Lavender
Lavender is a versatile oil used to cleanse and soothe minor burns, cuts, and other skin irritations. Its refreshing, relaxing scent has balancing properties that calm the mind and body.
TOPICAL USE
Reduce or minimize scar tissue by massaging lavender on or around affected areas.
Massage onto the bottoms of your feet or the back of your neck for calming.
Relieve dry, chapped, or irritated skin, or sooth minor cuts and burns by rubbing lavender on affected areas.
Rub a drop on your palm and smooth over pillow, or diffuse to aid with sleep.
Diffuse to minimize seasonal reactions to pollen and dust mites.
INTERNAL USE
Use lavender to infuse lemonade, marinades, and dressings to create refreshing and unique variations of your favorite recipes.
Peppermint
Peppermint essential oil can help aid normal digrestion, and has traditionally been used to promote healthy respiratory function and ease tension headaches.* Its fresh, minty aroma combats mental and physical fatigue.
TOPICAL USE
Rub 1 drop on the temples, forehead, over the sinuses (avoid contact with eyes), and on the back of the neck to help soothe head pressure.
Apply to the back of the neck and shoulders repeatedly to keep energy levels up during the day.
INHALATION
Diffuse for energy and mental clarity.
Inhale before or during a workout to help boost your mood and reduce fatigue.
INTERNAL USE
Add a drop to herbal tea to enhance flavor and to help digestion.
Thieves®
The Thieves blend is founded on the legend of a group of thieves in fourteenth century France who used clove, rosemary, and other aromatics while robbing plague victims order to stay immune. Young Living's Thieves contains clove for its antimicrobial properties, cinnamon for its purifying properties.
INTERNAL USE
Place 2-3 drops in a capsule and swallow daily for extra immune protection.
Drop on the tongue or on a piece of bread and swallow to help eliminate unpleasant breath.
INHALATION
Use in a Young Living diffusse to eliminate bacteria and odors in the air.
Put on a cotton ball and place in backpacks, cars, or anywhere the air may need cleaning.
CLEANING
Add 4-5 drops of oil to dishwater to thoroughly clean dishes and eliminate bacteria and odor.
Frankincense
Frankincense is used to support skin health. Its earthy, balsamic scent has calming properties that can increase spiritual and inner strength.
TOPICAL USE
Apply 1-2 drops to the face and neck daily to help repair sun damage, renew healthy looking skin, and to minimize oil production and breakouts.
Drop onto minor cuts, scrapes, and bruises to reduce redness and discomfort.
Massage several drops on the temples or back of the neck for stress relief.
INHALATION
Diffuse to enrich prayer and meditation.
Inhale or diffuse to deepen breathing and induce calmness.
Lemon
Taken internally, lemon is a good source of d-limonene -- a powerful antioxidant -- and is believed to boose the body's natural defenses. Lemon oil's fresh, zesty scent is uplifing to the body and mind.
TOPICAL USE
Place a drop on oily skin or blemishes to help balance oil glands and minimize oil production.
Massage lemon into cellulite to help improve circulation and eliminate waste from cells.
Soothe or prevent corns, calluses, or bunions by rubbing daily on affected area.
INTERNAL USE
Add a few drops to water for a great antioxidant boost.
Substitute lemon oil for lemon juice or lemon seasonings to flavor seafood, vegetables, beverages, and desserts.
CLEANING
Use 1-2 drops to remove gum, oil, grease spots, glue or adhesive, or crayon from most surfaces.
Purification®
The sweet, refreshing scent of Purification deodorizes and purifies the air. This blend also contains citronella to deter insects and soothe bites.
TOPICAL USE
Place a drop on insect bites to cleanse and soothe itching.
Apply a drop on blemishes to help clear skin.
Combine several drops with water in a spray bottle to repel insects and deter bugs from linens.
INHALATION
Apply several drops on a cotton ball and place in air vents at home, in the office, in a hotel room, or in other enclosed areas to control odors and pollution.
Diffuse to clean the air and neutralize foul to stale odors.
Peace & Calming®
The gentle scent of Peace & Calming encourages calmness and deep relaxation, and can assist with meditation. Containing blue tansy and mandarin, which are known for their sedative properties, Peace & Calming may promote a peaceful night's sleep.
TOPICAL USE
Rub 1-2 drops on the bottom of feet and on the shoulders before bedtime to help get a good night sleep.
Mix with Young Living's V-6™ massage oil for a soothing, relaxing massage.
Use 1-2 drops on the bottoms of feet in a warm bath to soothe fussy babies.
INHALATION
Add several drops to a spray bottle and lightly mist linens and bed pillows to aid in a peaceful sleep.
Add several drops to a warm bath to relax the body and mind.
Panaway®
PanAway is a soothing essential oil blend containing eugenol, a constituent used historically to numb gums. Also containing wintergreen and clove --two oils traditionally used for pain relief-- PanAway aids the body's natural response to irritation and injury.
TOPICAL USE
Apply to affected area to help relieve discomfort, stressed muscles, or cramping.
Mix with Young Living's V-6 oil and use topically to ease growing discomfort in children and young adults.
Apply several drops onto the bottoms of feet for a soothing, relaxing foot massage.
Add 3-4 drops onto a hot towel and place over the abdomen to ease cramps and bloating.
Valor™
Valor is an empowering blend that promotes feelings of strength, courage, and protection. Containing frankincense and spruce, which were traditionally used for their healing and spiritual properties, Valor has also been found to support energy alignment in the body.
TOPICAL USE
Rub on the bottom of the feet to help align and balance the body systems.
Drop onto the wrists to ease anxiety and yield confidence and courage.
Massage onto neck, chest, and shoulders to release tension.