Holistic and natural remedies are quickly gaining popularity, so you may have seen essential oils in your local grocery store or pharmacy, or heard about using them as therapies to a variety of different things. But it can be a bit overwhelming and confusing. Here’s something to help make it easier to understand.
A little bit about my journey…
It all started with a bottle of Thieves. I was a new mom needing remedies that were natural and safe for babies. I was so happy to try Thieves oil when it was suggested by someone I trusted. I had no idea what to do with it—I didn’t know what it meant to diffuse, or what a carrier oil is, or anything. I just knew that essential oils were natural remedies, much like food. To make a very long story short, Young Living filled a need that I had, and it filled it well. The rest is history. You can read about it more here.
Why Young Living?
There are a ton of essential oil brands out there. So why Young Living, when there are cheaper options? Well, they’re cheaper for a reason. Natural remedies aren’t as regulated as pharmaceutical ones, and therefore, how they are marketed isn’t as heavily watched. Many companies know that holistic approaches are gaining popularity, and so they make the contents of their bottle look and smell like the real deal, add filler, and call it a day. Not Young Living. They have their Seed to Seal guarantee—you can read more about it here. They have set the standard for purity and authenticity and are the oldest, most trusted essential oil company in the world. I have had many people tell me they’ve tried essential oils, but they had adverse effects or no effect, and when I ask what brand they are using, it is never YL, but rather something they picked up at the grocery store or something of the sort. I have tried YL products myself, and like so many others, have found them to REALLY WORK. Why? Because it’s the real deal.
What are you talking about when you say….?
Here’s a little glossary to help clear up any confusion you may have:
Essential oil–a natural oil derived from a plant via distillation. These oils are called “essential” because they are thought to be the very essence of odor and flavor of the source from which it was obtained.
Diffuser—a machine that disperses essential oil in the air by mixing it with water vapor. The purpose is to spread fragrance or inhale the essential oil for therapeutic purposes.
Carrier Oil—an oil that is used to dilute the concentration of an essential oil so that it is more usable or safe to use on direct contact with the skin. Examples of carriers are almond oil, olive oil, or coconut oil, though there are more than these three examples.
How do you use your oils?
Aromatically (in a diffuser)
Internally (ingestion)
Topically (either pure or with a carrier oil)
In cleaning products
Who can use these oils?
Literally anyone, even kids. You just have to ensure that if kids use them, they are used appropriately and they are diluted appropriately based on the age of the child. The younger the child, the more dilute the oil must be. Even pets can use essential oils, provided they are used with care and used appropriately!
What do you use the oils for?
My family uses them in a variety of ways, every single day. We use them as a safe alternative to candles. We use them to calm us down before bed or when we are having Big Feelings. My family uses them as a remedy for allergies, headaches, menstrual cramps, and pulled muscles. I’ve used essential oils in my cooking and baking. I’ve used them in my hair masks to prevent hair loss and graying. I put them in my homemade, eco-friendly cleaning products to enhance smell naturally and for their well-known antimicrobial properties. I put drops on my dryer balls to make my clothes smell good. The list goes on and on….
Ok, I NEED this!!! How do I get started on MY oily experience?
With a Premium Starter Kit. Why? Because it’s the most cost effective way to experience the wide variety of ways you can implement essential oils into your daily life. Using the oils in the kit, you can make so many different blends for a great deal of wellness purposes. By joining my team (purchasing your kit through me), you not only get access to me, but TONS of amazing resources to help you make the most of your essential oils with ease.
Once you decide to implement this into your wellness journey, you will gain so much from these magical little bottles, including a wonderfully supportive resource community! I wish I had gotten started with this sooner!
The goal for me, personally, is to inspire you to take care of your two homes (your body and the planet) by encouraging kindness to yourselves, each other, and Mother Earth. I truly, truly, believe in these essential oils and how much they’ve helped my kids. As a mom, I would do anything to prevent them from being exposed to drugs and chemicals that are harmful or toxic. And I want to make sure that we are leaving them with a planet that is healthy and thriving. Using these oils helps me do all of this. I was the BIGGEST skeptic as to how well this would all work (Read about that here.) I’m so glad I gave this a chance.
Get started on your own wellness journey with YL Essential Oils here, or feel free to email me or connect with me on Instagram if you have any questions or concerns. Namaste.