Five of My Favorite Essential Oils
Those who know me, know that I am in love. In love with essential oils. Young Living essential oils, to be more specific.
And because of that love for these little oily goodies, to narrow it down to my absolute, most favorite oils. So instead, I'm going to just share 5 of my favorites.
My hope in sharing these with you, is that maybe it sparks an interest or excitement to try these oils too!
So...here we go!
Release
This oil. Ahhh... I love to diffuse it, day or night. And I love to add it to bath times. Especially on those nights where its been a long, stressful day. It helps me to unwind and relax. This blend combines uplifting, calming oils that help to stimulate a sense of peace and emotional well-being. Which then helps us in our ability to release anger/frustration. No one needs to keep anger or frustration bottled up inside. That can actually lie at the root of many health concerns. who wants that? The answer? No one. Release helps to promote harmony and balance in the mind and body. And as a mom, I say, "Yes, please!"
Purification
Think of this oil as the "Odor Annihilator". Seriously. Its amazing in its ability to get rid of stinkiness. I have three kids and a husband. Odors arise, people. And they aren't always pleasant. Purification becomes my best friend when those aromas begin to fill my sensitive nostrils. This is almost always a part of my diffusing as it dispels those unpleasantries and clears the air of impurities. I've used it to make a carpet deodorizer. I apply a few drops to my wool dryer balls for laundry to give our clothes a fresh, clean smell. I combined this oil with a couple others to make a room spray for the bathroom. You could use the same spray as a laundry spray, or an ironing spray. I've used it to freshen up the mattresses. Its uses are just about endless. Want a clean home? Add this into your cleaning routine!
Lavender
This is referred to as the "swiss army knife" of essential oils. Its probably one of the most versatile oils ever. If you never know which oil to pull out in a given situation, pull out Lavender. I've diffused this during the daytime help create a clean smelling, calm atmosphere. And at night to help relax and get ready for bed. Its an oil that is in a "Nighttime Blend" I made. I have bathed in Lavender. I've simply opened the bottle, just to take a few deep breaths to relax and calm me in moments of Momsanity. I've added it to hand cream. You can also add it to shampoo or other skin care products. Its uses go far beyond what I can even say. Its a must have!
Panaway
This "wowzer" oil actually is a best-selling blend that Young Living's founder, Gary Young, formulated. You did good, Gary. You did good. This has come to my rescue after some hard-core exercise. Specifically, long runs. While training for a half marathon, this made all the difference when I'd rub it on my legs. Combined with another extraordinary oil, Copaiba, it was oh-so-wondrous...mmhmm..
Sorry..I was reliving that moment. It was wonderful and soothing! I could easily have an entire body massage with this oil. Now I want a massage. It has a stimulating aroma, with ingredients such as the naturally occurring constituents methyl salicylate, menthol, eugenol, and gamma-curcumene. This is considered a "hot" oil, so you may want to use a carrier oil with it.
Stress Away
I really don't need to say anything about this one. The name says it all. Remember when I mentioned Cobaiba earlier? Its in this blend. As well as Lime, Vanilla, Cedarwood, Ocotea, and Lavender. Winning combo right there! This can be worn as a perfume if you want. Its the oil that will more than likely draw someone's attention when you open the bottle and they catch a whiff of it. Be prepared to share if you dare to open it in public! This is another favorite of mine to diffuse. Or to just bust out when I'm feeling stressed.
Whewww! I did it! I managed to ONLY list five oils. I could easily keep listing more and more oils. They're all great. No..they're all fantastic... No... they're all phenomenal! I think you get my drift. If you haven't tried them, I encourage you to give them a shot! And I'd be the worst person in the entire world (ok, ok.. I can tend to get carried away with the dramatics) if I didn't offer you the link to get your own oils!
And want to know a secret? Well, not really a secret, but something exciting? Four out of these five oils I've talked about are some of the oils included in the Premium Starter Kit! You get 11 total and a diffuser!!! So get to clicking! Here comes the link!
Click Here if you can't handle being without these little bottles of oily goodness even for one moment longer.
If you've clicked the link, or if you're about to, don't you worry your precious little head. I'll be here right along side you through this awesome, oil-tastic journey you're about to start! Please don't hesitate to contact me for questions/concerns. Or if you just want to talk excitedly about oils together!
