Step into Summer (Class)
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Hello everyone and welcome to our Step into Summer Class! Tonight, we will be sharing some of our favorites from Young Living Essential Oils for the sun-soaked season that we all love! From skin care to enjoying the outdoors annoyance free to recipes and more! We’d love to hear where you’re tuning in from tonight! <3
…. Let’s get started!
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We wanted to start off with the most important post first! Using our oils safely in the sweet summertime sunshine.
Did you know that several essential oils are considered “photosensitive”? That basically means that they react with UV rays (whether that’s from sunlight or artificial light, like you find in a tanning bed) and can cause adverse reactions with our skin. That could be a rash, blisters, or even permanent darkening wherever the oil was applied and exposed. Occasionally, these effects can last for months. Um, no thanks.
Most of the oils on this list are in the citrus family, but there are a few others, and several blends that might not come immediately to mind. Young Living has labeled all of these oils very clearly, so please always check before applying to you or a loved one!
Does that mean you have to put your beloved grapefruit and bergamot away for the summer? No way! Just apply to areas that won’t be exposed to the sun for at least 12-18 hours (basically under your clothes). And of course, they are always safe to diffuse!
Here are a few oils that should only be applied where the sun won’t be shining if you are heading into the great outdoors:
Bergamot
Grapefruit
Lemon
Lime
Orange
Tangerine
Citrus Fresh
Jade Lemon
Joy
Peace & Calming
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Did you know most sunscreen is FULL of toxins. Thankfully, YL has us covered! Truly safe, non-toxic and effective sunscreen exists! Say hello this summer to YL’s Mineral Sunscreen Lotion. Works like a DREAM!
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After Sun Spray!
Some of us are already experiencing warm and sunny weather. That means more days at the beach and pools. Let’s be real, sometimes we get a little TOO sun-kissed and this may cause some hot skin irritation. Ouch! This spray will soothe your skin and make it feel so much better.
It’s these times that you want to have your LavaDerm After Sun Spray at the ready! This formula is one of kind. It’s a lotion, but it’s a spray. I’m sure you know how tender that skin is after a little too much sun, YL knows, too. To use the After Sun Spray, shake vigorously and spray over the area. Lightly rub to smooth it over. It’s very cooling, refreshing, and healing!
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Summer Diffuser Blends!
Breaking out the diffuser to get it smelling all summery inside never hurt anyone!
Here are some of our favorite summer blends:
☀️ Sweet Summer:
· 4 drops Tangerine
· 2 drops Lavender
· 1 drop Lime
· 1 drop Spearmint
☀️ Energy Boost:
· 3 drops Orange
· 3 drops Lemongrass
· 2 drops Wintergreen
☀️ Sweet Dreams:
· 2 drops Geranium
· 3 drops Lavender
☀️ Rainy Day:
· 1 drop Lavender
· 2 drops Bergamot
· 3 drops Clary Sage
☀️ Feelin’ Easy:
· 3 drops Stress Away
· 2 drops Grapefruit
· 2 drops Peace & Calming
☀️ Meditation:
· 3 drops Cedarwood
· 2 drops Patchouli
· 3 drops Lavender
☀️ Summer Citrus:
· 2 drops Lavender
· 2 drops Lemon
· 2 drops Grapefruit
· 2 drops Spearmint
☀️ Exotic Nights:
· 2 drops Ylang Ylang
· 2 drops Orange
· 1 drop Patchouli
· 1 drop Sacred Sandalwood
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Bug Off Spray! If you don’t have your hands on YL’s Insect Repellent yet… give this DIY a go!
DIY Bug Off Spray to keep you enjoying outside annoyance free!
2 oz bottle
5 drops of each:
Citronella
Lemongrass
Peppermint
Purification
¼ part Witch Hazel
¾ part Distilled Water
Mix, shake and spray!
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Summer Bites! Sometimes…. They just happen. Lavender, German Chamomile, and Helichrysum are our faves!
Lavender works quite well in supporting a restoration of non-irritated skin around all the bites. I layer that one on first. I then apply German Chamomile in the same fashion, and these two ninja plant oils take the edge off as efficiently as all the things I used to apply in such instances. (Plus, it's blue, which always amazes the children. Not only does it smell like tea and bring about peace at the bite site, but it's blue. It just doesn't get better than that, my friends.) Finally, Helichrysum. You know this is like the magic wand for all the skin situations, right? Just remarkably restorative in all its plant power, so of course I apply this right on the bite. (Is it too much that I carry a roller of this around in my purse? And that once my roller ran out, so I just grabbed all three oils and took the whole bottles with us to the park? #oilylife) If it's warm where you are, make sure you are stocked up on these glories. If it's still cold there, take heart. You'll need these right about the time we are getting cabin fever in August from being inside so much.
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Seasonal support for the whole family! Each of these blends are for a 5 ML size bottle. Just add on an AromaGlide Roller fitment to turn it into a roller! Add the amount of drops as indicated below, then top off with a carrier oil, like Young Living's V-6, which is my favorite!
Child (ages 2-5):
7 drops Purification
7 drops Lavender
7 drops Lemon
Everyone Else:
12 drops Lavender
12 drops Lemon
12 drops Peppermint
For a little extra "umph" add Copaiba (7 drops for child roller, 12 for everyone else). We swipe this on our cheeks, temples and upper chest. (Remember to keep it under your clothes if you’ll be in the sun since lemon is photosensitive.) We also diffuse these combinations often using 2-3 drops of each oil in the diffuser.
Don't let your discomfort stop you from enjoying this beautiful time of year!! Make a bottle for your home and your bag so you have it wherever you go!
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Beat the heat with Peppermint + Lavender
Because both Peppermint and Lavender are versatile essential oils, no home should be without them. Lavender is an adaptogen and, therefore, can assist the body when adapting to stress.
To help you cool off this summer, simply put a drop of Peppermint on the back of your neck and the bottoms of your feet. If you have sensitive skin, dilute essential oils in a small amount of carrier oil and apply. You can also place a drop of either oil on a cool, moist cloth and hold at the back of your neck.
To give your car a refreshing sense of coolness, diffuse Peppermint by simply putting a few drops on a cotton ball or tissue and place it in the air vent of your dashboard. The scent will help uplift you and may help you feel more alert. Using lavender in your car will help ease the stress of traffic, and both oils may help you concentrate better on driving.
Adding Peppermint Vitality to your drinking water is another great way to cool your body temperature. To evenly blend the peppermint, put one to two drops of Peppermint Vitality in a teaspoon of honey or agave then add the mixture to water. Remember to always use a glass or ceramic container since essential oils are very potent and will literally eat away at the plastic containers we drink from.
So, when you are melting from the summer heat and the mosquitoes have chosen you for that day’s meal, remember these tips for relief.
-Tracy Griffiths, RPP, RPE
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DIY Beach Waves Spray!
· 8 oz Spray bottle
· Distilled Water
· Add 1 teaspoon fine Himalayan Sea Salt
· 3 drops of Geranium EO
· 2 drops of Lavender EO
· 1 teaspoon of Fractionated Coconut Oil
Placed Fractionated Coconut Oil + Essential Oils in spray bottle, then top with distilled water. Add in Sea Salt and spray into damp or dry hair as needed!
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Healthy Hydration for your Hair
It’s no secret that hydration is key in the summer, not only for your body, but also for your hair! While warmer temperatures bring fun in the sun, time spent at the beach, park, or just outdoors also brings more of the drying damage that can stress your tresses. Moisture is the key — and healthy moisture will do wonders for your locks and your well-being. So, if you haven’t tried Young Living’s Copaiba Vanilla Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner, now is the time!
No matter what type of hair you have, these Young Living products will provide you with extra moisture over the summer months. The copaiba and vanilla essential oils will promote healthy strands and scalp as well as provide the therapeutic benefit to mind and body of using pure essential oils for your personal care.
Other tips to help take care of you and your hair this summer:
· Avoid taking hot showers or washing your hair in hot water. Use warm or cool water instead. Too much heat can dry out or damage your hair and skin.
· Chlorine causes severe dryness to your hair. Before you go swimming, dampen your hair to reduce the absorption of chlorine. Shampoo as soon as possible after swimming to get the residue and chlorine out of your hair. Lavender Mint Clarifying Shampoo is a great, invigorating shampoo to choose to get rid of the residue and refresh your senses.
· Keep a straw hat, cap, or scarf on hand as a fashionable skin and hair saver. Just like your skin, your hair and scalp feel the sun’s damaging rays.
· Try shampooing your hair less often. Skipping a shampoo day in the summer is great for your hair IF you aren’t swimming or doing activities that are taxing your tresses. Young Living’s LavaDerm™ Cooling Mist is a great refresher for your hair and your skin on days when your hair may not need the full shampoo treatment.
· Avoid using additional heat on your hair when possible. If you can’t avoid your dryer or your flat iron, just make sure to condition your hair before using.
The more you do to keep your hair strong through the summer months, the less time you’ll spend in the fall repairing the damage. Keep in mind that the Lavender Mint and Copaiba Vanilla shampoos and conditioners are not only natural and effective, but are also 100-percent biodegradable. These products are great to take with you to the beach, to the campsite, or anywhere your travels take you. You can keep your hair healthy and treat the environment well, too!
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Summer Cleanse! Here are a few tips to help you with your summer cleanse — along with some proven Young Living products that will help you transform your health this season.
Tip 1:
Enjoy plenty of raw fruits and veggies, fresh juice, sprouted legumes and beans, lots of garlic, olive oil, and add more cayenne to your diet. Try to avoid canned and processed food as much as possible!
Tip 2:
Drink more water. The more water your colon has, the easier it is to eliminate toxins. Can you drink at least 64 ounces of water a day?
Tip 3:
Get your body moving. Walk More! Movement activates peristalsis, the wave-like contractions that move food through the intestines.
Tip 4:
Use a colon cleansing product daily during your cleanse. Some of my personal favorites are Young Living’s ComforTone®, ICP™, and Digest & Cleanse™.
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Three Simple Steps to Fab Feet
The weather is warming up, and it’s almost time to trade in your snow boots for sandals. Get your feet smooth and summer-ready with three simple steps. It’s easy to add these steps to your weekly routine so your feet can stay fab from April through August!
Step One: Exfoliate
A sugar scrub will gently slough off old skin cells to reveal your soft and smooth feet. This DIY essential oil-infused scrub smells great and will transform your feet.
Sugar Scrub
· ¼ cup + 2 T V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex
· 5 drops Bergamot
· 3 drops Lavender
· 2 drops Sacred Sandalwood
· 2 drops Wintergreen
· ¾ cup raw sugar
In a small bowl, mix V-6 oil with essential oils. Add mixture to raw sugar in a larger bowl and combine thoroughly. Store in an airtight jar.
When applying in the bath, you may want to use a pumice stone to speed up the exfoliation process; however, avoid scrubbing your calluses raw or removing them altogether.
HINT: Use about a tablespoon for each foot. Be careful: The scrub can make your shower slippery!
Step Two: Cuticle Care
After a shower or bath, gently push your cuticles back in preparation for a DIY cuticle treatment. You can use a pedicure tool or a towel.
Cuticle Treatment
15-ml V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
20 drops Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia)
Fill an empty 15-ml bottle about halfway with V-6. Add 20 drops of Tea Tree oil, and then continue to add more V-6 until the bottle is full. To use, add 1 drop to your cuticles and rub in until absorbed.
HINT: Use an AromaGlide™ Roller Fitment on the top of your 15-ml bottle to make application of this treatment quick and easy.
Step Three: Moisturize
Young Living offers fantastic moisturizers, including Genesis™, Lavender, Sensation™ Hand & Body Lotion, and KidScents® lotions. If you do not have a favorite, purchase a couple of options in your next order and start finding your new favorite.
HINT: Before going to bed, generously massage your favorite Young Living lotion all over your feet and legs, and then put on a pair of moisturizing socks.
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Honey Lavender Lemonade!
Sophisticated, yes. Complicated, no. With just five simple ingredients, this is a warm-weather treat you can whip up in minutes. So, throw on a sun hat, grab your favorite book, and find a sunny spot. This Honey-Lavender Lemonade is the perfect summer companion. You may even find yourself lifting your pinky finger as you sip.
Ingredients:
· 6 lemons, juiced
· 1 lime, juiced
· ½ cup honey
· 2 drops Lavender Vitality essential oil
· Ice water, about 10 cups
· Lavender sprigs, optional
Instructions:
1. Combine lemon juice, lime juice, honey, and Lavender Vitality in a large glass pitcher.
2. Add water to taste.
3. Stir until well mixed.
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Planning on a picnic this weekend? Summer is the perfect time to incorporate essential oils into your activities and your food. And since no one wants to spend time in the hot kitchen, here are some quick and easy recipes that you can whip up and enjoy anytime. You’ll get a tasty summer treat, plus the benefits of Young Living Premium essential oils.
Refreshing Cherry Lemonade
● 2/3 c. Blue Agave
● 4 drops Lemon Vitality
● 4 large lemons
● 1 bottle sparkling cherry soda
● Filtered water
In a gallon pitcher, combine agave, Lemon Vitality, juice of lemons, and sparkling cherry soda. Mix well and add filtered water to fill pitcher. Chill in refrigerator and serve over ice. Garnish with sprig of mint or lemon wedge. Makes eight 16-ounce servings.
Tomato Cucumber Summer Salad
● 1/2 c. cider vinegar
● 1 tsp. Blue Agave
● 1 tsp. salt
● 1 drop Dill Vitality
● 1 drop Black Pepper Vitality
● 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil
● 4 cucumbers sliced
● 2 c. red onion chopped
● 4 ripe tomatoes cut into wedges
In a large bowl, mix vinegar, agave, salt, Dill Vitality, Black Pepper Vitality, and vegetable oil. Add cucumbers, onion, and tomatoes. Toss and chill in refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving.
Ginger Cinnamon Glazed Peaches
● 1/4 c. Blue Agave
● 3 drops Ginger Vitality
● 3 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality
● 1 Tbsp. butter
● 4 peaches quartered
Stir agave and Vitality oils together and set aside. Add butter to frying pan. Heat on medium. Add peaches once butter has melted. Gently cook peaches 1–2 minutes. Brush agave mixture on each side of peaches. Allow glaze to caramelize on each side. Once peaches are caramelized on each side, remove from heat and plate. Drizzle remaining glaze on peaches and serve. Makes 4–8 servings.
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Thank you so much for joining us for our Step into Summer class tonight! We hope you learned some new things, jotted down some new DIYs and recipes and are gearing up for a bright and beautiful Summer!!!