Oily in the RGV
Young Living Essential Oils
OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
Welcome to your Oily Journey! Thank you for Journeying with me!
Check out this colorful online booklet - Essential Oils Starter Guide. This will give you a little recap of what you may have learned at a class and help you get started: http://issuu.com/lorimillsgordon/docs/ord_7th_ed_online
The importance of health and wellness is that we become our own health advocate. We are on this journey together and to support each other and learn from one another, however, we are not doctors, and cannot diagnose, treat, cure or prevent.
Resources to consider for your oily journey:
- www.ylsearch.com
- www.pubmed.gov
Reference books are a MUST have! You can get them from DiscoverLSP.com, Abudanthealth4u.com, Amazon.com or ask your sponsor. Please let me know if I can be of help to YOU and your health & wellness concerns. I am here to help!
Lavender Essential Oil
I’m so excited to tell you about one of my favorite essential oils – Lavender. Lavender is probably one of the most “popular” essential oils because of its calming, soothing aroma.
Did you know that it takes 27 square feet of Lavender Plants to make One 15mL bottle of Young Living’s Lavender Essential Oil.
You might be surprised when you smell therapeutic grade lavender essential oil because of it’s potency and plant-like scent. I have grown to love, love, love this essential oil.
Here are 10 Amazing Uses for Lavender Essential Oil…
1. Unwind by adding a few drops to a nighttime bath. I love mixing with 1-2 cups of epsom salt and then adding to bath water. Ahhhhh!
2. Inhale deeply to calm emotions.
3. Place a drop or two of lavender on a cotton ball and slip in pillow case for occasional sleeplessness.
4. Diffuse for a fresh, clean scent and to eliminate odors.
5. Apply lavender to support healthy skin.
6. Add 10-20 drops to an organic bath or shower gel, lotion or shampoo.
7. Apply 1-2 drops to the wrists or neck for a lovely, natural perfume.
8. Place a washcloth with a few drops of lavender essential oil on it into the dryer for sweet smelling laundry.
9. Make a wonderful linen spray to freshen sheets.
10. Keep lavender in your purse as it is so versatile and is frequently referred to as the “Swiss Army Knife” of essential oils. :)
Lavender essential oil is the most adulterated of all essential oils. It is very important to know your source for therapeutic grade essential oils. Young Living’s incredible “Seed to Seal” process is a guarantee of their pure therapeutic quality! It’s amazing!
From Young Living:
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has a sweet, floral aroma that is soothing and refreshing. Lavender’s aroma is great for relaxing and winding down before bedtime; add to bath or diffuse to create a calming and comforting environment. Lavender essential oil may compliment your favorite shampoos, lotions and skin care products. Because it is the most versatile of all essential oils, no home should be without it. EarthKosher Certified
https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/products/essential-oils/singles/lavender-essential-oil
DIY Lavender Lotion Bars
1 cup beeswax
1 cup Shea butter
1 cup coconut oil
40 drops Young Living lavender essential oil
1. Place beeswax in double boiler stirring constantly until
melted.
2. Add Shea butter to beeswax and stir until it liquifies.
3. Then add coconut oil and add your essential oils at this time.
4. Stir until you have a clear
liquid.
5. Pour into soap molds or any type of mold you prefer.
(I have used silicone molds and they work really well.)
6. Allow to dry for an hour or so then pop them out and enjoy!
More importantly share the joy!
(A special thanks to Dana Rowe for this fabulous recipe)
Young Living Lavender Signature Series
Product Story
Lavender essential oil has been beloved and treasured for thousands of years as one of nature’s greatest gifts for healing. Recorded usage of lavender dates back to Biblical times where it was used for bathing as well as a key ingredient in many of the most effective remedies of that time. Today, lavender essential oil is used in many skin care products, however, many companies dilute the oil, or use synthetically altered versions. The products in Young Living’s Lavender Signature Series contain only the finest Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ (YLTG) lavender
essential oil, ensuring the maximum benefits of lavender oil are delivered.
Product Summary
Young Living’s Lavender Signature Series features a collection of all-natural personal care products infused with pure therapeutic-grade lavender essential oil.
What Makes These Products Unique?
Along with adding lavender essential oil to each product in this collection, great care has been taken to create all-natural and eco-friendly formulations, by ensuring that every ingredient used comes from sustainable sources.
Lavender Hand & Body Lotion and Lavender Bath & Shower Gel also utilize a unique plant-based preservative system that is completely all-natural and free of synthetic components, which can be
irritating to the skin.
Did You Know?
+ Traces of lavender were found in King Tutankamen’s tomb when it was opened in 1922. These traces even had a slight scent
after being sealed in the tomb for more than 3,000 years.
+ The methods used to distill lavender essential oil thousands of years ago are the very same methods we use today to distill essential oils.
Lavender Signature Series Products
Lavender Foaming Hand Soap
Lavender Foaming Hand Soap, is a gentle, cleansing addition to our
all-natural product line-up. Soothing and rejuvenating to even the most sensitive skin, just a small amount of this fragrant soap cleanses
and conditions your skin without leaving it dry or irritated. Infused with lavender essential oil, Lavender Foaming Hand Soap is sure to become a household favorite.
Lavender Hand & Body Lotion
Bring life back to your skin with this all-natural lightweight moisturizer infused with skin-loving lavender essential oil. Added nutrients such as wolfberry seed oil fortify your skin’s natural
moisture barrier to maintain long-lasting hydration.
Lavender Bath & Shower Gel
Relax your body and rejuvenate your mind with a soothing bath of nature’s finest lavender essential oil. All-natural ingredients work to refresh and condition your skin as you unwind from your
busy day. Pour directly into the water for a luxurious bubble bath, or drop a quarter-sized amount onto a bath sponge and lather.
Lavender Lip Balm
Repair and moisturize lips with nourishing blend of ingredients such as lavender essential oil, jojoba oil, and vitamin E.
LavaDerm™ Cooling Mist
Bring relief to stressed skin with a blend of gentle skin-soothing ingredients including lavender essential oil and aloe vera. Spray directly onto the affected area and repeat every 10–15 minutes
until desired relief is achieved.
Lavender-Rosewood Bar Soap
Soothe and soften the skin as you cleanse with a nourishing all-natural formulation of ingredients such as aloe vera, jojoba oil, and nature’s finest lavender essential oil.
8 Essential Oils for A Better Night's Sleep
Falling asleep is generally something I have a problem with…
Between chasing around my 9, 7 and 1 year old kiddos, managing an ever growing Oily in the RGV business, and keeping up with this crazy home life, I’m usually half-asleep but unable to shut off my brain when my head hits the pillow.
It seems that I am not alone and that many other folks struggle with getting a good night’s sleep as well.
In fact, it’s an issue that I hear come up very, very frequently on my essential oil team’s Facebook group and in classes all the time. It seems that between stress and hormones, there are truckloads of people who are continually eluded by a good night’s sleep.
The good news? I have an oil for that! Actually, not just one oil. There are, in fact, numerous essential oils for sleep.
The trick is finding exactly which essential oil your body likes best. Since every person is different, an oil that might send one person straight to dreamland, might not do a thing for someone else.
Sometimes finding the best oil for you just takes a little bit of trial and error. However, once you find that magic combo, life will never be the same.
8 Essential Oils for Sleep
1. Lavender
I’m betting you probably aren’t surprised to see lavender at the top of the list, huh? Most people are aware that lavender is somehow related to sleep, but what most people don’t know is that this has been studied extensively and its effectiveness is more than just an Old Wives Tale.
One study done in the United Kingdom showed promising results in using the aroma of Lavender oil for better sleep (1).
Another study observed that inhalation of lavender and several other essential oils improved sleep qualify of 56 ICU patients (2).
So as innocent as lavender may seem, it packs an impressive (and very scientific) punch in the sleep department.
2. Vetiver
Vetiver essential oil is distilled from the roots of the plant. It’s rich and earthy smelling, and it’s my go-to oil when I need to help my brain “shut-off” for the night. It took me a while to get used to the smell, so if you are a vetiver newbie, you might try mixing it with a “lighter” oil, such as lavender or roman chamomile. I personally like to apply it neat or without a carrier oil to the bottoms of my feet just before bed.
3. Roman Chamomile
Roman Chamomile essential oil is known for is calming, soothing, and relaxing properties. It has a light, floral scent and is wonderful for creating a peaceful atmosphere in your bedroom. Great in the diffuser mixed with a few of the other Sleep enhancing oils.
4. Ylang Ylang
I’m glad I get to type this one today instead of trying to say it out loud. I honestly look like a dog with peanut butter stuck on the roof of its mouth whenever I try to pronounce it, but regardless, ylang ylang is a wonderful choice if you are looking to improve the quality of your sleep. It’s very floral and smells a bit fruity (at least to me). *Side note: this is one that might inspire a little romance before sleepy time as well: wink, wink.)
5. Bergamot
I’ve had a strange attraction to bergamot ever since I opened my first bottle. Bergamot is a citrus fruit and the oil is cold-pressed from the rind or peel. Most citrus oils (like grapefruit or wild orange) tend to have a bit of a stimulating effect, but bergamot is different. It’s bright, yet calming at the same time. It’s one of the first ones I reach for when I need a bit of “emotional balancing,” and I add it to ALL of my sleep blends.
**Note** Bergamot is extremely photosensitive, which means it can make your skin very sensitive to the sun. Therefore, avoid applying bergamot before going outside, or only apply to covered skin.
6. Sandalwood
I love the rich, woodsy oils, and sandalwood is no exception. It is a pricier oil, but a little bit goes a long way. This is on my wish list, but hasn’t made it into my oily arsenal yet.
7. Marjoram
I know, I know… The first time I heard of marjoram essential oil, all I could think of was using it in cooking. But its benefits go far beyond that! Not only is marjoram essential oil wonderful for muscles and joints, but it also excels in creating peaceful sleep.
8. Cedarwood
I adore the earthy, woody smell of cedarwood essential oil. I frequently reach for it if I need to calm my brain down after a busy day. I like to use it topically, or put it in my diffuser. It blends well with lighter, floral oils, or is great on its own, too.
How to Use These Essential Oils for Sleep
When I’m using my essential oil stash to create a more peaceful sleeping atmosphere, there are two main methods that I use:
1. Topical Use
Applying oil topically can be a wonderful way to reap their benefits. I generally rub oils on the back of my neck, or on the bottoms of my feet before bed. You can also use a vegetable oil of some sort (like sweet almond oil) to dilute them, and then rub them into your skin. My Bedtime Oily regimen for sleep is Lavender down my spine and on my writs, Vetiver and Cedarwood on my feet and Bergamot on my neck and behind my ears. This is what I have found that works for me, remember you could be totally different. What works for one may not work for the other….
2. Aromatic Use
My other secret essential oil weapon is my collection of essential oil diffusers. As you know, I have *cough* several and I use them ALL. THE. TIME.
It’s easy to add just a few drops of any of these oils to a bit of water in your essential oil diffuser, set by your bedside, and you’ll be in dreamland in no time.
I have been using Young Living essential oils for 1 year now and absolutely love them. In fact, they are the only ones I use in my home. If you would like more information on how you can get your hands on these amazing pure and natural essential oils contact me and I can help you get started.
My Oily Journey
Lezlie Rowe
Young Living Independent Distributor #2068871
I began using Young Living Essential Oils in October of 2014 out of desperation. My family of 5 was unwell and something had to change. I contacted a friend who had gone "Oily Crazy" and she offered to help. That was all it took! I began using YL Oils and never turned back. My family is happier and healthier. We have achieved wellness, overcome illnesses, and found abundance with Young Living. After a few days of using these God Given oils I began sharing with others about how they were helping me and my family. It was natural and I was so very excited to share and help others. Before I knew it I was hosting classes and teaching in one on one meetings. I was creating my own business all while I was home taking care of my family. I have been blessed immensely by Young Living and also by the many people who have joined my team. You can achieve abundance too. All you have to do is share! Let me help you begin your own Business Journey with Young Living!
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