​What are essential oils?
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Essential oils harness the incredible power of nature in a little bottle!

​Essential oils are the oils obtained from botanical plants like herbs, spices, leaves, shrubs, needles, grasses, berries, flowers, trees, resins, roots, fruits, and seeds. The oils have been removed by either careful steam distillation, resin tapping, or through cold pressing. Essential oils contain the true essence of the plant it was derived from, but the oils are concentrated and far more powerful than the botanicals themselves.   The plants produce substances to protect themselves in nature, and we use essential oils for parallel human purposes to help support our own body's health and wellness.  ​Each essential oil can contain hundreds of different chemical compounds. 
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Essential oils harness the incredible power of nature in a bottle!


​The benefits of essential oils:

Essential oils have been around for thousands of years for cosmetic purposes, as well as for their spiritually and emotionally uplifting properties.  The use of essential oils is intertwined with herbal remedies, plus alternative and natural approaches.  A short search on PubMed will also show well-documented modern scientific research supporting their use for physical and emotional health.  

​Essential oils can be used to:
  • Enhance your physical wellness - From cleansing and weight management to supporting every system of the body, essential oils and essential oil-infused supplements can provide the targeted solutions you need to restore balance and feel your best.
  • Inspire a positive emotional state - Each essential oil’s complex, pleasant, and unique scent activates the limbic system—the brain’s center of emotion and memory—differently. Essential oils can be your key to a more fulfilling and balanced emotional life.
  • Purify your home - Harsh chemical formulas aren’t your only home cleansing option. Enjoy peace of mind without compromise when you clean your home with the gentle but effective power of essential oils and products.
  • Refine your skin - Purge chemicals from your beauty routine and rediscover your natural glow. An ancient skin care secret, essential oils can help promote a clear-looking complexion, soften the appearance of signs of aging, and nurture healthy-looking hair. 
  • Create deep spiritual awareness - Incense and essential oils from plants have always played an important part in religious and spiritual ceremonies, helping participants to transcend the trivial and connect with something larger than themselves. 
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Lavender, a popular essential oil, is long loved for its calming, soothing fragrance. When diffused, lavender adds a clean, fresh scent to any room and is also a relaxing addition to baths and body care products.


​How to use essential oils:​

These health-promoting botanicals can be diffused, inhaled, applied topically, or incorporated into massage. Some are also labeled for dietary use.  Because essential oils are highly concentrated, a little goes a long way.  ​Essential oils come as single oils or as blends of various oils together - because many work synergistically when combined.  You can have fun combining your favorite oils and incorporating them into your everyday life. ​ They are commonly used in skin, body, hair, and dental care products, plus there are even items for your kids and your pets.  Essential oils are also included in home cleaning products and many supplements. ​
  
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​As a general rule, essential oils applied topically are also used with a carrier oil.  Carrier oils ensure that essential oils are comfortable to the skin. Dilution with a carrier oil does not dilute the effect of the essential oil. In fact, it prevents waste due to excessive application. Essential oils can evaporate quickly once out of the bottle, so carrier oils can give them more "staying power", too.  Some of the best carrier oils are pure olive oil, jojoba oil, liquid coconut oil, and sweet almond oil. Essential oils are very powerful, so start low and go slow.  This means only about 2-3 drops of essential oil, plus your carrier oil, are all that's necessary. As a general rule: dilute, dilute, dilute!  However, a small number of oils are gentle enough to be used without a carrier oil - which is considered a "neat" application. 
Depending on the essential oil, you can gradually build up to 3–4 uses per day, if desired.

The key points of application on the body are: crown of the head, forehead, temples, behind the ears, neck, upper back, abdomen, over vital organs, the soles and top of feet, and the ankles.  Some oils are considered "hot" because they cause a warm or tingly sensation, like cinnamon, for example. Others have cooling properties.  If any essential oil ever feels too strong, dilute it with a carrier oil (not water).  

All label instructions should be followed.​
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Generally, 8-12 drops of essential oils are used in a diffuser, but it will depend on the volume of water.

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Diffusers let you reap the benefits of aromatherapy in any room of your home or office.  Diffusers utilize ultrasonic technology to break up a mixture of essential oils and water into extremely fine microparticles.  Then, the diffuser disperses the ingredients in essential oils into the air to be inhaled.  This provides an excellent method of calming and moisturizing to build a healthy, natural, and pure living environment.  

You will be amazed at the wide variety of wonderful aromas that Mother Nature provides for us!
 

Essential oils are stored in dark-colored glass containers.  Prolonged UV light exposure or heat could degrade the oil in the bottle.  Plastic is not used to store undiluted oils because many essential oils are incompatible with plastic material.  Young Living’s essential oils do not expire and will maintain their integrity, efficacy, and beneficial properties virtually indefinitely, provided they are stored properly in a dark-glass bottle, upright and tightly sealed, out of sunlight, and in cool temperatures.

There are approximately 85 drops (1 teaspoon) in a 5-ml bottle and approximately 250 drops (1 tablespoon) in a 15-ml bottle.​
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​Why buy Young Living essential oils?

When it comes to essential oils, Young Living sets the standard for purity and authenticity. This is why they are the world leader in essential oils.  Young Living carefully monitors every step of the production of their oils from beginning to end.  They use a unique and meticulous "Seed to Seal®" process, ensuring the purity of each essential oil and protecting nature’s living energy in every bottle.  Young Living never uses any shortcuts, fillers, or additives in their oils.  They also believe in using sustainable farming practices and no pesticides are ever used.  You can be confident in Young Living's unsurpassed commitment to quality. The oils are 100% pure and therapeutic-grade.  There are other cheaper, lesser-quality brands out there, but I don't trust my health and well-being to anything less than the best and purest, and neither should you! 

So, if you are looking for natural ways to give your medicine cabinet a make-over, elevate your mood, improve your skin, use non-toxic cleaning methods, or simply use essential oils as a replacement for perfume or air fresheners in your home, it would be my honor to help you get started.​  Essential oils are great for the whole family!
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The harvesting of a field of Melissa (a.k.a. the herb lemon balm). In St. Maries, Idaho.

​How to get started with Young Living: 

You can purchase Young Living essential oils in one of two ways:
  • as a retail customer & pay full price
  • as a Wholesale Member (best option - you save 24% on every order !!!) 

I recommend  becoming a Wholesale Member. Not only will you receive a 24% discount off retail price on every Young Living product, you also have your choice of starter kits. This makes it easy for you to get started using essential oils. (​As a Young Living Wholesale Member you only have to agree to order a minimum of $50 per year, which is so easy to do because you will find the products invaluable! That's all!)

The best value, by far, is the Premium Starter Kit. ​Its total retail value is $337.99, but as a new Wholesale Member, you get a huge discount and the price is just $160. That's over 50% savings!
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An extraordinary value that offers a comprehensive introduction to the power of essential oils, the ​Premium Starter Kit is the perfect option for those who are serious about transforming their lives.


​​Your Premium Starter Kit includes:

  • Dewdrop Diffuser (or upgrade to another)
  • Premium Essential Oils Collection*, 5 ml bottles of :
                       Lavender 
                       Peppermint Vitality
                       Lemon Vitality
                       Copaiba Vitality
                       Frankincense 
                       Thieves® Vitality
                       Citrus Fresh 
                       Raven 
                       DiGize™ Vitality
                       PanAway® 
                       Stress Away™ 
  • AromaGlide™ Roller Fitment
  • 1 oz. Sachet Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 10 Sample Oil Bottles & Cards
  • 2 NingXia Red® 2-oz. samples
  • Young Living Product Guide
  • Essential Oil Magazine

*One or more of the following essential oils may be substituted in the event of sourcing constraints or supply considerations: AromaEase™, Lemongrass Vitality™, Orange Vitality™ and Tea Tree.

What are the "Vitality™" oils? These oils are labeled for dietary use. They're perfect for adding flavor to your favorite foods or using as dietary supplements. They give you the freedom to share and explore some of the best-loved essential oils in a variety of nutritious and delicious ways. (You can always use them for topical and aromatherapy uses, too.) Have fun experimenting! 
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Young Living Vitality (Dietary) Oils


​How I personally use essential oils:


​​I've been able to easily incorporate Young Living essential oils into my daily life. After you use essential oils for while, you'll notice you have oils all over your house!  I have mine in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, medicine cabinet, bedroom, travel bag, by my computer, and in my purse. I also bring them to tennis and yoga.  
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​Here is how I use some of the oils that come in the Young Living Premium Starter Kit:
  • I use Thieves oil in my diffuser for general immune support.  I rub it on the bottom of my feet, too.  It keeps me feeling well when everyone around me seems to be getting sick.
  • Lemon oil is 68% d-limonene, an antioxidant known to support detoxification. So, I regularly enjoy it in a tall glass of water, which tastes delicious. Lemon is also very cheerful, so it's perfect to diffuse when you're feeling blue or on a rainy day. It's also fabulous for removing grease stains from clothes and sticky adhesive from hard surfaces.
  • Citrus Fresh contains: Orange, Tangerine, Grapefruit, Lemon, Mandarin, and Spearmint. It is a lovely non-toxic natural air freshener.  I add a drop or two to each load of laundry.
  • A drop of Peppermint Vitality oil is great eye-opener. It's famous for helping with focus and concentration. It's also delicious in my recipe for chocolate chip cookies.
  • When my tummy is upset, I rub DiGize on it, which helps to support normal digestion.  
  • I apply Frankincense topically to my face and neck every night to help smooth the appearance of healthy-looking skin.  It's known improve the appearance of wrinkles, age spots, and hyper-pigmentation. Frankincense is also great to diffuse when studying, meditating, or praying.
  • My recipe for homemade deodorant incorporates Tea Tree oil and Lavender oil.  Lavender is especially relaxing and great to diffuse for sleep.  It's extremely soothing to the skin, too.
  • Raven oil includes the naturally occurring constituents eucalyptol and menthol. It's great to rub it on the neck and chest for its refreshing aroma.
  • I put the roller ball on the Stress Away bottle and roll it on my wrists and neck. I use it a lot! My husband and I both keep it at our desks.  I also think it makes a nice, natural perfume.
  • Pan Away, which is a blend of Wintergreen, Helichrysum, Clove, and Peppermint oils, is a great oil to use after exercise or in a deep tissue massage. It's great for reducing minor aches and pains.

That's just the tip of the iceberg of how essential oils enhance my well-being!!  They're so fun and effective.  ​I really don't know how I ever got along without them!!   -Jenny

​Step-by-step online: Purchase your kit

  • ​Click HERE or the box above to sign up.

  • Sign up as: Young Living Wholesale Member – which will allow you to purchase the Premium Starter Kit and get 24% of all future orders.
  • My sponsor and enroller ID should already be filled in for you (3437282).

  • Select your kit.  Again, I highly recommend the Premium Starter Kit.  It comes with everything you need to get started, and it’s the best value. (See specific details above.) 
  • Choose your diffuser. ​ The Premium Starter Kit includes the Dewdrop diffuser.  Change or upgrade to the others, if you wish.
  • (Optional):  Sign up for Automatic Monthly Delivery.  This is a frequent buyers’ club called Essential Rewards (ER). When you join, you’ll start accumulating rewards points for everything you buy, which can be used to get free products on future orders.  A minimum $50 monthly auto-ship purchase is required. There’s no need to join the ER club right away – you can purchase your Premium Starter Kit first and join the ER club later, if you prefer.
  • You can also purchase other items at this time if you wish. You may want to try additional oils or get a second diffuser (maybe for your kitchen, bedroom, camper, office, or for a friend).  Try the Thieves household cleaner! And, if you've decided to become an ER Club member, you can start earning points today!
  • On the next page, you will fill out your name, address, and contact information. ​
  • Create your password and PIN – which you’ll use to log in to your account and order any future oils.
  • Optional: You’ll be asked for your social security number in case you want to become a distributor of Young Living products and earn commissions in the future. However, there is absolutely NO requirement that you must ever sell Young Living Products (most people just buy the oils for personal use). This information will never be shared with anyone.
  • Agree to the Terms & Conditions.
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  • On the next page, you will select your shipping method and shipping address (if different than your billing address).
  • Then, enter your credit card payment information.  Almost done!

  • Review your order to make sure everything is correct.
  • Then ACTIVATE YOUR ORDER!  Don't miss this step and end up not fully checking out.  
  • You did it! 
  • Bookmark the Young Living webpage for making future orders.
  • Sit back and relax.  You've taken a wonderful move toward holistic wellness!  I'm so excited for you!!  If you ordered a Premium Started Kit as a new Wholesale member, I'll contact you via email soon to welcome you and ship you your Reference Guide spiral bound book.

​Frequently Asked Questions:

As a Wholesale Member, do I have to place an order every month? 
No. You only need to spend $50 a year as a Wholesale Member to get the 24% discount. Your first year is covered with your purchase of the Premium Starter Kit.  Since there is no monthly order requirement, you can simply just order Young Living products whenever you and your family need them.

I don’t really want to sell essential oils. Do I have to sell Young Living products to be a Wholesale Member? 
Of course not.  Most people just use them for personal use.

Can you tell me more about the Essential Rewards (ER) program?
This is a very popular frequent buyers’ club that provides automatic monthly delivery. You pick the items. They can be the same or different each month. When you join, you’ll start accumulating valuable rewards points (PV) for most everything you buy, which can be used to get free products on future orders.  You also get free products periodically for being a loyal member. In addition to the low wholesale prices, ER club members get a discount on shipping, too. You can sign up now when you order your Premium Starter Kit - or anytime in the future. A minimum $50 monthly PV auto-ship purchase is required. 

What if I decide I do want to pursue Young Living Essential oils as a business?
If you would like to earn commissions as an Independent Distributor, then simply enroll in Essential Rewards, the monthly auto-ship program. If becoming a Young Living Independent Distributor is something you are considering, please contact me. I will be more than happy to help you get your essential oil business started!
How can I learn more about using my new essential oils?
The guide in your Premium Starter Kit describes each oil and their common uses.  Be sure to follow Young Living on your favorite social media outlets and subscribe to their blog (find it under the Company tab.) ​Be sure to read the safety page, too.  



​You'll definitely want to get copy of the fabulous spiral bound book, the Essential Oils Pocket Reference (sold on Amazon.) This book details everything you'd ever want to know about using your new Young Living essential oils. You will learn the history of oils, how they work, how to use them safely, and a wealth of knowledge about each essential oil and essential oil blend!
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​There are also many online groups and forums that discuss essential oils.  Look for the ones specifically for Young Living oils (remember, their product quality is unsurpassed).  Once you become a new wholesale member and order your starter kit, I'll extend you an invitation to a YL Facebook group I particularly enjoy.

Definitely follow my Pinterest board: Essential Oils, Herbs, and Natural Remedies, too.
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​​Can you tell me more about the roller ball?
You can transform almost any of your favorite Young Living essential oils into an easy-to-use roll-on bottle with the AromaGlide™ roller fitments. Each fitment is customized to fit a 5 or 15 ml bottle with an “Sb” marking on the bottom.  Your Premium Starter Kit comes with one roller.  You can buy an additional pack of 10 for use with other oils.

I still want to learn more before I buy.  Is there a class I can attend?
​YES! If you contact me, I'd be happy to send you a link to an online video essential oils class.  It's the exact same information you'd get if you went to a friend's home for a class taught by a Young Living representative. I'm confident that after watching the half-hour video, you'll feel very comfortable about your decision to try essential oils. 

​The Premium Starter Kit with Thieves

If you're especially interested in replacing the toxic cleaning products in your home with natural alternatives. There's a premium kit for that, too!

​Instead of (or in addition to) ordering the Premium Starter Kit I mentioned above, you can order the Premium Starter Kit with Thieves. ​
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Thieves essential oil blend is a powerful combination of Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary essential oils. It has strong cleaning power, plus it has a rich, spicy aroma. ​
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The Thieves Premium Starter Kit: You get all this!
​Young Living is proud to offer a complete line of home cleaning and personal care products, from dish soap to toothpaste, infused with the Thieves essential oil blend!

​The Premium Starter Kit with Thieves is ideal for those wishing to replace harmful chemicals in the home with powerful, natural alternatives. The price is the same ($160) and I'll still send you the free Reference Guide book.

Disclaimer: Essential oils, cannot (nor should) claim to treat or cure any disease or condition. They are just a great tool in a total wellness lifestyle. If you have a disease or medical condition or are using a prescription medication, it is recommended that prior to using an essential oil, you consult with a health care advisor who has experience with essential oils. Seek the advice of the prescribing physician and a pharmacist about potential interactions between any medication and essential oils.​ Use extra caution when using essential oils on children, pets, and if pregnant or nursing.  
Do me a favor & Pin it. Thanks!  -Jenny​