Before they can conquer their field, master chefs need to know how to boil water; mathematicians need to know 1+1; and musicians need to know how to hold their instruments. The same strategy applies to essential oils: Before you can blend aromatic masterpieces and wow the crowd with your Vitality™-infused cooking, you need to perfect the basics!
Congratulations! Now that you’ve mastered the basics, keep up your essential education with these answers to some of our most commonly asked questions.
A. Essential oil uses are as numerous as the leaves in a forest! Get ready to DIY, concoct, and create with a few ideas for using essential oils in the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and more.
A. Essential oils can benefit your body, mind, and emotional well-being in many ways. Here are just a few of the handy ways that essential oils can enhance your life:
A. Now that essential oils are so popular, they’re everywhere! But you don’t want to purchase them from just anywhere, because purity matters when it comes to essential oils. Here are some things to look for to ensure that you’re getting the highest quality available:
Sourcing: The soil the plant is grown in, the seeds used, and the experts who handle the plant material are just as important as the final product.
Science: Testing is the best way to ensure that the oil meets every benchmark of quality and purity each step of the way.
Standards: Ethically sourcing plant material, benefitting communities around the globe, and staying legally compliant with local regulations should be the highest priority for essential oil producers.
Take your essential oil investigation to the next level! Get a look at the ingredients you don’t want to find in your oils.
A. Aromatherapy is the use of aromatic plant extracts to promote health and wellness. Because aromatherapy works through the skin and with your sense of smell, essential oils are a fantastic complement to this ancient practice. We recommend diving in and utilizing the benefits of aromatherapy with a soothing bath or rejuvenating massage!
A. Most essential oils of the purest quality do not stain. However, some oils, like Blue Tansy, do have a dark color and can stain due to the naturally occurring colors in the plant material. Learn more about which essential oils stain in our blog post.
Curious for more? Get even more of your essential oil questions answered and dip your toes into EO combination creation!
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Hi! I am new to using YL oils and I have a quick question. I was wondering if it is safe to use endoflex oil while on birth control. I know endoflex is used as a natural form of hormonal balance but was wondering if there would be any effect on the birth control if using the oil at the same time. Any input is greatly appreciated!
Hi Theresa, As you are taking medication please speak with a health care provider prior to use to determine what is right for you. Thanks for stopping by!
Our family has recently adopted a cat. Has there been research determining if there are oils that should not be used, even in a diffuser, with a cat in the house? How about using essential oils to promote health for our cat?
Hi Monica, Congratulations on adopting your new feline friend! Essential oils can be safely and effectively shared with your animal friends. Special caution should be exercised when using essential oils with cats. Cats are generally averse to citrus essential oils and high-phenol oils. For a list of high-phenol oils, please contactproductsupport@youngliving.com.
Young Living’s products are intended only for the use listed on individual labels. Please always refer to the label for usage directions. Because Young Living’s products are not labeled to be used as drugs, they are not intended for use in the treatment or cure of disease or any abnormal function of the body, including ailments or injuries. Therefore, Young Living cannot provide advice or recommendation for products to address any type of disease, ailment, or injury for your feline friend. If you have further concerns, we recommend that you seek the advice and recommendation of a competent, trained veterinarian with knowledge and experience with essential oils use. Thank you for stopping by!
Is there any information on the blog in regards to the animal EO line? I am having a challenge finding this. I am looking for a SEARCH keywords square but I don't see it. Thanks for your help!
Hi Debbie, Thanks for stopping by! Essential oils can be safely and effectively shared with your animal friends. For more information on how to utilize the Young Living® products for your animals, please visithttp://www.youngliving.com/blog/essential-oils-and-pets-a-quick-how-to/. If you have further concerns, we recommend that you seek the advice and recommendation of a competent, trained veterinarian with knowledge and experience with essential oils use on animals.
Hello.
I have the small diffuser and have not used it in a while. I need to know how to use the oil in it.
Do you mix with water or something else or do you used straight oil?
Hi Sandra, It's great to hear that you would like to start using your diffuser again. Please refer to your product manual for detailed instructions for your specific diffuser. If you are unable to find your manual, please contact Member Services for further assistance. Thanks for stopping by!
How would I go about visiting the Northern Lights farm in Fort Nelson, BC Canada? I live fairly close in southern BC so I would love for that farm to be the first I visit.
Great question, Xanthia! The Northern Lights Farm is not open to visitors at this time but we may offer tours in the future. Please watch https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/farms/young-living-farms for information to be announced. Thanks for stopping by with your question.
For what does the "101" stand for?
Hi Bibiana, "101" means "the basic introduction to something". The title of this post, "Essential Oils 101", is meant to explain the basics of essential oils. We hope this information is helpful! Thanks for stopping by!
Are there any oils that cannot be used as a dietary supplement and is there a chart anywhere on any of your websites that tell how much ratio between between the oils as carrier oils? I am having a problem with the oil seeping through my pores and having a strong odor. Is there anything that can be done to correct that in any way. I am taking 3 to 4 times a day as a dietary supplement. Any help you could give me would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
Hi Beth, Many essential oils can be used as a dietary supplement. Please refer to each individual essential oil label for usage instructions. At this time, we do not have a comprehensive chart of dilution ratios available to provide. We again suggest referring to the individual oil labels for current usage instructions. When applying a new oil, it is always a good idea to do a test on a small patch of skin first. Skin sensitivity is highly individual. If the skin feels hot or turns red, apply a vegetable oil (V-6™ or olive) to the area to dilute. Washing the area with water is less effective. The situation you described is not a typical occurrence when using essential oils internally according to the label directions. If you are following the usage directions on the product labels, we would suggest discussing this matter further with your health care provider to determine what is right for you.
Yes! Essential oils are beneficial to your entire body in so many ways! Essential oils support wellness. I use them daily!
What happens to the rest of the plant after the oils are extracted?
Great question, Danielle! The plant material leftover from distillation is used as compost. Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for choosing to be cruelty-free but are your products sold in Asia? Most of Asia requires by law for products to be tested on animals.
Thanks for your questions Florence! Animal testing is not required nor performed with Young Living products sold domestically or in any of our International markets. We hope this information is helpful.