DIY for Your Valentine: A Blend for Him and Her

This year I’ve had the privilege of attending Young Living’s Highland Flats tree farm for the Winter Harvest. What a joy it has been getting my hands in the soil, working with the Idaho balsam fir, and being a part of the Seed to Seal^® process. If you haven’t been to a Winter Harvest yet, I recommend you try to go next year. It has been a wonderful experience!

As I was chatting with other Winter Harvest participants, I was invigorated by the passion our members and employees have for these amazing oils. Tyler, from Young Living’s quality control department, told me he loves to experiment with essential oils to create custom products. He shared some wonderful Valentine’s Day DIY gift ideas with me that I’d like to pass on to you.

Tyler’s “Blue Collar Meets White Collar” Aftershave

This aftershave blend is hardworking and masculine, yet has a gentle aroma. Apply immediately after shaving or before bed to moisturize and soothe the skin overnight.

Fill a 2-ml Essential Oil Sample Bottle with the following essential oils:

• 6 drops of Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood
• 4 drops of Myrrh
• 3 drops of Mister^™, Hong Kuai, or Hinoki
• 10 drops of V-6^™ Vegetable Oil Complex
• 10 drops of witch hazel extract

Tyler’s Perfume for Her

Here’s a light, sweet, and long-lasting perfume. If you find it to be a little strong, mellow it down with a few drops of V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex.

Fill a 2-ml Essential Oil Sample Bottle with the following essential oils:

• 15 drops of a citrus essential oil such as Bergamot oil
• 3–4 drops of a floral essential oil such as Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Clary Sage, or Geranium
• 2–3 drops of a secondary floral essential oil listed above

Do you have any DIY products that you give as gifts for Valentine’s Day? Please share in the comments!

—Heidi Jeanfreau, Young Living International & Portfolio Brand Manager