I am feeling astounded. I had a competition last month and out of the 22 people who entered only 1 member was a male. That is 0.05%. So, then I looked at my team and noticed that only 0.03% are male. When I go to Young Living events, it is rare to find men. Then I went online and there were so many blogs written just for men and how to use essential oils. So I have complied all this information into one blog created for men to help them see the benefits of Young Living’s products.
Alan Simpson's Video on Men's Health
Who are some men building a Young Living business?
I do know a number of men who are successful in building Young Living businesses. Here are some men who love sharing Young Living products and a video of each:
- Adam (and Vanessa) Green (USA) – Royal Crown Diamond in less than four years
- Chris Opfer (USA) – Royal Crown Diamond
- Alan (and Linda) Simpson (AUS) – Crown Diamond
- Chris Lewin (AUS) – Platinum
Generally, the men who are involved in Young Living are here because their wives/partners introduced them, but there is always an exemption to the rule. Check out the current leaders as of September 2020 worldwide on page 3.
Where are the healthy men? Where are the men who want to build a health business? Check out the income disclosure statement and the average earnings of various ranks. Which rank would you want to achieve?
What are some masculine essential oils?
Each person has unique preference, but many men favour woodsy and earthy aromas over florals. Not every guy wants to smell like flowers. If you’re looking for essential oils with more traditionally masculine scents, here are some of my favourites.
Shutran™ is the boss of all manly oils. An empowering essential oil blend specially formulated for men to boost feelings of masculinity and confidence, Shutran is perfect for use as a cologne that appeals to both men and women. This wonderful blend is transforming, releasing, empowering, inspiring, refreshing, and invigorating. Shutran is a blend of exotic and rare oils that may harmonise male and female energy. I love the aroma of a man wearing Shutran. In my opinion, it is a woman magnet.
How to use Shutran:
- Apply directly to desired area topically.
- Diffuse for up to one hour three times daily.
- Apply to heart, ears, wrists, neck or feet to inspire self-empowerment and self-confidence.
For a scent that’s more relaxing, Vetiver essential oil is a solid choice. Like Lavender, this essential oil is ideal for diffusing at bedtime or during times of stress, like when you’re prepping for a big presentation or interview. But unlike Lavender, Vetiver is smoky and earthy. That’s not to say Lavender is bad for guys — truth is, its heady, floral fragrance is widely used in men’s colognes. It is even added it to Shutran! But, if you prefer something more reminiscent of fresh-cut grass on a hot summer afternoon, you can’t go wrong with Vetiver.
How to use Vetiver:
- Wind down after a long day with a diffuser blend of 3 drops Vetiver, 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, and 2 drops Tangerine.
- Get a whiff of inspiration by smelling it straight from the bottle.
- Add Vetiver to your face wash for extra cleansing power.
If Shutran is the boss of manly essential oil blends, then Peppermint is our top choice in singles. Fresh, energising, and minty, it’s been around forever. Many people enjoy using Peppermint topically for the icy, tingling sensation it leaves on skin.
How to use Peppermint:
- Add 4 drops of Peppermint to a dab of carrier oil and rub it into your muscles for a cooling, post-leg day massage.
- Diffuse it in combination with Thieves essential oil for a cosy blend that says, “Let’s stay in tonight.”
- Combine a few drops with Lavender and aloe vera gel to cool off after a long day in the sun. (I prefer to use After Sun Spray.)
- Make this DIY head tension roll-on and glide it over your neck and temples whenever you need relief.
DIY head tension roll-on
Keep this tension buster in your purse, glovebox, or on your bedside table for when needed.
Ingredients:
- Empty 10 ml roller bottle (a clean and empty Tranquil® or Deep Relief™ Roll-On container will do the trick or use an empty bottle of essential oil and an aroma glide fitment ball on top)
- 20 drops Peppermint essential oil
- 20 drops M-Grain essential oil
- 10 drops Rosemary essential oil
- Carrier oil (eg. Fractioned coconut oil, olive oil, V-6)
Instructions:
1. Add the essential oils to the clean and empty roller bottle.
2. Fill the remainder of the bottle with carrier oil.
Another champion among essential oils, Copaiba boasts numerous skin care benefits. Thanks to Copaiba’s warm and balsamic scent, this essential oil is perfect for creating calming diffuser blends and colognes. When you want to smell good without overpowering, this one is for you.
How to use Copaiba:
- Enhance your favourite beard oil or make your own with these easy recipes.
- Add a drop to your morning moisturiser. Yes, men should be moisturising daily!
- Rub it into the bottoms of your feet before bed.
No list of essential oils for men would be complete without Sacred Sandalwood. This is an Aussie oil, from our partner farm – Ord River Sandalwood Farm and Distillery. This woodsy wonder has an aroma that’s warm, soft, and sultry. Unbelievably, it takes 30 years for a sandalwood tree to mature to the point that we can extract essential oils from it, but the wait is well worth it.
How to use Sacred Sandalwood:
- Combat an itchy, dry scalp with a few drops of Sacred Sandalwood in your conditioner.
- Create a spa-like bath salt with 3-5 drops Sacred Sandalwood and ¼ cup Epsom salt — after all, baths aren’t just for ladies.
- Add an air of sophistication to your man cave by diffusing this rustic, earthy scent on its own.
- Compare it to Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood and decide which one you need most.
With its spicy, invigorating aroma, Ginger is another good bet for men. While you might think of ginger as an ordinary kitchen spice, the essential oil is anything but average. In addition to being one of our favourite oils for massage, this zinger is great to diffuse on long, monotonous road trips because of its stimulating scent.
How to use Ginger:
- Combine it with OrthoEase Massage Oil and rub over tired muscles and joints.
- Apply to tummies prior to long car and boat journeys.
- Make your clothes smell super fresh by adding Ginger oil to laundry soap.
- Create a DIY air freshener spray with 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons witch hazel, 20 drops Ginger, and 10 drops Lemon.
7. Tea Tree essential oil
Another multi-tasker, every man—and woman—needs in their home is Tea Tree. There are two types of Young Living tea tree essential oil available and both are from Australia.
- Melaleuca
- Australian Ericifolia
What makes this oil a must-have? Well, for starters, it has cleansing properties, making it a key ingredient in skin care products and natural cleaning solutions. What’s more, you can use it to infuse your home with a fresh, Eucalyptus-like smell.
How to use Tea Tree:
- Diffuse it to blast away unwanted odours from stinky gym bags or last night’s dinner.
- Prevent blemishes by adding a drop to your aftershave.
- Treat yourself to a cleansing scalp massage with 2 drops of Tea Tree and 4 drops of a carrier oil such as coconut oil; continue rubbing the oils in for 3-5 minutes and then wash your hair.
- Make an all-purpose cleaner with 1 cup distilled water, 1 cup vinegar, 10 drops Tea Tree, and 10 drops Pine.
Add it to skin care products or apply topically to help improve the appearance of dry skin or to help maintain the appearance of healthy-looking skin. Northern Lights Black Spruce can also be applied anywhere topically on the body once diluted in a carrier oil! Men (and women) love to use it to spruce things up in the bedroom.
PS: Men – I suggest checking out my blog on Oils for Passion and Libido. 😉
How to use Northern Lights Black Spruce:
- Dilute with carrier oil and apply topically to desired area as needed.
- Diffuse for up to 1 hour three times daily.
- Use during massage.
- Use during meditation to support spiritual growth.
What are Some Masculine Personal Care Products?
Here are some products designed just for men including beard oil, shave cream, aftershave lotion, body wash, soap and Shutran (natural cologne).
Shutran Beard Oil was specially crafted to soften, condition, and add a healthy-looking sheen to facial hair while moisturising the skin underneath.
If you like a clean shave, make sure you’re at least doing it with the best stuff. Shutran Shave Cream is full of hydrating ingredients and pure essential oils that’ll give you a close shave with a great fragrance. Make sure to put moisture back into your skin after shaving to avoid that post-shave itchy feeling.
Feel as good as your shave looks with refreshing Shutran Aftershave Lotion. Our 100% plant-based aftershave soothes, freshens, and calms skin after you’ve roughed up your skin shaving. These products are free of toxic ingredients and men smell amazing when they wear these products.
Men this is for you – one product for hair, face and body! Shutran™ 3-in-1 Men’s Wash is a shampoo, face wash and body wash all in one. Formulated with Shutran essential oil blend, aloe, ucuuba nut oil and other naturally derived ingredients, this cleanser is gentle, effective, smells great and will keep you fresh and clean from crown to toe all day long. Created specifically for men and infused with our rich, woodsy Shutran essential oil blend, this unique essential oil body wash will leave you feeling confident and bold.
Alternatively, use the Shutran soap. While the masculine scent may appeal specifically to men, it’s great for people of all ages and skin types. The activated carbon gives the bar its distinct grey colour and deodorising and cleansing properties. Plus, the 100% plant-based formula was created without synthetic ingredients like parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, glycols, sulphates, synthetic dyes or colorants, or EDTA, so it’s a clean you can feel good about!
Smell Amazing
While it’s important to smell good, it shouldn’t come at a cost to your health. Many colognes are packaged with nasty ingredients that should be avoided – this can be done by selecting a low tox alternatively as your signature scent! Start with Shutran, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Bergamot, Northern Lights Black Spruce or Black Pepper to see what works best with your body’s chemistry. Dilute with a smidge of carrier oil and apply a drop or two to your wrists and neck for a masculine scent that lasts.
What are Some Masculine Products for Fitness?
Pure Protein Complete™ is a formulated supplementary sports food designed to give you a protein boost whenever and wherever you need it. Protein is necessary for tissue building and repair, and is essential for whole-body health, contributing to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass and the maintenance of normal bones. Six different amino acids make this formula highly effective as a recovery shake after intensive exercise. As an added benefit, both flavours contain Orange essential oil which is known for its uplifting and energising qualities. Comes in two delicious flavours - Vanilla Spice and Chocolate Deluxe flavours.
DIRECTIONS
Add 2 heaped scoops (41g) to 200ml of cold water. Shake or stir until completely mixed. Consume immediately. Consume 1 serving per day. May be mixed with rice, almond, or other milk. Shake, stir, or blend until smooth. For added flavour, add fruit or Young Living culinary oils.
The naturally derived ingredients give Cool Azul Sports Gel a unique consistency that makes application convenient and easy for anyone, including physical, sports, and massage therapists alike. No matter your training or fitness level, Cool Azul Sports Gel is a perfect choice to use before or after physical activity.
Apply Deep Relief to muscles for a refreshing, cooling sensation and invigorating scent that will inspire greater feelings of energy and positivity to help you stay motivated. Deep Relief Roll-On’s convenient, on-the-go packaging makes it easy to carry this blend in your gym bag, purse, or briefcase, so you can reach for it when you need it most.
NingXia Red is a blend of superfruit juices and pure Orange, Yuzu, Lemon and Tangerine essential oils. Enjoy NingXia Red daily to energise, fortify and revitalise the body and support overall wellness from head to toe. Since I started drinking 60mL a day, I feel more energetic.
NingXia Zyng™ is a hydrating splash of essential oil-infused goodness. You’ll enjoy a refreshing energy boost that’s full of flavour without artificial flavours and preservatives.
What are some essential oils for flavouring food and water?
You like food. You like flavour. So why haven’t you been super-charging your healthy cooking with the intense flavour of essential oils? Perfect for boosting flavour in almost anything you’re cooking; essential oils are like a flavour bomb compared to dried herbs. Add Lemon to fish, Black Pepper to steak sauce and marinades, and Basil to Italian sauces. Get creative —your taste buds will thank you for it. There are a number of culinary oils. Why not try one of our tasty recipes with a culinary essential oil.
Reach for Lime, Tangerine or Orange essential oils instead of sugary sports drinks to stay hydrated! Just a drop or two in your glass water bottle will keep you coming back for more.
So, men this is just a snippet of what you can do to have a healthy life.
Which is your favourite Young Living product? Leave a compliant comment.
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