6. Add essential oils to your favorite dishes. Our Vitality^TM oils, which are labeled for food and dietary use, are great for all of your favorite recipes! Learn more about how to enhance your cooking with essential oils here.

7. Use every last drop—and the empty bottle. Your love of essential oils doesn’t have to end when you’ve diffused the last drop. That empty amber bottle is full of DIY possibilities! Make bath salts, create pre-diluted oils for kids, make a travel kit, and so much more. Read our post for a full list of the possibilities!

8. Sign up to be a Young Living member! Member prices on oils? A global network of over 6 million members? No obligation to build a business? It doesn’t get better than that!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/using-essential-oils-on-a-budget/

4.   Grapefruit

Citrus lovers, unite! Our cold-pressed Grapefruit essential oil is a treat for the senses and the skin. Add this citrusy oil to your favorite skin care products to enjoy its sweet, invigorating scent as you cleanse. As an added bonus, you’ll also enjoy silky, soft, smooth-looking skin.*

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/essential-oils-for-skin/

As another year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on all that Young Living has accomplished. From our 5×5 Pledge to our more than 1.4 million Facebook fans, 2018 was a year of impressive numbers! It was also a year of remarkable events: new market openings, the launch of a new shipping subscription service, and the inaugural International Essential Oils Day to honor YL Founder D. Gary Young. While we could tell you about all the amazing things that happened in 2018, we’d much rather show you!

What was your most memorable Young Living moment from 2018?

Share with us in the comments below!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/2018s-memorable-moments-and-milestones/

If essential oils were personality types, Lemon would be the sassy best friend, Stress Away™ the unruffled therapist, and Thieves® the herbalist down the street armed with cough drops and cleaning aids. Once you take a breath of Blue Cypress, it won’t take long to figure out its role in your EO collection. Blue Cypress essential oil, with it’s sweet, fruity, and outdoorsy aroma, would be the ever-ready neighbor with a hammer and wood when your fence breaks and a carton of eggs when you have a baking crisis.

Here are some other reasons that Blue Cypress should be the next oil you add to your collection.

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/blue-cypress-essential-oil-uses/

We’ve all said it. “I would do anything for my…” Any number of Young Living products can fill in the blank; but how far does your commitment really go? What would you be willing to do to keep your favorite YL product in your arsenal?

Take this quiz and see if other oil enthusiasts agree with you!

We love taking quizzes to have a little fun with essential oils! Try more fun posts on the blog, where you can find out which oil you should use today and see if you can decipher which blends these emojis are describing!

Which essential oil would be hardest for you to give up?

Tell us in the comments.

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/essential-oils-quiz-would-you-rather/

Young Living has a long list of amazing products, and we’re not just talking about our Thieves® blend and Lavender essential oil! Have you had the chance to fall in love with our high-quality cookware, wrinkle cream, and seriously trendy apparel? With over 600 products to try, you may have missed some of these finds. We dove into our product line and found 31 totally amazing products you need to try—if you haven’t already!

Accessories

1. Selfie light: Taking a Savvy Minerals® selfie to show off that bright, beautiful complexion? Grab this on-the-go ring light, clip it onto your smartphone, and snap a pic perfect for sharing with friends or posting to your Insta stories!

2. Oil bottle labels: We’re not exaggerating when we say these labels are the greatest thing that’s ever happened to essential oil organization. Stick these labels on top of your YL essential oil bottles and say goodbye to spending hours digging through your oil collection looking for your missing bottle of Peppermint!

3. Oil bottle phone ring: Our YL-inspired phone ring helps you keep a tight grip on your phone no matter how much Lavender Hand and Body Lotion you put on your hands! Designed to look like a bottle of your favorite essential oil, the gold ring sticks to the back of your smartphone and holds it securely to your hand whether you’re texting or taking selfies!

4. Round 5 ml oil case: Toting your favorite Young Living essential oils has never been so easy—or looked so fabulous! This metallic, rose gold case with yellow gold accents holds seven of your favorite oils. The only hard part? Choosing just seven oils!

5. YL car decal: Cruise around town in style as you show off your YL love with this 4×4-inch vinyl car decal. But Main Street doesn’t have to be this decal’s destination. It goes on any smooth, glass-like surface, so you can add this YL flair to your water bottle, laptop, or even your front door sidelight!

Apparel

6. Yoga clothes: When practicing your vinyasa yoga flow, it doesn’t hurt to have a little flexibility and a little fashion. Our super cute matching sports bra and yoga pant move with you through all your poses, from asanas to warriors.

7. Seedlings® onesie: Your little seedling deserves the best, from baby care products to onesies! Our striped Seedlings onesie is adorable, comfortable, and ideal for all the times—car time, tummy time, and bedtime.

8. Slouchy beanie: A slouchy beanie is not only a stylish winter accessory but also a quick fix for bad hair days. Our scrunch beanie is lightweight yet warm with a soft-to-the-touch, wool-like feel. Its alternative rib-knit pattern and stacked look is sure to turn heads!

9. Lava drop necklace: If you’re looking for a layered necklace that’s not only chic but also shows your love of our Seed to Seal® quality commitment, look no further than our lava drop necklace. The lava bead, which holds the scent of your favorite essential oil, pairs perfectly with the pendant that features our Seed to Seal logo.

Kitchen

10. Titanium cookware: Whether you’re making spiced Thai mango soup or vegan stuffed acorn squash, our line of titanium pans will have you feeling like a master chef. Our frying pans and saucepan cook evenly without sticking, and the cast aluminum base conducts heat seven times faster than iron or steel!

11. Vitality™ Culinary Kit: Six of our popular Vitality oils? Check. Stainless steel mixing bowl with a silicone lid? Check. Vitality oil cookbook chock full of ideas to use our tasty, flavor-packed oils? Check. Our Vitality Culinary Kit will take your taste buds on a culinary adventure!

12. NingXia Red®: Our members love our Kosher- and Halal-certified NingXia Red, thanks to powerful ingredients that energize and support overall wellness.* This drink is delicious on its own, but have you tried adding it to smoothies, acai bowls, or your favorite freshly squeezed fruit juice?

13. Life 9™: When it comes to taking care of your gut, think beyond the six-pack abs. YL’s Life 9 probiotic is a superhero that saves the day—and your gut—by promoting healthy digestion. Plus it provides 17 billion live cultures and a formula to help maintain normal intestinal function and support a healthy immune system.*

14. Master Formula™: Speaking of superheroes, Master Formula was created by combining three stand-alone products for a multinutrient supplement that supports general health and well-being. One of its superpowers is neutralizing free radicals in the body.* How cool is that?

 Bedside table

15. SleepEssence™: Bring on the zzz’s! If your favorite lullaby isn’t soothing you to sleep, our SleepEssence might do the trick! This supplement contains four powerful essential oils with unique nighttime properties combined with the hormone melatonin to help relieve occasional sleeplessness.*

16. Relaxation™ Massage Oil: Whether you’re a giver or a receiver when it comes to massages, our massage oil is a must! It comes pre-scented with the soothing aromas of Lavender, Tangerine, Coriander, and Spearmint for the ultimate in relaxation.

17. Coconut-Lime Replenishing Body Butter: It’s no secret this body butter has a scrumptious scent, but did you know our Coconut Lime Replenishing Body Butter was specifically formulated to moisturize problem areas like hands and heels? For super soft feet, slather on this deliciously thick body butter, pull on a pair of socks, and get a good night’s rest!

18. Seedlings® Linen Spray: Our Seedlings line may have been designed with babies in mind, but kids—and grownups—of all ages can benefit from the soothing scent. Spray linens in everyone’s room for a calmer, more relaxing bedtime routine.

Bath and beauty

19. ART® Renewal Serum: Thanks to this serum, renewing the most delicate areas of the face is easier than renewing a library book! ART Renewal Serum should be on every bestsellers list thanks to its ability to nourish, hydrate, and help maintain a youthful appearance.

20. Boswellia Wrinkle Cream: Boswellia may sound supernatural, but it’s actually quite down to earth—Frankincense, or Boswellia Carterii, is known for its grounding aromatic properties. Did you know that it also promotes the appearance of healthy-looking skin? This wrinkle cream is a moisturizing powerhouse!

21. Savvy Minerals® Poppy Seed Lip Scrub: It cleanses! It conditions! It moisturizes! Prep your pout for your favorite lip gloss or lipstick with this gentle, plant-based exfoliant featuring cocoa butter, mango butter, avocado butter, and shea butter. Four fabulous butters make for one flawless finish!

22. Mirah® Lustrous Hair Oil: Multitasking is an art, and our Mirah Lustrous Hair Oil is a master. This oil-infused treatment not only hydrates and helps restore the healthy appearance of damaged hair but also minimizes frizz, flyaways, and tangles no matter your hair type.

23. Shower steamers: Start your day with an experience that feels like you just stepped into your favorite spa. Our Citrus Fresh and Easy Breeze Shower Steamers create a spa-like atmosphere with their effervescent scents that energize and refresh with clean, bright aromas.

Essential oils

24. Hinoki essential oil: While yoga is a great way to get your Zen on, you don’t always have room for those warrior poses. The woodsy scent of Hinoki oil is perfect when refreshing your soul or increasing your spiritual awareness without your yoga mat.

25. Hong Kuai essential oil: You don’t have to travel to our Taiwan Cooperative Farm and Distillery to experience the uplifting scent of Hong Kuai. Enjoy the grounding aroma of this oil that inspires clarity, intuition, and action from the comfort of your own home.

26. Helichrysum essential oil: Many of you already love this oil, but did you know that this delicate oil is also great for cleansing the skin? Add Helichrysum to your favorite skin care products to reduce the appearance and texture of uneven skin tone and promote a youthful, glowing complexion.

27. Tsuga essential oil: You might be aware of Tsuga’s skin-cleansing properties, but the forest-fresh aroma of this essential oil is also spiritually uplifting. Use it with other wood essential oils to create a Relaxing Spirit massage oil blend!

28. Manuka essential oil: Don’t let Manuka’s gentle fragrance fool you. This essential oil is far from mild when it comes to its ability to support the appearance of healthy-looking skin and reduce the appearance of blemishes.

29. Cistus essential oil: A rose by another name might smell as sweet, but it wouldn’t produce the honey-like fragrance of our Cistus oil! Believed to be the biblical rose of Sharon, this aromatic oil can be diffused for a more soothing and uplifting environment.

30. Ledum essential oil: Fans of our popular Juva Cleanse® may not know that Ledum oil, an ingredient in this essential oil blend, was traditionally used by natives in North America for its powerful properties. Diffuse this woodsy aroma to add a fresh, calming ambiance during moments of meditation.

31. Xiang Mao essential oil: If you’re seeking enlightenment but an ashram retreat is out of the budget, try Xiang Mao oil. Inhale this fresh aroma when working to enlighten the mind or apply topically to enjoy its moisturizing benefits.

Speaking of superhero products, don’t miss our 11 most popular essential oils boasting all kinds of superpowers! From there, grab your cape and fly over to this list of must-haves. Believe it or not, you can buy everything on the list for $125!

Which YL product or essential oil is your favorite discovery?

Share in the comments!

*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.

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/31-less-known-young-living-products/

Whether you want to feel extra pampered before a night out or simply want to soak in a luxurious bath after a long day, embrace the elegance of bath salts—infused with soothing scents! The best part? These lavish salts are just as easy to make as they are to use! Ditch boring store-bought versions and boost your homemade bath salt blends by adding your own signature scent and extra decoration to the mix.

Follow this DIY guide to customize your bath salts and prep yourself for a dip into luxury!

What you’ll need:

• 1 cup coarse sea salt
• ½ cup Epsom salt
• 2 tablespoons baking soda
• 25 drops of essential oil
• Natural food or soap coloring (optional)
• Extra decoration (optional)—flower petals, citrus zest, glitter
• Bottles or jars with tight lids

Instructions to craft your bath salts:

1. Place coarse sea salt, Epsom salt, and baking soda in a bowl.

2. Mix 25 drops of essential oil and food coloring (if using) into the bowl with salts. See blend recipes below.

3. Add in your extra something—dried lavender petals, citrus zest, even glitter! Show off your creativity.

4. Combine all ingredients together in a jar with a tight seal and store for your next luxurious bath.

Soaking in the salt:

Add up to ¾ cup of your finished product to your steamy bathwater and let the magic happen!

Bath salt recipes

Want to get on the fast track to a deluxe pampering session? Try any of these recipes below and enjoy your essential oil-infused spa!

Nighttime Breeze

13 drops of Lavender essential oil

12 drops of Cedarwood essential oil

Extra something: Dried lavender petals

Sparkly Spa

15 drops of Grapefruit essential oil

10 drops of Gentle Baby™ essential oil

Extra something: Cosmetic-grade glitter

Citrus Blast

8 drops of Lemon essential oil

9 drops of Orange essential oil

8 drops of Tangerine essential oil

Extra something: A few tablespoons of fresh citrus zest

Soothing Splash

25 drops of PanAway® essential oil

Extra something: Color variation—separate the salts into three bowls, adding 1 drop of blue food coloring to one bowl, 3 drops to the second bowl, and 5 drops to the third bowl. Mix all the salts together for a colorful look.

Perky Pick-Me-Up

13 drops of Peppermint essential oil

12 drops of Rosemary essential oil

Extra something: Fresh mint leaves, shredded in your food processor or blender

YL tip: Worried about putting herbs or citrus zest in your bath salts? Don’t fret! Salt is a natural preservative that keeps ingredients like these from going bad for thirty days. After you combine the salts with the zest or herbs, let the mixture dry out for 24 hours before putting a lid on it.

Kick your relaxation up a notch with our nourishing hair mask while soaking in your bath salts! In a rush but still want to treat yourself? Indulge with our DIY shower bombs!

Which of these fancy bath salts are you most excited to try?

Tell us in the comments!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/diy-bath-salts/

Christmas music, twinkling lights, and the gift of family and friends—the Christmas season truly is the most wonderful time of the year! Wishing you could fill your home with the fresh scent of a pine forest? We have a blend for that! Looking for a way to make it smell like you baked Christmas goodies? We have a blend for that too! We have all your holiday bases—and scents—covered so you can focus on making holiday memories with those you love.

While we can’t promise a white Christmas when you try these diffuser recipes, we can guarantee they will make your home smell like a winter wonderland!

Day 1: To Grandmother’s House

“Over the river and through the woods” to diffusing bliss you go! This essential oil blend smells like a frost-covered pine forest. Mittens and down coats are optional.

Day 2: Dasher and Dancer

If a sleigh ride with Santa is on your bucket list, you’ll love this seasonal diffuser recipe. The smells of citrus, tea tree, and spruce with a dash of peppermint will have you feeling like Kris Kringle’s co-pilot on Christmas Eve.

Day 3: O, Tannenbaum

While decorating your tree can take hours, filling your home with that fresh evergreen scent takes mere seconds. Try this blend for that amazing Christmas tree scent without all the work!

Day 4: Winter Wonderland

You don’t have to live where it snows to feel like you’re walking in a winter wonderland. A Christmas essential oil diffuser recipe like this one will have you and your loved ones dreaming by the fire in no time!

Day 5: Candy Canes and Silver Lanes

It wouldn’t be Christmas without the classic candy cane! We love its festive red and white stripes that burst with delightful peppermint flavor. Try this diffuser blend for a calorie-free way to enjoy the nostalgia of this favorite holiday candy!

Day 6: Better Not Pout

This delicious essential oil diffuser blend brings the comforting scent of holiday goodies to the air! Sweet citruses and warm spices will make your home smell like your favorite bakery; whether you decide to actually bake is entirely up to you.

Day 7: A Letter to Santa

There’s nothing like the Christmas joy in a child’s letter to Santa. Bring that happiness into your home with a diffuser blend that combines the brightness of citrus, the fresh scent of a forest, and a warm floral aroma to keep things cozy.

Day 8: Reindeer Games

You’ll be shouting out with glee once you try this diffuser blend! Diffuse this blend of Christmas essential oils, and you might become as famous as the red-nosed reindeer himself!

Day 9: Deck the Halls

Haul out the holly—because we need a little Christmas! As you deck your halls, don’t forget to deck your home with the scents of the holiday season!

Day 10: The Gingerbread Man

That gingerbread man is mighty quick! And while you may not be able to catch the cookie, you can catch that fantastic gingerbread scent with this holiday spice-filled diffuser recipe.

Day 11: Sugar Plum Fairy

Let those sugarplums keep dancing as you diffuse this sweet-smelling holiday essential oil blend. We promise we won’t judge you for diffusing it every day from now until next Christmas—it’s that good!

Day 12: We Three Kings

Make sure to remember the most important gift of Christmas. Keep the reason for the season at the center of your thoughts by filling your home with the cozy scents of Frankincense, Myrrh, and warm spices.

If our holiday-inspired diffuser blends haven’t satisfied your sweet tooth, try one of these dessert-scented diffuser blends. If you’re in the mood for something else but not sure what, take this quiz to find out which diffuser blend you need right now.

Which of these holiday diffuser blends will help you get into the Christmas spirit?

Share with us in the comments.

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/christmas-diffuser-blends/

The warm, woodsy aroma of Sandalwood essential oil is a favorite of spas, perfumers, and yogis—and quite a few of us here at Young Living. In fact, we love it so much that we have two varieties available: Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood®* and Sacred Sandalwood™.

Why not settle for one Sandalwood and call it good? Because these two sweetly scented oils are more like cousins than clones. Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood and Sacred Sandalwood are similar, but each has a unique origin and aroma that makes it ideal for certain uses!

Check out the differences between Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood and Sacred Sandalwood—and find out why you’re going to want both in your oil collection.

Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood

Where it comes from: Santalum paniculatum from the Kona Sandalwood Reforestation Project on the Big Island of Hawaii

Scent: Sweet, woodsy, and bright

Also found in: Boswellia Wrinkle Cream™, Sandalwood Moisture Cream™

How to use Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood:

• Infuse 1 cup of Epsom salt with 10 drops of Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood to turn your bathtub into your own personal spa.
• Unwind at the end of the day with a few drops of this gentle scent in a massage oil.
• Inspire feelings of spiritual connection before and after moments of quiet contemplation by holding the bottle to your nose and inhaling deeply.
• Imagine yourself on sunny shores as you diffuse in your car during your commute, after school pickup, or running errands.

Sacred Sandalwood

Where it comes from: Santalum album transplanted from its native India to the Down Under Sandalwood Farm in Australia

Scent: Warm, sultry, and soft

Also found in: Harmony™ essential oil blend, Magnify Your Purpose™ essential oil blend

How to use Sacred Sandalwood:

• Inspire passion by using Sacred Sandalwood as an elegant personal fragrance. Apply it on your wrists or over your heart.
• Add a drop or two of this precious oil to your daily moisturizer to promote radiant-looking skin.
• Incorporate the aroma into your stretching routine or morning yoga to invoke a greater sense of connection with the earth.
• Diffuse Sacred Sandalwood to invoke a feeling of confidence.

Now that you know the differences between Young Living’s Sandalwood essential oils, learn more about our trio of Eucalyptus oils!

Have you tried both Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood and Sacred Sandalwood?

Which is your favorite? Tell us in the comments!

*Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood is a trademark of Jawmin, LLC.

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/royal-hawaiian-sandalwood-vs-sacred-sandalwood/

Through the hustle and bustle of the season with so many loved ones on your radar, holiday shopping can get expensive! But you’re in luck! Get 13 of the most-used, best-loved Young Living essential oil products—all for under $125. Keep this baker’s dozen for yourself, share them with EO newbies, or make them gifts for essential oil lovers!

1. A pocket-sized Thieves® Waterless Hand Purifier ($5) will keep little sticky fingers clean after treats and sweets.

2. Gary’s True Grit™ Einkorn Spaghetti ($6) pairs perfectly with a batch of homemade marinara sauce to put the comfort back into nutritious food.

3. Choose either Cedarwood or Lemongrass ($11.50 each)—both lend the sweetest touch to any essential oil diffuser blend you whip up!

4. A 5-ml bottle of Christmas Spirit™ ($10.50) makes a great gift for the eternal holiday essential oil lover in your life.

5. Some Basil Vitality™ ($11) makes it easy to wow guests with sauces and dressings that shine with herbaceous flavor!

6. Envision™ essential oil blend ($19.25) creates an inspiring space you need to crush every goal you set for yourself.

7. A bit of R.C.™ essential oil ($10.50) will turn your workout into the refreshing start you crave each day.

8. The magic of Lemon Vitality™ ($6.25) will infuse all dishes—savory and sweet—with a citrus kiss.

9. A 12-ounce YL Blender Bottle ($6) shows off your EO pride during your daily sweat session!

10. Lavender Lip Balm ($4) conquers the appearance of dry lips with moisturizers to give your pucker a silky smooth look.

11. A trusty Car Vent Diffuser ($14.75) turns the sweet smells of essential oils into the natural air fresheners your mom-mobile—or dad-mobile—needs!

12. A deliciously invigorating Peppermint Cedarwood Bar Soap ($10.50) kick-starts your day with a peppy punch.

13. Seedlings® Baby Wipes ($8.75) give a soft, sweet touch as they clean and moisturize your baby’s skin.

Grand total: $124 + tax and shipping.

Now that your essential oil arsenal is stocked, learn which essential oils you need on your bedside table and how to turn Sundays into a day of EO self-care!

Which items on this list will make you squeal when your YL package arrives?

Share in the comments below!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/blog-affordable-essential-oils/