When you think of cedarwood, do you think of those little balls you can hang in your wardrobe to ward off things that chew their way through your prime woollens and silks and somehow manage to remain hidden all the while? I swear they have a cloak of invisibility, the rotten varmints. For sure, cedarwood balls [...]
Few things polarise tea drinkers as much as Earl Grey. Personally, it’s not my (tea)bag. Where some say golf is a good walk spoiled, I say Earl Grey is a good tea spoiled. I’m happy to take my bergamot via the essential oil route rather than sipping on a brew that could double as my Eau [...]
Fun essential oil fact: It takes 3000 lemons to produce 1 kg of essential oil, which is obtained by cold-pressing the rind. Lemon essential oil is amazingly versatile and handy. It’s one of those ‘must-have’ oils, which is why it’s included in the Young Living Everyday Oils Collection. You probably associate it with cleaning power, and [...]
Dentist visit? Sniff Young Living Peace & Calming™ essential oil or authentic lavender in the waiting room to keep a lid on your butterflies. If you have any tender spots afterwards, gently smooth a little authentic lavandula angustifolia essential oil on your face in the general vicinity for some comfort and nurturing. If the location is [...]
To nurture the appearance of smooth elbows, apply a blend of authentic myrrh and lavender (lavandula angustifolia) essential oils regularly. Steam-distilled from the resin of commiphora myrrha in Somalia, myrrh was esteemed in ye olden days for nourishing chapped and cracked skin and making wrinkles more supple in appearance. So if you also want to give [...]
Inhale Young Living Clarity™ essential oil blend while clothes shopping to help stay on track. It’s easy to be swayed by shop assistants who might have not have a vested interest in choosing something that suits you to a ‘T’. And it’s easy to get overwhelmed and make a choice you regret once you’re home. Likewise, [...]
If your shoes have been rubbing in all the wrong places, put a drop of Young Living Melrose™ essential oil on the blister before your band-aid for extra comfort. If you don’t have Melrose™ on hand, authentic melaleuca alternifolia is handy alternative. When you’re home and able to go barefoot, apply a drop directly to blisters [...]
Back in the olden days before synthetics were invented (or maybe ‘golden days’ is closer to the truth), perfumes were natural, the air was clean and everyone walked daily. Then along came the novelty of creating scents that weren’t found in nature and a whole new world appeared for perfumers and those who longed to offer [...]
Run out of facial cleanser? Put a dash of warm water in a saucer of milk, dunk cotton wool and wipe over your face to remove make-up. Rinse face well. This emergency fix is gentle on your skin and comes in handy if you’re travelling, too. Should you find at the end of a long, weary [...]
Inhale Young Living Gratitude™ essential oil while writing in your Gratitude Journal to help the flow. This blend includes authentic single oils of frankincense and Idaho balsam fir which are both elevating and relaxing, creating a receptive state for positive vibes. Gratitude™ also contains oils that are nurturing for the skin’s appearance, so adding a few [...]
