Greenwashing vs Genuine Sustainability
Can you easily spot greenwashed products? Do you know which companies you can trust to provide products free of toxic ingredients that harm your health and the environment?
Greenwashing is a deceptive marketing tactic where companies portray their products as safe and eco-friendly without genuine commitment to sustainability. With terms like “natural” and “green” easily thrown around, it’s challenging for consumers to identify brands that truly prioritize safety and sustainability. This is where Young Living stands out!
Young Living’s Seed to Seal® standard sets them apart as a leader in transparency, quality, and environmental responsibility. Through this rigorous approach, Young Living oversees every step of the production process—from selecting the highest-quality seeds and cultivating sustainable farms to distillation, testing, and packaging. Each product is crafted with purity and integrity, without hidden shortcuts or misleading claims.
Young Living's mission has always been "people over profit", meaning they'll never sacrifice quality, safety, or sustainability to make more money. Young Living actively pursues sustainable practices, from reducing carbon emissions to implementing waste reduction at their farms. They use eco-friendly regenerative farming methods, never utilize synthetic fertilizers or harmful pesticides, work to replenish the land for future generations, and implement programs to provide aid to those in need through the Young Living Foundation.
Transparency is a core value for Young Living. Unlike companies that simply market a “green” image with buzzwords and pretty plants on their packaging, Young Living openly shares information about its farming and production processes. Their farms, distilleries, and headquarters are open to the public. (Do you know of any other company that does this?) This level of accountability ensures that customers can trust their commitment to producing clean, pure, and responsibly sourced products.
Young Living’s standards, commitment to the environment, and transparency make it a trustworthy option for clean products. There's no easier way to know the products you're using are safe for yourself, your family, and the planet! Oh, and they get delivered right to your door. Win-win!
Want to know more? Come chat with us on our Essential Oils Q&A Zoom call, Dec 3rd at 7pm EST!
Thieves Cleaner
toss the cleaners with harsh chemicals and make the switch to a low-tox lifestyle with Thieves plant-based cleaner!
Bath and Shower Gel Base
customizable with a few drops of your favorite essential oils to fit your mood and your unique skincare needs!
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Young Living products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Laundry Soap Hack
Did you know the Thieves Laundry Soap is ultra concentrated, so you only need a TEENY bit for a whole load of laundry? We've been conditioned by detergent manufacturers to fill that cup on the top of the bottle, but if you're doing that with your Thieves Laundry Soap, you're using too much!
Here's what I do to ensure we aren't wasting detergent (and money!). This lasts my family of 4 about 4 months and does a great job on stains.
1. Pour entire bottle of Thieves Laundry Soap into a large glass jar with a spigot (like this one), or a pump (like the one pictured).
2. Add 1/4 cup Thieves Cleaner to the jar.
3. Add a 5ml bottle of essential oil of your choice (I love Lemongrass or Lavender) to the jar.
4. Fill the empty Thieves Laundry Soap bottle with water and pour into the glass jar. Repeat 1-2 times. Save the cap.
5. Stir to combine everything well.
6. Now you can fill the cap from the Thieves Laundry Soap bottle and use it like you normally would. It's safe for HE washers, too.
Have a YL tip you'd like us to consider for the monthly newsletter?
Send me an email at totalwellnessdefined@gmail.com with the subject "TIP OF THE MONTH"!
SPOTLIGHT ON THIEVES DISHWASHER TABLETS
Tough on grease but gentle on the planet, Thieves® Dishwasher Tablets combine natural cleaning power with Thieves® essential oil blend. Formulated without plastic, harsh chemicals, or synthetic fragrances, they tackle tough grease and cut through stubborn grime for a powerful, spot-free finish that’s family and planet friendly.
Watch our Facebook group for drops of information on Thieves Dishwasher Tablets throughout the month.
Taste of the Holidays
Christmas Market
Come visit us at our booth in Kingston, TN!
Essential Oils Q&A Zoom Call
Join us online for essential oil basics and open Q&A!
Tues, Dec 3 at 7pm ET
Havana Winterfest
Come visit us at our booth in Havana, FL!
Southwood
Christmas Market
Come visit us at our booth in Tallahassee on December 8th!
Southwood Street Market
Come see us on December 22nd in Tallahassee!
3196 Merchants Row Blvd
