What are Essential Oils?
You’ve probably heard your friend or your neighbor (or your favorite yoga teacher!) talking about essential oils. Maybe you read in a magazine that so-and-so celebrity uses oils. They probably have been popping up in your Instagram. They’re kind of everywhere. So, what exactly ARE they?
Essential oils are just that - oils.
They’re the life blood of a plant, and when these plants are grown in the right conditions, harvested at the correct time, and distilled with the utmost care, they can aid in keeping our bodies healthy, well, and happy - which is how our bodies were intended to be. Essential oils are composed of teeny molecules that are so small that they can pass through our tissues and directly into our cells. Our systems are super effective and can transport these molecules all over our bodies within a matter of minutes.
Not all essential oils are created equal.
Not all oils are safe to use in the ways Young Living essential oils are. Those oils you saw at the health store or in the dollar aisle cannot be ingested the way Young Living oils can. One thing that is mind blowing is how easy it is for other essential oil brands to have misleading “100% pure” labels, yet contain synthetic oils and additives, as these claims are not regulated. Young Living is the ONLY company that handles every aspect of its farming, harvesting, and distillation from start to finish, and owns their own farms with the strictest standards around. You can read more about Young Living's Seed to Seal process here.
Essential oils are just that - oils.
They’re the life blood of a plant, and when these plants are grown in the right conditions, harvested at the correct time, and distilled with the utmost care, they can aid in keeping our bodies healthy, well, and happy - which is how our bodies were intended to be. Essential oils are composed of teeny molecules that are so small that they can pass through our tissues and directly into our cells. Our systems are super effective and can transport these molecules all over our bodies within a matter of minutes.
Not all essential oils are created equal.
Not all oils are safe to use in the ways Young Living essential oils are. Those oils you saw at the health store or in the dollar aisle cannot be ingested the way Young Living oils can. One thing that is mind blowing is how easy it is for other essential oil brands to have misleading “100% pure” labels, yet contain synthetic oils and additives, as these claims are not regulated. Young Living is the ONLY company that handles every aspect of its farming, harvesting, and distillation from start to finish, and owns their own farms with the strictest standards around. You can read more about Young Living's Seed to Seal process here.
Three Ways to use Essential Oils:
TOPICALLY
Young Living Essential Oils can be applied directly to the skin. Always remember to check your labels for dilution instructions. Some oils need to be diluted with a carrier oil (coconut oil, grape-seed oil, organic olive oil, V6 oil, etc.), while others can be applied directly on the skin with no dilution (referred to as “neat.”) Using oils on your feet is a quick and efficient way to get oils into your system. You can also wear essential oils as perfume and to lift your mood. |
AROMATICALLY
Oils can also be inhaled directly from the bottle, or dispersed into the air using a diffuser. This is actually the fastest way for your body to benefit from these oils, as the aroma quickly reaches the limbic system of the brain, which controls a variety of things including emotions and memories. Plus your house will smell amazing! |
INTERNALLY
Lastly, because of Young Living’s Seed to Seal process, there are many oils that can be taken internally as a dietary supplement. You can add oils to your water, or even into a capsule to take as a supplement. The Vitality line is clearly labeled for this use. |
Statements regarding Essential Oils have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products featured on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your health care provider before using these products.
