What are Essential Oils?

Many of you are probably asking what the heck these Essential Oils are that I keep talking about on Facebook and here on my blog.  

The below is taken from the Young Living Product Guide which you can view here: Young Living Product Guide

What are Essential Oils (EO)?

Young Living Essential Oils are aromatic liquids found within plants, flowers, trees, roots, and seeds.   They contain unique components that provide therapeutic results.  

Seed to Seal®

Young Living offers the purest therapeutic-grade essential oils by carefully controlling the entire Seed to Seal® process—from the time the seed is sourced until the oil is sealed in the bottle. Young Living’s dedication to quality ensures that we provide pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils with the complete, optimal blend of plant chemicals to ensure maximum potency and results. 

How are Essential Oils used?

There are three ways EOs can be used.   

Inhalation:  

 

Inhaling certain essential oils heightens the senses and can have many positive effects on

the body. Try these ideas to use essential oils for inhalation:

•  Inhale directly from the bottle.

•  Diffuse with any of Young Living’s premium diffusers.

•  Carefully pour hot water into a bowl and add a few drops of essential oil. Cover

your head and bowl in a tent-like fashion with a towel. Breathe deeply and slowly. 

Topically:

 

Many essential oils are safe to use directly on the skin:

•  Place 2–3 drops of oil in the palm of your hand or directly on the desired application

area. Massage the oil in a circular motion onto the skin. Repeat if desired.

•  Use one of Young Living’s essential oil roll-ons or add an AromaGlide fitment to the

bottle of your favorite essential oil for targeted application.

CAUTION: Essential oils are very potent and some may be irritating to the skin. If irritation occurs, apply

Young Living’s V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or any pure vegetable oil to the area to dilute

Internal Consumption:

 

Some essential oils make excellent dietary supplements or food flavorings. To take

essential oils internally, try these tips:

•  Place several drops into a gelatin capsule and swallow it with water.

•  Add 1–2 drops to a glass of water, NingXia Red or other natural juice, or even yogurt.

•  Add 1–2 drops (to taste) to your meals when cooking.

•  Add 1–2 drops to a teaspoon of Young Living Yacon or Blue Agave and swallow.

This is just a brief overview of EOs.  If you have any more questions you can contact me through email.