{"id":8537,"date":"2019-01-17T11:05:44","date_gmt":"2019-01-17T18:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/?p=8537"},"modified":"2022-07-08T10:04:15","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T16:04:15","slug":"essential-oils-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/essential-oils-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential oils 101: What are essential oils, and what do they do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left\">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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/category\/vitality-dietary-oils\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vitality\u2122<\/a>-infused cooking, you need to perfect the basics!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload printable aligncenter\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27700%27%20height%3D%274147%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20700%204147%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27700%27%20height%3D%274147%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/blog-Essential-oils-101-What-are-essential-oils-and-what-do-they-do-_Infographic_US.jpg\" alt=\"Essential oils 101: What are essential oils and what do they do? \" width=\"700\" height=\"4147\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #41715b\"><strong>Congratulations!<\/strong><\/span> Now that you\u2019ve mastered the basics, keep up your essential education with these answers to some of our most commonly asked questions.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #41715b\">Q. How can I use essential oils at home?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #41715b\"><strong>A.<\/strong><\/span> 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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">homemade body butter<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Relax with Valerian.<\/li>\n<li>Elevate your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">massages<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Spice up your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cooking<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Freshen the air<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Find your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">signature scent<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Love on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">little ones.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #41715b\">Q. What are the benefits of essential oils?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #41715b\"><strong>A.<\/strong><\/span> Essential oils can benefit your body, mind, and emotional well-being in many ways. Here are just a few of the <span style=\"color: #41715b\"><strong>handy ways that essential oils can enhance your life:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/lemon-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lemon essential oil<\/a> can remove the sticky residue left by stickers, grease, and gum.<\/li>\n<li><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 essential oil<\/a> can create a cooling sensation when applied to fatigued muscles after a workout.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/tea-tree-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tea Tree essential oil<\/a> and <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 essential oil<\/a> help reduce the appearance of blemishes.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/kunzea-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kunzea essential oil<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/citrus-fresh-essential-oil-blend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Citrus Fresh\u2122 essential oil blend<\/a> purify the air when diffused.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #41715b\">Q. How do I know if the oils I\u2019m using are high quality?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #41715b\"><strong>A.<\/strong><\/span> Now that essential oils are so popular, they\u2019re everywhere! But you don\u2019t want to purchase them from just anywhere, because <span style=\"color: #41715b\"><strong>purity matters when it comes to essential oils.<\/strong> <\/span>Here are some things to look for to ensure that you\u2019re getting the highest quality available:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seedtoseal.com\/us\/en\/sourcing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sourcing<\/a>: 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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seedtoseal.com\/us\/en\/science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Science<\/a>: Testing is the best way to ensure that the oil meets every benchmark of quality and purity each step of the way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seedtoseal.com\/us\/en\/standards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Standards<\/a>: 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.<\/p>\n<p>Take your essential oil investigation to the next level! Get a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the ingredients<\/a> you don\u2019t want to find in your oils.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #41715b\">Q. How can I use essential oils in aromatherapy?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #41715b\"><strong>A.<\/strong><\/span> Aromatherapy is the use of aromatic plant extracts to promote health and wellness. Because <span style=\"color: #41715b\"><strong>aromatherapy works through the skin and with your sense of smell<\/strong>,<\/span> essential oils are a fantastic complement to this ancient practice. We recommend diving in and utilizing the benefits of aromatherapy with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/lavender-calming-bath-bombs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">soothing bath<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/raindrop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rejuvenating massage<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #41715b\">Q. Do essential oils stain?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #41715b\"><strong>A.<\/strong> <\/span>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.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Curious for more? Get even more of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\">essential oil questions answered<\/a> and dip your toes into EO combination creation!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #41715b\"><strong>What did you learn about essential oils from this post? <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #41715b\"><strong>Share your newfound knowledge in the comments below.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get back to the fundamentals with our Essential Oils 101 guide. 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