What are essential oils?

- They are all around us. They are natural, concentrated, aromatic liquids that are extracted from flowers, shrubs, bushes, seeds, trees and roots that have the power to have the power to promote physical wellness, purify your home, enhance your skin and uplift your spirits.

"Each essential oil’s complex, pleasant, and unique scent activates the limbic system—the brain’s center of emotion and memory—differently. While some essential oils may uplift the spirits, others may empower you to release negative thoughts and habits. Essential oils can be your key to a more fulfilling and balanced emotional life." (Source- Young Living Website)

 

How long have essential oils been around?

Essential oils were mankind’s first medicine. Chinese manuscripts and Egyptian hieroglyphics have shown that essential oils were used for thousands of years. In the bible there are 188 references to essential oils. Young Living has been in business since 1993 and is still ran today by the founder, Gary Young.

 

How do you use essential oils?

- Essential oils can be used by applying them to the skin (topical application), by smelling them (inhalation) or taking them internally (internal consumption). Each essential oil is labeled to show the different types of uses. If you are ever unsure, please contact me, consult the YL User Guide or Google it!

 

What kind of oils are there?

-Man O man! There are lots and lots of different kinds of oils. All of which are all natural and come straight from what God gave us. There are essential oil singles and essential oil blends. The singles are those that are purely from one source. An example would be Lavender. It comes straight from the lavender plant (shown to the left). A blend oil is two or more sources together that make up that oil. An example of a blend oil would be Valor because it is a mixture of Spruce, rosewood, blue tansy and frankincense in a base of coconut oil.

 

What do essential oils do?

-YL essential oils can do SO MANY different things, They can help aid stomach aches, headaches, snoring, fears, sinuses pain in the body like muscles and arthritis, support the immune system, regulate digestion, balance moods, sleep disorders, stimulate and protect all systems in your body, They can be used to clean, cook, do the laundry, sterilize the air, purify the spaces you live in and kill bacteria and airborne pollutants. They can improve memory, eye sight, ear aches, burns, cuts, dandruff, high blood pressure, inflammation, perspiration, skin, wrinkles, stretch marks, teeth, your weight and so so so much more. To sum things up- If you have it... there is oil for it!

 

Are there other Young Living products besides essential oils?

- Yes, there are lots of other wonderful products from YL. One of my favorites is Ningxia Red (go to Nik's Favorites to find out more about it). There are multi vitamins, weight management and energy products, soaps, shampoos (for adults, kids and pets), toothpaste, cleaners, diffusers, and anti-aging products; just to name a few!

 

Do you have to be a member of Young Living to get Young Living products?

- No, you do not have to be a member to get YL products. I would recommend it though. You can order products through me but they will be at regular cost. If you sign up to be a member you get 24% off. There are no obligations to order every month or ever again but when you sign up you get the member price (wholesale price) on all products.

 

Are Young Living Essential Oils safe to use on babies and children? What about pregnant women? 

- Yes, they are! For babies and pregnant woman they should be diluted using pure coconut oil, olive oil or YL's V-6. Diffusing oils is wonderful for expecting mothers and babies (well and everyone) also!

 

Are Young Living Essential Oils Safe to use on Pets?

- Yes, SOME (not all) YL Essential Oils are safe to use on pets. Here is what YL says about using essential oils on pets:

"When using Young Living products on your pets, remember size and physiology make them more sensitive to the effects of essential oils. Here is why: Most pets have a greater sense of smell. Cats and small dogs have a low body weight. Cats have thinner skin that allows essential oils to be easily and quickly absorbed in their bloodstream. Cats’ livers do not function like humans or dogs. Bottom-line: less is better for a cat." (Source: YL Blog)

 

 

 

*Sources: Young Living Website, Young Living Blog, Quick Reference Guide for Using Essential Oils.