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It does not surprise me that the two times the phrase “Do Not Be Surprised…” is used in the Bible it is speaking of SUFFERING.
I Peter 4:12 – “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.”
I John 3:13 – “Do not be surprised, brothers, that the world hates you.”
Why ARE we surprised when hatred is hurled our way?
Why are we surprised when we face trials? When we are mocked or ridiculed?
Because the human condition is built that way.
And this is why we need God’s GRACE, His HEALING, and His perfect LOVE.
The gap between the world’s HATE and God’s LOVE is filled by JESUS.
This post is dedicated to our family who has learned together, cried together, mourned together through the journey of dementia… Grandpa Marvin Marshek passed away on March 9, 2011. And his legacy lives on today because of what we learned through that journey. We now share that knowledge with others.
And a whole-hearted THANK YOU to Samantha Lee Wright for the podcast spot to talk further on this topic! These tips and below cheat sheets are mentioned in this episode. Hope they are helpful for you!
“Aromatherapy is possibly the most simple of complementary therapies to integrate because when we inhale air, we inhale aroma, although we are usually unaware of it.” – Mehmet Oz, MD
Employing essential oils (aromatherapy) in a clinical environment complements techniques like pet therapy, color therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, etc. And the techniques are simple. Whether we are aware of it or not, we are affected by the aromas around us every minute of every day.
In this blog post I’m breaking down my tried & true tips for using the best selling Starter Bundle from Young Living to support those living with dementia (the resident AND the caregiver / family member). This post does not contain claims for healing from any disease. I am not a doctor. I am a family member who has lost someone to this disease, I am a researcher / teacher, and I want to share this good info.
I created the following graphics to be placed in “med rooms” of memory care communities and shared with family members who were eager to learn about and use their Young Living Essential Oils Starter Bundle (and more) to support life through the journey of memory loss / dementia.
Working with many memory care communities in my area of the Pacific Northwest, I have printed / laminated these images for use, under RN supervision. Keep in mind, in a clinical setting, applying anything to the skin must be under a prescriptive order. So – we got creative! See info below…
INTERESTING INFO about olfactory dysfunction…
Olfactory dysfunction is thought to be a marker for detecting early Alzheimer’s Disease. While aromatherapy is not a cure for dementia, smell and touch are powerful messengers, often penetrating the fog of amnesia in a way words do not. Knasko and Gilbert (1990) suggest patients normally unable to communicate would find it “refreshing to have a nonverbal interaction with their environment”.
Flanagan (1995) reported on the use of a variety of essential oil to improve atmosphere and behavior in institutionalized patients with Alzheimer’s. One patient, who was so combative he required sedation injections, changed dramatically when a cotton ball with essential oil of lavender was pinned to his shirt lapel. No, he no longer needs medication if the cotton ball can be pinned to his shirt in time. Kilstoff and Chenoweth (1998) reported on the effect of aromatherapy on patients in a multicultural dementia day-care center in Australia for a period of 18 months. They used a combination of lavender, mandarin, and geranium essential oils diluted in a hand massage. Patients were have thought to have become more alert and less agitated, although it was unclear whether this from the hand massage or the essential oils. The use of aromatherapy appeared to have had a positive effect on the staff and caregivers as well, possibly because of empowerment.
A personal note from Lori
I wish our family was familiar with essential oils when my Grandpa Marvin was dealing with dementia, and the various behaviors that popped up due to the disease. And personally, I wish our family members were aware of the benefits of essential oils… for our own emotional support, for those of our caregivers / extended family / etc.
Knowing what I know now about the benefits of aromatherapy, here’s what I would recommend for the patient / memory care resident…
Fun fact – most dollar stores have tiny stuffed animals on keychains. Those work great on button holes of sweaters, attached to a blanket, etc… when the patient / resident fidgets with the stuff animal what happens? AROMATHERAPY! In one community I worked with, this was one of the care plans instituted by the RN for anyone who was helping one particular resident get dressed in the morning. That resident rarely had behavioral issues when 1 drop of White Angelica was placed on her keychain kitty every morning. What a life changer for her!
#Protip – Did you know orange essential oil could stimulate the salivary glands? One community started to place warm / wet wash cloths at each place setting for when resident sat down in the dining room. The wash cloths had been soaked in warm water with YL’s Orange essential oil added to it (in a crock pot). Each resident was given the suggestion to wash their hands with the wash cloth before eating lunch, and face. You know what this memory care community found? Many of their residents who were losing weight due to lack of appetite started to gain weight, or maintain weight – the only change was the orange-infused wash cloths!
Going a step further, knowing what I know now about the benefits of essential oils, here’s some tools I would recommend for the family members / caregivers of the patient / resident…
Caregivers / Family Members: I want to speak from my heart, directly to YOU for a minute. Caring for someone with dementia is difficult on its own. Watching the breakdown of the mind and the body is a whole different emotional stress. Please schedule time to take care of yourself. Call friends. Take a break. Go for a drive. Use emotional support tools to give you what you need. Do not forsake taking care of yourself.
The statistics surrounding the health decline of those caring for their loved ones are scary. So, be intentional about your care. This is so important!
Book recommendation
If you don’t know much about dementia as a disease, I highly recommend the following book: “Learning to Speak Alzheimers“. We read it as a family. It helped us understand the disease and what happens to the mind / body, and prepared us for decisions we had to eventually make.
Further aromatherapy info
The following information was shared in an article from Alzheimers.net: “Manage Dementia’s Side Effects – As the search continues for a cure for Alzheimer’s and related dementias, some research suggests that aromatherapy and the use of essential oils may treat certain symptoms of the disease.
While research on the effectiveness of essential oils is still evolving, some studies have shown aromatherapy can:
Ease symptoms of anxiety – Improve the quality of life for people living with chronic health conditions
Oils may be inhaled, applied to the skin, or placed in food or tea depending on the type of oil and its level of concentration. (Note from Lori – remember, in a clinical setting, applying to skin can only be done with a prescription.)
While oils have been used for generations and many are thought to be safe, essential oils are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, so be sure to consult with your doctor before using to ensure oils will not have any negative interaction with medication.
In addition to the therapeutic benefits of the oils themselves, studies have also shown that sensory stimulation for people with Alzheimer’s can decrease agitation, improve sleep and improve the overall quality of life for those living with the disease.
7 Essential Oils That May Help Those Living with Dementia – Here are oils that have been shown to be effective in treating and controlling different symptoms of dementia:
1. Lavender – Lavender is thought to be calming and able to balance strong emotions. It has also been used to help with depression, anger and irritability, and can help in some cases of insomnia. Lavender can be directly inhaled, used a massage oil or sprayed on linens.
2. Peppermint – Peppermint is an energizer and can be used to stimulate the mind and calm nerves at the same time. Best used in the morning, peppermint oil can be inhaled directly, diffused in a room, used as a massage oil, sprayed in the air or even placed in a bath.
3. Rosemary – Similar to peppermint, Rosemary is an uplifting oil used to stimulate the mind and body. It may even improve cognitive performance and mood. Rosemary has also been known to ease constipation, symptoms of depression and also reinvigorate the appetite. Rosemary oil can be directly inhaled, diffused through a room or used as a spray.
4. Bergamot – Bergamot can be used to relieve anxiety, agitation, mild depression and stress. This mood elevating and calming oil can also be used to relieve insomnia. To use bergamot oil, place a few drops in a bath, use as a massage oil, diffuse through a room or use a spray on clothing or linens.
5. Lemon – Lemon oil is one of the most studied and more effective oils. It has been shown to help calm and relax people who are dealing with anxiety and insomnia, improve memory and ease indigestion. Lemon oil can be dropped into a bath, inhaled directly, diffused, sprayed or applied directly to the skin as a massage oil.
6. Ylang Ylang – Ylang Ylang oil can help ease depression while also promoting good sleep. This is a great oil not only for a person living with Alzheimer’s, but also for caregivers struggling with restlessness and lack of sleep. Ylang Ylang is often combined with lemon oil and can be placed in a bath, inhaled, diffused or sprayed.
7. Ginger – Ginger oil is helpful for anyone struggling with digestion issues. Commonly used to treat a loss of appetite and constipation, ginger can help promote good eating habits. Ginger oil can be applied directly to the skin as an abdominal massage, inhaled, diffused, sprayed or placed on a compress.”
“Of all the complementary therapies, aromatherapy is perhaps the most misunderstood. It is maligned, misrepresented, and can be very confusing. Even the name aromatherapy is a misnomer. Contrary to popular belief, aromatherapy is not just about smells! It is little wonder that orthodoxy ridicules what the perfume industry guards so well.” – Jane Buckle, RN, PhD
I am happy to share this here for others who are journeying down this road. Additionally, I have since helped many memory care communities in assessing needs for their residents who are exhibiting specific dementia-related behaviors. I can assist families by giving them tools that will support their in-home needs. Additionally, I can empower memory care professionals / nurses with establishing care plans for their teams, to be used in a clinical environment. Let’s support natural, healthy behaviors!
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BIO: Lori (Tisdale) Haraldsen, a clinical aromatherapy specialist, brings 15 years cumulative experience between dementia training and hands-on experience with aromatherapy. Her passion is research and teaching. Her specialty is in applying simple aromatherapy techniques specific to the needs of family members and caregivers taking care of individuals with various forms of dementia, in a clinical setting.
Every month I do an “Essentials” post – which is meant to get you thinking along the lines of “What should I stock up on so I have it on hand when I need it?”
This is that post.
It is ALMOST summer, and we are here for the long, lazy days.
But just because we’re choosing intentional rest, that doesn’t mean that we are letting our wellness routines go. In fact, we’re using the time to reup our knowledge with a pseudo summer school. Jump into summer with intentional habits and these favorite products!
Lavender Foaming Hand Soap: For fresh, clean hands. $12.25
Citrus Fresh Essential Oil Blend: A bright, happy blend. $16.50
Master Formula: Your daily multivitamin. $85.25
Lavender Essential Oil: A versatile favorite for just about anything! $25.25
Peppermint Essential Oil: A summer must-have. $23
Rose Ointment: A versatile ointment for first aid and dry skin! $25.50
So, off you go … log in to your YL account or use thislink to setup an account. Your items will be sent straight to your doorstep, sent directly from the YL warehouse.
Who’s ready for some summer adventure?? We definitely are, and this month’s Gift With Purchase will set us up for adventure success! June’s gift features seven problem-solving products that you’ll rely on for all your summer adventures. Here are some of our favorite ways to use these summer staples.
**KidScents Owie Essential Oil Blend (190PV)**This skin soothing oil blend is your first aid kit’s best friend! Add a roller top directly to the bottle so you and your little ones can grab it whenever you have owies that need some TLC. This pre-diluted blend naturally soothes delicate skin with the help of Idaho Grand Fir, Tea Tree, and Elemi.
Make a travel kit with your favorite rollers, carrier oil and KidScents oils with roller tops. Don’t forget the Owie, TummyGize and SniffleEase!
Grab a spray top and add it to this prediluted blend to make application on little owies even more pain free.
Skin seen too much sun, wind or maybe get a little uncomfortable from new hiking boots or other gear? Grab your Owie oil! It is most definitely not just for kids.
Stress Away (190PV Loyalty Rewards orders) Stress Away is like a beach vacation in a bottle – warm and sweet and calming – and is the perfect companion for the summer months! Lime, Vanilla, Copaiba, and Lavender – oh my!
Use Stress Away in DIY cleaning products for a warm, inviting scent. Add 20 drops to Thieves Cleaner (option to add 20 drops of Lemon as well)
Make a DIY Mattress & Linen Spray to use every time you make the bed or change the sheets. To an 8oz glass spray bottle add: 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner 20 drops each Stress Away, Lavender 10 drops each Tangerine, Grapefruit Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
Make a summer inspired room spray: 2oz glass spray bottle 20 drops Stress Away 10 drops Grapefruit Splash of witch hazel Fill with filtered water
Take a relaxing epsom salt bath with Stress Away. Add 20 drops to 1 cup epsom salt and soak in warm water.
Try this Summer Vacation Sugar Scrub1 cup brown sugar 1 cup coconut oil 2 tbsp Vitamin E oil 15 drops Stress Away Combine all ingredients in a metal or glass container, use in the shower to exfoliate & moisturize!
Make this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe (great after using the sugar scrub listed above!)1/2 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup pure organic shea butter 1/8 cup cocoa butter 1 Tbsp Vitamin E oil 20 drops Stress Away 15 drops each Grapefruit, Tangerine Melt together coconut oil, shea butter and cocoa butter, then add in vitamin E oil and whisk.
Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved. Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar.
Up your summer vibes with this DIY Mermaid Locks Spray3 Tbsp alcohol free witch hazel 1 tsp hemp seed oil 5 drops each: Grapefruit, Stress Away Add ingredients in a 4 oz spray bottle Fill the rest (mostly!) with distilled water Shake before use, and spritz then comb through to deeply nourish wet hair
Make a Sweet Dreams sleep roller:20 drops each Lavender, Stress Away 10 drops each Frankincense, Valor Fill with carrier oil of choice Apply over to the big toe, bottom of the feet, neck and behind ears before bed or more frequently as desired.
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:¼ cup pink Himalayan salt ¼ cup magnesium flakes 2 Tbsp sweet almond oil 15 drops Stress Away 10 drops Ylang Ylang Optional: dried lavender, rose buds or eucalyptus leaves
Make this Ultimate Skin Healing Balm. To about 1/4 jar of Rose ointment add: 10 drops Stress Away 8 drops Helichrysum 8 drops Vanilla 6 drops Frankincense Apply to needed area(s) 2-5 times a day. Frequency and consistency are crucial for these big needs!
Make a simple DIY Roll-on Cuticle Oil1½ teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex 10 drops Stress Away essential oil Add all the above to an empty 15 ml essential oil bottle and add an AromaGlide Roller Fitment. Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere.
Diffuse this warm, happy oil all month long: Simmer Down: 5 drops Stress Away, 3 drops each Valor, Tangerine Warm Hug: 4 drops each Grapefruit, Stress Away, Lavender Bakery Treats: 4 drops Stress Away, 3 drops each Cinnamon, Vanilla, 2 drops Nutmeg Refreshed: 4 drops Stress Away, 6 drops Thieves
**Citrus Fresh Vitality (250PV)**This bright, happy blend of Mandarin, Tangerine, Lemon, and Spearmint essential oils is the perfect way to add a splash of summer flavor to your day! And since the Vitality oils are the same oil as their non-Vitality counterparts, you can apply and diffuse this oil as you would Citrus Fresh!
Add 1–2 drops to your water bottle, homemade guacamole, veggie dip, or salad dressing.
Mix up a Superfood NingXia Spritzer4oz NingXia Red 1 can sparkling water 3 drops Citrus Fresh Vitality Large splash kombucha ½ tsp each Golden Turmeric, SulfurZyme Crushed ice
Cool off after fun in the sun with these Citrus NingXia PopsiclesNingxia Red Lemonade Ningxia Zyng Citrus Fresh Vitality In a popsicle mold, add equal parts Ningxia and Lemonade, 1 drop of Citrus Fresh and top with Ningxia Zyng to each slot. Do this in layers for a pretty end result!
Add to diffuser jewelry to provide emotional support throughout the day. This is a great practice for kids with school-day or other butterflies!
Make this Summer Citrus Body Polish:1 cup brown sugar 1 cup coconut oil 2 tbsp Vitamin E oil 10 drops Citrus Fresh Vitality Combine all ingredients in a metal or glass container, use in the shower to exfoliate & moisturize!
Make a Keep Calm + Shine On roller for a daily perfume20 drops each Grapefruit, Bergamot, Stress Away, Citrus Fresh Carrier of choice
Make a Unicorn roller for emotional support20 drops each Valor, Joy, Citrus Fresh, Patchouli, Stress Away Carrier of choice
Mix up a refreshing All-Purpose Citrus Cleaner16 oz glass spray bottle 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner 30 drops Citrus Fresh 2 Tbsp white vinegar Filtered water Combine with Citronella essential oil and water or alcohol-free witch hazel to make a pleasant-smelling outdoor spray.
Diffuse this bright citrus blend to cleanse the air and uplift the spirits.Summer Sunrise: 4 drops Citrus Fresh, 3 drops each Grapefruit, Geranium, 2 drops Orange Flower Garden: 5 drops Lavender, 4 drops Citrus Fresh, 3 drops Grapefruit Summer Solstice: 4 drops Citrus Fresh, 3 drops Lime, 3 drops Cassia Front Porch: 4 drops Rosemary, 3 drops Citrus Fresh, 3 Eucalyptus
**Citronella (250PV)**Citronella is well known for its love of the outdoors (but not the outdoor annoyances!), but did you know that this lemony oil is also incredibly versatile? It’s one of the main ingredients in the Purification oil blend, so anytime you’d use Purification, try Citronella! Citronella is cleansing and purifying, making it great for cleaning, gentle detoxing and clarifying. It is also a great addition to massage oils for supporting healthy circulation and the body’s natural response to tension!
Summer often means lots of time in damp places. Give your feet a little daily TLC and protect them with this Happy Feet blend:10 drops Citronella 5 drops Tea Tree 2 Tbsp coconut oil Make in a roller (use fractionated coconut oil or V-6 vegetable Oil Complex as the carrier) or as a cream to apply after a day at the pool or in a public shower.
Drop Citronella into gym shoes, rain boots, the basket of pool towels, diaper pails or any other damp spaces that need a little refreshing.
Citronella can be a great addition to your favorite DIY natural deodorant recipe, especially when summer months find you sweating more! .
Cleanse and condition your hair and scalp and remove build up from water, styling products, and chlorine with this DIY Clarifying ShampooYoung Living Bath and Shower Gel Base 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 40 drops Citronella 20 drops Lavender Add vinegar and essential oils to a large pump bottle, then add in the Bath & Shower Gel Base and mix well. Alternatively, you can pour out some of the Bath & Shower Gel Base, then add the oils and vinegar directly to the bottle.
Give tired, sore muscles some love and support healthy circulation with citronella! It’s also great for charlie horses and supports the body’s natural response to inflammation. You can use it on its own or make a simple Circulation Massage Oil to use every day or as desired.4oz pump bottle 30 drops Citronella 20 drops Cypress Carrier of choice
Use to support healthy airways wit this DIY Breathe Massage Oil:4oz pump bottle 20 drops Citronella essential oil 10 drops Lemon essential oil Carrier of choice Add a roller top directly to the bottle and apply as desired before heading outdoors!
Use the cleansing power of Citronella in your cleaning routine. Add to your cleaning DIYs, Thieves cleaner, etc. to kick the germs without the harsh chemicals. (Citronella is high in methyl isoeugenol so it’s a great cleaning companion!)
Make this DIY Dishwasher & Washing Machine Cleaner that can be used for the washing machine or dishwasher. Mix powders together in an airtight glass jar, then mix in Citronella. Add 2 Tbsp to the floor of your dishwasher and run on a hot cycle. You can also place 1 cup of white vinegar + 2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner in a glass bowl in the top rack to further disinfect. To use in a washing machine, add 4 Tbsp of mixture into the drum of the machine and run a hot cycle. Option to add 2 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner to the detergent bay for extra cleaning.¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Citric Acid ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Baking Soda 3 Tbsp Washing Soda 20 drops Citronella
Give hard water stains the boot and get sparkling clean dishes with this DIY Dish Detergent Booster1 cup Citric Acid 40 drops Citronella essential oil Mix well and store in an airtight jar. Add 1-2 tsp to the dishwasher soap reservoir along with the soap and run according to manufacturer directions.
Deodorize and deep clean linens, towels or clothing with DIY Laundry Stripping Solution1 cup Baking Soda 1 cup Borax ½ cup Thieves Laundry Soap ½ cup Thieves Household Cleaner 30 drops Citronella Add all ingredients to extremely hot water and allow linens or clothing to soak for up to 2 hours. Stir the clothing and gently press to release dirt and grim every 20 minutes or so. You can soak longer for tougher situations as desired. Wring the linens as dry as possible and wash per usual.
Add to wool dryer balls to give your laundry a bright-smelling boost.
Place a few drops of Citronella on cotton balls and stash them anywhere that can use additional freshness: air vents, drawers, shoes, gym bags, rain boots, garbage cans, etc.
Drop directly into areas that need some freshening – rain boots, forgotten laundry, diaper pails, etc.
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To an airtight glass jar add: 1 cup Baking Soda ½ cup Fine Sea Salt 20 drops Citronella 10 drops Tangerine or Lemon Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc! To a 4oz glass spray bottle add ¼ cup white vinegar 20 drops Citronella essential oil 15 drops Lavender essential oil 10 drops each Tangerine, Lemon essential oil Pinch sea salt or splash of witch hazel Filtered water
Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
Make a refreshing room spray:2oz glass spray bottle 20 drops Citronella 10 drops Tangerine or Lemongrass Splash of witch hazel Fill with filtered water
Diffuse this purifying oil to help cleanse and freshen your spaceFresh Laundry: 3 drops each Citronella, Lavender, Lemongrass, Tangerine Happy Noses: 4 drops Citronella, 3 drops each Lemon, R.C. Al Fresco: 4 drops each Citronella, Geranium, Lavender Spa Day: 3 drops each Lemongrass, Citronella, Lavender, Tangerine
**Viya Travel Diffuser (300PV)**Take your favorite oils on the go with this stylish, compact USB diffuser! Whether you’re pumping out Peppermint in the car to soothe moving tummies, relaxing at your destination with some Lavender or diffusing some GeneYus while at our computer, this diffuser will quickly become your travel BFF! With its spill-resistant reservoir and compact size, the Viya is your ultimate wanderlust sidekick.
Try some of these favorite blends: Road Trip (for easing bellies during travel): 2 drops each Peppermint, Stress Away Freshen Up: 2 drops each Lemon, Citronella Be Well: 2 drops each Thieves, Tangerine Sunshine All Day: 3 drops Lemon, 1 drop Jade Lemon
**Super Vitamin D (400PV Loyalty orders)**These vegan-friendly chewables contain the benefits of lemon balm extract, Lime and Melissa essential oils, and 250 percent of your daily value of vitamin D.
Take 2 tablets daily for respiratory, immune, and bone support.
These chewable tablets are also a popular option for children!
Create a supplement routine. Pre-fill your weekly supplements with an organizer tray at the beginning of the week. Make it a part of your Sunday routine!
Keep your morning supplements beside your coffee maker or tea or other morning tradition.
**LavaDerm After-Sun Spray (400PV Loyalty orders) **LavaDerm After Sun Spray is your first aid kit BFF!! LavaDerm brings relief from the pain and itching of minor burns, cuts, sunburns, scrapes, insect bites, or really any minor skin irritation. Whether or not your skin has seen a little too much sun or wind, this spray will help you feel soothed and refreshed! Apply after a day outdoors for a sigh of relief.
Spray this soothing combination on skin after leaving the pool, beach, playground or other activity out in the sun.
Keep a bottle in your first aid kit for on the go scrapes and skin needs!
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Ahh, summertime. Vacations. Road trips. Sunshine. The great outdoors. School is out (or will be soon) and the fun is just getting started. Are you ready? Ready for adventures and being outside 24/7? I can’t wait. Stocking up on YL’s Mineral Sunscreen as I speak. The Gifts With Purchase for June will help us start off this new season on the right foot and kick off the summer of fun!
Here is the full breakdown of the US June 2022 Gifts With Purchase:
*Remember, in order to get the 10 Bonus Loyalty Rewards Points, Stress Away 5-ml, LavaDerm After Sun Spray, and Super Vitamin D, you have to be enrolled in the Loyalty Rewards program and/or have a Subscription/Loyalty order that meets the PV requirements for those items. The extra bonus of meeting all these PV amounts with your S2S order is that you get even more Loyalty Points to spend later!
10 Loyalty Rewards Points (Bonus Subscription/Loyalty Order 100 PV tier) Subscribe to Save has changed to “Loyalty Rewards” and it got simpler! No more having to choose between 1, 2, and 3 month frequencies, instead if you want to have a place for things you want to order next month or at a later time, there’s a new “Save For Later” list to add it to for easy ordering later! You’ll see all the changes as you go to order, but Loyalty Orders will get you Loyalty Rewards Points and you get to spend those later on like money just like always. With a 100+ PV Loyalty Order in June, you’ll get 10 BONUS points on top of what you’re already earning from that order! Who doesn’t love free points?
• Place a 100+ PV loyalty order and you’ll receive 10 loyalty points to redeem for future product purchases.
Stress Away 5-ml (Bonus Subscription/Loyalty Order 190 PV tier) Enjoying vacation is easy, but sometimes planning for them and preparing is a bit more stressful. Stress Away to the rescue! In the diffuser, on the wrists, or smelling it straight from the bottle. Let the stressful feelings melt away and get to planning a great time for yourself and your family. It’s great with a couple extra drops of Lime in the diffuser, and add a couple drops of Peppermint for a mojito-esque aroma! • An exotic blend of Lime, Vanilla, Copaiba, Lavender, and Cedarwood, Stress Away is a vacation in a bottle. • When you’re stuck at home, satisfy your wanderlust by diffusing its soothing tropical scent.
KidScents Owie 5-ml (190 PV tier) Kids will be kids. Playing outside all day or just bumming it around the house, bumps, scrapes, and bruises are the norm. It’s going to happen, so make sure you have Owie within reach. It’s comforting and it helps kids get back on their feet and back to being kids in no time. Put a roller top on the bottle for easier use! • A must-have for outdoor play, this comforting blend naturally soothes delicate skin with the help of Idaho Grand Fir, Tea Tree, and Elemi essential oils. • Keep a bottle on hand for kid-mergencies during hikes, bike rides, and park outings.
Citrus Fresh Vitality 5-ml (250 PV tier) For energy, immune boosting, a citrusy twist to your marinades, dressings, Ningxia, and more, there’s Citrus Fresh Vitality. On top of all the health benefits, this is amazing for keeping moods boosted! Remember, this is the same oil as the regular Citrus Fresh, so don’t forget to throw it in the diffuser when people need a smile on their faces. • This blend combines Orange, Grapefruit, Mandarin, Tangerine, Lemon, and Spearmint essential oils for a splash of summer flavor. • Add 1–2 drops to your water bottle, homemade guacamole, veggie dip, or salad dressing.
Citronella 15-ml (250 PV tier) While you’re adding those Insect Repellent Wipes to your order, make sure you aim to get this free bottle of Citronella because this is a life saver for being outdoors during the summer! Diffuse it while everyone is going in and out of the house. Make the spray below. Put it on the bottom of your feet. Skip the candles and use this instead. You’ll be happy you did. • Best known as a natural deterrent for outdoor nuisances, Citronella helps you enjoy Mother Nature annoyance free. • Mix 10 drops Citronella, 2 ounces witch hazel, and 2 ounces water in a glass spray bottle and spritz it onto picnic tables, patio furniture, and camping gear.
Viya Travel Diffuser (300 PV tier) Talk about perfect timing! Diffuse in your car, in your hotel room, at a friend’s house, wherever you find yourself this summer! You’re going to love this. • With its spill-resistant reservoir and compact size, the Viya is your ultimate wanderlust sidekick. • Place it in your cup holder or hotel room to transform your space into an essential oil oasis.
LavaDerm After-Sun Spray (Bonus Subscription/Loyalty Order 400 PV tier) Anyone else forget to apply their mineral sunscreen in time or reapply it? Yeah, me too. LavaDerm After-Sun Spray is such a welcome relief to sun kissed and sunburned skin. Plus, if those bugs do bite you this summer, spritz this on them for immediate relief! You’ll never go a summer without it again once you try it. • Refresh and recover from a day in the sun. Using menthol from mint, this spray soothes and cools sun-kissed skin, providing immediate relief from sunburns and insect bites.
Super Vitamin D (Bonus Subscription/Loyalty Order 400 PV tier) Did you know that Vitamin D helps support our respiratory and immune systems and also our bones? Yes, the vitamin we get from the sun does more than just make us feel better, it also helps support our body’s systems! And because we often don’t get enough, even during the summer, Super Vitamin D is here to help us get bioavailable, easily used by our bodies, vitamin D directly to those systems. Plus, these are chewable and have extra benefits from the other natural ingredients in them. We all need this in our lives. • These vegan-friendly chewables contain the benefits of lemon balm extract, Lime and Melissa essential oils, and 250 percent of your daily value of vitamin D. • Take 2 tablets daily for respiratory, immune, and bone support to help you stay moving this summer.
So, while you’re making your monthly order of other summer essentials (mineral sunscreen, insect repellent wipes, Ningxia, Lavender, and all the things that you and your family use during summertime, plan on getting these Gifts With Purchase because these are so timely and amazing. What summer essentials do you stock up on every year? What’s going in your June order?
Share the love with February’s Gift! Whether you’re looking forward to a special Valentine’s Day with the one you love or simply staying positive to get through the last month of winter chill, February’s gifts are all about self-care and becoming the best version of yourself. And there’s a special gift you can share too!
10% off Enrollment Coupon (100PV) Friends don’t let friends miss out on good things – especially good things at a discount! Share your love of Young Living oils and products with this 10% off voucher!
YOU place a 100PV or more Shop or Subscribe to Save order, YOUR FRIEND gets a discount!
Share the voucher with a new enrollee to use on their first Shop or Subscribe to Save order at time of enrollment.
You will be emailed the unique code within a week of qualification so you can pass it on to someone to use when they open a new account. Make sure your email on file with YL is up to date!
You can earn up to two codes in the month of February
See official rules and FAQ for more details of this new offer.
Ylang Ylang (190PV) Ylang Ylang is THE oil for love and connection! Meaning flower of flowers, Ylang Ylang essential oil has a sweet, romantic aroma and was historically to adorn a newly married couple’s bed on the wedding night. Known for reducing stress, some find it beneficial for blood pressure regulation and other symptoms of high stress.
This floral, balancing oil promotes openness and connection, encourages confidence and inspires romance. Add ylang ylang to a bath soak, a perfume roller or diffuse it all month long.
Diffuse ylang ylang for emotional support, particularly when battling low self-esteem and confidence. Pair it with citrus oils like Tangerine and Lemon or with grounding oils like Northern Lights Black Spruce.
Diffuse ylang ylang at night to remove emotional blocks and set the mood in the bedroom for intimacy. Try this Date Night Blend:
Roll onto your wrists, heart, neck as often as desired
Indulge in this DIY Foot Bath Soak for a little TLC:
⅓ cup epsom salt
4 drops Peppermint
3 drops Thieves
2 drops Ylang Ylang
1 drops each Tea tree, Elemi or Frankincense
1-2 tsp AlkaLime
Combine Epsom salt and essential oils in a small glass container with a lid. Pour the mixture into your bathtub or a foot basin, adding enough warm water to cover your feet. Stir the mixture in the water until the salt dissolves. Add AlkaLime and stir until it’s dissolved. Soak your feet for 20–30 minutes.
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
¼ cup pink Himalayan salt
¼ cup magnesium flakes
2 Tbsp sweet almond oil
5 drops Ylang Ylang
5 drops Geranium or Joy
10 drops Lavender
Optional: dried lavender, rose buds or eucalyptus leaves
Winter skin needing a little love? Whip up this Ylang ylang Salt Scrub:
½ cup pink Himalayan salt
1/2 Cup Dead Sea Salt
1/3 Cup Apricot Kernel Oil
Juice of 1 fresh lemon
15 drops of ylang ylang essential oil
Store in an airtight container. Gently rub onto winter skin to exfoliate and rinse off.
Make a refreshing room spray:
2oz glass spray bottle
20 drops Ylang Ylang
10 drops Grapefruit
Splash of witch hazel
Fill with filtered water
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of floral whimsy to linens and upholstered surfaces:
2oz glass spray bottle
Splash witch hazel
15 drops Ylang Ylang
10 drops Lavender
10 drops Tangerine
Filtered water
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener
To glass jar add:
1 cup baking soda
½ cup salt
20 drops Ylang Ylang
20 drops Lemon or Lavender
Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Add to your Thieves Cleaner for a fresh, floral twist. Try this Spring Garden Thieves Cleaner
16oz glass spray bottle
1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
10 drops each Lemon, Grapefruit, Eucalyptus
20 drops Ylang Ylang
Filtered water
Use Ylang ylang to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, floral scent
1 Cup Baking Soda
1/2 Cup High Quality Epsom Salt
30 Drops Of Essential Oil(s)
Water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
Silicone mold
Pour the baking soda and epsom salt into a mixing bowl. Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons, and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water. Add essential oil(s) of your choice and mix well. Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight. Remove and store in an airtight container.
To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
Diffuse this fresh, floral oil with citrus or tree oils or use it to add sweet notes to your favorite diffuser blends:
Lushious Lemon: 2 drops each Ylang Ylang, Lemon, Eucalyptus Globulus, Lemon Myrtle, Spearmint, 1 drop Cinnamon Bark
Pretty Woman: 4 drops Stress Away, 3 drops each Ylang ylang, Northern Lights Black Spruce
One Heart (190PV Subscribe to Save) One Heart is a lovely blend of Ylang Ylang, Lemon, Lime, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Ocotea and Valor that encourages a bright outlook on life and opens your heart to love and service for others. Use this blend to help encourage unity and connection with your community and create a calming, uplifting environment.
Ylang Ylang from Ecuador has a sweet, romantic aroma that contains the naturally occurring constituents germacrene and alpha-farnesene.
Lemon and Lime have an uplifting, fresh aroma that contains the naturally occurring constituent limonene.
Northern Lights Black Spruce is rich and invigorating and contains the naturally occurring constituents bornyl acetate, camphene, and alpha pinene.
Ocotea from Ecuador is delightfully spicy and contains the naturally occurring constituent beta- caryophyllene.
Valor has a woodsy, grounding aroma that contains the naturally occurring constituents alpha pinene, beta pinene, bornyl acetate, and camphene.
Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a crisp, happy aroma to any area of your home.
½ cup uncooked rice
¼ cup Epsom salt
1 cup dried lavender buds
Muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approximately 5 inches long by 4 inches wide
30-40 drops One Heart
In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom salt, flower buds, and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture. Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch. Place anywhere you want to add a fresh lavender scent. Refresh your pouch every 2─3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil.
Make a perfume roller with One Heart and your favorite citrus oil – Tangerine, Grapefruit, Lemon or Lime. To a 10mL roller bottle add 30 drops One Heart and 15-20 drops citrus oil.
Bring a little light to your body butter by combining One Heart & Grapefruit in this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe:
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup pure organic shea butter
1 Tbsp Vitamin E oil
20 drops Grapefruit
15 drops One Heart
Melt together coconut oil, shea butter and cocoa butter, then add in vitamin E oil and whisk.
Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved. Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar.
Diffuse this uplifting blend to foster connection all month long:
Love You Lots: Grapefruit, Lemon, One Heart
Open Heart: Grapefruit, Ylang ylang, One Heart
Welcome Home: Lavender, Vanilla, One Heart
YL Pink Glass Dropper Bottle (250PV)
Use this beautiful glass dropper bottle for a diffuser blend or other DIY!
Set your diffuser up for success! Place a water decanter and pre-made diffuser blend beside your diffuser for easy filling
Use this dropper bottle to share your favorite diffuser blend with a friend!
GIft this bottle filled with your favorite diffuser blend to a friend along with a beautiful Desert Mist diffuser.
Lavender Calming Bath Bombs (250PV) Relax at the end of the day and pamper your skin with Young Living’s Lavender Calming Bath Bombs.
Drop bath bomb into tub filled with warm water. Breathe in the aroma to promote feelings of peace and tranquility. Incorporate as part of your nighttime routine to relax and unwind.
Make an at-home spa night for yourself and/or someone you love:
Add Ylang ylang, Lavender and Idaho Blue Spruce to the bathroom diffuser
Run a hot bath with a Lavender Caming Bath Bomb
Add some Lavender or Evening Peace Bath Gel for bubbles
Light some beeswax candles
Turn on some soft music
Enjoy your night!
Whip up a few Galentine’s Day gifts and share some love with your friends. Pair a Lavender Calming Bath Bomb with a Lavender or Grapefruit Lip Balm, a Tranquil or Stress Away roller and a pair of cute, cozy socks for a simple but thoughtful gift! Other pairing ideas so your friends can make an at-home spa for themselves:
Bath bomb + any roll-on or DIY perfume blend
Bath bomb + a good book + diffuser blend
Bath bomb + diffuser + diffuser blend
Bath bomb + CBD Beauty Boost
Bath Bomb + BLOOM collection
Elemi (300PV) Elemi essential oil comes from the same botanical family as Frankincense and Myrrh and has similar properties and benefits—from skin care to aromatic use during prayer or meditation. Substitute this oil for Frankincense in any of your favorite recipes!
Add Elemi to your skincare routine! Simply places few drops in your palm and mix with carrier or choice for a simple and effective face serum
Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing winter skin (not just hands!)
½ cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
½ cup organic arnica oil
1 Tbsp shea butter
2 Tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
3-4 Tbsp beeswax pastilles
40 drops essential oils: Elemi, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli alone or in combination
Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil & beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
Essential oils to add for a masculine scent: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce
Make this Winter Skin Bath Soak! Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
1 cup organic oats, ground
¼ cup organic powdered milk, or coconut milk, or goat milk
1 Tbsp liquid castile soap
2 tsp Vitamin E oil
15 drops Elemi
5 drops Lavender or Geranium
(Optional) 5 drops Frankincense or Helichrysum
Sit and soak for 30 minutes or as long as desired.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap:
2lb melt and pour soap base
½ cup powdered goat milk
2 Tbsp organic raw honey
1 Tbsp sweet almond oil
60 drops essential oils (Elemi, Cedarwood, Lavender, alone or in combo!)
Soap molds
Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler. Whisk in all remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Option to add dried flowers. Let sit overnight
Give your skin and your joints some love with this Soothing ACV Bath Soak:
¼ cup magnesium flakes
¼ cup organic oats, ground
2 Tbsp sweet almond oil
10 drops each Elemi, Cedarwood, Lavender
Mix together and add to bath water. Then add ¼ cup ACV to the water and gently mix.
Give your tired feet some love with this Relaxing Foot Scrub
2 Tbsp Organic Sugar
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 Tbsp of Honey
1 tsp Lemon Juice
3 drops Peppermint
5 drops Elemi
Mix ingredients well then rub onto feet. Wrap feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove towel and wipe off scrub. Follow with moisturizer if desired.
Make a simple cuticle oil! This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Gardener’s Hand Salve:
DIY Roll-on Cuticle Oil
1½ teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
10 drops Cedarwood essential oil
5 drops Elemi essential oil
Add all the above to an empty 15 ml essential oil bottle and add an AromaGlide Roller Fitment. Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere.
Make a Focus Roller to use during work, homework, school, meetings or anytime to help focus the mind:
To a 10mL roller bottle add:
15 drops Elemi
10 drops Cedarwood
5 drops Peppermint
Fill with a carrier of choice. Apply over the heart, back of the neck, on the wrists liberally and frequently.
Make a Sweet Dreams sleep roller:
20 drops each Lavender, Cedarwood, Elemi
Fill with carrier oil of choice
Apply over to the big toe, bottom of the feet, neck and behind ears before bed or more frequently as desired.
Diffuse this earthy oil to support focus, calm the atmosphere and bring a sense of serenity to your home:
Calm & Collected: 4 drops each Cedarwood, Peppermint, Lemon, Elemi
Geranium (300PV Subscribe to Save) This floral oil is amazing for skincare, immune health and much more!
Make this Peonies Roller Blend (also makes a great diffuser blend!) to wear as perfume:
5 drops Geranium
3 drops Grapefruit
2 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood
2 drops Lime
In a 10mL roller bottle and fill with carrier or choice
Make a lovely Citrus Rind Diffuser (recipe via Hello Glow):
Grapefruit & Geranium:
1 grapefruit
10 drops Grapefruit
5 drops Geranium
3 drops Sage
1&1/2 cups coarse sea salt
Fresh sage leaves for garnish (optional)
Lemon Rosemary Geranium:
1 lemon
1 cup coarse sea salt
15 drops Rosemary
10 drops Grapefruit
5-7 drops Geranium
Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Geranium Lime:
1 lime
1 cup coarse sea salt
10 drops Geranium
10 drops Lime
Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Hollow out the fruit. In a small bowl mix sea salt and essential oils well. Fill fruit rinds with the salt and oil mixture. Replace every 3-4 days.
Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc!
To a 4oz glass spray bottle add
¼ cup white vinegar
20 drops Geranium essential oil
10 drops Lavender essential oil
10 drops Lemon essential oil
5 drops Peppermint essential oil
Pinch sea salt or splash of witch hazel
Filtered water
Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
Add Geranium to your skincare routine to brighten your skin. Try this Gentle Bentonite Clay Cleanser & Mask:
4 Tbsp Bentonite clay
1 Tbsp baking soda
2 tsp calendula powder
2 tsp chamomile powder
½ tsp Vitamin C powder
Mix powders well and store in a glass jar.
To use, place a nickel size amount of powder in your palm. Add 2 drops ofGeranium and a little water to form a paste. Apply to face and neck and let sit for 2-5 minutes to cleanse or up to 10 as a mask. Rise with warm water.
Make a T-zone roller to use on oily areas of skin or to spot treat problem areas or acne!
10mL roller bottle
20 drops Geranium
10 drops Lemon
10 drops Manuka or Tea tree
Fill with jojoba oil
Make this Brightening Cranberry Clay Mask for an at-home facial:
Blend cranberries into a paste, then add remaining ingredients. Add water last and add until desired consistency. Apply to the face and let sit for 10-15 minutes before removing with warm water or a warm cloth.
Make a DIY Brightening Facial Serum
2oz glass dropper bottle
20 drops Geranium
15 drops Frankincense
Optional: 10 drops Blue Tansy
Optional: ½ tsp Vitamin C powder
Carrier of choice
Apply to face morning and evening.
Use Geranium to ward off outdoor pests!
Diffuse Geranium and Citronella in a battery operated diffuser
Make a simple spray with 30 drops each Geranium, Citronella, and Lavender in a 4oz glass spray bottle with water or carrier oil to apply as needed.
Make Geranium and Ylang Ylang a part of your bedtime routine! Diffuse, apply, massage onto shoulders, mix with water in a 2oz glass spray bottle and spritz onto sheets.
Diffuse Geranium to bring the garden indoors and support immunity:
Capri Blue Volcano: Idaho Blue Spruce, Grapefruit, Geranium, Lime
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But first, I want to make sure you’re maximizing your dollar. Every month this generous company loads us up with free items simply for being loyal customers. We purchase items we’d be buying anyway – toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, makeup, supplements, and cleaning supplies, etc – from Young Living, and we not only get amazing, high quality products that are safe for our families, we get free products, free shipping, delivery to our doorstep and product credits galore! I am ALL about boxes of safe, effective, and healthy products showing up on my doorstep with fun freebies inside! Make sure that you are ordering the very best way, which is through Subscribe to Save // Loyalty Rewards
This month’s gift includes One Heart essential oil blend to encourage service and compassion for those around you, Ylang Ylang to provide a romantic and floral aroma, Lavender Calming Bath Bombs for winter nights when you need to escape the cold, Elemi to create an atmosphere of focus when diffused, Geranium to help chase away the chill with its fresh and floral aroma, and a YL Pink Glass Dropper to make your own inspiring blends. And you can save money with no extra shipping costs!
We are excited to share a new gift with purchase offer starting this month! All U.S. brand partners and customers who spend at least 100 PV in February will earn a unique 10 percent off enrollment coupon code to share with a friend for their first order! The code will be emailed to qualifiers within one week of placing a qualifying order. All codes will be redeemable through 11:59 p.m., MT, on April 30, 2022. Friends don’t let friends miss out on a great discount!
During the month of February… With any order (Subscribe to Save or one time shop order) of 100PV or more you will receive a FREE SHIPPING and a 10% OFF ENROLLMENT COUPON!!
Share the love! When you spend 100 PV on a Shop or Subscribe to Save order, you’ll also earn a 10 percent off one-time coupon code that you can share with a new enrollee to use on their first Shop or Subscribe to Save order at time of enrollment. You can earn up to two codes in the month of February, and YL will email the unique code to you within a week of qualification so you can pass it on to someone to use when they open a new account. (Make sure your email on file with YL is up to date!) See official rules and FAQ for more details of this new offer.
With any order (Subscribe to Save or one time shop order) of 190PV or more, you’ll receive a free 5mL Ylang Ylang! If your order is a Subscribe to Save order you’ll also receive a free 5mL One Heart blend. Plus get free shipping and a 10% off enrollment coupon!! Retail value: $82.89Ylang Ylang essential oil
Ylang ylang is THE oil for love and connection! This floral, balancing oil promotes openness and connection, encourages confidence and inspires romance. Add ylang ylang to a bath soak, a perfume roller or diffuse it all month long.
One Heart essential oil blend (Subscribe to Save orders)
Specifically blended to bring people together and help create awareness of The D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation, the refreshing aroma of this balancing blend can encourage a bright outlook on life and the awareness that we are all in this together. Try using it during prayer or meditation for connection and growth.
This amazing blend includes:
Ylang Ylang from Ecuador has a sweet, romantic aroma that contains the naturally occurring constituents germacrene and alpha-farnesene.
Lemon and Lime have an uplifting, fresh aroma that contains the naturally occurring constituent limonene.
Northern Lights Black Spruce is rich and invigorating and contains the naturally occurring constituents bornyl acetate, camphene, and alpha pinene.
Ocotea from Ecuador is delightfully spicy and contains the naturally occurring constituent beta- caryophyllene.
Valor has a woodsy, grounding aroma that contains the naturally occurring constituents alpha pinene, beta pinene, bornyl acetate, and camphene.
With any order of 250PV, you’ll receive a free YL Pink Glass Dropper, a pack of Lavender Calming Bath Bombs, and a 5mL Ylang Ylang! If your order is a Subscribe to Save order you’ll also receive a free One Heart Blend! Plus get free shipping and a 10% off enrollment coupon!! Retail value: $133.09YL Pink Glass Dropper
Mix up your favorite February-inspired diffuser blend and keep this pretty pink bottle beside your diffuser for easy use! Here are a few ideas:
Ylang Ylang, Tangerine, Idaho Blue Spruce
Tangerine, Lemon, Wintergreen, Vanilla
Lavender, Grapefruit, Vanilla
Give your beauty routine a little pick me up with this pretty pink bottle! Add your favorite skin-loving essential oils (Frankincense, Myrrh, Blue Tansy, Elemi) and carrier to the bottle and use morning and evening for happy skin!
Lavender Calming Bath Bombs
Take a little time for yourself with these lavender-infused bath bombs! YL’s natural bath bombs are made without colorants, synthetic preservatives, parabens, or animal-derived ingredients, making them some of the best bath bombs you can get your hands on!
Whip up a few Galentine’s Day gifts and share some love with your friends. Pair a Lavender Calming Bath Bomb with a Lavender or Grapefruit Lip Balm, a Tranquil or Stress Away roller and a pair of cute, cozy socks for a simple but thoughtful gift!
With any order of 300PV, you’ll receive a free 5mL Elemi essential oil, a YL Pink Glass Dropper, a pack of Lavender Calming Bath Bobs, and a 5mL Ylang Ylang! If your order is a Subscribe to Save order you’ll also receive a 15mL Geranium and a free One Heart Blend! Plus get free shipping and a 10% off enrollment coupon!! Retail value: $205.78 Elemi essential oil
This earthy, grounding oil is often compared to Frankincense and has similar wellness and skin-supporting properties. Add Elemi to your favorite moisturizer or skin serum for healthy, glowing skin!
Soak in a detox bath regularly as a way to show yourself some true selfcare. Add 1 cup of epsom salts, 7 drops Elemi, 5 drops Geranium and 5 drops Lavender to a bath and soak it in!
Geranium essential oil (Subscribe to Save orders)
This floral oil is great for everything from skincare to immune support to deterring outdoor pests! Add Geranium to a wellness roller for all the post 2020 needs, add it to a diffuser blend or perfume roller for a floral twist, and add it to a detox bath for wellness support!
Gift With Purchase & Subscribe to Save FAQs: What is February’s gift with purchase? Basically the best way to order ever! You purchase products and YL sends you free ones! Each month you’ll have new picks for every tier. What’s a tier? Basically, the more PV (product volume) you order, the more free products you receive!
Order at least 100 PV and your order ships for free!
Every time you increase your order volume (up to 400 PV) and qualify for a new tier, you receive free products.
Earn points on products Not only do you receive free goodies, but if you place a 50 PV+ order each month with the Subscribe to Save program, you’ll also earn loyalty points on each purchase, which you can redeem for future products.
Earn exclusive gifts If all those perks weren’t enough, subscribers receive a free loyalty gift as a thank you each time they reach a benchmark anniversary of 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months of ordering!
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Creates an uplifting, relaxing, serene environment
Invites the peaceful feeling of cozy winter nights into your home
A wonderful addition to DIYs
Can be used with massage for a relaxing, invigorating experience
Contains Northern Lights Black Spruce
Winter Nights essential oil blend is THE oil for the winter season! Not only is the aroma crisp and cool and comforting, this blend contains both Cedarwood and Northern Lights Black Spruce – both of which are ‘tree’ oils. Tree oils are a favorite this time of year for good reason. They are calming and grounding for the emotions, they have immune support properties, and they can help support the body’s natural response to pain and inflammation. Add in the muscle and joint support of Peppermint and the bright, happy aroma of Orange, and this blend definitely sounds like something we want to keep on and around our bodies this time of year!
BACKGROUND
Young Living’s exclusive Winter Nights essential oil blend features Northern Lights Black Spruce essential oil, produced exclusively at the Northern Lights Farm and Distillery in British Columbia, Canada. Established in 2014, this farm remains a pristine landscape to grow and harvest the botanical for one of Young Living’s most-beloved essential oils. Orange, produced at the Amanzi Amahle Cooperative Farm in South Africa, and Peppermint, produced at the Labbeemint Partner Distillery in Washington, USA, join to add some brightness and effervescence to the Winter Nights blend and to elevate the forest-ey notes of Black Spruce and Cedarwood.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them sprecic health-supporting properties:
Limonene: known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits.
Alpha-pinene and beta-pinene: a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown these constituents to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind
Bornyl acetate: may help calm and focus the mind
WINTER NIGHTS & EMOTIONS
According to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medical tradition, our health is a holistic balance of mind, body, and spirit, with each person having a dominant energy type, or dosha. During the winter months we are more inclined to rest and hibernate, which can often lead to the winter blues. Winter is the season of kapha, the dosha marked by a certain heaviness, a tendency toward mental fog, and sometimes weight gain. However, we can work with the body and energy type can help lift the lethargy of winter. Oils can help us sit in this seasonal shift without lowering our emotional energy!Create an application ritual with Winter Nights and any other oils you choose to add. This ritual is a reminder to not hold on to destructive feelings, which can happen when there’s too much kapha.
Gently rub the skin between your toes to create warmth in the area. Massage in four to five drops of your chosen oil, spending about three to five seconds between each toe.
With the oil still on your fingers and palms, massage the bottoms of your feet, spending thirty seconds on each one.
Move up to your wrists and gently massage the area with your thumb; spend ten to fifteen seconds on each wrist.
Next, move to the ears; use your fingers to massage the area behind your ears in circles for fifteen seconds.
Floating up to the forehead, massage your temples with your forefingers in circles for ten seconds.
Finally, cup your palms over your nose and mouth and take five deep inhales.
WINTER EMOTIONS + YOGA
Yoga can have a profound impact on improving energy levels, especially during the winter months. Begin your day with a sun salutation to capitalize on the energy of the sun. Focus on asanas to invigorate a healthy kapha.
Choose a diffuser blend below, and set it near your mat.
Apply oils to the crown of the head (it won’t make your hair greasy if you don’t rub it in, just drop it!), wrists and heart.
Breathe deeply, repeat a positive mantra or focus on a word or intention you want to manifest.
DAILY HABITS WITH WINTER NIGHTS:
Use Winter Nights in the emotional ritual above and during yoga to help with the winter blues.
Make this ‘Winter Blues’ Roller: 10mL roller bottle, 15 drops Winter Nights, 10 drops Grapefruit, 5 drops Neroli, 5 drops Frankincense, Fill with carrier of choice
Add a few drops of Winter Nights to yarn-wrapped pine cones for a scented fire starter.
Apply it to your neck or wrists to create a soft, sweet personal fragrance. Use Winter Nights alone or pair it with Vanilla, Lavender, Grapefruit or Bergamot.
Use it in conjunction with Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap and Lotion to fill your home and leave your skin smelling amazing with its cool, comforting aroma.
Add it to Young Living’s Car Vent Diffuser or use it in a car diffuser to leave your car smelling as fresh as the crisp midnight winter air. No diffuser? Add drops of Winter Nights to cotton rounds or small cloths and place beneath the seats. Refresh the drops as needed!
Take a relaxing bath before bed. Add 10 drops each Winter Nights + Vanilla + Lavender to 1 cup epsom salt and place under warm running water.
Make a simple massage oil and give tired legs and feet some TLC: ¼ cup V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier oil, 30 drops Winter Nights, 20 drops Lavender, Optional: a few pumps Relaxation Massage Oil
Add Winter Nights to your Young Living bath and body products for a crisp, comforting experience.
Whip up a simple room spray: 2oz glass spray bottle, 30 drops Winter Nights, Splash witch hazel, Fill with filtered water
DIFFUSE:
Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! We have our diffuser going almost 24/7 and love to choose blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Try some of these great combinations and enjoy the crisp, cool and comforting scent of Winter Nights!
Creates an uplifting, relaxing, serene environment
Invites the peaceful feeling of cozy winter nights into your home
A wonderful addition to DIYs
Can be used with massage for a relaxing, invigorating experience
Contains Northern Lights Black Spruce
Winter Nights essential oil blend is THE oil for the winter season! Not only is the aroma crisp and cool and comforting, this blend contains both Cedarwood and Northern Lights Black Spruce – both of which are ‘tree’ oils. Tree oils are a favorite this time of year for good reason. They are calming and grounding for the emotions, they have immune support properties, and they can help support the body’s natural response to pain and inflammation. Add in the muscle and joint support of Peppermint and the bright, happy aroma of Orange, and this blend definitely sounds like something we want to keep on and around our bodies this time of year!
BACKGROUND
Young Living’s exclusive Winter Nights essential oil blend features Northern Lights Black Spruce essential oil, produced exclusively at the Northern Lights Farm and Distillery in British Columbia, Canada. Established in 2014, this farm remains a pristine landscape to grow and harvest the botanical for one of Young Living’s most-beloved essential oils. Orange, produced at the Amanzi Amahle Cooperative Farm in South Africa, and Peppermint, produced at the Labbeemint Partner Distillery in Washington, USA, join to add some brightness and effervescence to the Winter Nights blend and to elevate the forest-ey notes of Black Spruce and Cedarwood.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them sprecic health-supporting properties
Limonene: known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits.
Alpha-pinene and beta-pinene: a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown these constituents to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind
Bornyl acetate: may help calm and focus the mind
WINTER NIGHTS & EMOTIONS
According to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medical tradition, our health is a holistic balance of mind, body, and spirit, with each person having a dominant energy type, or dosha. During the winter months we are more inclined to rest and hibernate, which can often lead to the winter blues. Winter is the season of kapha, the dosha marked by a certain heaviness, a tendency toward mental fog, and sometimes weight gain. However, we can work with the body and energy type can help lift the lethargy of winter. Oils can help us sit in this seasonal shift without lowering our emotional energy!Create an application ritual with Winter Nights and any other oils you choose to add. This ritual is a reminder to not hold on to destructive feelings, which can happen when there’s too much kapha.
Gently rub the skin between your toes to create warmth in the area. Massage in four to five drops of your chosen oil, spending about three to five seconds between each toe.
With the oil still on your fingers and palms, massage the bottoms of your feet, spending thirty seconds on each one.
Move up to your wrists and gently massage the area with your thumb; spend ten to fifteen seconds on each wrist.
Next, move to the ears; use your fingers to massage the area behind your ears in circles for fifteen seconds.
Floating up to the forehead, massage your temples with your forefingers in circles for ten seconds.
Finally, cup your palms over your nose and mouth and take five deep inhales.
WINTER EMOTIONS + YOGA
Yoga can have a profound impact on improving energy levels, especially during the winter months. Begin your day with a sun salutation to capitalize on the energy of the sun. Focus on asanas to invigorate a healthy kapha.
Choose a diffuser blend below, and set it near your mat.
Apply oils to the crown of the head (it won’t make your hair greasy if you don’t rub it in, just drop it!), wrists and heart.
Breathe deeply, repeat a positive mantra or focus on a word or intention you want to manifest.
DAILY HABITS WITH WINTER NIGHTS:
Use Winter Nights in the emotional ritual above and during yoga to help with the winter blues.
Make this ‘Winter Blues’ Roller: 10mL roller bottle, 15 drops Winter Nights, 10 drops Grapefruit, 5 drops Neroli, 5 drops Frankincense, Fill with carrier of choice
Add a few drops of Winter Nights to yarn-wrapped pine cones for a scented fire starter.
Apply it to your neck or wrists to create a soft, sweet personal fragrance. Use Winter Nights alone or pair it with Vanilla, Lavender, Grapefruit or Bergamot.
Use it in conjunction with Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap and Lotion to fill your home and leave your skin smelling amazing with its cool, comforting aroma.
Add it to Young Living’s Car Vent Diffuser or use it in a car diffuser to leave your car smelling as fresh as the crisp midnight winter air. No diffuser? Add drops of Winter Nights to cotton rounds or small cloths and place beneath the seats. Refresh the drops as needed!
Take a relaxing bath before bed. Add 10 drops each Winter Nights + Vanilla + Lavender to 1 cup epsom salt and place under warm running water.
Make a simple massage oil and give tired legs and feet some TLC: ¼ cup V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier oil, 30 drops Winter Nights, 20 drops Lavender, Optional: a few pumps Relaxation Massage Oil
Add Winter Nights to your Young Living bath and body products for a crisp, comforting experience.
Whip up a simple room spray: 2oz glass spray bottle, 30 drops Winter Nights, Splash witch hazel, Fill with filtered water
DIFFUSE:
Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! We have our diffuser going almost 24/7 and love to choose blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Try some of these great combinations and enjoy the crisp, cool and comforting scent of Winter Nights!
If you are not yet a Young Living customer and are ready to get started – you can create an account with the purchase of a single item. That said – I’m going to want to chat with you before you do that and help you grab a few things. So, let’s chat!
While we don’t need a new year to create new habits and set goals, it always feels great to have a clean slate! Here are a few products we are using this month as we rest, refresh and renew with the new year.
Thieves Essential Oil: For all our wellness needs! $36.25
CBD Muscle Rub: For sore muscles and joints. $74.95
Lemon Essential Oil: For diffusing, cleaning and wellness! $12
Pure Protein Complete: For healthy post-workout support. $69.75
ICP Daily: For daily gut health & wellness! $39.75
Thieves Essential Oil Blend – Thieves is one of Young Living’s top selling oils and for good reason. It’s a powerhouse blend of Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Lemon, Rosemary, and Eucalyptus Radiata that kills 96% of airborne germs. We love diffusing it, applying it topically to our feet (the easiest way is to get some roller balls and some carrier oil and then use that!), even taking it internally. This blend is a household staple and a must for winter wellness!
CBD Muscle Rub – This is a crowd favorite for sure! From the mamas chasing kids all day to the dedicated athlete to those wanting relief from arthritis or muscle pain, so many individuals are loving the CBD muscle rub!
Topical CBD diffuses across your skin and reaches local targets, like muscles, inflammatory cells, and pain-perceiving nerves, and using essential oil infused CBD in a muscle rub can help ease the discomfort associated with sore muscles, aches and pain
Lemon Essential Oil – Versatile, bright and joyful. That’s how we would describe this oil! Lemon essential oil benefits skin and hair as much as its aroma enhances your environment and supports your mood, This best-selling favorite can be used in so many ways: Mix it with your cleaning products, use it during your nighttime skin care routine, or add a drop to your shampoo & conditioner for a great scent. One of the main ways we are using it this month though is for a gentle system reset and as part of our immune wellness routine!
Winter Nights Essential Oil Blend – Winter Nights essential oil blend is a winter staple! This combination of Northern Lights Black Spruce, Peppermint, Cedarwood, and Orange is crisp and cool and reminiscent of softly falling snow. Winter Nights fills your home with the peace of crisp midnight air in winter, and the warmth of cozy spaces, making it perfect for this time of year!
Pure Protein Complete – When it comes to creating new health habits, workouts are usually at the top of the list. And we want to give our bodies proper nutrition to support those workouts! Enter Pure Protein Complete. This proprietary five-protein blend is our favorite for smoothies and workout shakes! These clean ingredients provide 25 grams of protein and a full range of branched-chain amino acids plus B vitamins, essential oils, and a proprietary enzyme complex that includes probiotics. These ingredients work together to support ATP production and metabolism, help build lean muscle mass, and support post-workout muscle recovery.
ICP Daily – Health starts in the gut, so we want to do everything we can to have a happy, healthy belly! And having a healthy gut isn’t something just for those with gut disorders.. It is for us all. Taking daily steps to build, support, detoxify and balance gut bacteria and intestinal lining is crucial, and one of our favorite, simple ways to do this is with ICP Daily! ICP Daily is a daily prebiotic and fiber drink that is both delicious and easy on the stomach.
Lori J. Tisdale 