Fun fact : bitter orange trees are a source of not one essential oil but two, one of which is petitgrain, the subject of today’s essential oil spotlight here on The Good Oil Daily - and it's a beautiful tonic for the spirits. Essential oil of petitgrain (Citrus aurantium) is obtained by steam distillation of the [...]
There’s a reason why there’s an expression, “The wind’s got up him!” Cats aren’t the only animals who can feel unsettled when the gale’s a-gusting and eddies a-swirling. We humans don’t always respond well to windy days, either. And yes, there are essential oils that can help with that. Can I say that after a couple [...]
Hello, patchouli: the signature scent of flower children around the world. With its musky, dusty fragrance that fosters peace, love and calming, no wonder patchouli was the love child of the hippie era. Loaded into fragrance oils and incense, its long-lingering scent was also great value and hung in the air long after its source was [...]
Some essential oils shine in the arena of skin care, and palmarosa earns its moment in the sun. This exquisite oil is steam distilled from the leaves of a grassy plant that's related to lemongrass. Name-wise, palmarosa's moniker is a nod to its beautiful fragrance that smells so much like rose, it inspires shifty so-and-sos here [...]
Hello, hot stuff! That’s a great way to greet essential oil of oregano (Origanum vulgare). Some oils are talked of as being hot oils, and oregano is one of them. What makes oregano essential oil 'hot stuff'? Oregano essential oil is high in phenols, which feel hot to the skin and do have the potential to [...]
Like so many others, I’ve been in a bit of a state of shock since receiving the news that our beloved friend and founder of Young Living, Gary Young, passed away peacefully with his family and closest loved ones on 12th May 2018. True to the cycle of grief, disbelief is still where I am. I [...]
I can’t tell you how handy it is to be use essential oils via roll-ons! And even more so when the essential oil is already packaged in the roll-on, as is the case with Young Living Breathe Again™. It’s not a big deal to wash your hands, apply essential oils and then wash your hands again [...]
The skin saving properties of lavender and aloe vera are legendary, even if you’re a newbie to natural health. For post-sun skin care and skin that’s been exposed to heat, both of these hydrating gems are well-loved. Marry them up in one product – Young Living LavaDerm™ - and wow, what a combo. I feel like [...]
When you want to whistle a happy tune, you can’t do better than diffusing orange essential oil! It’s one of the most cheerful oils, along with other members of the citrus family. This abundant oil is amazingly cost-effective and is right up there for giving you the best value for money when buying essential oils. It’s [...]
What’s your Plan B for your household income? How’s your safety net progressing? Last post, we talked about your passion for-essential oils and living with vitality as naturally as you can in today’s world – and how to tap into that to develop your very own independent Young Living business. Please catch up on it here [...]
