{"id":22501,"date":"2019-01-07T10:43:01","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T17:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/?p=22501"},"modified":"2022-07-08T10:04:13","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T16:04:13","slug":"which-essential-oils-stain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/which-essential-oils-stain\/","title":{"rendered":"Do essential oils stain?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From aromatherapy to workout recovery, you can use essential oils in some pretty cool ways. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/geranium-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\">Geranium<\/a> reduces the appearance of fine lines, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/lemon-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\">Lemon essential oil<\/a> is perfect in DIY garbage disposal fresheners, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/queue.youngliving.com\/softblock\/?c=youngliving&amp;e=prodmain&amp;t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youngliving.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fproduct%2Flavender-essential-oil&amp;cid=en-US&amp;rticr=0\" target=\"_blank\">Lavender oil<\/a> promotes feelings of calm and relaxation, and our Vitality<sup>TM<\/sup> essential oils <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">spice up your cooking<\/a>. Pure essential oils are an important part of any routine, whether you\u2019re talking skin care, cleaning, relaxation, or overall wellness. To help ensure your day is free of oil-related mishaps,<strong> we\u2019re answering your questions about whether essential oils stain<\/strong> clothes and other fabrics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #0A6357\"><strong>Q: Do essential oils stain? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Other than the exceptions listed below, <strong>pure essential oils do not stain. <\/strong>Because they are volatile, the oil evaporates without leaving a grease stain on clothes or fabrics like you could get from a drop of carrier oil. Young Living\u2019s pure essential oils don\u2019t leave a greasy mark. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #0A6357\"><strong>Q: Which essential oils stain? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Though pure essential oils don\u2019t leave an oily spot, a handful of oils can leave a stain due to the<strong> naturally occurring darker or yellowish coloring from the original botanicals.<\/strong> So be careful using these essential oils around your favorite white layering tee or Grandma\u2019s heirloom linens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #0A6357\"><strong>Oils that stain due to a natural dark color: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/blue-tansy-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Tansy<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/queue.youngliving.com\/softblock\/?c=youngliving&amp;e=prodmain&amp;t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youngliving.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fproduct%2Fjasmine-essential-oil&amp;cid=en-US&amp;rticr=0\" target=\"_blank\">Jasmine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/queue.youngliving.com\/softblock\/?c=youngliving&amp;e=prodmain&amp;t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youngliving.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fproduct%2Fgerman-chamomile-essential-oil&amp;cid=en-US&amp;rticr=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">German Chamomile<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #0A6357\"><strong>Oils that stain due to a natural yellow color*:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/myrrh-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27100%27%20height%3D%27243%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20100%20243%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27100%27%20height%3D%27243%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Myrrh_15ml_Silo_US_2016-427x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Myrrh essential oil\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21298\" width=\"100\" height=\"243\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*The yellowish color fades,\nbut you\u2019ll still want to avoid using it around your whites. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/patchouli-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\">Patchouli<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/vetiver-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\">Vetiver<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/myrrh-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\">Myrrh<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/tangerine-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tangerine<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #0A6357\"><strong>Q: How can these essential oils stain? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Applying any\nof these oils directly on white fabric will leave a stain\u2014which is okay if\nyou\u2019re trying a new tie-dye project. If tinting your t-shirt isn\u2019t the plan,\navoid doing the following with these oils:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Applying directly to the skin and then putting on\nclothes before the oil absorbs <\/li><li>Adding to your laundry<\/li><li>Spilling on clothes or other fabrics<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #0A6357\"><strong>Q: How can I use the darker-colored oils? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A<\/strong>: While it\u2019s true that these essential oils have potential to stain, their <strong>bottles are full of powerful benefits. <\/strong>If used with care, you\u2014not your clothes\u2014will be golden! Here are a few ways you can use darker-colored oils:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/tangerine-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27100%27%20height%3D%27241%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20100%20241%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27100%27%20height%3D%27241%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Tangerine_15ml_Silo_US_2016-427x1024.png\" alt=\"Tangerine essential oil\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21903\" width=\"100\" height=\"241\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Add a drop of Blue Tansy to your moisturizer to dilute its color and help reduce the appearance of blemishes.<\/li><li>Diffuse Jasmine to fill your home with a rich, sultry aroma.<\/li><li>Combine German Chamomile with our V-6<sup>TM<\/sup> Vegetable Oil Complex to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">enhance your massage<\/a>.<\/li><li>Make a set of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">DIY bathtub crayons<\/a> that double as soap.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>FYI, these oils may stain your diffuser depending on the oil and the amount you use. Be sure to clean your diffuser after each use; check out this post for some helpful tips!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #0A6357\"><strong>Q: Can I use essential oils as a stain remover? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> You\u2019re in luck! We have a recipe for a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">stain remover stick<\/a> made with Lemon essential oil and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/thieves-laundry-soap\" target=\"_blank\">Thieves\u00ae Laundry soap<\/a>. You can also use essential oils, and a few other natural ingredients, to clean up after your pets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BTW, some of your favorite blends include darker oils that could stain, like Peace &amp; Calming\u00ae and Valor\u00ae. <strong>Remember to read the labels<\/strong> before adding them to your laundry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides Thieves Laundry Soap, here are a few more ways you\ncan use essential oils to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\">enhance\nyour laundry routine<\/a>. Are oils safe for my pet? How should I store\nmy oils? We\u2019ve got answers to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\">most-asked\nessential oil questions<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stains are the last thing you want to see on your clothes. 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