I Got My Kit..Now What?

Got my kit...now what?

You got your kit...now what?  We can all remember how exciting it was to get that beautiful box with all of those little oils, but how do we start using them?  Below I outline a few ways to get the ball rolling with using your oils.

Get Them Out of The Box

Yes the Premium Starter box is beautiful and even has a way to keep them on display...but you will never get into a great essential oil routine until you get them out of the box! Getting them out of the box allows you to have an oil at an arms reach when you need them.  Remember you have not used essential oils before, so why would you use them now unless it is very easy.  Seeing that bottle of lemon sitting by your sink will remind you to add a drop to your water...placing lavender on your nightstand will prompt you to apply to your big toe before bed...place your Stress Away in your bag and apply before work. You get the picture, the easier it is to grab the more likely you are to use them. 

What Were Your Health Goals?

When you decided to buy the Premium Starter kit what were your reasons? Did someone have a good testimony that really stuck with you? Did you here all the cool uses and felt that these little oils might be a good investment? Whatever the reason you bought the kit is what your focus should be now that you have the kit.  Sit down and write out your health goals and focus on that as your first oil goal.

Get Out Your Reference Guide 

How are you to use these oils and know what oil is good for this or that? Your Reference guides! If you don't have one, Google "Essential Oil Reference Guide" and a million will pop-up.  Look at the reviews or ask whoever signed you up to recommend a book for you to use. You can even research your health goals or specific oil on Pinterest.  YOU are in control and must take this step to becoming an oily ninja.  Once you know which oil or oils to use, start using them often. 

Safety 

This is an important part of using essential oils. I would never use any oil outside of Young Living, why? because I did my research and only stand behind Young Living's quality and commitment to the Seed to Seal promise.  Number one safety tip...when (not if) you get essential oils in your eye, use a carrier oil (olive, coconut, almond ect.) and rub it around the outside of your eye to relieve the burning.  Water will drive the oil deeper, a fatty oil with dilute the oil.  Do not put oils directly into your eyesor ears on purpose...and dilute if it happens.  Use glass or stainless steel to drink your citrus oils out of...these oils will breakdown the petrochemicals in the plastic and ruin your cups.  Dilute oils on children and pets, also use a vita flex chart for ease of use with little ones.  Start using your oils slowly, they will detox your body (yay!) but we don't want that to happen too fast. When applying any citrus oil topically avoid the direct sun on that part of your skin for 12-24 hours. 

Complimentary Products 

There are a million products on the market for using our essential oils and making it even easier. From travel bags, roller top bottles, containers, and capsules you can find many ways to incorporate essential oils into your life. 

Two products I think everyone should order from YoungLiving.com after they get a kit are the roller fitments and veggie capsules:

AromaGlide Roller Fitments 10 pk item number 4578

Clear Vegetable Capsules 250 ct item number 3193

Get to a Class and Host a Class 

Going to classes is not only a great way to learn more but to make some great oily friends. I must be so dense because I learn something new at every single class I attend, which is awesome.  Some of the best people I have met have been through Young Living and hosting classes. It is so great to see people meeting their health goals and is the main reason I still host classes monthly.  Host a class...everyone should be sharing why they love Young Living essential oils, you do not have to be an expert to have a class, you can just share what you know or have your leader come and teach for you!

Wish List

With every Premium Starter Kit comes a Young Living catalog...open it and start making the products you think will benefit you!  There are dozens of wonderful products to help rid your life of toxins, maintain great health, and support every system in you body. When I opened the catalog I love that all the oil blends are labeled so you would know which one you need like "Common Sense" "Forgiveness" and "Joy".  I personally love the supplements and have made some break throughs in my health personally by getting in a good supplement habit.  

Cook With Your Oils 

There are so many ways to use essential oils in your life and my favorite is to add them to my drinks and food. The title is misleading because cooking is not my thing...but yummy tasting food is.  Essential oils should not expire for a very LONG time...making them great to use as seasoning! When I went through my seasoning cabinet I was shocked that most expired ten years ago...Gross. The best part of using essential oils for cooking is it only takes a drop in your already planned recipe and BAM the flavor is amazing! Thieves in your morning cup of coffee....Peppermint added to your favorite dessert...lemon added to your smoothie.  The list goes on and Young Living even has an awesome kit with a variety of oils for your kitchen..The Young Living Culinary Collection.

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Amazingly Healthy Hair With Essential Oils (Obviously)

Healthy Hair with Young Living 

We all want beautiful, healthy hair and you can easily achieve this with essential oils and a few other Young Living products.  

Supplements for Hair:

Your hair, skin and nails will thank you when you start to add these supplements to your diet:

Super B: B vitamins are vital for many function in our body, beautifying hair is one of them.  If you don't take a B supplement I highly suggest Young Living. B vitamins are essential to our health and well-being, and each B vitamin performs a unique and separate function in the body. Unfortunately, they must be replenished daily, as they are not stored in the body.

Super C: We all know the benefits of taking C vitamins and usually only take them when we feel something unpleasant coming on...Taking in enough of this vitamin can really make a difference in your overall appearance including your mane.  Young Living offers C vitamin in a chewable or tablet. 

Ningxia Red: If you have not started taking Ningxia Red consider all the areas your health can dramatically improve with increasing your antioxidant intake...If you want to read for yourself the benefits of antioxidants check out this awesome article.  Antioxidants may improve hair growth by helping maintain the collagen, or the hair follicles' connective tissue. It also protects the cells in the blood vessels of the scalp to create healthy hair growth. 

Super Cal: Super Cal has Calcium, Zinc, Potassium, and Magnesium along with several essential oils. These minerals help with several areas of your health from sleep to cognitive function. Magnesium is like the youth mineral, helping to keep us fit, young, and vibrant. If you have a Calcium imbalance this can negatively impact your hair health, especially the growth.  Similar to calcium, potassium deficiency can cause hair loss, which is no bueno. Do yourself a favor and get Super Cal on your next essential rewards order. 

MultiGreens: If you have a hard time getting all those greens in your diet look no further...MultiGreens is a great supplement to fill in the gaps.  You need to have green in your diet to have nice hair, nails, and skin.  Don't fret this amazing blend has everything you need to get glowing..chlorophyll formula designed to boost vitality by working with the glandular, nervous, and circulatory systems. MultiGreens is made with spirulina, alfalfa sprouts, barley grass, bee pollen, eleuthero, Pacific kelp, and therapeutic-grade essential oils.

Essential Oils: 

Essential oils for your hair...I have dry hair and only use a shampoo when washing, for my conditioner I use a leave-in concoction I made: Dime sized amount of Shea Butter, 2 drops essential oil of choice, and 2 drops Jojoba oil.  My hair is not greasy or oily and softer than it ever has been in the past.  You may need to experiment with what will work for you, some people add essential oils to their conditioner or hair products and love the results. 

Oils for Normal Hair:

If you have normal hair you will want to use the following essential oils to help support overall health and luster of your locks:

Lavender

Rosemary

Clary Sage

Cedarwood

Thyme

If you are looking for a good carrier oil for Normal hair Jojoba, Almond and Borage are all good choices.

Oils for Dry Hair:

Dry hair looks dull, tangles easily and split at the ends. Here are some oils that will help keep a better balance of oil on our scalp:

Lavender

Rosemary

Sandalwood

Geranium

Good carrier oils to use are almond, sesame, jojoba, borage, cocoa butter or avocado.

Oils for Oily Hair:

Oily hair looks greasy and these oils are are best for oily hair.

Lavender (get the hint..Lavender for all things)

Lemon

Peppermint

Cypress

These carrier oils are beneficial for oily scalp sesame, jojoba and borage.

Flakes...

Essential oils may be very effective in minimizing occasional flakiness. 

Here are some oils to use

Tea Tree

Cedarwod

Lavender

Make a mask: Caster oil, carrier oil of choice and essential oil of choice:

1 table spoon caster oil

2 table spoons carrier oil of choice 

6 drops essential oil of choice

Mix all oils together and message onto scalp, leave on for 10-15 minutes and wash out. 

Supporting Wellness with Young Living

Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life.

"...a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." - The World Health Organization.

"a conscious, self-directed and evolving process of achieving full potential." - The National Wellness Institute

Wellness is defined by actions and choices every day that support our overall health!

One reason I use Young Living is for the large number of products to help actively support my overall wellness regimen.  Listed below are a few ways to use the Young Living products to incorporate into your wellness routine.

First Let’s Talk About Essential Oils:

Essential oils support our bodies normal and healthy functioning.  Essential oils have been used for wellness for thousands of years.  It is important to remember that essential oils may be popular now, but they are not new.  Essential oils are the purest form of an herb and crazy concentrated!  Essential oils aid in the body’s natural detoxification process, absorb easily into the body, and oxygenate the cells.

Here are a few (not the only) ways to incorporate Young Living Essential oils in your daily wellness routine.

• Citrus essential oils in your water
• Peppermint in your tea or coffee
• Cedarwood apply behind your ears before bed
• Lavender diffuse for soothing environment
• Add a few drops of Thieves to a vegetable capsules 

There are many uses for essential oils, if you are curious how to use check your bottle!

NingXia Red:

This amazing product is Young Livings Antioxidant essential oil wellness support drink

According to Young Living:

Balanced ingredients make NingXia Red a whole-body nutrient infusion for health and wellness support. Enjoy NingXia Red daily to energize, fortify, and revitalize the body and support overall health and wellness, from head to toe.

This tastes amazing and you only need two ounces a day! For the best deal get your booty on Essential Rewards and purchase NingXia Red in the Essential Rewards bundle!

Supplements:

This was one of my happy dance moments when I realized Young Living had a vast selection of supplements. I am going to list my daily supplements and a few others to check out!  

• Super B- B vitamins to increase energy levels and promote nervous and cardiovascular systems. I take this midday for needed boost in energy.

• Super C-promote immune and circulatory function, tastes good and part of the daily routine.

• Thyromin-promotes healthy thyroid function and has made one of the biggest impacts in my wellness.

• Life 5-high-potency probiotic that builds and restores intestinal health with five clinically proven probiotic strains. Gut health is very important to overall health.

• Inner Defense-reinforce systemic defenses, promote healthy respiratory function, and are rich in immune-supporting ingredients. I keep several bottles on hand, these are awesome!

Others to check out:

• SleepEssence- Young Living Therapeutic Grade essential oils with unique sleep-enhancing properties that enable restful sleep

• CortiStop- a proprietary dietary supplement designed to help the female body balance its cortisol levels to maintain its natural balance and harmony

•  Mineral Essence- supports a healthy immune system with a balanced ionic mineral complex enhanced with rejuvenating essential oils

*These are not all of the supplements offered by Young Living…so go check them all out!

Liquid Wellness:

• Balance Complete-Powerful nutritive energizer and a cleanser. High in fiber, protein, and minerals for a nutritionally dynamic meal. I will use this for a quick lunch at work, it tastes great.

• Power Meal- Meal replacement, rich in calcium and antioxidants, and each serving contains 20 grams of protein

• Pure Protein Complete (Chocolate and Vanilla)- a comprehensive protein supplement that combines a proprietary 5-Protein Blend, amino acids, and ancient peat and apple extract to deliver 25 grams of protein per serving

• Slique Tea- Natural ingredients support healthy individual weight goals and maintain healthy body function.

Beauty Upgrade:

• Rose Ointment-blends natural oils to nourish and aid the protection of dry, cracked skin.

• Sheerlumé Brightening Cream—an advanced formula powered by a proprietary blend of Young Living’s pure essential oils. I love this cream feels great on the skin!

• Orange Blossom facial wash- gentle, non-abrasive cleanser that removes dirt and makeup without removing your skin's natural protective oils

• Satin Facial Scrub Mint- supports the skin's natural pH balance with gentle ingredients that exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin for a fresher, smoother appearance

• ART® Skin Care System- safely and effectively cleanses, tones, and moisturizes your face to bring out your natural and inherent beauty

Home Improvements:

• Thieves Laundry Soap
• Thieves Dish Soap
• Thieves Fruit and Veggie Soak
• Thieves Household cleaner
• Thieves Wipes

The whole line of Thieves cleaners not only smell amazing, clean wonderfully but are not full of harmful chemicals like most cleaners on the market. I have used all other natural products and honestly just assumed that they were not meant to clean that well.  I was truly amazed at how well the Thieves Household cleaner worked, and on everything!!

Get on Essential Rewards, and start replacing some of those products in your life that are not supporting wellness and replace them with ones that will!