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Home Spa Tip #4: Aromatherapy Foot Bath for Pretty Feet

March 11, 2012 in Anti-Aging, Aromatherapy, Foot, Fungus, Home Spa, How do I use, Make My Own, Natural, Recipes, Skin Care, Young Living Distributor by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

This is an aromatherapy foot bath treat for your dry, cracked feet, tired achy feet, that produces nice  results!

Pretty Feet Melrose Foot Bath

Our feet take a beating, at the same time we want them to feel and look their best. This foot bath recipe will help get your feet on their way to looking great for sandal season, and may also aid in clearing up some skin issues you’re having on your feet.Melrose Essential Oil Blend

You will need:

  • 1 cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup full fat Milk
  • 3 drops Young Living Melrose essential oil blend †

Mix all ingredients together and add to your foot bath water. Soak feet for 10-15 minutes, rinse well, and pat dry. You can repeat this healing and relaxing foot bath 1-3 times a week.

Follow with my Super-Duper Tip for Very Dry, Cracked Feet/Hands for superb results!

Note for Tea Tree Oil User’s: Melrose essential oil blend is excellent for foot and nail fungus. If you’ve not had, or have had limited success with Tea Tree oil (Melaleuca), you will be quite pleased with the results you get with using Melrose instead!

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Home Spa Tip #3: Two Essential Oil Exfoliating Mask Recipes

March 10, 2012 in Acne, Anti-Aging, Beauty, Home Spa, Make My Own, Natural, Recipes, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Skin Care, Spa / Wellness Products by Evelyn Vincent | 2 comments

Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the face or body. Methods for exfoliation vary, from scrubs and masks to chemical peels, but the desired end result is the same; to remove dead skin and expose newer fresher skin. Be aware that some methods of exfoliation can be quite harsh to the face causing temporary redness or irritation, but good exfoliation need not be a painful or harsh experience.

The benefits of proper exfoliation can become part of your routine producing visible benefits which should start to appear after about two weeks of use. Some of the noticeable benefits are:

  • Improved skin tone and clarity.
  • Clearer pores and a reduction of acne.
  • Even skin coloring.
  • And a more radiant appearance.

Scrubs that contain fruit enzymes, such as Vitamin C or other antioxidants, or jojoba can add extra benefits, like; free radical protection and skin rejuvenation. It is best to avoid harsh alpha-hydroxy masks or painful scrubbing agents like apricot or nut shells on the face and neck area, as these will leave skin inflamed.

The key to keeping a youthful fresh look is as simple as exfoliating on a regular basis.

 Tips for the Best Exfoliation Results:

  • Masks work better AFTER you have exfoliated.
  • Best results of exfoliation occur when you exfoliate 1-3 times a week depending upon your skin type; oily skin may need to be exfoliated 2-3 times a week, whereas those with delicate skin may only need exfoliation once a week. Do NOT exfoliate daily as it can dry and irritate facial skin.
  • Younger skin may only need exfoliation once every week or two.
  • Always use gentle pressure when exfoliating as even a fine exfoliation mixture can irritate skin if you press too hard.
  • Never use lesser quality essential oils in your recipes, make sure your source only produces superior therapeutic quality essential oils for the safest and best results. I use and recommend Young Living oils.

Frankincense Exfoliating Mask Recipe

This mask recipe includes Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) essential oil. Rosewood has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, making it a nice addition to clearing the skin of acne. Rosewood is also known for helping clear skin conditions like eczema and for improving skin elasticity.Therapeutic-grade Frankincense essential oil

You will need:

  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons warm water
  • 1 teaspoon Jojoba oil
  • 2 drops Young Living Frankincense Essential Oil*

Stir sugar in warm water until dissolved. Add Frankincense essential oil and jojoba. Apply to freshly cleaned face and massage very gently for 5 minutes (avoiding delicate eye area). Wash off with warm-to-cool water and pat dry.

To preserve your exfoliating efforts and have wonderfully beautiful skin, include my suggestions for making wrinkles go away in Home Spa Tip #1.

Cornmeal-Sandalwood Facial Scrub Recipe

You will need:Sandalwood essential oil

  • 2 Tablespoons Cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon Jojoba oil
  • Water
  • 2 drops Young Living Sandalwood Essential Oil*

Mix cornmeal with enough water to make a paste. Apply to skin in a circular motion (avoiding delicate eye area). Allow scrub to dry on your face a little, then rinse off with cool water.

To preserve your exfoliating efforts and have wonderfully beautiful skin, include my suggestions for making wrinkles go away in Home Spa Tip #1.

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*Each 15ml bottle of Rosewood or Sandalwood will provide you with approx. 250 drops of essential oil, which makes both of these recipes extremely cost efficient.

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Home Spa Tip #2: Papaya-Pumpkin-Frankincense Facial Mask

March 9, 2012 in Acne, Anti-Aging, Beauty, Frankincense, Home Spa, Make My Own, Natural, Recipes, Skin Care, Using Essential Oils by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Papaya facial masks are very popular at spas and resorts. Papayas contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E, plus an enzyme that helps exfoliate and smooth the complexion. Gently rubbing the white pulp of raw papaya on the face can effectively help dry up pimples.

Fresh papayas are available at most grocery stores during the warm months. During out of season, let your Papaya ripen a few days on the kitchen counter before using in a facial mixture.

Papaya is used as an ingredient in many skin care products today and provides a “natural” face lift and rejuvenation brings a wonderful and natural glow to the skin. It is commonly seen in soaps, lotions, toners, moisturizers, facial peels, and many other personal care products. However, using a fresh Papaya is going to produce a much higher quality home-made product due to the lack of processing to make it into an ingredient to put into store-bought products. You will no doubt see much nicer results using fresh papaya.

Frankincense essential oil has been well-known for centuries for its healing powers. During ancient times frankincense was only possessed by those of great wealth, and even today pound for pound superior quality pure therapeutic frankincense is still more valuable than gold.

Well known for its positive effects on the motions, frankincense helps to relax muscles (terrific if your facial muscles hold your stress), and the natural compounds in frankincense are rejuvenating to cells.

3 Quick Facts on Frankincense Oil:

  1. Frankincense is a commonly adulterated oil. The frankincense resin that is sold in Somalia costs between $30,000 and $35,000 per ton. A great deal of time, 12 hours or more is required to properly steam-distill this essential oil from the resin, making frankincense oil very expensive. Frankincense oil that sells for $25 per ounce or less is cheaply distilled with gum resins, alcohol, or other solvents, leaving the essential oil laden with harmful chemicals. Sadly, when these cut, synthetic, and adulterated oils cause rashes, burns, or other irritations, people wonder why they do not get the benefit they expected and conclude that essential oils do not have much value.[1]Frankincense essential oil
  2. In studies conducted at Vienna and Berlin Universities, researchers found that sesquiterpenes, found in essential oils such as vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood, sandalwood and frankincense, can increase levels of oxygen in the brain by up to 28 percent (Nasel, 1992). Such an increase in brain oxygen may lead to a heightened level of activity in the hypothalamus and limbic systems of the brain, which can have dramatic effects on not only emotions, learning, and attitude, but also many physical processes of the body, such as immune function, hormone balance, and energy levels. High levels of sesquiterpenes also occur in melissa, myrrh, cedarwood, and clove oil.[1]
  3. Frankincense is edible and can be used as a supplement -however- not all frankincense can be ingested. This is one way I can very quickly determine whether or not a brand of essential oil is superior quality… simply look at the label, if the label states “Not for Internal Use” then you can be 100% positive that a particular company does not carry any superior quality essential oil, even if the label also states it is 100% pure and/or organic. Young Living’s frankincense can be used internally.

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Papaya-Pumpkin-Frankincense Facial Mask

You will need:

  • 1 ripe Papaya
  • 1/2 can Pumpkin Puree (the kind used to make pumpkin pie), or Homemade Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon Honey
  • 4 drops Young Living Frankincense essential oil

Preparing the Papaya:

  • Peel and remove the seeds from a ripe papaya.
  • Chop Papaya into small pieces and blend in a food processor until a very smooth paste has formed.
  • Then add Pumpkin Puree, egg, and frankincense essential oil and pulse until all ingredients are mixed together thoroughly.
  • Apply gently, with fingertips to cleansed face, the Papaya paste, avoiding eye area.
  • Let set for 10 minutes before rinsing off with warm water, pat dry.

Source:

1. Essential Oils Desk Reference 4th edition

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Home Spa Tip #1: How To Make Wrinkles Go Away

March 8, 2012 in Anti-Aging, Application, Beauty, Common Questions, Education, Eye Cream, Frankincense, Home Spa, How do I use, Make My Own, Natural, Recipes, Shop, Skin Care, Spa / Wellness Products, Wrinkle Cream, Wrinkles by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

You need not spend a small fortune to experience the benefits of anti-aging and wrinkle smoothing treatments that you can do at home. The easy tips and suggestions here will help you save money, encourage empowering self-help habits that will allow you to take care of yourself at home, and on occasion, have extra money to treat yourself to a massage or a day at the spa. Who said we have to make big sacrifices when finances are tight – all we need to do is get more creative!

Home Spa Tip #1: how to get expensive wrinkle cream results without spending a fortune!

First, you will want to start with a healthy-for-your-skin wrinkle cream, such as Boswellia™ Wrinkle cream -or- the ART Day Activator cream and the ART Night  Reconstructor cream from Young Living.

What each of these 3 wrinkle skin creams offer, pick one(s) right for your skin:ART Skin Creams and Boswellia Wrinkle Cream

  • Boswellia™ Wrinkle Cream - Boswellia™ Wrinkle Cream nourishes the skin for a smoother, more youthful appearance. Its primary ingredient methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) supports collagen to improve skin firmness and minimize fine lines. Essential oils geranium, myrrh, sandalwood, and ylang ylang soothe and soften the skin, while frankincense and wolfberry oil enhance collagen formation. This cream is a bit heavier texture, so use ONLY a small dab for best results.
  • ART® Day Activator (anti-aging skin cream) – An extraordinary day cream, the ART® Day Activator contains the superior Photolyase enzyme that uses visible light on damaged DNA. This light-bodied, water-based face and neck cream absorbs quickly and is perfect for wearing underneath makeup and sunscreen. ART® Day Reconstructor fact sheet.
  • ART® Night Reconstructor (night recovery moisturizer) Cream – The Night Reconstructor is a powerful night recovery moisturizer that contains the unique endonuclease enzyme. This medium-bodied, water-based face and neck cream contains enhanced moisturizers for maximum hydration. ART® Night Reconstructor fact sheet.
  • ART® Gentle Foaming Cleanser - This unique foaming cleanser was designed to clean the skin by gently removing oil, dirt, and makeup. Gentle Foaming Cleanser is formulated from naturally occurring sugars and contains ingredients that penetrate the epidermis to remove unwanted oils and impurities. This cleanser also includes a quartet of pure therapeutic-grade essential oils that were specifically selected for their skin-enhancing benefits, including DNA recovery. ART® Foaming Cleanser fact sheet.
Note: All of the Young Living creams are very concentrated, you will only need to use a small amount per application – Don’t use gobs like you would with other brands of wrinkle creams!

More info on the entire line of ART® Skin Care products (booklet).

The 2 Extra Special Wrinkle Ingredients

After selecting one of the skin creams, mentioned above, the next thing you will want to do is…

  1. Go to the store and buy some ‘Green Thompson‘ seedless grapes! The Green Thompson seedless grape is one of the ingredients found in the expensive wrinkle creams that gives those creams a boost.
  2. Optional: Order a 15ml bottle of Young Living Frankincense essential oil. I personally love including therapeutic Frankincense oil to my skin creams, like the addition of the Green Thompson grapes, Frankincense puts my wrinkle care regime over-the-top excellent! The addition of the grapes and Frankincense has a synergistic effect with any of the above anti-aging/wrinkle creams that makes me feel that I have not only the best wrinkle busting products on hand but that they also give me the results that would normally put such results way out of the ball park for most of us. Please do not use other brands of Frankincense essential oil, they are not the superior pure oil you wish to apply to your skin; if you cannot afford this super-pure essential oil right now you will be better off skipping this step until you can order a bottle, the last thing I want you doing is applying an adulterated oil on your skin!
Money Saving Tip: When you join Young Living consider becoming a wholesale customer, and to save even more while being a wholesale customer also consider joining the Essential Rewards program.

The Wrinkle Smoothing Regime

  1. Wash face with the ART Gentle Foaming Cleanser morning and night.
  2. Cut one of the Green Thompson grapes in half and gently crush it on your face and neck. Make sure that you get the “crows-feet” area and the fine lines around your mouth. Leave it on for twenty minutes, then rinse with tepid water and pat dry.
  3. Put 2 drops of the Frankincense essential oil in one palm, with finger tips dab the Frankincense oil onto face and neck (avoid getting into eyes). This step is for those who want an even greater boost to their wrinkle smoothing program.
  4. Next: Seal in the goodness and moisturize by applying either the Boswellia Wrinkle Cream, or the ART Day Activator, or the  ART Night Reconstructor. Note: Boswellia Wrinkle Cream is luxurious and very rich, you’ll only need a small dab to do your entire face and neck!

Repeat regime daily and before you know it… those wrinkles and fine lines will be hard to find!

8 Actions to Compliment Your Wrinkle Smoothing Skin Care Program

  1. Drink Water! Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily. Use your own tap water and get a filter that removes poisonous fluoride. Buying bottled water is not a good drinking water choice, nor is it sustainable.
  2. Eat Local / Seasonal Produce. Eat plenty of ‘locally grown’ seasonal organic fresh fruits and veggies. As much as possible, stick with local and seasonal produce, this will provide you with greater nutrition that your body needs and craves. Check out Local Harvest to find locally grown foods near you.
  3. Improve Your Digestion! Try the Young Living Life 5 probiotic, this is the first probiotic I’ve used that gives my digestion superior results.
  4. Eat Fresh Wild Fish 2-4 Times a Week! The health and skin benefits from pure wild cold-water fish that is handled properly, and their omega 3s and 6s, cannot be beat. This is the only place I ever buy seafood and fish; it is by far the best and comes recommended by leading natural health practitioner’s.
  5. Eat Grass-raised Meats! When you eat meats and chicken, only eat that which comes from grass-raised animals. This is a very important difference. The meat from animals that are grass-raised their entire life provide us with nutrients and health benefits that are not found in organic meats! This is where I buy grass-raised meats, they are superb and super healthy to eat – they are a whole different animal!
  6. Alkalize Your Body! Our diets and bodies have become too acidic. When we are acidic it allows all kinds of illness and disease to gain hold of our physical health. Cancer, yeast, and most other diseases cannot grow in an alkaline system! Two things that you can do to become less acidic are: a) drink a cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice upon rising in the morning, and b) take a bath in 1 cup of Baking Soda 2-4 times a week.
  7. Avoid Sugar and Sugar Substitutes! Americans consume way too much sugar which is contributing to a decline in health. The usage of sugar substitutes is not a healthy answer, as a matter of fact, sugar substitutes are shown to cause many health issues, obesity, and disease. When you want sweeteners, choose one of these options: raw sugar, raw honey, or Stevia (an all-natural no calorie sweetener that doesn’t cause illness and disease).
  8. Get Outdoors and Take a Walk! Spending time outdoors in the sun (without a sunblock/sunscreen) for 30-60 minutes a day (build up slowly to avoid sunburn though) does wonders for your skin and provides valuable free Vitamin D, which is not the same as a Vitamin D supplement. Most Americans are deficient in Vitamin D and we can get it for free simply by spending more time outdoors daily! Vitamin D from the sun may also prevent 16 types of cancer, including cutting breast cancer by 77% – so get outdoors more often and take a walk, it’s beautiful out there!

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Aromatherapy for Dry Cracked Hands and Feet

December 24, 2011 in Alternative Therapies, Aromatherapy, Beauty, Common Questions, First Aid tips, Foot, Make My Own, Natural, Quality / Pure, Recipes, Skin Care, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Using Essential Oils, Young Living Distributor by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Dry cracked skin on the hands or feet are a problem for many during wintertime. Skin on hands and feet can become painful and can also make some feel self-conscious when sandal season comes along.

The recipe will address the issue of dry cracked skin on the hands and feet and provide you with perfect pretty sandal feet this winter and spring! The essential oils in the recipe are well known for centuries for their skin healing properties. Using therapeutic-grade essential oils, such as Young Living oils, brings better results than most aromatherapy oil products because of the high quality and purity.

Aromatherapy Recipe for Dry Cracked Hands and Feet

  • 1 drop Rosewood Essential Oil (#3629)
  • 1 drop Patchouli Essential Oil (#3608)
  • 1 drop Geranium Essential Oil (#3554)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Young Living V-6 Mixing Oil (a carrier oil) (#3031)

Mix all ingredients together, then rub or massage onto hands and/or feet evenly.

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Additional Skin Care Tip: for very dry cracked skin, seal in the above mixture on your hands, knees, elbows or feet with the tiniest dab of Young Living KidScents Tender Tush Ointment (#3689). Tender Tush is absolutely terrific for sealing in the benefits of the above essential oils and promote moisture to dry skin. Adding Tender Tush is one of my favorite additions to provide quick soothing healing to my dry skin.

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How to Make Aromatherapy Perfume Oil

December 18, 2011 in Aromatherapy, Aromatherapy Perfume, Beauty, Buy / Purchase, Common Questions, Essential Oils, Gift, Make My Own, Mind / Body / Soul, Natural, Recipes, Shop, Young Living Distributor by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

With perfumes and colognes containing so many chemicals these days it only makes sense to make your own. Plus it’s easy and fun to make your own aromatherapy perfume oils! Here’s how…

  1. Add 25 drops your favorite essential oil (see good choices below) to 1 oz. jojoba oil.
  2. Let sit in a tightly capped bottle for two weeks before to using.
  3. Pour mixture into pretty bottles and label.

Good essential oil choices for a perfume oil are:Essential Oil Blends for Christmas: Abundance, 3 Wise Men and Joy

Joy™ (#3372) is a luxuriously exotic blend with uplifting overtones that creates magnetic energy and brings joy to the heart. When worn as cologne or perfume, Joy exudes an alluring and irresistible fragrance that inspires romance and togetherness. When diffused, it can be refreshing and uplifting.

Sensation™ (#3420) is a wonderfully fragrant, powerfully romantic blend that is extremely uplifting and refreshing. It was formulated to enhance the enjoyment of special moments.

Dragon Time™ (#3327) is a blend of calming and soothing essential oils, including clary sage, which contains natural phytoestrogens – the perfect choice for women’s emotions during special times and needs. Its balancing properties make it a perfect choice for supporting normal, healthy emotions during the female monthly cycle. Dragon Time is recommended for young and mature women.

Abundance™ (#3300) is created to enhance the frequency of the harmonic magnetic energy field that surrounds us. This higher frequency creates what is called “the law of attraction,” which refers to the things we attract to ourselves. Abundance opens us to a wealth of possibilities.

Gentle Baby™ (#3345) is a soft, fragrant combination of essential oils designed specifically for mothers and babies. It helps calm emotions during pregnancy and is useful for quieting troubled little ones. It is also soothing to tender skin. Many of the essential oils in this blend are used in elite cosmetics to enhance a youthful appearance.

Sacred Mountain™ (#3414) promotes feelings of strength, empowerment, grounding, and protection that are a result of being close to nature. This blend of conifer essential oils, including spruce, fir, and cedarwood, evokes the feelings of sanctity found in the mountains.

Sandalwood (Santalum album) (#3634) has a rich, sweet, warm, and woody aroma that is sensual and romantic. Used traditionally as incense in religious ceremonies and for meditation, it is uplifting and relaxing. It is valued in skin care for its moisturizing and normalizing properties.

Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) (#3608), sometimes called “the scent of the sixties,” has a musky, earthy, exotic aroma. In Eastern cultures, it is commonly used around the house to provide general support for health and to help release negative emotions. It is very beneficial for the skin, helping to reduce a wrinkled or chapped appearance. Patchouli is a general tonic that supports the digestive system and soothes occasional queasiness.

Magnify Your Purpose™ (#3377) is a specially crafted blend of essential oils that stimulates creativity, desire, focus, and motivation. It helps foster a positive attitude, encouraging you to rise above adversity, seize the initiative, overcome procrastination and self-pity, and magnify your life’s purpose.

Harmony™ (#3351) is an exquisite blend that promotes physical and emotional well-being by bringing harmonic balance to the energy centers of the body. The liberating, balancing, and calming essential oils in this blend open us to new possibilities while contributing to an overall feeling of well-being.

Grounding™ (#3348) is a relaxing and balancing blend of essential oils that provides a stabilizing influence. Emotional chaos can lead to poor decisions. Grounding helps you cope with reality in a positive manner.

Highest Potential™ (#3373) is an exotic blend designed to increase your capacity to achieve your highest potential. It combines the uplifting and inspirational qualities of Australian Blue with the power of Gathering to help bring greater unity of purpose. Jasmine is added to enhance self-confidence, while ylang ylang calms, soothes, and harmonizes.

Tip: These make especially nice Holiday gifts for your friends and family who appreciate all-natural products.

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Gift Idea: Easy Aromatherapy Sachets for the Hostess

December 17, 2011 in Air Freshener, Aromatherapy, Gift, Recipes, Using Essential Oils, Young Living Essential Oils by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Sachet bagsThese little aromatherapy sachets are so fast and easy to make that you could make them at the last minute if you find yourself running short on time and lacking a sweet hostess gift before meeting up at parties this holiday season.

Sachets are small fabric bags usually with a drawstring ribbon and they can be filled with dried herbs, cedar shavings, or cotton balls scented with aromatherapy oils. They are usually placed in dresser drawers, linen closets, cedar chests, plastic tubs, and clothes closets to name a few.

The pretty little sachet bags in the image to the left are available at CharlesCraft.com

Add 5-8 drops of your chosen Young Living essential oil to dried flowers/herbs, cedar shavings, or cotton balls; in lightweight decorative cloth bags then tie with a thin pretty ribbon.

Good essential oil choices for your sachet bags are:

  • Citrus Fresh
  • Christmas Spirit
  • Sensation
  • Joy
  • Grounding
  • Humility
  • Inner Child
  • Inspiration
  • Peace & Calming
  • Sacred Mountain
  • Gentle Baby
  • Abundance

Gift Tip: Include a bottle of the chosen essential oil you placed on the filling of the sachet so it can be refreshened every so often.

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Gift Making: How Much Does a Drop of Essential Oil Cost

December 10, 2011 in Aromatherapy, Buy / Purchase, Common Questions, Education, Essential Oils, Gift, Make My Own, Recipes, Using Essential Oils, Young Living Essential Oils by Evelyn Vincent | No comments

Many of us make a particular gift in bulk every year for Christmas and hostess gifts to show our love and appreciation. To help keep you to your budget here’s an easy way to determine how much one drop of essential oil is going to cost when making your aromatherapy gifts.Essential oil used by the drop

Here’s how it’s done…

The price of your Young Living essential oil divided by one of these numbers, either…

  • 250 – the number of drops in a 15ml bottle, or…
  • 82 – the number of drops in a 5ml bottle

Let’s say you are a Young Living wholesale customer or distributor (learn more about those to save 24% off retail prices) and the total number of drops in your recipe is 10 drops of Peppermint essential oil (you’ve purchased a 15ml bottle), you would… divide the wholesale price by the total number of drops in either the 5ml or 15ml size bottles.

$19.75 (whsl cost of Peppermint oil) divided by 250 (# of drops in a 15ml bottle) = 0.079 cents per drop

6 Favorite Aromatherapy Tips and Recipes for the Holidays:

  1. Make Your Own Shaving Cream (for him and her)
  2. Smelly House to Aromatic Home
  3. Make Your Own Orange-Peppermint Air Freshener
  4. Make Your Own Aromatherapy Pine Cone Fire Starters
  5. Peppermint Flavored Ice Cubes for Holiday Parties
  6. Orange, Lavender or Peppermint Chocolate Truffles (recipe)

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