{"id":24042,"date":"2019-04-15T09:10:48","date_gmt":"2019-04-15T15:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/?p=24042"},"modified":"2022-07-20T14:13:21","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T20:13:21","slug":"do-essential-oils-really-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/do-essential-oils-really-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Making sense of scents: Do essential oils really work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>You love how your temples tingle when you wash your hair with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/lavender-volume-shampoo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lavender Mint Daily shampoo<\/a> and the minty freshness after brushing your teeth. Remember that cooling sensation? It\u2019s the constituents in <a href=\"https:\/\/queue.youngliving.com\/softblock\/?c=youngliving&amp;e=prodmain&amp;t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youngliving.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fproduct%2Fpeppermint-essential-oil&amp;cid=en-US&amp;rticr=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peppermint<\/a> telling your body it\u2019s cold no matter the temp outside. And when we say constituents, we\u2019re not talking politics\u2014more on that later.<\/p>\n<p>If you love essential oils and aren\u2019t afraid to let the world know, chances are friends have asked questions like <span style=\"color: #881884\"><strong>\u201cAre essential oils a hoax?<\/strong><strong>\u201d<\/strong><\/span> and<strong><span style=\"color: #881884\"> \u201cDo essential oils work?\u201d<\/span> <\/strong>You can answer \u201cno\u201d to the first question and \u201cyes\u201d to the second with confidence. Peppermint is just one example that essential oils have some real power, but that power goes far beyond a frosty feeling during a massage.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve probably heard others talking about how essential oils work for them or experienced them working yourself, but you may not know how or why. Keep reading for all the answers!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-three-fourth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:75%;width:calc(75% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.75 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2><span style=\"color: #88187b\">Essential oils in ancient civilizations<\/span><\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>For centuries, cultures around the world have turned to essential oils in their ongoing quest for wellness. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ancient Egyptians<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Romans, Persians, and Germans<\/a> used essential oils for things like elevating spiritual and religious practices, enhancing beauty routines, adding flavor to foods, and supporting overall wellness. But is there any science to support those benefits? Yes! Grab your virtual lab coat as we get all scientific.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-one-fourth fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:25%;width:calc(25% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.25 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_US\/products\/peppermint-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"How to use Peppermint oil\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"99\" height=\"238\" alt=\"How to use Peppermint oil for head tension\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2799%27%20height%3D%27238%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2099%20238%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%2799%27%20height%3D%27238%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Peppermint_15ml_Silo_US_2016-e1549041794247.png\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-18824\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2><span style=\"color: #881884\">The science of how essential oils work<\/span><\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>If you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">adapt age-old practices<\/a> for modern-day use, you need to do some serious research into essential oils. At Young Living\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/company\/empowering-people\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">D. Gary Young Research Institute<\/a>, Chief Science Officer Mike Buch oversees industry-leading analytical laboratories where scientists test the purity and potency of our oils, as well as dive into <span style=\"color: #881884\"><strong>research about the effects and benefits of these plant-based powerhou<span style=\"color: #881884\">s<\/span><\/strong><strong>es.<\/strong><\/span> The Institute\u2019s research has created an ever-expanding library of substantiated essential oil claims.<\/p>\n<p>Last year the Institute partnered with some of the <span style=\"color: #881884\"><strong>world\u2019s leading research institutes<\/strong> <\/span>to conduct over 50 studies to ensure our products do what we claim they do. Throw in a partnership with the <a href=\"https:\/\/monell.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Monell Center<\/a>, where world-renowned scientists research the science of taste and smell, and we\u2019ve got serious research in spades.<\/p>\n<p>Once you understand the science, you can make the most of the oils\u2014and feel confident doing so. Keep reading to learn what makes up an essential oil and how these substances interact with the senses.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-one-fourth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:25%;width:calc(25% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.25 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_US\/products\/cool-azul-pain-relief-cream\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Cool Azul pain relief cream\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2786\" alt=\"Cool Azul pain relief cream \" src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CoolAzulPainReliefCream_Silo_US_2016.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CoolAzulPainReliefCream_Silo_US_2016.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-24062\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%272786%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%202786%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%272786%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CoolAzulPainReliefCream_Silo_US_2016-200x290.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CoolAzulPainReliefCream_Silo_US_2016-400x580.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CoolAzulPainReliefCream_Silo_US_2016-600x871.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CoolAzulPainReliefCream_Silo_US_2016-800x1161.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CoolAzulPainReliefCream_Silo_US_2016-1200x1741.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/CoolAzulPainReliefCream_Silo_US_2016.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-three-fourth fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:75%;width:calc(75% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.75 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3><span style=\"color: #881884\">Constituents<\/span><\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>Let\u2019s revisit our BFF Peppermint. Its constituents\u2014the components that make up the oil\u2014include things like menthol*, menthone, and menthyl acetate. Our EO BFF wouldn\u2019t act or work like Peppermint without them. The same goes for all essential oils. <span style=\"color: #881884\"><strong>Each oil has a unique combination of constituents, and every combination lends itself to a different use.<\/strong><\/span> Do the math and you\u2019ll quickly discover a crazy amount of benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Constituents have some mad skills, and we love taking advantage of them. We pop cough drops when our throats are sore and apply over-the-counter <a href=\"https:\/\/queue.youngliving.com\/softblock\/?c=youngliving&amp;e=prodmain&amp;t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youngliving.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fproduct%2Fcool-azul-sports-gel&amp;cid=en-US&amp;rticr=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pain relief creams<\/a> to overworked muscles. Both products provide a cooling sensation due to menthol, the main constituent in Peppermint. Watch this quick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KtjmR_EATes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">video<\/a> to discover the science behind Cool Azul\u00ae Pain Relief Cream and the constituents that give it its super-cooling powers.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3><span style=\"color: #881884\">Receptors<\/span><\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>First constituents and now receptors\u2014we\u2019re getting a little Bill Nye, but we promise it\u2019s worth it. <span style=\"color: #881884\"><strong>Understanding how essential oils interact with your body is empowering!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Without receptors, you wouldn\u2019t sense those super-cooling powers. Receptors are proteins that specifically bind with different types of molecules to facilitate chemical communication within our bodies. You have millions of receptors on your body, but we want to focus on your sensory and thermoreceptors, because they\u2019re the ones involved in touch, taste, and smell.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #881884\"><strong>When compounds in essential oils bind to receptors, they trigger specific effects in our bodies<\/strong><\/span> depending on the oil\u2019s constituents and how you\u2019ve applied it\u2014topically or aromatically. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/where-to-apply-essential-oils-on-your-body\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our infographic<\/a> is a great way to learn more about receptors and where to apply essential oils on your body.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-three-fourth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:75%;width:calc(75% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.75 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3><span style=\"color: #881884\">Sense of smell<\/span><\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>Of all the senses, essential oils affect your sense of smell the most. In true science-guy style, let\u2019s dive a little deeper and find out if the nose really knows.<\/p>\n<p>According to a study published by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3018978\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Center for Biotechnology Information<\/a>, <span style=\"color: #881884\"><strong>the sense of smell is one of the first senses humans developed<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong> <\/span>From the beginning, humans have used their olfactory sense\u2014science\u2019s fancy way of saying <em>sense of smell<\/em>\u2014to identify food, potential mating partners, dangers, enemies, and more. For most living creatures, smell is a key way we interact with our environment.<\/p>\n<p>So how many receptors are dedicated to the olfactory sense? We thought you\u2019d never ask. You\u2019ll find a whopping<strong><span style=\"color: #881884\"> 100 million or more receptors packed into an area about 2.5 square centimeters!<\/span> <\/strong>No wonder essential oils are crazy good at stirring certain emotions or specific memories\u2014you have all those olfactory receptors just waiting to send signals to your brain!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-one-fourth fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:25%;width:calc(25% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.25 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 50px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_US\/products\/lemon-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Lemon essential oil\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Lemon essential oil\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27100%27%20height%3D%27240%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20100%20240%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27100%27%20height%3D%27240%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Lemon_15ml_Silo_US_2016-e1551218926393.png\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-18771\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2><span style=\"color: #881884\">Do essential oils work?<\/span><\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>Absolutely\u2014if you\u2019re using them correctly. <span style=\"color: #881884\"><strong>Essential oils offer a wide variety of uses and benefits<\/strong><\/span>; but to get the most out of them, you need to use them correctly. Each oil comes from a unique plant, which means unique constituents and properties, so they all have different uses.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-one-fourth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:25%;width:calc(25% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.25 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 50px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_US\/products\/purification-essential-oil-blend\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"DiGize essential oil\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"125\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Purification essential oil blend\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27100%27%20height%3D%27240%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20100%20240%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27100%27%20height%3D%27240%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/DiGize_15ml_Silo_US_2016-125x300.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-20727\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-three-fourth fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:75%;width:calc(75% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.75 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p>Here are some ways to make the most of the powerful constituents in essential oils:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #881884\">Digestion:<\/span><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/queue.youngliving.com\/softblock\/?c=youngliving&amp;e=prodmain&amp;t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youngliving.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fproduct%2Fdigize-essential-oil-blend&amp;cid=en-US&amp;rticr=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DiGize Vitality\u2122<\/a> cleanses and soothes the digestive system.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #881884\">Tidying:<\/span><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/lemon-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lemon<\/a> helps remove adhesives.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #881884\">Air purification:<\/span> <\/strong>The scent of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/purification-essential-oil-blend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Purification\u00ae<\/a> cleanses the air to eliminate odors.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #881884\">Hair care:<\/span><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/geranium-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Geranium<\/a> makes hair look radiant and healthy.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #881884\">Moisturization:<\/span><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/cedarwood-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cedarwood<\/a> gives skin a healthy-looking glow.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #881884\">Blemishes:<\/span> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/tea-tree-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tea Tree<\/a> helps diminish the appearance of blemishes.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #881884\">Skin treatment:<\/span><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/helichrysum-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Helichrysum<\/a> reduces the appearance and texture of uneven skin tone.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #881884\">Skin hydration:<\/span><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/youngliving.queue-it.net\/softblock\/?c=youngliving&amp;e=blackfridayweek2023&amp;t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youngliving.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fproduct%2Flavender-essential-oil&amp;cid=en-US&amp;rticr=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lavender<\/a> cleanses and soothes dry skin.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #881884\">Massage:<\/span> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/cool-azul-essential-oil-blend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cool Azul<\/a> provides a cooling sensation when added to a soothing massage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>Essential oils do all of this <em>and<\/em> smell amazing. Diffusing oils in your home, office, or car creates amazing aromas to fit virtually any mood. If you like diffusing blends, try these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">seasonal blends<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">masculine blends<\/a>. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">create custom blends<\/a>\u2014the possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2><span style=\"color: #881884\">Are essential oils safe?<\/span><\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p>The short answer is yes.<span style=\"color: #881884\"><strong> Essential oils are safe if you respect these potent products and the plants they come from.<\/strong> <\/span>They\u2019re powerful tools, and like any tool, be sure to follow label instructions and start slow with any new oil.<\/p>\n<p>Some essential oils may cause <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">photosensitivity <\/a>if you catch some rays after applying the oils to your skin. Make sure to avoid direct sun exposure for up to 72 hours after using these oils.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, a few oils are known as \u201chot\u201d oils, which means they can leave a warming or cooling sensation when applied to your skin that may feel intense. Peppermint is one example of a hot oil; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/cinnamon-bark-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cinnamon Bark<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/black-pepper-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Black Pepper<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/oregano-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oregano<\/a> are others. When using these oils, dilute them with a <a href=\"https:\/\/queue.youngliving.com\/softblock\/?c=youngliving&amp;e=prodmain&amp;t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youngliving.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fproduct%2Fv-6-vegetable-oil-complex&amp;cid=en-US&amp;rticr=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">carrier oil<\/a> before applying to your skin and watch for a reaction. If no reaction occurs, you\u2019re good to go! <span style=\"color: #881884\"><strong>Bottom line\u2014start with small doses of an essential oil and build from there.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p>Still skeptical about essential oils? The best way to find out if they really work is to try them. We should warn you\u2014once you try them, you\u2019ll absolutely love them. There\u2019s a reason we have over 6 million members! To read more about the power packed into those little amber bottles, check out our full line of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/categorylanding\/essential-oils\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">essential oil products<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p>Still need to meet your recommended daily allowance (RDA) of essential oil info? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/essential-oils-101-beginners-guide\/\">essential oils 101 guide<\/a> and discover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\">over a dozen creative ways to use oils<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><h6>Journal Reference:<\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3018978\/\">J Med Life<\/a>. 15 Apr. 2009; 2(2): 196-98. Published online 25 Apr. 2009 at https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3018978\/<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve heard Lavender can help you feel more relaxed before bedtime and Lemon has an energizing aroma, but you may not know how or why. 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