Young Living Premium Starter Kit Essential Oil Uses

Young Living Premium Starter Kit Essential Oil Uses

Peppermint

Fun fact: It takes 1 lb of peppermint plant to make 15mL of YL peppermint EO

Ways to use: Diffuse, Topically, Internally

Great for: allergies, respiratory function, increasing energy, repelling bugs, helping focus, cooling body temperature down, baking, upset stomach.

Uses:

• After working out, dilute a few drops of Peppermint in Vegetable Oil, and use it in a post-workout massage to cool sore muscles.
• Add Peppermint and Eucalyptus Radiata to hot bath water and enjoy the refreshing scent.
• Mix 6 drops into your favorite brownie batter to make mint chocolate brownies.
• Diffuse 2 drops of peppermint, 2 drops of lavender, and 2 drops of lemon when you have allergies or a cold to help clear congestion.
• Add to 2 drops to your lip gloss tube and you have minty fresh breath each time you put it on

Lavender

Fun fact: It takes 27 square feet of Lavender plant to make one 15 mL bottle of YL Lavender EO

Ways to use: Diffuse, Topically, Internally

Great for: Calming effect, helping to fall asleep, skin irritations, hair health.

Uses:

• Add a few drops of oil to lotions, shampoos, and skin care products or 1cup Epsom salt and 4 drops oil to a hot bath.
• Make a homemade body scrub with coconut oil, sugar, and Lavender essential oil.
• Spray your pillow with distilled water and Lavender mixed in a spray bottle before bed to help you relax and fall asleep faster.
• You can apply it directly to any irritation of the skin. (burns, bug bites)
• *My favorite way to use lavender*Add a few drops of lavender oil to your mascara bottle, to help your eyelashes grow longer and thicker. (Won’t ruin your mascara or change the consistency. I was very nervous about putting it in my expensive mascara, so I tested it on a cover girl brand first.) I have tried Latisse, and am so much happier with the results of using Lavender.  You can also add a few drops to your shampoo and conditioner.

Lemon

Fun Fact: It takes 75 Lemons to make one 15mL bottle of YL Lemon EO

Ways to use: Diffuse, Topically, Internally

Great for: Energizing, Circulatory support, Cleaning, freshen the air, digestion, respiratory function, stains on surfaces and clothes, cooking.

Uses:

• Add 1-2 drops of lemon to your water bottle(glass only) to give it a lemony taste and help digestion without the bad acid on your teeth.
• Replace lemon zest in recipes with a couple drops of lemon oil to help bring out the natural flavors in your ingredients.
• Add a few drops to hard to get off stains on clothes or surfaces.
• Polish your tarnished silver with a few drops of lemon oil.
• Natural Goo-Be-Gone. Rub on hard to peel off stickers or labels.

Frankincense

Ways to use: Diffuse, Topically, Internally

Great for: cellular support, skin, spiritual (commonly used in churches), weak fingernails

Uses:

• Add Frankincense to your daytime lotion or night cream to keep your skin looking young and radiant.
• Apply directly on scars to help fade the appearance.
• Diffuse during your yoga or spiritual ritual.

Copaiba

Ways to use: Diffuse, Topically, Internally

Great for: reduce inflammation, digestion, prevent infection, skin, antifungal, respiratory health.

Uses:

• Mix a drop of Copaiba with any other essential oil to magnify the effects of that oil so you can use less of another more expensive oil.
• Add one drop of copaiba to one oz of water and swish for a natural mouth rinse.
• Mix with honey and warm water to make a healthy tea.

Thieves

Fun Fact:  Thieves was inspired by the legend French thieves who used a blend of clove, rosemary, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus radiata and other oils to use while robbing dead and dying victims of the plague to keep them healthy.

Ways to use: Diffuse, Topically, Internally

Great for: disinfecting, immune system support

Uses:

• Add one drop to the soles of your feet anytime you feel your immune system is low.
• Mix 10 drops with 1 oz witches hazel, and 3 oz distilled water in a spray bottle for an all-purpose natural cleaner.
• Add 5 drops to a cup of baking soda and sprinkle on carpet overnight before vacuuming to help removed musty smells.
• Add a few drops to your dishwasher detergent to help clean dishes and eliminate odors.

Purification

Ways to use: Diffuse, Topically, Internally

Great for: cleansing, removing odors

Uses:

• Add a few drops to laundry that sat in the washer too long to prevent musty smell.
• Add a few drops to a cotton ball and put it in your vacuum bag less compartment to prevent dusty smell when vacuuming.
• Add 10 drops to 5 oz of distilled water in a spray bottle to make all natural Febreeze.
• Diffuse through house to eliminate odors

R.C.

Ways to use: Diffuse, Topically, Internally

Great for: relaxing, breathing.

Uses:

• Rub on your chest and neck before a work out to help you breathe easier and stay energized.
• Add a few drops to a hot shower or bath to create a calming, relaxing environment.

DiGize

Ways to Use: Diffuse, Topically, Internally

Great for: digestive support

Uses:

• Add a few drops to a veggie capsule when having a stomach ache or just to support healthy digestive functions.
• When having cramps, rub a few drops over the skin in that area.

Panaway

Ways to use: Diffuse, Topically, Internally

Great for: Muscle pain

Uses:

• Add a few drops to a carrier oil and massage on sore muscles.

Stress Away

Ways to use: Diffuse, Topically, Internally

Great for: stress, relaxation

Uses:

• Use the roller ball and apply to neck when feeling stressed
• Diffuse with lavender at bedtime to promote a healthy night of sleep.

Disclaimer:

This info is for educational purposes only.  If you have any medical conditions or take medications consult your primary care doctor before using essential oils.  These statements are not evaluated by the FDA.