Orange

This might be my new favorite!

I purchased this oil for two purposes. Tasty beverages and relaxation!

I've added this to my morning rotation. I've enjoyed a drop of it in my water or OJ to start the day. I'm also planning to use it in morning smoothies for its uplifting, immune boosting, and complexion benefits.

This oils is also a more relaxing oil. It is part of the Peace & Calming blend. I'm using it in conjunction with Cedarwood to help me sleep at night.

Cedarwood

Cedarwood is a really gentle and soothing smell. I love diffusing it at night to help me wind down as the crazy school year comes to a close. It is so calming and really helps me sleep well at night. I've also read that it may help with hair loss, dandruff, and as an insect repellant! So many uses!

DIY - YLEO Allergy Bomb

Allergies are the worst....

This recipe is floating all over the internet and Pinterest. I tried my hardest but couldn't find the original source.

Young Living Allergy Bomb

3 drops each - Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Copaiba

Mix these oils in an empty vegetable capsule. Top off with choice of carrier oil - I like coconut oil. I make these 10 at a time and store them in the fridge; the coconut oil solidifies and seems to prevent the capsules from dissolving. 

I find that taking this blend once daily keeps my sniffles at bay. When I am feeling under the weather, I take this blend 2-3 times per day to boost my own immunity and lessen my symptoms.  

Lavender, Peppermint, and Copaiba have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. Lemon has shown that it is may benefit the lymphatic system, as well as it's cleansing properties. 

May Essential Rewards

My May Essential Rewards order has arrived! This month, I am trying 4 new oils and replenishing 3 favorites!

New Oils
Copaiba
Orange
Citronella
Cedarwood

Replenishment
Peppermint
Thieves

Stress Away

I again purchased enough product to get the May promo! I got a 15ml Oregano and a 15ml Aroma Siez. These are part of the Raindrop technique, and while I don't know much about either of them, I do see lots of posts on Pinterest and my favorite Facebook group of people using Oregano! I can't wait to learn more about these! As with last month's order, I will update this post with links once I start using these new products!

RutaVaLa

I wanted to wait a few weeks to write about this particular oil until I had plenty of time to use it. I purchased this particular oil for one purpose only - helping my sleep issues.



For the last 4 or 5 months, I have been having major issues with sleeping. I will be exhausted and then go to bed, only to toss and turn for hours. Come morning, I can barely drag myself out of bed. And the cycle continues all week long. The only way I have been able to fall asleep at a reasonable hour was by taking Benadryl!

Previously, I have tried Melatonin and Valerian with little success. When I started with Young Living, I had high hopes for Peace & Calming and Lavender. They helped a little, but the scent of Peace & Calming made my boyfriend foggy the next day and Lavender didn't make a huge difference for me. I kept reading about RutaVaLa. This particular blend includes 3 essential oils; Ruta graveolens (rue), lavender, and valerian. I will tell you now, this is not a pretty smelling oil. Anyone who has ever taken Valerian root knows that it has a pretty strong smell (I think it smells like stinky feet!). The rue and lavender are not enough to cover it up. Luckily, this oil only goes on my big toes, and then I usually layer more Lavender on top of it. After 5 minutes or so, I don't notice the smell as much.

My results? It really seems to help. I am falling asleep faster and spending less time tossing and turning. I feel more rested most days, and wake up happier knowing I had a good nights sleep!

Melaleuca Alternifolia

Melaleuca alternifolia is commonly known as Tea Tree Oil. It is most commonly used for skin conditions and supporting the immune system.

The biggest reason I purchased this oil was for my face. Ever since my teens, I have battled really annoying acne. I always break out on my cheeks, and have some scarring and red spots that have not gotten any better with age. It has several other uses, many of which relate to skin issues. I know a friend who tried a grocery store version of tea tree oil for dandruff and didn't have much success. I'll be sharing this with her in hopes that it helps soothe her dry scalp. I also mixed this into my DIY Facial Cleansing Wipes; these things feel AMAZING at the end of the day! Someday, I hope to share pictures of how using YLEO's, particularly Melaleuca alternifolia, on my face has improved my complexion!

Lime

First thing I can say about Lime... YUM!! This has joined my morning rotation of beverages. This is such a great flavor for water, I had to contain myself to one glass most days this week!

Lime is a pretty versatile oil. So far I have enjoyed it in my water and in my diffuser. It is a citrus oil, which means it is phototoxic, so I haven't applied any to my skin so far. Lime is a part of my favorite Stress Away blend (among others). I have read that Lime can be good for anxiety issues, boosting immune systems, and supporting weight loss regiments. Young Living also says that it is good for boosting mental clarity and encouraging creativity. I like to mix Lime with Eucalyptus globulus in my difuser; that blend makes me feel like I'm in a spa!