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Are Young Living Oils ‘Organic’? Going Beyond Organic!

January 8, 2012 in Aromatherapy, Best Essential Oils, Chemicals / Toxic, Common Questions, Distillation, Eco-Friendly, Ecuador Farm, Education, Gary Young, Green, Inspirational, Lifestyle, Natural, News, Quality / Pure, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Chris Packer, a Young Living farm manager, with Gary Young checking the worm grow beds to see the growth rate; the finished worm castings are mixed with compost for fertilizer and foliage feed for the plants grown on the Young Living farms, the plants that produce essential oils for us. This is just one sustainable and organic practice that makes Young Living a top quality organic operation. Young Living Farm Worm Casting Beds

Why something like worm beds and other practices are important to know is because over our lifetime what we do today greatly determines our health in the future, which can save money in health care costs. First, we need to know the nuts and bolts, what has changed, what’s being done, and what we can do about it. Here are some examples that can help us make better choices in selecting which company(s) produce foods and products that we can feel good about buying. Let’s start with something Dr. Mercola writes to bring things into perspective:

Dr. Mercola writes;

“[one example] is Stonyfield Farm yogurt, which abandoned its organic farm in New Hampshire long ago and now gets its milk in powdered form. Yes, you read that correctly:

Powdered milk exported from 9,000 miles away in New Zealand.

You can bet your bottom dollar making powder out of milk is one of the worst things you can to do to it after pasteurization. Nearly all of the biologic value of the milk is removed. Read the rest of this entry »

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Essential Beauty Serum for Dry Skin

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Tags: Aromatherapy, beyond organic, essential oils, farm, Gary Young, organic, pure, sustainable, Young Living

Copaiba Vanilla Shampoo and Conditioner Copaiba Vanilla Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner is a moisturizing formula that provides hydration to dry and damaged hair.This pair gently cleans and protects without over-drying. Formulated with botanical extracts, vitamins, silk proteins, and the benefits of pure copaiba and vanilla essential oils. Provides a soothing aromatherapy experience with its amazing scent, I love it!

Young Living recognizes that what you put on your body is as important as what you put in your body. Our unique formulations—containing Young Living Therapeutic Grade essential oils and other plant-based ingredients—ensure every Young Living product is not only safe and toxin free, but also works. As the world leader in essential oils with more than two decades of research and development experience, Young Living knows how to deliver the optimal therapeutic essential oil experience in each of our personal-care products. The Young Living Signature Hair Care line captures the power of essential oils and offers safe, natural, healthy solutions for everyone in the family.

“One of the things I like most about the Copaiba Vanilla Shampoo and conditioner (like the Lavender Mint shampoo & conditioner) is there is never any heavy build-up; my hair always feels silky soft, shiny, and clean. The lack of questionable ingredients I’m sure is the reason why I no longer have to switch brands every month like I had to before using Young Living’s hair car products! The scent addresses all levels; mind, body and soul.” ~ Evelyn Vincent

4 Excellent Reasons to Choose Young Living Signature Products

Plant-Based Ingredients: Plant-based products are derived from actual botanicals, not synthesized in a lab to model nature.
Safe: We do not use any ingredients that modern research has shown to have suspected health risks.
Environmentally Responsible: From sustainable plant-based ingredients to conservative and recyclable packaging and no animal testing, our products are equally as good for the environment as they are for you.
Full Disclosure: Unlike many personal-care companies, Young Living Essential Oils adheres to strict labeling guidelines required by the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI). There are no secret ingredients or vague terms used on labels and every ingredient is listed in order of its quantity.

How to Use Copaiba Vanilla Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner

Apply a quarter-sized amount of shampoo to wet hair and gently massage into hair and scalp then rinse.
Repeat and leave lather on for up to a minute for a more enriched aromatherapy experience.
Rinse thoroughly.
For best results, follow with Copaiba Vanilla Moisturizing Conditioner.
After shampooing, apply Copaiba Vanilla Conditioner evenly from roots to ends with fingers or wide-tooth comb.
Leave on for 1 minute for light conditioning, 2–3 minutes for deeper moisture.
Rinse thoroughly.

Other Beauty Products

Lavender Mint Shampoo and Conditioner (for all hair types)

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Essential Beauty Serum for Dry Skin

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Aromatherapy: Lavender Mint Shampoo and Conditioner

January 5, 2012 in Aromatherapy, Bath / Shower, Beauty, Common Questions, Eco-Friendly, Hair Care, Home Spa, Lavender, Men's Health, Mind / Body / Soul, Natural, Peppermint, Quality / Pure, Women's Health, Young Living Distributor by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Plant-based, safe, and environmentally responsible, Lavender Mint daily shampoo and conditioner are an invigorating cleansing blend suitable for all hair types. The Young Living Signature Hair Care line captures the power of essential oils and meets the Young Living Signature Seal standards. Lavender-Mint Shampoo and Conditioner

4 Reasons to Choose Young Living Signature Products

Plant-Based Ingredients: Plant-based products are derived from actual botanicals, not synthesized in a lab to model nature.
Safe: We do not use any ingredients that modern research has shown to have suspected health risks.
Environmentally Responsible: From sustainable plant-based ingredients to conservative and recyclable packaging and no animal testing, our products are equally as good for the environment as they are for you.
Full Disclosure: Unlike many personal-care companies, Young Living Essential Oils adheres to strict labeling guidelines required by the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI). There are no secret ingredients or vague terms used on labels and every ingredient is listed in order of its quantity.

Lavender Mint Daily Shampoo and Conditioner Highlights

Use daily for cleansing and nourishing.
Suitable for all hair types.
Contains botanical extracts, vitamins, silk protein, and the benefits of pure lavender and mint essential oils.
Provides an invigorating aromatherapy experience.

“One of the things I like most about the Lavender Mint Shampoo and conditioner is there is never any heavy build-up; my hair always feels silky soft, shiny, and clean. The lack of questionable ingredients I’m sure is the reason why I no longer have to switch brands every month like I had to before using Young Living’s hair car products!” ~ Evelyn Vincent

Further reading: Research Shows Positive Effects of Lavender Oil on Anxiety

How To Use Lavender Mint Daily Shampoo and Conditioner

Apply a quarter-sized amount of shampoo to wet hair and gently massage into hair and scalp then rinse.
Repeat and leave lather on for up to a minute for a more enriched aromatherapy experience.
Rinse thoroughly.
For best results, follow with Lavender Mint Daily Conditioner…
After shampooing, apply the Lavender Mint Conditioner evenly from roots to ends with fingers or wide-tooth comb. Note: you will only need to use a tiny amount of this conditioner as it is extremely concentrated!
Leave on up to 1 minute for light conditioning.
Rinse thoroughly.

Did You Know?

When you use plant-based, biodegradable ingredients, your products have zero impact on the environment.
All of the ingredients in Young Living Signature Seal personal-care products are derived from actual botanicals, not synthesized in a lab to model nature.
Young Living does not use any ingredients that modern research has shown to have suspected health risks. This includes parabens, sulfates, and other toxins commonly found in many personal-care products.

Other Beauty Products

Copaiba Vanilla Shampoo and Conditioner (moisturizing formula)

Lavender for Sunburn

Gary Young on In Love with Lavender

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Lavender Mint Shampoo and Conditioner

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Aromatherapy: Lavender Bath & Shower Gel

January 4, 2012 in Aromatherapy, Bath / Shower, Beauty, Best Essential Oils, Home Spa, Lavender, Mind / Body / Soul, Natural, Relaxation, Skin Care, Women's Health, Young Living Distributor by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Lavender Bath & Shower Gel Relax your body and rejuvenate your mind with a soothing bath of nature’s finest lavender essential oil in this bath & shower gel. All-natural ingredients work to refresh and condition your skin as you unwind from your busy day.

Lavender essential oil has been beloved and treasured for thousands of years as one of nature’s greatest gifts for healing. Recorded usage of lavender dates back to Biblical times where it was used for bathing as well as a key ingredient in many of the most effective remedies of that time.

Today, lavender essential oil is used in many skin care products, however, many companies dilute the oil, or use synthetically altered versions. The products in Young Living’s Lavender Signature Series contain only the finest Young Living Therapeutic Grade (YLTG) lavender essential oil, ensuring the maximum benefits of lavender oil are delivered.

The methods used to distill lavender essential oil thousands of years ago are the very same methods we use today to distill our superior quality essential oils.

Lavender for Emotional Wellness

University Miami researchers found that inhalation of lavender oil increased beta waves in the brain, suggesting heightened relaxation. It also reduced depression and improved cognitive performance (Diego et al., 1998).
A 2001 Osaka Kyoiku University study found that lavender reduced mental stress and increased alertness (Motomura et al., 2001).

How to Use Lavender Bath & Shower Gel

Pour directly into the water for a luxurious bubble bath, or drop a quarter-sized amount onto a bath sponge and lather. To continue your lavender experience, apply Young Living’s Lavender Body Lotion after your bath.

Companion Products

Lavender Hand & Body Lotion

Omega Blue (fact sheet) (Omega 3s Rival Antidepressants in Study): a mercury-free omega 3 fish oil supplement to help bring the body and skin into a balanced rejuvenated state.

Lavender Essential Oil: uses, facts, history

In Love with Lavender (essential oil)

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Beauty Serum for Acne Prone Skin

January 3, 2012 in Acne, Beauty, Best Essential Oils, Common Questions, Eucalyptus, Home Spa, Natural, Skin Care, Spa / Wellness Products, Tea Tree / Melaleuca, Wrinkles, Young Living Distributor by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Specially formulated to treat acne prone skin, Young Living’s Essential Beauty Serum for Acne Prone Skin uses 100% pure essential oils including tea tree, cedarwood, and manuka oils to assist in clearing and preventing acne and to protect, strengthen, and improve the appearance of acne prone skin. The acne prone serum also utilizes a proprietary blend of skin-nourishing carrier oils such as coconut, avocado, jojoba, rosehip seed, and wolfberry seed for ease in application and absorption and to protect the skin without over drying or clogging pores. Beauty Serum for Acne Prone Skin

Vibrant, beautiful skin has always been considered an important part of health. But in today’s modern environment, soft, smooth, flawless skin can be difficult to achieve and even more challenging to maintain. Your skin’s health is largely determined by diet, lifestyle habits, and sun exposure, which can sabotage healthy skin and leave lasting effects on skin strength, resiliency, and appearance.

Therapeutic essential oils offer pure, potent plant remedies for the skin and have been used since ancient times for a number of skin care needs. The addition of Melaleuca (tea tree oil) in this serum can prevent the recurrence of breakouts and blemishes. As the leader in the essential oil industry, Young Living recognizes the many benefits of essential oils and has always promoted the use of pure essential oils as an important part of any skin care regimen.

Essential Beauty Serum for Acne Prone Skin Ingredients

Eucalyptus Staigeriana† Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia† (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood)† Bark Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa (Rosehip) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Leptospermum Scoparium† (Manuka) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Lycium Barbarum (Wolfberry) Seed Oil, and Thymus Vulgaris† (Thyme) Oil.

3 Steps to Great Looking Skin

For best results, incorporate the use of the A·R·T® Skin Care System using the following three steps:

Step 1: Thoroughly clean the skin with A·R·T® Gentle Foaming Cleanser.

Step 2: Sweep the A·R·T® Purifying Toner over face with a cotton ball.

Step 3: Spot apply desired Essential Beauty Serum to problem areas on the face and neck regions before moisturizer, sun block, or makeup is applied. If preferred, add 3-5 drops of the serum to the A·R·T® Day Activator or Night Reconstructor creams, mix well, and spread evenly over the face. Serums should be applied in the morning and again in the evening.

†Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ essential oil

Companion Beauty Products

Lavender Mint Shampoo and Conditioner (for all hair types)

Lavender Bath & Shower Gel

Omega Blue (fact sheet) (Omega 3s Rival Antidepressants in Study): a mercury-free omega 3 fish oil supplement to help bring the body and skin into a balanced rejuvenated state.

Progessence Plus: For women, used by all menstruating females over the age of twelve, to have natural balance the way nature intended. (see PDF fact sheet for more info)

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Aromatherapy for the New Year: Live with Passion™ in 2012

January 2, 2012 in Aromatherapy, Blends, Emotional Release, Essential Oils, Inspirational, Mind / Body / Soul, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Using Essential Oils, Wellness, Young Living Distributor by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Get 2012 off to a good start with your New Years resolutions and Live with Passion essential oil on your side!

Live with Passion™ revives the zest for life and improves internal energy with a combination of essential oils formulated specifically to help people recover an optimistic attitude.

Live with Passion™ contains: Clary sage (Salvia sclarea), ginger (Zingiber officinale), sandalwood (Santalum album), jasmine (Jasminum officinale), angelica (Angelica archangelica), cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica), helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum), patchouli (Pogostemon cablin), neroli (Citrus aurantium), and Melissa (Melissa officinalis).

4 Ways to Use Live with Passion™ Essential Oil Blend

Diffuse: Follow your diffuser instructions. Diffuse 15 minutes a day, 2-4 times a day.
Perfume: Apply on wrists, temples, chest area, and forehead.
Bath: Add 2-4 drops to warm bath water with approximately two tablespoons of Young Living Bath Gel Base or Epsom salts.
Massage: Add 6 drops to 2 TBSP V-6 massage oil. Massage in and enjoy!

Other aromatherapy articles to help with your New Years resolutions:

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Essential Beauty Serum for Dry Skin

January 1, 2012 in Anti-Aging, Beauty, Best Essential Oils, Buy / Purchase, Common Questions, Home Spa, Natural, Shop, Skin Care, Spa / Wellness Products, Wrinkles, Young Living Distributor by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Young Living’s Essential Beauty Serum for Dry Skin offers the skin care benefits of pure essential oils to protect, strengthen, and improve the appearance of the skin. Utilizing a proprietary blend of skin-nourishing carrier oils such as coconut, avocado, jojoba, rosehip seed, and wolfberry seed for ease in application and absorption and to protect the skin without over drying or clogging pores. The dry skin formula moisturizes and nourishes dehydrated skin. Essential Beauty Serum for Dry Skin

Therapeutic essential oils offer pure, potent plant remedies for the skin and have been used since ancient times for a number of skin care needs. It’s no secret that lavender oil nourishes stressed or sunburned skin, that sandalwood can hydrate and repair dry or damaged skin, or that melaleuca can prevent the recurrence of breakouts and blemishes. This long history of use has prompted beauty, cos- metic, and skin care brands to use essential oils to improve the potency of their products. As the leader in the essential oil industry, Young Living recognizes the many benefits of essential oils and has always promoted the use of pure essential oils as an important part of any skin care regimen. Having set the standard in quality, therapeutic-grade essential oils, Young Living knows which oils deliver the best results and has carefully selected pure, unadulterated essential oils for their premium line of skincare and beauty products.

Key Ingredients in the Essential Beauty serum for Dry Skin

Essential Oils: sandalwood, blue cypress, cedar- wood, myrrh, clove, and lavender essential oils.
Avocado Oil: a rich source of vitamin E and lutein. Lutein can absorb UV light and help protect the skin from sun damage.
Wolfberry Seed Oil: is exceptionally protective and nourishing to skin and is rich in omega- 3 and omega-6 fats, which allow the oil to moisturize the outer dermal layers.
Rosehip Seed Oil: rich in omega-3 essential fats, improves texture and restores the skin’s natural moisture balance.[1]

Q&A

Q Does my skin have to be damaged or notice- ably troubled for me to use the Essential Beauty Serums?

A No. In fact, although they are highly effective in treating problem skin, the ingredients in these serums are mild enough that they can act as a protectant for the skin and help prevent future problems from occurring. Essential oils also con- tain antioxidant properties that can help correct damaged skin and minimize the signs of aging.

Q Since many essential oils can be drying to skin, how is the dry skin formula effective in keeping the skin moist?

A Each of the serum blends contains essential oils that target specific skin types. The essential oils help remove compacted keratin and sebum from skin follicles that can contribute to excessive oil, breakouts and poor skin clarity. Once the debris from the skin has been removed, the unique vegetable oil complex creates a protective lipid layer that hydrates and moisturizes the skin. The vegetable oil complex also retains a quota of es- sential oils for sustained antioxidant activity and cell protection.

How to Use Essential Beauty Serum for Dry Skin

Lightly spot apply Essential Beauty Serum to problem areas on the face and neck regions before moisturizer, sun block, or makeup is applied.

If preferred, add 3-5 drops of the serum to the ART Day Activator or ART Night Reconstructor creams, mix well, and spread evenly over the face. Serums should be applied in the morning and again in the evening.

Complementary Products

A·R·T Skin Care System, A·R·T Purifying Toner, and Longevity (supplement softgels to address the dietary side of dry skin)

For Acne; try the Essential Beauty Serum for Acne Prone Skin.

Resources

[1] J. C. Moreno Gimenez, et al., “Treatment of skin ulcer using oil of mosqueta rose.” Med Cutan Ibero. Lat Am. 1990;18(1):63–6.

For external use only.

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