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Joy Essential Oil

Today's post is all about Young Living's Joy Essential Oil.

Joy is a blend of Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Geranium, Lemon, Coriander, Tangerine, Jasmine, Roman Chamomile, Palmarosa and Rose essential oils.

Here are a few of the most common uses for Joy :

- uplifting aroma. Diffuse a few drops in your home (we like this one first thing in the morning!)

- perfume. Apply a few drops to your wrist and behind your ears as a light, natural perfume.

- tick deterrent. Add to your favorite natural lotion or bug repellent to deter ticks.

- monthly cycle. Sooth monthly cycle discomforts by applying topically to your abdomen.

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Foaming Facial Wash

Recipe found in The Chemical Free Home

1 drop Frankincense Essential Oil

1 drop Carrot Seed Essential Oil
10 drops Orange Essential Oil

2 TBSP Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap

In an empty foaming hand soap dispenser (I use these ones) combine the above ingredients and fill to within 1 inch of the top with pure water, attach pump and shake before each use.

For acne prone skin, add: 1 drop Rosemary, 5 drops Geranium, 4 drops Melaleuca

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PanAway Essential Oil

Today let's talk about Young Living's PanAway Essential Oil.

Panaway is a blend of Wintergreen, Helichrysum, Clove and Peppermint.

This one tingles just a bit when applied topically!

Here are a few practical uses for PanAway Essential Oil:

- muscle discomfort. Apply a few drops to muscles, especially after exercise or strenuous activity.

- head discomfort. Apply 1-2 drops to your temples or forehead for relief.

- support respiratory system. Diffuse 1-2 drops along with your favorite oil to support a healthy respiratory system.

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Stress Away Essential Oil

Today's oil is Young Living's Stress Away, and it's seriously one of the yummiest scents EVER.

It's a blend of Copaiba, Lime, Cedarwood, Vanilla, Ocotea & Lavender.

My husband even wears this one every day as his cologne (lucky me!)

Here are a few practical uses for Stress Away Essential Oil:

- travel. Summer travels are fun, but can be stressful. Apply 1-2 drops to the back of ears and wrists to help relieve occasional feelings of stress and nervousness.

- sleep. Diffuse or rub on the bottoms of feet or middle of the forehead for a restful night's sleep.

- perfume/cologne. Simply because it smells that good.

- peace. Diffuse in your home during family gatherings (you know what I'm talking about!)

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Thieves Essential Oil

Today let's talk a bit about Young Living's Thieves Essential Oil.

Here are just a few of the many uses for Thieves Essential Oil:

- immune support. Diffuse Thieves or apply it to bottoms of feet daily to help support your immune system. Consider carrying it with you to inhale, or placing a drop under your tongue for extra protection in crowded situations.

- Thieves tea. Try making a hot cup of Thieves tea using hot water, 2 drops of Thieves Essential Oil, 2 drops of Lemon Essential Oil & honey to taste.

- mold control. Diffuse for 20-30 minutes daily to help reduce mold in the home.

- dish cleaning. Add a few drops to your dishwasher to thoroughly clean dishes & eliminate odors.

- insect repellent. Add to your natural insect repellent for extra benefit.

Young Living also offers many products containing Thieves including :

Foaming Hand Soap & Hand Sanitizer

Toothpaste & Floss

Household Cleaner

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After the Sun Skin Rub

Recipe found in The Chemical Free Home

4 drops Lavender Essential Oil

4 drops Frankincense Essential Oil

1 Tbsp Sweet Almond Oil*

2 ounces Natural Lotion base

Whip together and apply generously to sun-exposed skin.

*Raspberry seed oil is an acceptable substitute for those with nut allergies

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Frankincense Essential Oil

Today's post is all about Young Living's Frankincense Essential Oil.

confession : when I received my first bottle of Frankincense, I was afraid to use it as it's one of the more expensive oils, and I've since learned I wasn't the only one with that mindset. We'll just agree right now that's ridiculous, okay? This oil is *amazing* and you will receive 0% health benefit from looking at it in the bottle, am I right?

Here are just a few of the many uses for Young Living's Frankincense Oil:

- skin care. Apply 1-2 drops diluted Frankincense to skin for a healthy glow and to minimize the appearance of wrinkles.

- sun spots. Lighten sun spots by massaging 1 drop into spot daily.

- stress relief. Diffuse, inhale or apply to wrist and back of ears to help relieve occasional stress.

- immune support. Apply to base of spine or bottoms of feet daily to support your immune system.

- sleep. Diffuse overnight for a peaceful night's sleep.

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