Beauty may only be skin deep, but caring for your skin starts with some of your body’s most basic functions. That’s why taking care of your skin is more than simply applying serums and creams. Keeping your skin its best also requires proper sun protection, plenty of sleep, and a healthy diet that includes a variety of vitamins and minerals.

A diet full of healthy, unprocessed food is an easy way to care for your skin at its structural level, but lots of Young Living supplements also contain ingredients that support healthy-looking skin. Check out a few noteworthy beauty boosters and some of our essential oil-infused favorites that include them!

Antioxidants

You’ve heard people buzzing about antioxidants and free radicals, but do you know what they are? Free radicals are reactive molecules that can cause cell damage, and exposure comes from daily living, including things like your body breaking down food, time in the sun, and pollution.

When it comes to neutralizing these molecules, antioxidants play an important role. Add these defenders to your diet by looking for richly colored fruits and veggies (think blueberries, blackberries, cherries, plums, kale, spinach, and beets) and nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin E, and CoQ10.

We love using: NingXia Red®, Longevity™, Super C™

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Think “healthy fat” is an oxymoron? Think again! Your body needs omega-3 fatty acids on a structural level since they are part of cell membranes and help with cell function. And your body can’t create these fats on its own—you can only get them directly from food. That makes a diet rich in omega-3s especially important. To up your intake, eat food like walnuts, leafy greens, flax seed, and fresh or canned fish.

We love using: OmegaGize³™

Zinc

We’re not just talking about whiting out your nose to protect it from the sun’s rays. The trace mineral zinc is actually a little-known skin saver. That’s because your body’s cells, particularly skin cells, rely on this mineral to function. It helps support the skin, in addition to promoting balanced oil production. Add some zinc to your diet with lobster, crab, oysters, cashews, almonds, chicken, chickpeas, and other beans.

We love using: Master Formula™

For healthy-looking skin that feels truly cared for, don’t skip the beauty basics! Fill your diet with these nutrients and nourish your body from the inside out.

What’s your favorite way to care for your skin? Tell us in the comments below!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/3-things-to-add-to-your-diet-for-healthy-skin/

Work, household chores, errands, playtime, dinner, laundry—with so many things to do and not many hours in the day, finding time to exercise is difficult. To help you fit in the physical activity your body craves, we’ve rounded up some simple, quick workout routines you can fit into your daily schedule. With these fast exercise ideas, you’ll be able to stay moving even when you don’t have time to hit the gym.

“You will never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.” –John C. Maxwell

Sleeping Beauty Leg Exercise

Wake up and warm up with this in-bed exercise! Lie on your back and lift your legs about 6 inches off the bed. Keep your abs tights, back flat, feet together, arms to your sides, and knees straight as you use your feet to draw small circles in the air without touching the bed. Do 20 circles clockwise and 20 circles counterclockwise.

(Calf) Raise the Bar

Brush up on your calf raises while you brush your teeth! Start flat-footed and raise to your toes until you get a tight flex. Do 3 sets of 20 reps.

At-Work Workout

If you have a desk job, it’s important to get up and move at least every 2 hours. Do some standing stretches for your arms, neck, back, and legs; squat a few times; or walk around your floor or building. The movement helps your body and helps you clear your head and stay productive!

Traffic Jam Session

Stuck in 5 o’clock traffic? Turn up the radio and move to the beat. You’ll burn some extra calories and make the wait a little more fun. For an extra boost, add some ab, glute, or thigh flexing. Just make sure you keep an eye on the road and remember safety first!

In the Hot Seat

Start by sitting up straight. Squeeze your glute muscles and pulse 50 times. Rest for 5 seconds and repeat until you feel a good burn. Take your desk workout a step further and work your thighs too! Place your feet on the floor with your legs together. Press your knees in so you feel your inner thighs working. Pulse 50 times and repeat as desired.

Playtime Meets Gym Time

Make exercise fun for the kids! If you have a baby, hold a plank position on your hands for 30 seconds while your hover over him or her. Lower into a pushup and kiss your baby on the forehead. Come up and repeat as many times as you can. Give your legs some attention by doing wall sits as you read your children a book or review their homework.

Torch Calories—and Grime

Burn calories while you clean the carpet. Push the vacuum only as far as your arm extends and return it to your body without moving your feet. Switch arms every 5 minutes. This quick push-pull motion targets your arm muscles and burns up to 100 calories in 30 minutes! The heavier your vacuum, the more strengthening this exercise is. Use the same method of mopping and sweeping—you’ll burn up to 100 calories in 30 minutes while mopping and 100 calories in 45 minutes while sweeping. Burn a few extra calories and clean the baseboards too!

Burn Calories, Not Dinner

Take advantage of your downtime during dinner! Do some push-ups against the counter while the vegetables cook or jumping jacks while you wait for the water to boil. Do 3 sets of 20 reps of one or both exercises.

Walk Around the Block

There’s nothing wrong with sticking to the classics, and a walk around the block is fun for the whole family. Take your kids, spouse, or dog for a 10-minute walk around the neighborhood. This is a great after-dinner activity to beat a post-meal crash. Plus, you can spend time with your family and stay moving.

Sunset Salutations

Unwind after a long day with a few calming or rejuvenating yoga poses. Pair your practice with your favorite essential oils such as Frankincense, Lavender, or Stress Away™. Try some of our simple, sweat-free yoga poses to get started!

Bonus Tip

Remember to hydrate all day to make your moves most effective and keep your body healthy. Add Vitality™ oils to give your water an extra splash of flavor!

GIVEAWAY

What exercise tips help you feel the burn throughout the day? Share your suggestions below for a chance to win 15ml Frankincense, 15ml Stress Away, 15ml Lavender, and Pure Protein Complete Vanilla Spice (valued at $252.30).

Giveaway rules:

• To enter, simply comment on this post.
• Contest ends at 11:59 p.m., MT, on Thursday September 15th
• One winner will be chosen at random and announced on the blog on Friday September 16th.
• Click here for official rules.

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Frankincense’s rich history is woven tightly with humanity’s, and it remains an important part of many people’s lives. Use our infographic to see how you can incorporate it into yours!

What’s your favorite way to use Frankincense? Tell us in the comments!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/all-about-frankincense/

This month’s rewards are all about working out and enjoying September’s perfect days, so we’re going to show you several new ways to incorporate two of this month’s free oils into your exercise routine!

Click here to learn more about how your order can qualify for these rewards or shop now for these Young Living favorites. Ready for some new ways to incorporate September’s freebies into your life? Check out some of our favorite ideas:

Northern Lights Black Spruce

An indispensable part of some of our favorite blends like Valor II^®, Shutran™, and Awaken™, this essential oil is distilled at our Northern Lights Farm in British Columbia, Canada. Featuring a distinctly rich, woodsy aroma, Northern Lights Black Spruce features naturally occurring constituents alpha-pinene, camphene, and beta-pinene.

• Apply to the bottoms of feet, along the spine, back of neck, or with Ortho Sport^® Massage Oil after an intense workout to enjoy its invigorating scent.
• Diffuse 2 drops of Northern Lights Black Spruce with 1 drop of Peppermint essential oil to fill your home with the relaxing aromas of the great outdoors.
• Add a few drops to your favorite lotion and apply before heading out on a run to get in the right mindset.

Wintergreen

Cool down quickly with Wintergreen! With a fresh, minty aroma that’s been used for its cooling topical properties for centuries, Wintergreen is the perfect companion when exercising on warm days.

• After you finish your workout, rub a few drops of Wintergreen on the back of your neck, then place a cool, wet washcloth on top. Now that’s refreshing!
• Diffuse Wintergreen with Orange or Lemon to create an aroma that feels simultaneously invigorating and peaceful.
• Boost your massage experience by adding a few drops of Wintergreen to V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex for a tingling sensation that lasts.

What oils do you reach for after exercising? Share with us in the comments!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/enjoy-a-few-more-outdoor-adventures-with-septembers-rewards/

Grocery store salad dressings are full of all sorts of questionable ingredients these days—not to mention excess fat, sugar, and sodium. Use these recipes to whip up your own and feel good knowing exactly what’s in them, plus enjoy incredible essential oil flavor. The best part? These homemade salad dressings will be ready in less time than it takes to heat up that frozen burrito.

Sweet and Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 4 drops Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, or Orange Vitality^™ essential oil
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

Whisk all ingredients together until well combined.

Pairs well with fresh basil, Roma tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.

Simple Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 tablespoon grated onion
• 2 drops Lemon Vitality^™ essential oil
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

Whisk all ingredients together until well combined.

Pairs well with mixed green salad, chicken, Young Living Organic Dried Wolfberries, parmesan, and walnuts.

Ginger-Honey Soy Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 drops Ginger Vitality^™ essential oil

Directions

Whisk all ingredients together until well combined.

Pairs well with Napa cabbage, chicken, green onions, mandarin oranges, peanuts, and sesame seeds.

What are your go-to tips and tricks for making vegetables taste delectable? Let us know in the comments section below!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/two-minute-essential-oil-infused-salad-dressings/

Spending long days outside is one of the best parts of summer, but who says the fun needs to stop when you come inside? Summertime activities offer lots of opportunities for kids to get messy, so make bath time extra exciting. Wash away the remains of sticky treats, dirt, grass, and sand with a foamy, fluffy bath! The best part? This kid-friendly bubble bath is also parent-approved, so you can treat yourself to some bath time bubbles as well!

We use Young Living KidScents® Bath Gel, our safe, mild soap that’s perfect for making the best bubble bath for your little one or yourself. Plus, this post gives you a special sneak peek at the upcoming rebranding of our KidScents line, designed to be loved by children and adults. The new look is set to launch soon, so it won’t be long until you can grab your own!

DIY Kids’ Bubble Bath

Supplies

• ½ cup KidScents® Bath Gel
• ¾ cup water
• ¼ cup vegetable glycerin
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 12-ounce or larger container (glass or plastic)

Instructions

1. Pour all ingredients into a container. Close lid tightly and shake well to thoroughly blend.
2. Add one half of the container to warm bath water. Each batch makes enough for two baths. Use within two weeks.

What are your favorite ways to add fun to bath time?

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/good-clean-fun-naturally-derived-diy-bubble-bath-video/

Just like people, every Young Living essential oil is different! Some are spicy; some are sweet. Some are bright and others mellow. But which one is the best match for you? Take our personality quiz to discover your essential oil soul mate—we think you’re really going to like each other.

Which essential oil did you get? Do you agree with the results? Share your spirit oil and thoughts on our essential oil quiz in the comments below!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/personality-quiz-whats-your-spirit-oil/

If you’re like us, there are about a million things you’d rather do than clean your bathroom. Between the germs, dirt, and noxious chemicals, it quickly becomes a task to delegate to a roommate, spouse, or kid old enough to wield a toilet wand. Enter Thieves® Household Cleaner. With our cleaning hacks in the handy infographic below, you can replace the harsh chemicals with this powerful, safe cleaner and make scrubbing down every bathroom surface a little more bearable.

How else do you use Thieves Household Cleaner in your home? Tell us in the comments below.

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/8-bathroom-cleaning-hacks-with-thieves-household-cleaner/

Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer, food photographer, and real food lover behind GourmandeInTheKitchen.com. This recipe combines fresh zucchini with the fun of the grill and adds a delicious kick of Vitality™ essential oils for good measure. After giving this recipe a try, you’ll look forward to grilling nights all summer long!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Total Time: 26 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
• 1 2-inch strip of orange peel, cut into thin matchsticks
• 2 drops Rosemary Vitality™ essential oil
• 4 drops Orange Vitality™ essential oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed orange juice
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon raw honey
• Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
• 6 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and again into quarters
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped

Instructions

1. Make the rosemary orange salt: Combine the salt, rosemary leaves, and orange peel and grind with a mortar and pestle. Work the zest and rosemary into the salt until well combined and add the Rosemary Vitality™ and Orange Vitality™ essential oils. Set aside.
2. Make the dressing: Combine the orange juice, olive oil, honey, and pepper in a small bowl and whisk until combined. Set aside.
3. Make the zucchini: Preheat grill to a medium heat. Toss cut zucchini with olive oil. Place zucchini on grill and cook until charred on both sides and tender, (about 2 to 3 minutes each side). Transfer zucchini to platter and toss with reserved dressing. Sprinkle with chopped olives and a few generous pinches of the rosemary orange salt. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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What do you look forward to grilling next to this zucchini? Let us know in the comments!

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School is nearly back in session, which means new to-do lists and schedules. Don’t let the transition slow you down or stress you out. Instead, simplify the season with three easy lunches packed with wholesome snacks you’ll be happy to share with your family. Plus, they’re so tasty, there’s no way your kids will be tempted to swap lunches with anyone else!

Fruity “Sushi” Roll

• Banana, thinly sliced
• Nut butter
• Honey
• Einkorn tortilla

Spread nut butter on tortilla, drizzle with honey, and lay banana slices evenly across tortilla. Tightly roll the tortilla and cut into “sushi” bites.

Also pack: Grapes, baby carrots, a Wolfberry Crisp Bar—Chocolate Coated, and bottled water.

Perfect Parfait

• Organic plain yogurt
• Fresh berries
• Gary’s True Grit™ Einkorn Granola

Layer yogurt, berries, and granola in a glass jar or other food storage container.

Also pack: Hummus, baby carrots, celery, popcorn, a NingXia Red® single, and bottled water.

Kid Kabobs

Savory

• Chicken
• Cucumber, peeled and cubed
• Cheese, cubed
• Cherry tomatoes

Sweet

• Grapes
• Peaches, cubed
• Berries

Alternate chicken, cucumber, cheese, and cherry tomatoes on a wooden skewer, or create a sweet kabob with grapes, peaches, and berries. Pack a few depending on your child’s preference and appetite!

Also pack: Organic Dried Wolfberries and bottled water.

Giveaway

Leave us a comment below, and you’ll be entered to win one (1) box of Wolfberry Crisp Bars- Chocolate Coated, one (1) 30-pack of NingXia Red Singles, one (1) pack of Organic Dried Wolfberries, and one (1) pack of Gary’s True Grit Einkorn Granola, valued at $177.30! Maybe you’d like to share which lunch your tiny tots will love the most?

Giveaway rules:

• To enter, simply comment on this post.
• Contest ends at 11:59 p.m., MT, on Thursday, August 11, 2016.
• One winner will be chosen at random and announced on the blog on Friday, August 12, 2016.
• Click here for official rules.

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/think-outside-of-the-lunch-box/