Let's go over the basics!
What are Essential Oils?
Essential oils aren’t just lovely scents. Many people have no idea that essential oils can help bring balance back into the body. We certainly didn’t before we started using Young Living! Essential oils have been used to support healing for centuries. People have been using plants as medicine since the beginning of time. To go a little more in depth, go here.
Essential oils aren’t just lovely scents. Many people have no idea that essential oils can help bring balance back into the body. We certainly didn’t before we started using Young Living! Essential oils have been used to support healing for centuries. People have been using plants as medicine since the beginning of time. To go a little more in depth, go here.
How do I use Essential Oils?
There are 3 main ways to use Young Living essential oils: topically, aromatically, and internally.
1. Topical
Direct application onto the skin is one of the easiest ways to use essential oils. It is also a highly effective method since essential oils can easily pass through the lipid membranes of cell walls. They are able to penetrate cells and disperse throughout the body within minutes. The bottoms of the feet are a good place to apply oils directly because of the many nerve endings and large pores in that area.
Before you start, remember to test a small area of the skin first. Apply one oil or blend at a time. When layering oils that are new to you, allow 15-30 minutes between each oil to give the body a chance to respond before applying a second oil.
The longer essential oils stay in contact with the skin, the more likely they are to be absorbed. To reduce evaporation and enhance penetration, putting socks on after applying can help.
Carrier oils extend essential oils when they are applied to a larger area, and can decrease the chance of skin irritation as well. When applying essential oils to children, always use a carrier oil. Examples of common carrier oils include coconut oil, grapeseed oil, vitamin e oil, sweet almond oil, & olive oil. Check out the dilution chart below!
1. Topical
Direct application onto the skin is one of the easiest ways to use essential oils. It is also a highly effective method since essential oils can easily pass through the lipid membranes of cell walls. They are able to penetrate cells and disperse throughout the body within minutes. The bottoms of the feet are a good place to apply oils directly because of the many nerve endings and large pores in that area.
Before you start, remember to test a small area of the skin first. Apply one oil or blend at a time. When layering oils that are new to you, allow 15-30 minutes between each oil to give the body a chance to respond before applying a second oil.
The longer essential oils stay in contact with the skin, the more likely they are to be absorbed. To reduce evaporation and enhance penetration, putting socks on after applying can help.
Carrier oils extend essential oils when they are applied to a larger area, and can decrease the chance of skin irritation as well. When applying essential oils to children, always use a carrier oil. Examples of common carrier oils include coconut oil, grapeseed oil, vitamin e oil, sweet almond oil, & olive oil. Check out the dilution chart below!
*Special thanks to Jessica Bailey for making this awesome graphic! Check out her blog here.
2. Diffusing & Inhalation
Diffusing essential oils is a perfect way to improve your home, work, or living environment. Diffusing can purify the air and neutralize mildew, cigarette smoke or other odors. Diffusing can also help with mood regulation.
To inhale essential oils, try the following:
· Place 2 drops into the palm of your hand; rub with the other hand. Cup hands together over the nose and mouth and inhale deeply.
· Add several drops of an essential oil to a bowl of hot (not boiling) water. Inhale the vapors that rise from the bowl. A towel can be placed over the head and bowl to increase the intensity of the vapors.
· Apply a few drops of essential oil to a cotton ball, tissue, natural-fiber handkerchief, or clay necklace and inhale periodically.
Diffusing essential oils is a perfect way to improve your home, work, or living environment. Diffusing can purify the air and neutralize mildew, cigarette smoke or other odors. Diffusing can also help with mood regulation.
To inhale essential oils, try the following:
· Place 2 drops into the palm of your hand; rub with the other hand. Cup hands together over the nose and mouth and inhale deeply.
· Add several drops of an essential oil to a bowl of hot (not boiling) water. Inhale the vapors that rise from the bowl. A towel can be placed over the head and bowl to increase the intensity of the vapors.
· Apply a few drops of essential oil to a cotton ball, tissue, natural-fiber handkerchief, or clay necklace and inhale periodically.
3. Ingesting
The third way to use the oils is internally. Young Living has made it SUPER easy for us to distinguish the dietary oils by changing the labels to white. Make sure that you read the labels to make sure that it is labeled as a dietary supplement.
The citrus oils taste really good in your glass of water...keyword: glass! (or stainless steel) Never put citrus oils in plastic!
You can also add oils to an empty capsule, fill with carrier oil, and swallow. This is good for things like the “seasonal” trio if a specific oil(s) could help you on a daily basis.
***This is also a great time to mention that we would ONLY consider ingesting Young Living's oils and no others. This goes back to the seed to seal process and knowing the purity of Young Living's oils.
The third way to use the oils is internally. Young Living has made it SUPER easy for us to distinguish the dietary oils by changing the labels to white. Make sure that you read the labels to make sure that it is labeled as a dietary supplement.
The citrus oils taste really good in your glass of water...keyword: glass! (or stainless steel) Never put citrus oils in plastic!
You can also add oils to an empty capsule, fill with carrier oil, and swallow. This is good for things like the “seasonal” trio if a specific oil(s) could help you on a daily basis.
***This is also a great time to mention that we would ONLY consider ingesting Young Living's oils and no others. This goes back to the seed to seal process and knowing the purity of Young Living's oils.
The Line Up.
Let's discuss the oils that come in the Premium Starter Kit. Click each one to learn about that oil.
Support and resources.
Let's talk about HOW to keep learning about what specific oils do. There are lots of great resource books available that we all love. Ask the person who sent you this site about their favorite resource books.
In addition to the books, we have a few Facebook groups that are SO much fun and helpful! We share DIY recipes, oily tips and testimonials & most importantly - help each other out on this journey! We all had a million questions when getting started, and we are here to answer every. single. one.
In addition to the books, we have a few Facebook groups that are SO much fun and helpful! We share DIY recipes, oily tips and testimonials & most importantly - help each other out on this journey! We all had a million questions when getting started, and we are here to answer every. single. one.
You're all set!
Join the Revolution!
We would absolutely love for you to join us on this “Oily Adventure!” When you purchase the premium starter kit, you automatically become a Young Living member & will then receive their 24% off, wholesale discount on future orders. We're here to help and we won't let you go on this journey alone!
You do not have to renew your membership… the kit is a one-time purchase and you will remain a member as long as you spend $50 in a year. Your kit covers your whole first year & you will never be charged a renewal fee. If for some reason you choose not to make any further purchases, your membership just goes inactive after 12 months.
We would absolutely love for you to join us on this “Oily Adventure!” When you purchase the premium starter kit, you automatically become a Young Living member & will then receive their 24% off, wholesale discount on future orders. We're here to help and we won't let you go on this journey alone!
You do not have to renew your membership… the kit is a one-time purchase and you will remain a member as long as you spend $50 in a year. Your kit covers your whole first year & you will never be charged a renewal fee. If for some reason you choose not to make any further purchases, your membership just goes inactive after 12 months.
