Essential Oils

I have always been on a mission to learn new things when it comes to health and wellness and especially for my family. I love hearing stories from people, what things they have done to improve their health and what has worked for them. I love trying new products for optimal health. Some days I feel as though I am ticking all my boxes, feeling inspired and motivated and other days not so much, but everyday is a new day and that has become my mantra.

So, I have always been into essential oils and believe in their ability to heal and improve health, however I only truely began to get excited and passionate after I joined Young Living and dived in and purchased my first premium starter kit. For the next few months after that, I devoted everyday to using these oils, researching the benefits of the oils, making roller bottles, spray bottles and finding new way to incorporate them into my families everyday life. This also was the start of my low tox journey and ways I could reduce harmful chemicals and toxins in my home and in my personal care products.

I also began to track how I felt after using the oils and if I noticed any difference in my health, mood and behaviour. I loved reading about Young livings seed to seal process and how they have total control of their farms. Young living do not fractionate any of their oils and that is why the smell of their oils are actually quite different to the smell of other oils. Young living also do more testing on their oils than another other company which gave me huge comfort.

I would like to share how I started to use my premium starter kit and why I love it so much. These are the oils:

Lavender

Lavender was one of the oils I was most familiar with. It was one that I had used for many years but did not realise that 90% of Lavender essential oil is actually synthetic. Lavender essential oil is calming and soothing and great for healing any skin conditions.

How I use Lavender oil

I diffuse Lavender oil before I go to sleep
I made a bedtime roller bottle with Lavender, Cederwood & Rosemary essential oil
I used 1-2 drops of Lavender essential oil in my shampoo and conditioner
I put 1-2 drops of Lavender essential oil on scars, cuts & blemishes
I add Lavender essential oil to Epson soap for a relaxing and soothing bath

Lemon

Lemon essential oil comes from the rind of the lemon. It’s fresh and invigorating and helps flush and detoxify your body. This essential oil is highly versatile.

How I use Lemon essential oil

I add 2 drops to my morning warm lemon water
I add 1-2 drops to my green tea to increase the health benefits
I put 1-2 drops to get rid of any hard stains
I add it to my laundry powder to fortify it and add freshness
I make a paste with with coconut oil to get rid of label and sticker residue
I add a few drops to a dryer ball for extra freshness
I make a wellness roller bottle with Lemon and Thieves essential oils

Peppermint

The first thing I noticed when I opened my peppermint essential oil was how strong it smelt compared to my other peppermint oils I had purchased. 1-2 drops of Young living essential oil goes along way. Peppermint oil helps with digestion, bloating and constipation. It is uplifting and refreshing and makes you more alert. It works wonders when used in the late afternoon for a pick me up. Simply add 1 drop to the palm of your hand, rub hands together and deeply inhale.

How I use Peppermint essential oil

Steam inhalation in shower (put 2-3 drops on the floor of the shower and turn it on to hot for a few mins)

I add 1-2 drops in my water bottle which is great when doing exercise
I put 1 drop on my tongue for fresher breath
I make a roller bottle with Peppermint and Rosemary essential oil for clarity, and focus
Make peppermint bliss balls or put a few drops in your choc/mint smoothie
Add a few drops in my hair conditioner to be uplifted and alert
I rub on my temples and back of neck for headache or hangover
I diffuse peppermint oil for concentration

Digize

This oil is always in my travel bag and is one of the oils I seem to use the most at the moment. I also love the smell of this oil. Any digestive issue, this oil comes out. It’s great for bloating, heartburn or if you have eaten too much after a meal. Also great for PMS and morning sickness.

How I use Digize essential oil

I put a few drops in the belly button to help with any tummy issues
I put a few drops in the palm of my hands, rub together a deeply inhale

Thieves

There is no other essential oil quite like Thieves. The story behind the name of this blend is worth reading about. Thieves essential oil blend is highly antiviral, antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal and is my go to oil for wellness and immune support. This oil can also help with a cold, sore throat, cough or any flu like symptoms. Young living have made a whole cleaning and personal care range with this essential oil in it. Besides it being such a powerful oil it smells incredible.

How I use Thieves essential oil

Diffuse it when anyone starts to feel unwell
Soak our toothbrushes to keep them clean
Put 1 drop on the roof of my mouth when I start to feel unwell
Make a wellness roller bottle with Thieves, RC & Lemon essential oil
Put 1 drop of Thieves with a teaspoon of coconut oil for oil pulling

FRANKINSENSE

I have to say this was the first oil in my starter kit that I finished and then reordered. This oil is referred to the king of all oils and has been used for thousands of years for treating inflammation and poor immune system. It is also incredible for the skin and to keep the skin looking fresh and radiant. Frankinsense can be used on pimples, scars, varicose veins and evening out skin tones. Frankinsense is also a very grounding oil and can be used before yoga or meditation. This oil is very powerful and great for protecting yourself against bacteria or catching something. Frankinsense is another very versatile oil.

How I use Frankinsense

I add 2 drops to my moisturiser and Rosehip oil
I put 1 drop on my temples before I meditate

STRESS AWAY

Stress away essential oil has become my go to perfume. The vanilla extract and lime essential oil gives it such a beautiful smell. This oil not only smells incredible but it is super powerful for emotional support. Stress away is great for those stressful moments no matter how small or how big. I put a few drops on the palms of my hands, rub together and take a deep inhalation. I have also diffused stress away at night time for a calming and relaxing feeling.

How I use Stress Away essential oil

Put a roller ball on the bottle and use it as my perfume
Diffuse at night time with Cederwood & Lavender essential oil
Rub on my temples and back of neck during stressful times
Add a few drops to my bath with Epsom salts

PAN AWAY

Just think pain away when you use this oil. It’s great for sore muscles and joints and excellent to rub on them after a work out. If you want to put it on a big area it’s best to put it in a carrier oil such as coconut or sweet almond oil. This oil is a blend which has Wintergreen, helichrysum, clove and peppermint essential oil which is why it smells heavenly.

How I use Pan Away essential oil

Rub it on any sore muscles with a carrier oil
Put 2-3 drops in a bath with Epson Salts
Put a 2 drops on your shoulders before a shower and let the hot water and oil work together
Add a few drops with a carrier oil for a nice foot massage

This oil always comes out when anyone in our house has a cough or cold, and great for people who have allergies. I love diffusing RC with Thieves and Lemon essential oil. Do you remember using Vicks vapour rub? (chest, back and feet) RC works the same but has no nasty harmful toxins in it that are getting into our bloodstream.

How I use RC essential oil

Rub RC essential oil on back, chest and soles of feet
Make a wellness roller bottle with Thieves & Lemon essential oil
Add a few drops in a bowl of hot water and put a towel over your head to inhale
Put a few drops at the bottom of the shower for a steam inhalation