Essential Oils can feel intimidating if you haven’t had any experience with them but they needn’t be. I remember when I very first received my Young Living Premium Starter Kit and I had no idea where to start! Fast forward until now and we use them all around home. Here are a few of the ways that I love to use oils around our home!
Diffusing
Easily my favourite way to enjoy my Essential Oils. I diffuse uplifting and energising scents in the mornings and relaxing and calming oils in the evenings. I also diffuse beautiful sleepy oils in our bedrooms overnight. We have diffusers all around the home that I have bought over the last year or so for birthdays or when I can. I have new favourite combinations every week and I absolutely love to experiment with new scents!
Emotional Support
Young Living Essential Oils are used extensively for emotional support. Whenever life gets on top of me or the kids are a little crazier than usual, I reach for my oils. They are my lifeline on busy days, hence why they get used EVERY day. Is there any other kind of day when you have kids? Did you know that Essential Oils are scientifically proven to increase your bodies frequency levels? Every living thing has a frequency and our beautiful oils can help to raise ours when we are feeling low!
Perfume
Essential oils make beautiful perfumes. I get more compliments now than I did when I used to wear my favourite perfume Chanel Coco Mademoiselle. The best thing is that they are non toxic. Did you know that artificial scents have been linked to serious hormone problems? How many people do we all know that are struggling with infertility or PCOS? I for one do not want to be a guinea pig.
Cleaning
Go and grab your all purpose cleaner, turn it over and check for warnings. Not safe for human consumption? Call Poisons information line if swallowed? We have the most beautiful plant based blend that is not only a powerful cleaner but also smells incredible. Full disclosure, I catch my kids eating off the floor on the regular. Kids are gross right? I know that my floors, the highchair, our table and every surface has been cleaned with beautiful clean products that are safe for my babies!
Sleep
Who doesn’t love sleep? My favourite oils for sleep are Cedarwood, Lavender or Peace and Calming just to name a few. We swap and change our sleep oils in this household. My kids have their own oily stations in their bedrooms and love to choose what oils they want to use at night time. I have a sleepy roller blend which we roll over their feet and across their shoulders. Its part of our night time routine and they love it!
Gifts
I love sharing my oils and I do so whenever I can! I make beautiful barrier cream and massage oil for my new mum friends or roller ball perfumes for birthdays. We make bath salts, sugar scrubs, lip balms, body butters, face creams and all sorts of wonderful gifts. We've got everything from Mother's day to Christmas sorted! They are beautiful and economical to make plus everyone loves a thoughtful home made gift!
Cooking
Did you know that Young Living have 33 Essential Oils that are AUSNZ Food standards Australia compliant? As far as I am aware, we are the only Essential Oil company that can proudly say that. I use my oils in both sweet and savoury cooking and they take some of my favourite dishes to a new level of amazing. You have not tried lemon tart or lemon curd until you’ve used our beautiful lemon oil, it packs a punch! Speaking of lemons, there is no more paying $1+ for a single lemon when they are out of season, use your Lemon oil instead! FYI Orange chocolate will change your life.
DIY skin care
Fun fact, at 31 years old and after 3 babies, I get more compliments on my skin now than ever before. Frankincense has been used through the ages for beauty and longevity. It can help to improve fine lines and reduce redness around your face. I apply it to my face every single day, sometimes twice a day. I also make a beautiful Frankincense, Lavender and Rose oil infused face serum which is so luxurious. I apply it every night after my shower.
As you can see, Essential Oils play a part in every aspect of our lives and we all love them! Even our children have their favourites and use them every day. We let them apply their sleep oils on their own and they love to take a hands on approach. I would love to hear what your favourite ways to use the oils are?
