Share the gift of essential oils this holiday season with three easy personal care DIYs! First introduced at our 2015 Beauty School, these tried-and-true recipes are easy, inexpensive, and just a little luxurious. Plus, they make a giftable package in small mason jars or lip balm pots wrapped with a festive ribbon.

Mistletoe Lip Scrub

2 tsp. organic evaporated cane juice crystals

¾ teaspoon coconut oil

1–2 drops Christmas Spirit™ essential oil blend

Combine ingredients and add to containers.

Moo-Less Milk Bath

½ cup dry coconut milk powder

2 Tbsp. baking soda

2 Tbsp. arrowroot starch

10–15 drops of your favorite topical essential oil

Mix dry ingredients together. Pour half the amount into a half pint-sized glass jar or larger. Drop essential oils into the center. Pour the other half of the powder mixture on top. Secure jar lid and shake until well combined.

Silky Foot Soak

½ cup Epsom salt

2 Tbsp. rolled oats

10–15 drops of your favorite topical essential oil

Thoroughly combine ingredients and store in a glass jar.

These simple recipes are perfect for sharing your passion for Young Living essential oils!     

Try inviting members on your team for a DIY evening and discuss business-building ideas, keep your homemade holiday presents with you just in case an opportunity to start a Young Living discussion presents itself, or drop your gifts off and take a few minutes to explain how Young Living essential oils add to your life.

Check out our make-and-take party post for ideas on how to host a fun event featuring these holiday gifts.

What topical essential oils will you use in your holiday DIYs? Let us know in the comments!

—Gloria Russo, Young Living International and Portfolio Brand Manager, Personal Care

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/homemade-holidays-diy-essential-oil-gifts/

Nothing’s better during the winter months than enjoying a delicious meal that’s filled with the taste of summer! This easy-to-make, guilt-free family favorite has no cream, sugar, or any unnecessary additives and will still give you that scrumptious, comfort food sensation needed to survive the winter season.

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Prep. Time: 15 min.

Cook Time: 1 hr. 30 min.

Total Time: 1 hr. 45 min.

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3 pounds ripe tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes
• 3 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
• 2 drops Basil essential oil
• 1 drop Black Pepper essential oil
• 1 drop Thyme essential oil
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

Directions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Place the halved tomatoes in a medium bowl then pour 1/4 cup olive oil and salt over them and stir to combine. Spread the tomatoes in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet and roast in the oven for 45 minutes. After roasting, remove the tomatoes from the oven and set aside.

Place the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onions and sauté until they start to brown, about eight minutes. Add garlic and sauté for one additional minute. Add the roasted tomatoes (including any liquid from the baking sheet), red pepper flakes, canned tomatoes with their juice, fresh basil leaves, and chicken or vegetable broth. Bring all the ingredients to a boil and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes. Stir the essential oils into the soup and let cool slightly. Puree in batches in a blender until smooth or use an immersion blender in the pot. Adjust your seasonings to taste, serve warm, and enjoy!

What are some of your favorite recipes to stay warm during the winter? Share with us in the comments!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/relive-the-taste-of-summer-with-roasted-tomato-basil-soup/

1. NingXia Zyng^™ 12 pk.
   1. With 12 cans per pack, it’s easy to divvy these up for the whole family to enjoy! NingXia Zyng’s blend of pure Black Pepper and Lime essential oils, wolfberry puree, and white tea extract delivers a splash of hydrating energy.
2. AromaBright^™ Toothpaste 5 pk.
   1. Keep their smiles bright with Thieves^® AromaBright Toothpaste! With five 2-oz. tubes, this pack is perfect to divide among the stockings in preparation for that special morning.
3. Bon Voyage Travel Pack
   1. Our Bon Voyage Travel Pack is filled with 10 travel-sized necessities. Ranging from toothpaste to body lotion (and everything in between), this set is designed for the jetsetter in the family.
4. Lip Balm Gift Set
   1. Featuring all four essential oil-infused Young Living lip balm flavors, this set is a great gift all together or divided between four of your favorite people.
5. NingXia Nitro^™
   1. Give them a boost of energy that’s easy to take anywhere! Combining pure essential oils with naturally powerful ingredients, each box contains 14 single-serve tubes of NingXia Nitro.
6. Blender Bottle
   1. Just in time for those New Year’s resolutions, this portable blender bottle holds 12 ounces of your favorite nutrition shake and is perfect for bringing with you on the go.
7. Thieves Mints
   1. The small size of our Thieves Mints is just right for stuffing stockings! With a burst of minty freshness, everyone will want their own!
8. Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier
   1. Give the gift of on-the-go hygiene with Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier. These convenient, travel-sized bottles are just the right size for purses and backpacks.
9. Chocolate-Coated Slique^® Bars 6 pk.
   1. Who doesn’t love a bit of chocolate in their stocking? Slique Bars deliver a unique superfruit blend of goldenberries and wolfberries, plus pure Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Orange essential oils—all topped with rich dark chocolate.
10. Stress Away^™ Roll-On
    1. A favorite year-round, Stress Away features a unique blend of Vanilla, Lime, Copaiba, and other pure essential oils. Put this in the stocking of someone special or keep it all to yourself. You’ve earned it!

Want to stock up on these stocking stuffers? Visit YoungLiving.com or Virtual Office to order today or see all of our essential oil-infused gift ideas in our Holiday Catalog!

Giveaway

Giveaway rules:

• To enter, simply comment on this post.
• One commenter will win his or her preference of three gifts featured in this post. Values range from $6.58 to $72.37. Exact values can be found using the links above.
• Contest ends at 11:59 p.m., MT, on Thursday, December 17.
• Winner will be chosen randomly and announced on the blog on Friday, December 18.
• Click here for official rules.

Want to win one of the above YL gifts to help fill a stocking this year? Just comment on this post for your chance to win!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/stocking-stuffers-the-whole-family-will-love/

Our sense of smell is one of the strongest triggers for emotions and memory. Diffusing special fragrances into your home during the holidays is a special treat that invites a special experience that you can reminiscence about in the coming years.

Try diffusing Christmas Spirit^™ or Evergreen Essence^™ or mimic the aroma of baked holiday treats wafting through the air with Thieves^®  essential oil blend to bring back warm memories of holidays past.

The holidays are also a time to reflect on the reason for the season. Using the Twelve Oils of Ancient Scripture^™ Collection—which features some of the most precious and significant oils found in the Bible—can help set a fragrant ambiance ideal for meditation and relaxation. This kit includes Cassia and Onycha, which are only available as part of the kit, along with Aloes (Royal Hawaiian^™ Sandalwood), Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, Galbanum, Hyssop, Myrrh, Myrtle, Rose of Sharon (Cistus), and Spikenard essential oils.

These and other festive oils can help you create rich and spiritually uplifting aromas for your home this season. Here are four specially created blends that I use throughout the holidays for their unique and relaxing fragrances.

Light and Incense 

The slightly musky and woodsy aroma of this blend helps support feelings of spirituality and peace.

• 7 drops Frankincense
• 3 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
• 1 drop Myrtle

December Reflection

The Sandalwood overtones of this rich blend create an uplifting and relaxing fragrance that deepens a sense of togetherness.

• 6 drops Myrrh
• 6 drops Aloes (Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood)
• 4 drops Cypress
• 1 drop Hyssop
  

Fresh Winter

This blend’s aroma is reminiscent of a crisp winter forest with a scent that helps support meditation and encourages feelings of creativity.

• 7 drops Idaho Balsam Fir
• 5 drops Sacred Frankincense
• 1 drop Wintergreen

Relax at the Hearth

Enjoy this light, calming, and relaxing fragrance while bundled up with a cup of hot cocoa in front of your fireplace.

• 7 drops Cedarwood
• 4 drops Onycha
• 3 drops Idaho Blue Spruce

What are some of your favorite holiday essential oil aromas? Let us know in the comments!

—Heidi Jeanfreau, Young Living International and Portfolio Brand Manager

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/scents-of-the-season-four-scents-to-diffuse-during-the-holidays/

Create your own spa getaway with these easy-to-make DIY shower bombs! The next time you need a bit of rejuvenation, toss a shower bomb in the bottom of your shower and enjoy the wonderful scent or create a collection of these homemade shower bombs as a gift for someone you love.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups baking soda
• 1 cup citric acid (available at health food stores or online)
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 20+ drops of your favorite aromatic essential oil (see our suggestions below)

Directions:

Mix together the baking soda and citric acid in a medium-size bowl. In a separate small bowl or bottle, mix together water and essential oil. Slowly add the oil-water mixture a few drops at a time into your dry ingredients, stirring well after each addition (a stand mixer works well for this). When ingredients are thoroughly mixed, tightly pack into 2-inch balls using your hands, a stainless steel cake pop mold, or a cookie scoop. Set on a plate to dry. If necessary, pack the balls again more tightly. Allow to dry for 12+ hours before using.

To use, simply place a bomb near your feet under warm running water and enjoy the aromatic experience!

Suggested essential oil additions:

• Morning Fresh Shower Bombs: Add 20 drops of Eucalyptus Radiata to a batch for an invigorating and fresh aromatic experience.
• Orchard Stroll Shower Bombs: For a sweet, refreshing aromatic journey, add 20 drops of Citrus Fresh to a batch.
• Day’s End Shower Bombs: Add 20 drops of Lavender to a batch to enjoy a relaxing aromatic addition to your shower time.

Which Young Living essential oils will you add to your shower bombs? Let us know in the comments!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/create-your-own-spa-getaway-with-homemade-shower-bombs/

December is here, and many men are planning on saying goodbye to their No-Shave November beards. Are you getting ready to go clean-shaven? Go beyond giving your face a quick buzz with the electric razor and follow our five tips for a close, silky-smooth shave.

1. Exfoliation is for guys, too:

   Clear any buildup on your skin by lightly exfoliating your face before you shave. Try using a small amount of baking soda or our Satin Facial Scrub^™, Mint.

2. Temperature matters:

   Shaving on cold, dry skin won’t do your skin any favors. Hair can absorb moisture up to 30 percent of its volume, so make sure to soften the hair you’re shaving with plenty of warm water. Try shaving toward the end of a shower or immediately after.

3. Products matter:

   When shaving, it’s important to select a product that helps your razor properly glide to avoid razor drag, nicks, and skips. Young Living recently launched two new shaving products: Shutran™ Shave Cream and Mirah™ Shave Oil. Although both of these products provide a close, comfortable shave, they meet different shaving needs.

   Shutran Shave Cream is a blend of masculine-smelling essential oils combined with palm, grape seed, and olive oils designed to hydrate and smooth the appearance of skin. Mirah Shave Oil is a rich blend of exotic oils, emollients, and botanical ingredients designed to help hydrate skin and reduce razor drag, nicks, and bumps.

   Pick your product, spread it over the areas to be shaved, and then let it sit on your skin for a minute or two to properly absorb and prepare your skin for shaving.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

4. Use the right tools:

   Using a dull razor is the quickest way to get razor burn. Avoid the irritation and make sure to use a good quality razor, replacing your blade every 3–10 times you shave.

5. Perfect the technique:

   With your new razor, shave in the direction your hair is growing. Shaving against the grain can give you a closer shave, but it increases your likelihood of getting razor burn and ingrown hairs—and no one wants that.

   Rinse your blade after every swipe to remove accumulated hair, shave product, and dead skin. Make sure to avoid pressing too hard on your razor or over-shaving the same area to prevent unnecessary irritation. When you’re done, wipe your face and look in the mirror. Now there’s that handsome face that’s been hiding all November long!

Shaving is just one important part of skin care for men. What are some of your grooming and skin care tips for keeping skin soft? Let us know in the comments!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/a-close-shave-a-step-by-step-guide-to-your-smoothest-skin-ever/

The holiday season is a great time to express your gratitude, and we’re taking the month of December to show you ours with the biggest PV promotion we’ve ever offered.

It’s passionate people like you that have made an incredible 2015 possible, so our December promotion includes the never-before-offered Everyday Oils Collection, plus free 15-ml Lavender and 5-ml Black Pepper essential oils, and LBriante’™ Neutral/Winterscent Lip Gloss! Besides giving these great products to friends and family on your “nice” list, read on for a few other ways to make the most of our December rewards.

Click here for more information on how your order can qualify for these rewards or shop now for these amazing essential oils. Be sure to make the most of these valuable rewards with these easy and fun ideas:

Everyday Oil Collection:

The Everyday Oils™ collection is the perfect beginner’s kit, containing ten of our most popular and versatile essential oils. This kit will become a useful part of your day, every day. It also makes an amazing gift to give as singles or collections! Oils and blends included in the collection are Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Tea Tree, PanAway, Purification, Thieves, Stress Away, and Joy.

• Add 1–2 drops of Tea Tree oil to your favorite moisturizer for beautiful and moisturized skin this winter season.
• Add a drop each of Lemon and Thieves essential oil to a pot of hot spiced cider for an essential oil-infused holiday treat.
• Add a drop or two of Peppermint to your favorite hot chocolate for a minty, sweet, and warm beverage.
• Diffuse 8–10 drops of Frankincense, Stress Away, Joy, or Purification to fill your home with pleasant, uplifting aromas that guests will love.

Lavender essential oil:

Lavender has a sweet, floral aroma that is soothing and refreshing. Lavender’s aroma is great for relaxing and winding down; add to bath or diffuse to create a calming and comforting environment.

• Add a couple drops to a dryer sheet to add a fresh meadow scent to your clean washed clothes.
• Add a 2–4 drops of lavender to your fireplace logs for a festive alternative diffusion method.

L’Briante’™ Neutral/Winterscent Lip Gloss:

LBriante’™ Neutral/Winterscent offers two products in one convenient package— an essential oil roll-on that effortlessly glides over neck, wrists, and temples and a perfect shade of lip gloss to add all-natural luster.

Formulated with three different aroma/gloss combinations, our L’Briante line offers the romance of Amoressence Essential Oil Scent and Red Lip Gloss, the sophistication of Winter Essential Oil Scent and Neutral Lip Gloss, and flirtiness of Summer Essential Oil Scent and Pink Lip Gloss. The interchangeable packaging makes it easy to exchange one lip gloss color for another or one roll-on scent for another. Owning all three provides 9 different combinations to fit your mood!

Bonus Essential Rewards exclusive: 5-ml Black Pepper essential oil:

Black pepper has a pungent, crisp aroma. Taken internally, it may support the digestive system* and can add a peppery twist to recipes like glazes, soups, marinades, and more!

• Add 1–2 drops of this favorite spice to soups and other comfort foods to enjoy the extra peppery zing this winter. Be sparing—Black Pepper essential oil is highly concentrated!

Which of these free products will get the most use in your home? Let us know in the comments!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/best-for-last-free-everyday-oils-with-your-december-order/

1. Wolfberry Tea Gift Set
   Freshly steeped tea on a cold winter’s day, anyone? The only thing that could make it better is some nice conversation. With this two-mug Wolfberry Tea Gift Set, all she needs for a perfect afternoon is a friendly visitor.

2. Gym Bag Kit – Power Pack
   Make any daily workout goal a little easier with this handy gym bag filled with resistance bands, accessories, and BLM^™ capsules. The workouts are convenient, compact, and adjustable to any fitness level, making the workouts accessible for a beginner, new mom, or older woman.

3. Aria™ Ultrasonic Diffuser
   Give the gift of relaxation with this stylish diffuser. The maple wood and glass diffuser changes the mood of a room not only by infusing any space with the aromas of her favorite essential oils but also with its multicolored LED lights. Plus, built-in speakers can play both programmed sounds and music from a personal device.

4. YL Glass Water Bottle with Bonus 5-ml Grapefruit Essential Oil
   Help her stay hydrated and energized with this handsome glass water bottle and an on-the-go-sized bottle of Grapefruit essential oil.

5. NingXia Red® Gift Set
   Does she love NingXia Red? This gift will indulge her taste for our signature wolfberry drink with style, while supporting whole-body wellness*. Two included champagne flutes allow her to share the experience with someone special.

6. L’Briante™
   These lip gloss and essential oil roll-on duos are little pocket-sized pick-me-ups. They are also versatile and customizable with interchangeable lip gloss and roll-on packaging. This way she can enjoy one of three duos or mix and match all three options for a total of nine combinations to match any occasion.

7. Dead Sea Bath Salts and Dead Sea Mud Soap
   This affordable luxury brings the benefits of the Dead Sea right to her bathtub. Gift the bath salts and soap as a pair and let her enjoy the aroma. Lavender essential oil-infused bath salts will bring her a moment of tranquility while the soap exfoliates her skin.

8. Mirah™ Shave Oil
   Improve her shaving experience with a bottle of Mirah Shave Oil. The oil hydrates while she gets a closer shave.

9. Manuka Essential Oil
   There are a lot of uses in this little bottle, but give her one just for her skin. Manuka supports healthy-looking skin and carries a gentle scent.

10. 30-Oil Case with Bonus 5-ml Peppermint Essential Oil
    For the essential oil enthusiast or business starter, this modern carrying case keeps 30 5-ml bottles safe and nearby. Plus, it comes with Peppermint essential oil—the quintessential scent for the holidays.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

GIVEAWAY

Want to win one of the above YL gifts?

Giveaway rules:

• To enter, simply comment on this post. Maybe you’d like to tell us which products are your picks for the special women in your life!
  
• One commenter will win his or her preference of gift featured above (value ranges from $25 to $296. Exact values can be found via the product links above).
• Contest ends at 11:59 p.m., MT, on Thursday, December 3.
• Winner will be chosen randomly and announced on the blog on Friday, December 4.
• Click here for official rules.

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/gifts-for-her-holiday-guide/

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/essential-oils-in-the-nursery/

While at the 2015 International Grand Convention, I had the privilege of giving out sample fragrance strips of the new Northern Lights Black Spruce essential oil at the Simply Oils booth. Members found the crisp, rich, woodsy aroma inviting and a welcome addition to their essential oil collections. I was also asked for my suggestions, and after experimenting with the oil, I found that there are so many ways to integrate this versatile and unique oil into my daily routine, including:

• Add Northern Lights Black Spruce to V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex and apply during massage.
• Diffuse or apply topically for a rich, woodsy, and invigorating aroma.
• Dilute and use with Aroma Siez™ or Cool Azul™ essential oil blends before, during, or after exercise.
• Apply topically to help maintain the appearance of healthy-looking skin.
• Add Epsom salt and a few drops of Northern Lights Black Spruce to bathwater for a relaxing, aromatic experience.
• Add to your skin care products to add a dimension of woodsy aroma.

Create Custom Blends Using Northern Lights Black Spruce:

Try incorporating Northern Lights Black Spruce into your custom blends to add an uplifting, woodsy scent. Here are a few suggestions that I’ve enjoyed creating:

Floral Spruce Blend

Diffuse this blend for a relaxing, slightly floral aroma.

• 5 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
• 4 drops Jasmine

Northern Reflection

Use this rich scent during meditation or your sacred time to help support a sense of grounding and spiritual awareness.

• 5 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
• 2 drops Hinoki
• 2 drops Frankincense
• 1 drop Ravintsara

Spruced-Up Skin Moisturizer

Treat your skin with this sweet, sensual, and uplifting aroma.

• V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex as desired
• 3 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
• 2 drops Blue Cypress
• 2 drops Cedarwood

Northern Lights Black Spruce 1st Distillation Edition:

Another way to get even more of this unique oil is the Northern Lights Black Spruce 1st Distillation Kit. This kit includes a 10-ml bottle of essential oil and a 53-ml bottle of raw essential water, which is drawn from the very first distillation at our new Northern Lights farm in Canada. The limited-edition kit comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity, a commemorative booklet recounting D. Gary Young’s first experience with black spruce, and an additional free 5-ml bottle of Northern Lights Black Spruce.

The fragrant raw essential water is light and pleasant, and although it is not as concentrated or powerful as the essential oil, it can be used in a variety of ways:

• Fill a spritzer bottle and spray in your room or on your pillowcase.
• For hotter climates, use the fresh aroma as a cooling body spritzer.
• Add to a foot bath or bathwater.
• Diffuse in units that use water and oils.
• Pour on hot rocks in a sauna.

What’s your favorite way to use Northern Lights Black Spruce? Share with us in the comments!

—Heidi Jeanfreau, Young Living International and Portfolio Brand Manager

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/spruce-up-your-day-with-northern-lights-black-spruce-essential-oil/