From the sweet aroma of lavender to the stimulating fragrance of eucalyptus, our essential oils ignite your senses and enliven your body. Packed within these pure, botanical essences, you’ll discover rich properties that cannot be found elsewhere.
Tuesday, 26 August 2014
Tuesday, 25 March 2014
Young Living’s Orange Blossom Facial Wash™
With spring just around the corner, we sometimes experience both the
“lion” and “lamb” weather that is typically associated with March. In
some parts of the United States, this phenomenon can happen in a matter
of days. These extreme weather conditions can sometimes cause a variety
of skin problems, requiring extra care. That is why I have chosen Young Living’s Orange Blossom Facial Wash™ as the focus of this blog post. It is the perfect way to start and end your day (especially during this crazy time of year).
With an abundance of phytonutrients, Orange Blossom Facial Wash gently removes the impurities of daily living and any remaining makeup. The following list includes a few active ingredients and their benefits:
ESSENTIAL OILS
Lavender
Orange Blossom Extract
Wolfberry Seed Oil
With an abundance of phytonutrients, Orange Blossom Facial Wash gently removes the impurities of daily living and any remaining makeup. The following list includes a few active ingredients and their benefits:
ESSENTIAL OILS
Lavender
- Soothes and softens skin
- Supports a younger-looking you
- Brightens dull skin
- Promotes toned and firm skin[i]
Orange Blossom Extract
- Optimal skin emollient
- Helps maintain moisture
- Supports normal skin functions
- Promotes a decrease of oxidative stress
- Excellent skin conditioner
- Contains high amounts of carotenoids
Wolfberry Seed Oil
- Promotes hydration
- Helps even out skin tone
- A soap-free, mild formula that is suitable for all skin types
- Powerful antioxidants that promote a younger-looking appearance
- Nourishing botanicals that gently support the skin’s natural protective barrier
Monday, 24 March 2014
Thieves® essential oil blend
Tuesday, 18 March 2014
Thieves Clean Those Pesky Bedbugs Away . . . For Good!
A few weeks ago we gave ideas and recipes of how to avoid bringing
home bedbugs when traveling. This week we are getting rid of bedbugs for
good with the power of Young Living’s effective essential oils and
products.
The following are tips, hints, and recipes for getting rid of those bothersome bugs. After today we will not need to panic when bedbugs come to stay; rather, we can implement the following ideas and live bedbug-free.
Heat is one of the safest and most effective ways to immediately kill bedbugs. When infested, use and improve upon our tips and suggestions:
Hint: Use either Thieves Household Cleaner caps (14.4 oz. or 64 oz.). They both hold 10 ml or 2 teaspoons.
1 cup water
10 drops Thieves® essential oil blend
10 drops Purification® essential oil blend
10 drops Peppermint essential oil
3 drops Lavender essential oil
Mix ingredients together in a spray bottle and spritz over the areas you will be steaming.
Bedbug Treatment Recipe No. 2
1 cup water
10 drops Thieves essential oil blend
10 drops Purification essential oil blend
5 drops Geranium essential oil
5 drops Cedarwood essential oil
5 drops Idaho Tansy essential oil
Directions
Mix ingredients together in a spray bottle and spritz over the areas you will be steaming.
Hint: If you do not have the time or means to steam your furniture and flooring, you can lightly spritz the area with the mixture. Wait 30 minutes or longer before vacuuming. Only use a vacuum that has disposable bags.
Once you have thoroughly spritzed and steamed all infested areas, place sachets between the mattress and box springs, inside drawers and cubbies, behind headboards and footboards, and under any furniture cushions.
Bed Bug Essential Oil Sachet
24 muslin teabags
1 cup baking soda
10 drops Thieves essential oil blend
5 drops Purification essential oil blend
5 drops Geranium essential oil
5 drops Cedarwood essential oil
5 drops Idaho Tansy essential oil
2 drops Palo Santo essential oil
Directions
Mix well. Spoon the mixture into the muslin bags. Replace once the sachets have lost their aroma.
Repeat the process as needed. Professional pest control companies usually come back multiple times to eradicate bedbugs. Do not become discouraged if the bugs are not gone with your first attempt. Remember that you are using safe, effective, and powerful essential oils.
Hint: Take care around sensitive people, babies, and cats, especially kittens. They are very sensitive to some essential oils. Make sure that they are out of any room you are treating.
Finally, to keep your home bedbug-free, diffuse Thieves essential oil blend every few days.
The following are tips, hints, and recipes for getting rid of those bothersome bugs. After today we will not need to panic when bedbugs come to stay; rather, we can implement the following ideas and live bedbug-free.
Heat is one of the safest and most effective ways to immediately kill bedbugs. When infested, use and improve upon our tips and suggestions:
- Before washing, spray clothing and linens with either bedbug treatment recipes. Conduct a fabric test before spraying items to make sure they will tolerate your bedbug essential oil blend.
- For particularly difficult cases, wash and dry your items in the hottest water and settings tolerated by the fabrics. For added assurance, add 2-4 capfuls of Thieves® Household Cleaner for every medium to large load.
Hint: Use either Thieves Household Cleaner caps (14.4 oz. or 64 oz.). They both hold 10 ml or 2 teaspoons.
- Steam Treatment:
- Remember that essential oils and water will not remain blended. You will need to shake the steam machine and or carpet cleaner often throughout the treatment for maximum benefits.
- Thoroughly steam floors, baseboards, bed frame, mattresses, rugs, carpeting, etc.
1 cup water
10 drops Thieves® essential oil blend
10 drops Purification® essential oil blend
10 drops Peppermint essential oil
3 drops Lavender essential oil
Mix ingredients together in a spray bottle and spritz over the areas you will be steaming.
Bedbug Treatment Recipe No. 2
1 cup water
10 drops Thieves essential oil blend
10 drops Purification essential oil blend
5 drops Geranium essential oil
5 drops Cedarwood essential oil
5 drops Idaho Tansy essential oil
Directions
Mix ingredients together in a spray bottle and spritz over the areas you will be steaming.
Hint: If you do not have the time or means to steam your furniture and flooring, you can lightly spritz the area with the mixture. Wait 30 minutes or longer before vacuuming. Only use a vacuum that has disposable bags.
Once you have thoroughly spritzed and steamed all infested areas, place sachets between the mattress and box springs, inside drawers and cubbies, behind headboards and footboards, and under any furniture cushions.
Bed Bug Essential Oil Sachet
24 muslin teabags
1 cup baking soda
10 drops Thieves essential oil blend
5 drops Purification essential oil blend
5 drops Geranium essential oil
5 drops Cedarwood essential oil
5 drops Idaho Tansy essential oil
2 drops Palo Santo essential oil
Directions
Mix well. Spoon the mixture into the muslin bags. Replace once the sachets have lost their aroma.
Repeat the process as needed. Professional pest control companies usually come back multiple times to eradicate bedbugs. Do not become discouraged if the bugs are not gone with your first attempt. Remember that you are using safe, effective, and powerful essential oils.
Hint: Take care around sensitive people, babies, and cats, especially kittens. They are very sensitive to some essential oils. Make sure that they are out of any room you are treating.
Finally, to keep your home bedbug-free, diffuse Thieves essential oil blend every few days.
Friday, 14 March 2014
Sandalwood Essential Oil
Sandalwood
(Santalum album) has a rich, sweet, warm, and woody aroma that is
sensual and romantic. Used traditionally as incense in religious
ceremonies and for meditation, it is uplifting and relaxing. It is
valued in skin care for its moisturizing and normalizing properties.
Sandalwood has an approximate ORAC of 1,655 (TE/L). TE/L is expressed as
micromole Trolox equivalent per liter.
EarthKosher Certified
How to Use
For Dietary Supplement: Put 2 drops in a capsule. Take three times daily or as needed.
Topical: Apply 2-4 drops directly to desired area. Dilution not required, except for the most sensitive skin. Use as needed.
Aromatic: Diffuse up to 1 hour three times daily.
Caution: Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use. Storage: Keep in a cool, dark place.
Topical: Apply 2-4 drops directly to desired area. Dilution not required, except for the most sensitive skin. Use as needed.
Aromatic: Diffuse up to 1 hour three times daily.
Caution: Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use. Storage: Keep in a cool, dark place.
Ingredients
Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ sandalwood essential oil(Santalum album)
Saturday, 8 March 2014
Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right with Essential Oils
Eating better is one of the simplest and most fruitful ways to
improve your overall health and well-being. If we are what we eat, then
adding the potent and healthful constituents found in Young Living
essential oils to your daily diet can be an easy and delicious way to
improve your health and energy.
March is the American Dietetic Association’s National Nutrition Month, and what better way to incorporate their theme to enjoy the taste of eating right into your life than to enhance the flavors of your dishes with Young Living essential oils?
Here are just a few examples of how you can add richness and flavor to your cooking and food preparation by including Young Living essential oils:
Superfood Smoothie
For a delicious way to load your body with nutrients, add the following superfoods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and Young Living essential oils to your next smoothie:
—Heidi Jeanfreau, International and Portfolio Brand Manager
March is the American Dietetic Association’s National Nutrition Month, and what better way to incorporate their theme to enjoy the taste of eating right into your life than to enhance the flavors of your dishes with Young Living essential oils?
Here are just a few examples of how you can add richness and flavor to your cooking and food preparation by including Young Living essential oils:
Superfood Smoothie
For a delicious way to load your body with nutrients, add the following superfoods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and Young Living essential oils to your next smoothie:
- Fruit: bananas, blueberries, apples, oranges, grapes, strawberries, etc.
- Leafy greens: spinach, kale, Swiss chard, or even broccoli
- Almond milk or ice
- Flax or chia seeds
- Spirulina: a great source of protein
- Coconut: fresh coconut flesh or coconut milk
- Bee pollen: one of the most complete foods found in nature
- Young Living’s Pure Protein Complete: 2 scoops (8 oz.)
- 1–2 drops of Young Living’s Lemon, Frankincense, and Ocotea essential oils
- To sweeten it up a bit, you can also add Young Living’s Blue Agave or Stevia Extract
- Infuse a bottle of extra virgin olive oil with herbs and a few drops of Young Living’s Basil, Black Pepper, Dill, Lemon, Fennel, Clove, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Rosemary, Oregano, Tarragon, or Thyme essential oils to make fantastic salad dressings, a drizzle over pasta dishes, a dip for artisan bread, or a marinade for your favorite meats and vegetables. Essential oil-infused olive oil also makes a great gift or party favor.
- Add some fresh, diced mint or carrots along with a few drops of Young Living’s Lemon or Basil essential oil to your rice, bulgur, quinoa, or couscous side dish for enhanced flavor.
—Heidi Jeanfreau, International and Portfolio Brand Manager
Monday, 3 March 2014
Slique Tea
Slique Tea is an exotic drink from Young Living that has been
formulated with natural ingredients to help support individual weight
goals.* This blend is rich in flavonoids, a dietary compound generally
associated with helping maintain certain normal, healthy body functions.
It also contains polyphenols, which may be useful as part of a
guilt-free weight-management regimen when combined with a healthy diet
and physical activity. This unique blend is enhanced with 100% pure
therapeutic grade Arabian frankincense powder, exclusively sourced from
Young Living’s distillery in Salalah, Oman.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
Click here to learn more about how you can try one of our Slique collections with the no-risk Slique in 60 program!
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
Click here to learn more about how you can try one of our Slique collections with the no-risk Slique in 60 program!
Tuesday, 25 February 2014
Basil - Essential OIl
Most commonly used in cooking, Basil can infuse your favorite recipes with its aroma and flavor. Inhaling Basil can refresh the mind and restores mental alertness, and may also sharpen your sense of smell.
Sunday, 16 February 2014
Young Living | Carrot Seed Essential Oil
Young Living | Carrot Seed Essential Oil
Carrot seed (Daucus carota) essential oil has a mildly sweet aroma with earthy, herbaceous hints. Traditionally, it has been used for digestive complaints due to its tonic properties. This oil also has historical use in aromatherapy for joint conditions.* *Modern scientific research has not yet validated these traditional claims.
Dietary: Dilute two drops in a capsule. Take three times daily or as needed. Topical: Apply 2–4 drops directly to desired area. Dilution not required except for the most sensitive skin. Aromatic: Diffuse up to one hour three times daily. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health-care practitioner prior to use.
Carrot seed (Daucus carota) essential oil has a mildly sweet aroma with earthy, herbaceous hints. Traditionally, it has been used for digestive complaints due to its tonic properties. This oil also has historical use in aromatherapy for joint conditions.* *Modern scientific research has not yet validated these traditional claims.
Dietary: Dilute two drops in a capsule. Take three times daily or as needed. Topical: Apply 2–4 drops directly to desired area. Dilution not required except for the most sensitive skin. Aromatic: Diffuse up to one hour three times daily. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health-care practitioner prior to use.
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Sunday, 9 February 2014
Valentine’s Day Essential Oils Gift Guide
Looking for a love potion for that special someone this Valentine’s
Day? Young Living can help you create the “magic elixir” of quality time
and essential oil-infused gifts that will make your loved one burst
with affection! There’s no better way to demonstrate your appreciation
for your valentine than helping him or her relieve stress and tension
with a combination of Young Living’s massage oils and essential oils.
Here are some great Valentine’s Day gift ideas with a personal touch using Young Living essential oils:
Massage Oils
Young Living massage oils provide a perfect vehicle for you to give your time and attention to the one you love. A foot or hand massage is a quick and easy way to relax the entire body.
Essential Oil Bath Salts
Add a blend of your favorite essential oils to Epsom salt for a relaxing and thoughtful gift.
Young Living’s essential oil roll-ons are a convenient, easy-to-transport, and clean way for your loved ones to apply essential oils when they need a little relief from a stressful day.
Vitassage Essential Oil Dispensing Massager
Fill the 2-ml bottles that come with the Vitassage with your favorite essential oils and incorporate the benefits of up to three essential oils or blends into your massage.
Colognes for Him
Blends or single essential oils will make great gifts for your loved one. Some Valentine’s Day-appropriate choices include:
Here are some great Valentine’s Day gift ideas with a personal touch using Young Living essential oils:
Massage Oils
Young Living massage oils provide a perfect vehicle for you to give your time and attention to the one you love. A foot or hand massage is a quick and easy way to relax the entire body.
- Sensation™ Massage Oil inspires the senses and encourages feelings of romance and youthfulness.
- Ortho Ease® Massage Oil relaxes and calms tired, stressed muscles.
- Ortho Sport® Massage Oil soothes tired, over-worked muscles after exercise and sports.
- Relaxation™ Massage Oil promotes tranquility and eases tension to restore vitality.
- Cel-Lite™ Magic Massage Oil improves skin texture and helps cleanse the skin.
Essential Oil Bath Salts
Add a blend of your favorite essential oils to Epsom salt for a relaxing and thoughtful gift.
- Pour 4 cups of Epsom salt into a nonreactive bowl.
- Add up to 15 drops of your favorite essential oils. We suggest Lavender , Roman Chamomile, Eucalyptus Blue, Eucalyptus Globulus, Eucalyptus Radiata, Stress Away™, Peace & Calming®, Sandalwood, Joy, or your favorite single oil or blend.
- Use ¼–½ cup per bath.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Young Living’s essential oil roll-ons are a convenient, easy-to-transport, and clean way for your loved ones to apply essential oils when they need a little relief from a stressful day.
- Deep Relief™ Roll-On provides support for occasional muscle tension.
- RutaVaLa™ Roll-On promotes relaxation of the body and mind.
- Stress Away™ Roll-On encourages relaxation.
- Tranquil™ Roll-On helps decrease uneasiness and induce tranquility.
- Valor® Roll-On increases strength, courage, and self-esteem.
Vitassage Essential Oil Dispensing Massager
Fill the 2-ml bottles that come with the Vitassage with your favorite essential oils and incorporate the benefits of up to three essential oils or blends into your massage.
Colognes for Him
- Mix 2 drops of Hong Kuai, 1 drop of Ylang Ylang and 3 drops of Idaho Blue Spruce for a gentle, empowering cologne that will instill greater confidence and perseverance.
- Blend 2 drops of Ylang Ylang with 1 drop of Hong Kuai for an all-natural, appealing fragrance.
- Add 1 drop Jasmine, 5 drops Coriander, 6 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Rose, and 4 drops Neroli to 10-ml of V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex for a delightful perfume.
- Blend Ylang Ylang with your favorite Young Living lotion for a lasting, attracting fragrance.
Blends or single essential oils will make great gifts for your loved one. Some Valentine’s Day-appropriate choices include:
- Abundance
- Believe
- Dream Catcher
- En-R-Gee
- Envision
- Gratitude
- Highest Potential
- Inspiration
- Into the Future
- Jasmine
- Joy
- Lavender
- Live with Passion
- Longevity
- Magnify Your Purpose
- Peace & Calming
- Rose
- Surrender
- Transformation
- Valor
- Ylang Ylang
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Inspiration™ Essential Oil
Inspiration™ includes oils traditionally used by the native peoples of Arabia, India, and North America for enhancing spirituality, prayer, meditation, and inner awareness. It creates an aromatic sanctuary for those seeking quiet meditation and spirituality.
Sunday, 12 January 2014
Recipe: Wolfberry Bites O’ Heaven
A heavenly alternative to traditional treats, these delicious bites made with Young Living’s Ningxia wolfberries and Blue Agave can provide a day-long energy boost. Try this recipe for Wolfberry Bites O’ Heaven from Young Living Platinum member Jan Zerr.
1 cup cacao nibs
1 cup Young Living’s Ningxia wolfberries
1 cup hemp seeds
3/4 cup coconut butter
2 tablespoons Young Living’sBlue Agave
Dash of sea salt
Dash of vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean
2 drops of a Young Living essential oil of your choice (See recommended essential oils below)
Note: Please follow individual label instructions before using any Young Living essential oil in cooking.
- Place all ingredients in a food processor except for the cacao nibs and hemp seeds. Process until completely broken down into small pieces.
- Add the cacao nibs and hemp seeds into the process. The cacao nibs should break down to about half their size. The hemp seeds should be visible.
- Form into bite-sized balls with a small ice cream scoop, place on a baking sheet, and refrigerate until firm.
This recipe was originally featured in the January 2014 issue of the Essential Edge News. You can read this issue here.
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