The NEW Essential Rewards Explained!

If you're like me you started out with Young Living as sort of a skeptic. I thought-- I will get the Premium Starter Kit because it's a small investment and a good deal. If the oils don't do all the things that I hoped, I can at least use the diffuser as a glorified air freshener. Boy, was I wrong to be doubtful! Young Living not only has amazing oils and products, but they have a very generous rewards program. 

When I signed up I was asked if I wanted to join Essential Rewards. She said if I thought I would be ordering more than 50 PV (point value or $50)  a month regularly I should sign up for their auto ship rewards program. At the time I thought no way! That's a lot of money to commit to every month. 

Once I got my oils and started using them I immediately regretted not signing up for Essential Rewards immediately. Think of all those lost points! :) 

Let me break down what exactly Essential Rewards is and how it works since Young Living has recently changed the program and we are now earning even MORE back plus loyalty gifts as well. :) 

Essential Rewards (ER) is Young Living's Monthly 

Auto Ship Rewards Programs:

• Fill your cart with the items you want and change it whenever you want until your order processes on the day (at midnight) of your choosing every month. 

• Reduced shipping and change your shipping day monthly if you like. 

• Access to discounted Essential Rewards Kits: Thieves, NingXia Red, & ART Skincare

• Earn Points towards FREE Products (use points earned like cash later!)
• 1-3 months - earn 10% of your point value back
• 4-24 months - earn 20% of your point value back
• 25+ months- earn 25% of your point value back

• Loyalty Gifts at 3, 6, 9, and a special Loyalty blend at 12 months! See the graphic below for details! 

It's important to mention that each item has a point value that is usually equal to it's cost. For instance if an item is $115 it's point value will likely be 115. Look for the PV column next to the cost column. Some non oil items are not equal to the cost, so always double check! 

Each month if you hit 190PV, 250PV, or 300PV you earn FREE loot! Here is the September 2016 promo as an example. The items will be added automatically to your order if you hit these point values. 

Now, how do you sign up? 

1. You can sign up for the Essential Rewards program immediately when you sign up as a Wholesale Member with Young Living. 

2. You can sign up later after you've become a Wholesale Member either by calling customer care (1.800.371.3515) or signing in to your Young Living Account and clicking on Essential Rewards in the right hand column. 

3. If you signed up as a retail customer and would like to take advantage of all the perks and privileges of becoming a Wholesale Member and enroll in the Essential Rewards Program you can call customer care and they will help you switch your retail account to a wholesale one. (1.800.371.3515)

I hope that you take advantage of all the perks that come with being a Wholesale Member and an Essential Rewards participant. Who doesn't like free stuff and rewards programs these days? 

Everything You Need To Know About Oil Cleansing

Oil Cleansing Method

The oil cleansing method caught my eye awhile back as I was looking for a new way to clean my face.  I was tired of breaking out and feeling like my skin was aging poorly.  At first the idea of applying oil to ones face to rid of imperfections sounds backwards, but I assure you this has been the best way for me so far to get clean, healthy looking skin.  First it is important to have the right oils for your skin type:

The one oil you will need is Castor oil, I purchase all my oils online through Amazon

• Oily skin: Use 2/3 castor oil to 1/3 carrier oil. (Or measure out 2 tsp castor oil and 1 tsp carrier oil.)
• Normal skin: Use equal parts castor oil and carrier oil. (Measuring out 1-1/2 tsp castor oil and 1-1/2 tsp carrier oil.)
• Dry skin: Use 1/3 castor oil and 2/3 carrier oil. (Again, 2 tsp carrier oil and 1 tsp castor oil.)

Good Carrier oils by skin type:

• Jojoba (all skin types, acne-prone skin)
• Sweet almond (all skin types, oily)
• Grapeseed (all skin types, oily)
• Avocado (dry, aging skin)
• Sunflower Seed (all skin types)
• Apricot Kernel (dry, aging, and normal skin)

A good Washcloth:

• 100% cotton or Microfiber (I use a microfiber and I works great)
• Washed without fabric softer (to avoid irritation)

Essential oils to apply after cleansing:

• Frankincense
• Carrot Seed
• Geranium
• Lavender
• Patchouli
• Tea Tree
• Ylang Ylang

Castor oil is very think and has ideal cleansing properties, which is one of the main reasons it needs to be diluted with carrier oil.

You will want to perform the oil cleansing method before bed and will not need to do it again in the morning.  You will not want to over cleanse your face and I assure you it will not be necessary. This type of cleaning will provide balance to your skin naturally.

• Hot water is key, this will help to open your pours to remove the grime
• Pour a generous amount of oil into the palm of your hand, the size of a quarter or more. Rub your hands together to warm the oil and rub all over your face and neck. You will want to massage the oil into your face, removing makeup, dirt, and other impurities.  This is replacing the need to wash your face with cleanser or make-up remover.  
• Once all of your pores are saturated, soak your washcloth in hot (hot as you can stand) water. You want the water to be warm enough to open your pores and remove the oil. Cool water will not open your pores or clean the skin.
• Lay the washcloth over your face and keep it there until cool.  Wipe the oil away and rinse the washcloth well in hot, running water. You can repeat this step more than once if needed.  Don’t scrub your face, it is not needed the oil will deeply cleanse your skin.
• The hot water will remove the oil with the help of the Castor oil. Castor oil is the main cleansing oil and is easily removed with warm water.
• Once you have completed the cleansing portion you can add two drops of essential oil of choice with three drops of your carrier oil and slather on face for moisture.

You will love the way your skin feel and notice the difference in texture right away.  Adjust your carrier oil as needed, based on the dryness of your skin.

1. By, Christina Shaver