![]() Can we have a heart-to-heart for a second? When I first learned about essential oils, I was THRILLED at what I was learning. And also intimidated. I read so many articles about how oils could help with XYZ (literally everything under the sun), but then I also read horror stories about how they weren't safe to ingest, weren't safe for use on children, weren't safe for this reason, that reason, some other reason... it was all overwhelming. I went to my health food store and picked up some "100% Pure" labeled Peppermint and Lavender. Nope, that wasn't a brand name, it was a claim on the giant, $5 bottles! Score! Then, the Peppermint made me sick (literally, no joke), and the Lavender gave me a rash and a headache. Off to a great start, huh? I quickly learned from an oil friend who knew MUCH more than I did about essential oils that the QUALITY of the essential oil made all the difference when it came to how well the oil worked, and how my skin was going to react to it (and my stomach, and head...). Why would I use an essential oil to get rid of toxins... that ended up containing toxins? After trying literally every brand on the market (no exaggeration, ALL. OF. THEM.) I realized that Young Living's oils were different. See more about that here. So what are essential oils? They're the life force of a plant. When you pinch a peppermint leaf, what you smell on your fingers is the essential oil. When these plants are grown in the right conditions, harvested at the correct time, grown without pesticides, and distilled without solvents, they can aid in keeping our bodies well and functioning the way they are meant to! Cool, huh? The molecules in the essential oils are so tiny that they can pass through our tissues into our cells, and actually cross the blood-brain barrier. Our bodies can transport these molecules all over the body within 20 minutes. You can use (good, high quality) essential oils three ways: Topical - applying the oil directly to the skin. Aromatic - using the oil in a diffuser or inhaling it from the bottle. Internal - using the oil to flavor foods or make a supplement. YL has a whole line called the Vitality oils the are GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) by the FDA. Let's take a little closer look at what sets Young Living apart from every other oil brand out there. MOST essential oils on the market today are only suitable for cosmetics and perfumes, though some even have warning labels on them that they shouldn't even be applied to the skin! I'm sorry, what? The reason that Young Living's oils are so different is their commitment to producing truly pure, better than "organic", unadulterated oil. They own their own farms, and are in control of the quality of the oil from the seed that's planted into the ground, through bottling. If at any point during the production process a standard isn't met, they recycle that oil back into the land and start again. At times, this causes oils to go out of stock because they WILL. NOT. COMPROMISE. ON. QUALITY. No synthetics to make a buck. No cutting corners. NONE. One example of this... let's look at Cypress. Cypress has 280 known constituents. If it's distilled for 20 hours, you only get 20 constituents. Distilled for 26 hours? NONE of the constituents. The correct length of time for distilling it is 24 hours. Most companies distill it for 3.5 hours. If you want Cypress to work to its fullest, you want all 280 constituents! AND, you need to ensure that the oil doesn't have concentrated pesticides, herbicides, or anything else in it. "So, does that make Young Living more expensive?" Not really- they're different than the "oils" you'll find in the health food store. You only need a drop or two of YL's oils at a time to get the full, in-tact constituents. An oil that works to its fullest, vs. a perfume that doesn't do anything but smell pleasing... it actually doesn't compare. It's like comparing Apple Jacks to Organic Apples, or that cheeze in a can to the pasture-raised raw cheese from the farm down the street. Health food store oils and Young Living oils are totally different things. There we have it, friends! Essential oils are really cool bottles of plant extracts that do really cool things for our bodies. Want to grab some? You have loads of options- check them out here!
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![]() Conventional eyelash/eyebrow growth serums can be filled with loads of toxic ingredients. I love me some long eyelashes, but no. thank. you. Here's a DIY recipe that actually works REALLY well, and is super easy to make! Ingredients: Castor Seed Oil Essential Oils- Lavender, Cedarwood, Rosemary Mascara Tube Fill up the tube with castor seed oil, and one drop of each essential oil. Apply to eyebrows and eyelashes before bed each night. When I do this consistently, I get about a millimeter of growth in 10 days! In eyelash terms, that's quite a bit! ![]() I am SO excited that you want to join me, and our community, in your essential oil journey! If you follow me on any of my social media platforms, you know that one of my biggest goals is creating a home (and life!) with a focus on using things that are toxic-free as possible. Essential oils fit SO well into that. When you buy a starter bundle, or anything from Young Living through my link, I send a FREE Gift (see below), monthly email newsletter, weekly email tips, recipe cards, and an invite to monthly classes, and our private Facebook Group! You'll have loads of support from not only myself, but the rest of my oil group as well! Right now to help you get started, I am going to send you a bonus FREE diffuser!! Just become a new customer by placing a 100 pv order (basically dollars)! You then can log in, and buy any of the 800+ non toxic products, whenever you want, with a built-in 24% off discount! It's where I get my Thieves Laundry Soap, Thieves Cleaner Concentrate (only thing we clean our home with!), oils, body products, and more! I have created a few bundle ideas to get you started (linked below), or you can go to Young Living's website if you have a certain thing in mind to get and order that way through my link here! PREMIUM STARTER BUNDLE WITH DESERT MIST (FIND THIS BUNDLE HERE) The best deal, and the most comprehensive collection for the average household is the Premium Starter Bundle with the Desert Mist Diffuser. In my opinion, this is the very best place to start!! It's 100% the best $165 you will ever spend. It comes with a Diffuser (plus an additional FREE one from me!), and 12 of the most commonly used oils at home- an oil for sleep, stress, tummy troubles, immune support, seasonal sniffles, tired muscles, tension, nerves, emotions, boo-boo’s… the list goes on and on. Oh, and why the YOUNG LIVING starter box, and not some other company?? Because they have the most high quality, pure, and effective essential oils I have ever tried, and truthfully I've almost tried them all. Want to peek inside the box? Let's unbox it!! THIEVES HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES (FIND THIS BUNDLE HERE) Thieves Household Cleaner: Thieves Household Cleaner is the perfect, versatile go-to for all your cleaning needs for a happy, healthy home. This Young Living exclusive includes only plant-based and naturally derived ingredients to effectively clean your home without taking synthetic shortcuts or using potentially harsh ingredients. Plus, the concentrated formula means that one 14.4oz bottle makes 20 spray bottles of standard cleaner! Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub: Thieves Kitchen and Bath Scrub is a natural, mineral-based formula that tackles tough messes of built-up grease, dirt, and residue without the synthetic shortcut of chlorine or other harsh chemicals. This scrub gains its tough scrubbing power from nepheline syenite, a mineral responsibly mined in Ontario, Canada; baking soda that gently absorbs odors; sodium percarbonate that releases oxygen when combined with water, providing a powerful boost of cleaning power against tough stains; and the signature Thieves blend. Designed for use on multiple surfaces, Thieves Kitchen and Bath Scrub is your new naturally derived cleaner: tough on messes and safe for your family! Thieves Dish Soap: With naturally derived, grease-cutting ingredients and the fresh, citrus scent of Jade Lemon and Bergamot essential oils plus the signature Thieves essential oil blend, Thieves Dish Soap is the perfect addition to your clean lifestyle. Free of the typical sulfates, dyes, and synthetics found in many dish soaps, Thieves Dish Soap's plant-based formula leaves no harsh chemical residues. The gentle but powerful formula prevents over-drying of skin and will leave your dishes sparkling clean. Thieves Automatic Dishwashing Powder: The strength of premium essential oils, powerful botanicals, and naturally derived enzymes come together in Thieves Automatic Dishwasher Powder to tackle your dirtiest dishes. This plant-based formula will leave dishes spotless and sparkling without harsh chemicals. Its natural sudsing formula easily removes grime, grease, and food particles, taking the hassle out of dishwashing. Thieves Laundry Soap: Thieves Laundry Soap is potent, plant-based, and ultra-concentrated with pure essential oils and powerful enzymes to effectively clean your clothes and leave them refreshed with a light citrus scent. Designed to be powerful and efficient, this concentrated 32-ounce bottle of Thieves Laundry Soap can clean up to 64 loads of clothing. Harnessing the power of stain-fighting enzymes and Thieves essential oil blend, the plant-based formula is a straightforward clean with no surprises and no synthetics and is free from SLS, dyes, petrochemicals, formaldehyde, phosphates, synthetic perfumes, chlorine, and optical brighteners. GRAB THIS BUNDLE HERE HAIR, SKIN, & NAILS BUNDLE (FIND BUNDLE HERE) If you're looking for healthy hair, long and strong nails, clear skin, and overall energy and vibrancy, this bundle is for you! I swear by these 4 products- Ningxia Red, Sulfurzyme, Beauty Boost, and the Charcoal Bar Soap! They help keep my skin clear, my nails growing like weeds (no joke- I need to trim them every single month), the "chicken skin" on the backs of my arms and neck are GONE, my hair is strong and healthy, and it helps me keep up with my busy schedule without the mid-afternoon slump. Have you heard of Ningxia Red?? Check out this video! GRAB THE BUNDLE HERE. "But what if I'm interested in one specific thing??" Here's how to get the best deal! Subscribe to any item and get a built in 24% discount!! It could be as small as a lip balm! If you had a few things you wanted to try this month, and then a few different things the following month, DEFINITELY take advantage of the Loyalty program to earn Loyalty Rewards and save 24%! Want to peek inside one of my Subscribe to Save boxes?? What you choose to order from Young Living is completely customizable! Order what you want, when you want. You don't have to order monthly unless you want to take advantage of the Loyalty Rewards, and you don't have to get a starter bundle unless you want to! Click here to browse around the Young Living site, and if you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out! If you need a crowd pleasing dip for your next party, you have to give this quick and easy artichoke dip a try! It's healthy, goes with pretty much everything, is allergy friendly, and DELISH. Ingredients: 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and rinsed 1 T lemon juice 3/4 t sea salt (smoked if you have it, but plain is fine too) 1/4 t garlic powder 1/4 C olive oil Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor. Chill, and serve with cut veggies, crackers, plantain chips, or even as a sauce alongside chicken or lamb! Did you know that deodorant/antiperspirant can be one of the most toxic personal care products we use? Because it's one of those daily essentials for many people, rarely does a day go by when we don't use it. With how many lymph nodes are in and around the armpit area, this is one product that we need to make sure is as clean as possible. This is my own personal tried and true recipe, that can be customized to fit your needs! 1/2 C Organic Cornstarch or Arrowroot Powder 1/2 C Baking Soda 1/2 C Coconut Oil Essential Oils of Choice: I like Frankincense, personally! Mix together into a glass mason jar. Apply sparingly to armpits. Visual learner? Here's a walkthrough! Happy 2022, my friends! My name is Ann, and I'm so glad you have found your way to my little corner of the internet.
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