesn’t look as alive as it used to…? Maybe it’s lost its shine.
Maybe it feels a little thinner or just harder to manage. Or maybe you’ve noticed a few more silver strands than you would like.
Maybe it feels a little thinner or just harder to manage. Or maybe you’ve noticed a few more silver strands than you would like. If that’s you, you’re not alone — and more importantly, you are not without hope. 💛
A few years ago, I began noticing the same thing. My hair looked dull. It lacked its usual bounce and vibrance. And yes, I spotted a few grays — which didn’t bother me, but they made me pause.
I thought to myself: There has to be a better way to support healthy, beautiful hair—naturally.
That’s when I began digging deep—into the science, the stories, and the power of nature.
What I found was so encouraging.
What Your Hair Might Be Trying to Tell You
Hair is more than just something we style and tame—it’s a reflection of what’s going on inside. As we age (especially for women), our hair often reacts to nutritional deficiencies, stress, hormone changes, or inflammation in the body.
The good news? When we start supporting our body with the right building blocks—especially nutrients that are often lost in our daily food habits —we can begin to see changes not only in our hair, but in our skin, our joints, and even our energy.
Meet My Hair's Two Best Friends!
In addition to my morning routine of a brisk 30-minute walk, and enjoying a nutritious protein shake, I began using two nutrients daily; NingXia Red drink combined with Sulfurzyme Powder from Young Living. Within three months, not only my hair, but my skin AND my nails began to bounce back into a fullness and strength I love. No coloring, no salon secrets; just nourishment from the inside out.One of the key nutrients in Sulfurzyme Powder is a form of organic sulfur (MSM), which helps build healthy keratin—the protein that makes up hair, skin, and nails. And the BEST PART Sulferzyme also supports healthy joints! Here’s the thing: MSM naturally exists in raw fruits and vegetables, but it breaks down when foods are cooked. That means many of us aren’t getting enough of it.
NingXia Red is an overall body tonic that will nourish, support, and strengthen every cell in your body. Its a powerhouse of whole wolfberry puree, red and purple antioxidant fruits, plus 4 food grade essential oils that feeds your body all day long.
I learned that by combining these two nutrient-rich superfoods I could create a powerful daily drink that supports my whole body, and especially my hair. These nutrients work together to nourish cells, support vision, promote joint comfort, and balance the immune system. And yes—they’ve been a game-changer for my hair, too.
By using Young Living NingXia Red and Sulfurzyme Powder daily, I feel better than I did in my 30's!
Here’s exactly how I use them
- I take a small glass (about 4 ounces) of pure water,
- Add 2 ounces of NingXia Red,
- Then stir in one heaping teaspoon of Sulfurzyme Powder.
- Add 2 ounces of NingXia Red,
- Then stir in one heaping teaspoon of Sulfurzyme Powder.
Take your time mixing it to make sure the powder fully dissolves, and then sip it slowly. Some clients prefer to add additional juice, such as orange juice, for flavor. This is my favorite way to get these nutrients into my system—and I believe you're going to love it!
You can do this once a day or twice per day if you prefer. This simple habit doesn’t just support your hair—it supports your whole body. If this routine sounds like something you’d like to try but you’re not sure where to start, I’m here for you. Just reach out—I’d be happy to walk you through it step by step. You can call or text 830-355-3578 💬
But This Isn’t Just My Story
Over the years, I’ve shared this simple wellness habit with thousands of women, and the stories they’ve sent back are nothing short of amazing. One friend told me that after just six weeks, her hairdresser refused to dye her roots—because they had started coming in black instead of gray!
Now, I always remind people—everyone’s body is unique, and nothing is ever guaranteed. However, we can give our bodies the nourishment they need to thrive. We can make small, natural choices that support long-term health.
What I Hope You Remember
This isn’t about vanity. It’s about vitality. It's about feeling like you again. 💫
So if you’ve been frustrated with your hair, skin & nails or if you’re just curious whether something natural could actually make a difference, I’d encourage you to try it for 90 days. Give your body the chance to respond. You might be surprised by what begins to change—not just on your head, but in your heart, too.
With Love and Joy,
Teri 🌸
Teri 🌸
830-355-3578 ~ Call or Text!
