Toxic Free Life (Private Class Only)
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Note: This ‘class’ is designed to be a month-long series of Facebook posts and contains a lot of info. Feel free to modify it to an in-person class or a 2-day FB class.
INTRODUCE TOXIC FREE LIFE
This month we are highlighting ALL the things that we use in our homes that YOU can also use in your homes that result in chemical-free / green / toxic-free living!!! Whatever title you want to give it, it all boils down to having a healthy and safe home for you and your family.
It’s public knowledge that large organizations and companies DON’T actually have your health and best interest in their hearts. They’re looking to make a buck; they’re looking for the quick and easy. That’s why when you walk down the toiletries aisle at Target, pick up a few products, and glance at the ingredients, you’ll see things like: Parabens, Synthetic colors, Fragrance, Phthalates, Triclosan, Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) / Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), Formaldehyde, Toluene, and Propylene glycol. These are the BIG ones to look out for! In that aisle and many others, you can find carcinogens and toxic ingredients that we honestly don’t even know and understand the repercussions to our health yet. The FDA doesn’t regulate the beauty industry; therefore, anyone can put just about anything into a product that you therefore are putting onto your skin and into your body.
So, whether we are putting things on our skin, into our bodies, on our plates, in our washing machines, EVERY SINGLE THING we will talk about this month will only be the BEST and most NATURAL ingredients that you could find ANYWHERE. This stuff will beat anything that you can find at Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Central Market and the like.
So, follow along with us and we will show you this month how to convert your home into a toxic-free life!
SO FRESH AND SO CLEAN IN THE KITCHEN
Find all the THIEVES things in our kitchen. When I walk down the aisles of Target, it doesn’t even tempt me to binge on Mrs. Myers or Dawn because I think about all the things those soaps leave behind and then we ingest. Or the soaps that cause my husband to itch during the day. Or the laundry detergent that makes us break out in rashes. It’s a no brainer to invest in the Thieves line …. where on the back of the bottle it says, “Drink water to dilute if ingested!” IT’S THAT SAFE!!
+Thieves Dish Soap: With naturally-derived ingredients, Thieves Dish Soap effectively cleans your dishes without chemicals, dyes, or synthetics. Young Living pure essential oils — Thieves, Jade Lemon, and Bergamot — work with other plant-based ingredients to leave your dishes sparkling clean.
+Thieves Automatic Dishwasher Powder: I order 2 packs of this every month because I’m obsessed and terrified of running out! :) Give your dishes the clean they deserve with Thieves Automatic Dishwasher Powder! Harnessing the concentrated power of Thieves, Lemongrass, and Orange essential oils, naturally derived soapberries, and two cleansing enzymes, our plant-based cleaning powder for automatic dishwashers tackles even the dirtiest dishes with ease. Thieves Automatic Dishwasher Powder is ultra-concentrated, meaning that most loads require just 1 tablespoon. For heavy-duty loads, 2 tablespoons will leave even your dirtiest dishes spotless! If your home has hard water, we recommend using a citric acid-based rinse aid to ensure that your dishes stay clean and sparkling. Forgoing synthetic surfactants, artificial fragrances, dyes, phosphates, and bulky, wasteful packaging, our environmentally friendly formula is biodegradable and compatible with septic systems, so you can feel good about using Thieves Automatic Dishwasher Powder from start to finish.
+Thieves Foaming Hand Soap: This is what we keep at the kitchen sink. When I’m cooking with raw meat, I like to have the Thieves line because I know it works powerfully! AND it’s gentle enough for littles to get into without me freaking out about it. Thieves Foaming Hand Soap makes it easy to lather, rinse, and get on your way! With a plant-based, instant-foam formula, skin is left feeling clean and refreshed but never over-dried. Plus, you’ll love the lingering citrus-spice aroma of our proprietary Thieves blend of Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus and Rosemary.
+Thieves Foaming Hand Soap Refill: Did you know that you don’t have to buy new bottles every month? YL has a huge Thieves Foaming Hand Soap Refill. I try to have at least one of these under my kitchen sink at all times and then I use it to fill up every pump in every bathroom.
+Lemon EO: Lemon is great to drop straight into the garbage disposal when you have stink that won’t go away.
DRY SHAMPOO
Dry shampoo seriously must be one of the easiest ways to keep your hair looking fresh and styled in-between washes! This recipe is SO easy to put together and keeps your hair feeling shiny and healthy without putting icky buildup onto your luscious locks! If you have never tried dry shampoo, just get ready to have your world rocked! Click this link for an easy step by step on how to keep your hair game strong! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQIkyhCEiok
PEARLY WHITES
Let’s discuss those pearly whites that everyone sees as soon as you flash that gorgeous smile! There are so many awful things lurking in your oral hygiene. Let's make sure that you aren't working on cleaning your body out and swishing awful ingredients at the same time!
THIEVES DENTAL CARE
After you've done hard work to get the toxins out of your body, DON'T put them back in!!!! Do just a bit of research on some of the ingredients in traditional toothpastes, especially children's toothpastes, and you will run in horror to dispose of all bottles of danger lurking in your bathroom cabinets, drawers, and secret behind the mirror spaces.
My dentist fully supports my use of the Young Living Thieves line of dental care. She referred to my dental hygiene as "immaculate." Woohoo!!! She also noticed that it seems to make teeth much less sensitive and is recommending it for that reason as well. Missing the toxic hazardous waste, what our extensive line of toothpastes, floss, and mouthwash does have is the Thieves blend, full of immune support and bacteria-fighting capabilities. It's time to ditch the junk and stop pouring more chemicals into your mouth multiple times a day. Instead, do something to support your immune system and gut and to promote healthy teeth and gums.
Bonus: Gargling Thieves mouthwash does wonders for soothing your throat, and Thieves toothpaste makes a great backup deodorant!
Double Bonus: Try adding a drop of Orange Oil to your Thieves toothpaste each day to whiten your teeth!
Do you love your Thieves oral care products? Which one is YOUR favorite?
FACIALS
I know sometimes finding a good face regimen can be overwhelming, but it totally doesn't have to be thanks to YL products! Treat yourself to a home facial every day! Your face will feel dewy and clean, not stripped and dry, not oily. Just clean and fresh! I had someone tell me the other day that my skin was flawless. I nearly fell out of my chair. It's not flawless, but the fact that someone could even say that makes me ecstatic after years of fighting acne, dryness, and oiliness, all three. Give yourself this gift! Get the toxic facial products out of your house!
COCONUT OIL HAIR TREATMENT
We all gotta tame that frizz sometimes! This is something that you can do at home, mix up super quick! This is so inexpensive, and you can use what you already have in your cupboard. This is super deep conditioning and naturally nourishing!
**From naturallivingindeas.com**
“Coconut oil is wonderful for hair. It improves scalp health, supports hair growth, and adds volume and shine. Honey is a powerful humectant, meaning it draws moisture from the air. This is especially good if your hair is overly dry due to the use of flat irons or blow drying and if you have a dry scalp. Apple cider vinegar removes residue from the hair, as well as working as a natural detangler. If you are looking for a natural way to soften hair or repair it from styling damage, this coconut oil hair mask is it!
STEPS:
Melt coconut oil into a liquid. Add the honey to the melting coconut oil. Next, add the apple cider vinegar. Mix the ingredients well. If it separates a little bit, that’s perfectly fine. Just give it a swirl or two as you apply it to make sure you are getting an even amount of each ingredient.
The best way to apply the mask is use a hair coloring brush or a natural pastry brush. Section your hair into 4 equal parts then part your hair in half inch sections. Apply the coconut oil hair mask starting at the roots and move up to the tips of your hair. Pile your hair into a bun and let it sit for 15-20 min, then wash with a natural shampoo.
If your hair is very dry, leave the mask on longer.”
LUSCIOUS LOCKS
One of the first transitions I made in the beauty department was the transition to the YL shampoo because I knew there are only amazing ingredients in it. So here are my top tips when starting out with the shampoo and conditioner.
Tips:
+Give your hair two weeks to transition to a natural shampoo. Your hair can feel oily when you first start because it is being stripped of all the residue that has been left behind from toxic shampoos.
+Wash your hair once, then rinse, wash your hair a second time with a small amount of shampoo a second time if it still feels oily at the roots.
These shampoo + conditioner combos will leave your hair feeling silky, nourished, and so so healthy!
++Copaiba Vanilla Shampoo + Conditioner++
Use for a deeper conditioning. This is a great, relaxing smell and leaves your hair smooth.
++Lavender Mint Shampoo + Conditioner++
Use for fine, thin, silky hair or more oily hair. This one is also very soothing and relaxing with that extra kick of peppermint.
++Lavender Shampoo + Conditioner
Use for hair that is not too oily or too fine. This combo is a great one to start with if you are looking to transition to a natural shampoo.
MERMAID HAIR SPRITZER
Want an extra kick of moisturization for your daily routine? This little combo is easy to whip up and keep next to your makeup so you’ll remember to apply every day.
Recipe:
+Fractionated coconut oil (1tbsp)
+Vitamin E (1 tbsp)
+¼ cup of distilled water
+10 drops of each of Lavender, Cedarwood, and Rosemary
Shake up your bottle and apply while getting ready.
MEET THE ROLLERS
The rollers are THE PERFECT start to your oil journey if you don’t know what to grab after your starter bundle comes in the mail. They’re gorgeous, they’re easy to use, and their name gives away their purpose. When you have this line up in your home, you can start replacing so so many things that you might otherwise be using.
+TRANQUIL+
A blend created specifically for bedtime. It’s soothing, relaxing and very tranquil. Grab this one for bigs and littles, and roll on before bedtime. This is also a great blend for the emotions because of its calming effects.
+DEEP RELIEF+
When you need some deep relief in your muscles, then this is the one to grab. It has that minty/hot feeling that is so comforting after a workout or injury. A little bit goes a lot way. Use during that time of the month over the abdomen. Use it down the neck and over the temples when experiencing head tension. Use it over muscles when they are tired and sore.
+BREATHE AGAIN+
Grab this one during winter months and apply over the bridge of the nose, down the neck next to your ears, and over your chest. Also, grab this one when experiencing seasonal allergens. This is also a great one to apply over the bridge of the nose before a workout.
+STRESS AWAY+
The perfect roller for you and your friends. Keep this one stocked in your gift closet because it’s the perfect perfume. Use before speaking in front of crowds. Use before a test or important meeting. Use before you walk out the door to conquer the day. Use this one when experiencing head tension. So many uses for this beauty!
+VALOR+
Use it to greet each morning with a positive attitude or to unwind at the end of the day. Its powerful yet calming scent is versatile enough that you can integrate it into your morning and bedtime routines and anywhere in between. We call this one two other names: “Mr. Courage” and “Chiropractor in a bottle.”
+RUTAVALA+
This guy is a powerhouse for sleep and feelings of anxiousness. Valerian is one of the top oils to use for these types of emotions, and although the smell is very noticeable, it is very effective.
GOO GONE
One of my FAVORITE uses for lemon is its incredible ability to remove anything sticky, gooey, or unwanted off surfaces with ease. Living with a toddler has never made me more appreciative of the power of lemon!
Any shoppers here? Whenever I pick up new glassware with those pesky price tag stickers, I always keep lemon handy to take off the stickers! Just drop the oil on, rub it around a little, and let it sit for a few minutes. Then come back, and it will come right off!
What are your favorite ways to use the power of lemon in your home?
BURN B GONE
Every mama needs to hear this! Every woman needs to hear this! Every mountain man needs to hear this. No one is immune to burning, right?! And when it happens you will be GLAD you read this post and stocked up on these must haves.
+LavaDerm After-Sun Spray: This is a unique formula from YL that is a liquid in the bottle. Once sprayed onto the skin, it becomes like a lotion and then melts again to be a liquid so that you don’t have to irritate sensitive skin that has been burnt. YOU NEED THIS. Sunburns, yes! But also, for stovetop burns, curling irons, etc!
+Lavender EO: This is your #1 go to until LavaDerm comes in your next order. Pour.It.On. Like I’m talking generously! Be generous with this application to a burn. 20-30 drops can really make a huge difference long-term. Then keep applying throughout the day.
+Frankincense EO: This is your friend when it comes to fast healing. Apply Frank after the burn has cooled. Reapply throughout the day.
GET FANCY
We believe that you have a right to know what you're putting on your skin and how it can affect your health. We also believe you should still have the option to look the way YOU feel most beautiful without layering toxins on your skin.
How many chemicals do you think you use every day in your beauty routine? 5, 10, 50? Would you be surprised to hear the average woman applies over 200 chemicals daily, with 80 of those being before breakfast? All the lotions and potions we use in the morning, including MAKEUP, are some of the biggest culprits for household toxins. The skin is the largest organ, and what we apply to our skin will be absorbed into our bloodstream and circulated throughout the entire body.
OK, so toxins are out… what can you use instead? Enter Savvy Minerals Makeup! This is the answer! With Savvy Minerals, our health does not have to be compromised for beauty.
Beauty lies in health, not in makeup. A healthy body on the inside AND the outside is what radiates true beauty and provides a canvas for creativity. The goal of Savvy Minerals by Young Living is to empower women in their own unique and natural beauty.
A few fun facts:
-Savvy Minerals are free from: talc, lead, bismuth, mineral oil, lead, mercury, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, synthetic fragrances, and synthetic colorants!
-Savvy Minerals are made in the USA (the brushes are made in Italy).
-Savvy Minerals are cruelty-free, gluten-free, and mostly vegan (the lipsticks and lip glosses have beeswax, so they are not considered vegan).
-Savvy Minerals by Young Living uses Arrowroot Powder and Kaolin Clay. Both are calming to the skin, help to absorb excess oil and moisture on the skin and make the skin feel silky smooth. This is important because most mineral makeup uses bismuth, which is a metal mineral that - when worked into the pores - aggravates the pores and causes irritation and breakouts.
-Savvy Minerals last ALL DAY LONG… seriously, ALL DAY LONG! You’ll look as fresh at midnight as you did at 9 AM!
You can't put a price tag on health. Would you rather be healthy your whole life long, or have perfect beautiful skin your whole life long? The good news is, with Savvy Minerals, you're well on your way to both! ♥
THIEVES CAR CLEANER
Want a good and safe and powerful car cleaner? Here’s our recipe:
+1/4 capful of Thieves Laundry Soap,
+a few drops each of Lemon and
+a few drops of Purification and
+diluted it with water
+add to a spray bottle.
Leaves your car clean AND smelling like Christmas!
GOING OUTDOORS
Do mosquitos love you like they love me? Do you have that beautiful porcelain skin you want to keep protected? As you are spending those Fridays at the football or soccer fields here are a couple MUST HAVES for your #toxicfreelife
+Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50: Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply every two hours (after 80 minutes if swimming or sweating, or immediately after towel drying). The risk for skin cancer and early skin aging comes in when you get a sunburn, so protecting your skin is a very important habit to start. No chemicals, easy coverage, and good for your skin. Instead of toxic chemicals, it offers broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection using naturally derived plant- and mineral based ingredients, including non-nano zinc oxide — a physical UV blocker. Reef safe.
+Insect Repellent: Don’t let bug bites ruin your family’s outdoor fun this summer! Young Living’s Insect Repellent is clinically proven to repel mosquitoes and other tiny invaders using only 100 percent naturally-derived, plant-based ingredients. Pure sesame oil and a carefully selected blend of essential oils traditionally used for their bug-repellent properties come together to make up all 99 percent of the active ingredients in this formula. The other 1 percent? Vitamin E. That means you can use it on your little ones and not worry about the harsh chemicals used in many traditional repellents. You’ll also love the pleasant, citrusy aroma and smooth, non-greasy, non-sticky application.
KEY INGREDIENTS: Citronella essential oil, Lemongrass essential oil, Rosemary essential oil, Geranium essential oil, Spearmint essential oil, Thyme essential oil, and Clove essential oil
LAUNDRY DAY
We all know that laundry day is just a wee bit more fun when you get to use the Thieves Laundry Soap and the wool dryer balls with your favorite EO. Your clothes will come out clean and smelling like pure goodness.
+Thieves Laundry Soap: With a plant-based formula, Thieves Laundry Soap gently and naturally washes your clothes, leaving them truly clean without any chemical or synthetic residue. Natural enzymes and powerful essential oils add to the formula’s strength, leaving your clothes fresh and clean with a light citrus scent. Thieves Laundry Soap can be used in all washers, including high-efficiency, and its highly concentrated formula will handle approximately 64 loads with just 32 fluid ounces.
Primary Benefits:
• The plant-based formula is free from SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), dyes, petrochemicals, formaldehyde, phosphates, synthetic perfume, and optical brighteners.
• Formula uses the power of Thieves, Jade Lemon, and Bergamot essential oils. Suggested Use: Follow the instructions found on the garment’s care label. Add clothes. Start machine, and add the proper amount of soap for load size.
• Use ½ cap for conventional washers
• Use ¼ cap for high-efficiency washers
• Use more as needed for large or heavily soiled loads
+Dryer Balls: Why use dryer balls?
1. Durable: Works great with heavy loads of blankets and towels.
2. Eco- and people-friendly: No more harsh chemicals from traditional dryer sheets released into the air or left on clothing to irritate skin.
3. Fresher laundry: Absorbs and releases moisture evenly to reduce wrinkles and static cling.
4. Budget-smart: No more recurring costs for fabric softeners and dryer sheets.
How to use dryer balls:
1. Add 3 - 6 drops of your favorite Young Living essential oil (we recommend Lavender) to one of the four dryer balls.
2. Toss all four dryer balls into the dryer with each load.
3. For best results, re-apply 3 - 6 drops of essential oil with every load.
What oils do you use for your wool dryer balls?
Here’s some to order: http://amzn.to/2wXQSSw
NAIL POLISH REMOVER
If you are like me, I get so frustrated when I realize that a product I have been using for YEARS (like how long have I been painting my nails for!?) could potentially be causing so much harm to my body!
It’s just another reason to be thankful for our oils! We can take care of our bodies without giving up a good manicure. Because at least for me, I LOVE having my nails done. It makes me feel skinnier in a way (ha!), and now I don’t have to compromise my health for fashion! We can have it all ladies.
So, the next time your nail polish starts chipping away, follow this quick and easy recipe below to help get your nails fresh and polished!
The Lazy Version: LEMON OIL is the key ingredient!
For a true DIY gal: You will just need a 2 oz. glass bottle, Grapefruit essential oil, Lemon essential oil, Orange essential oil, Rubbing alcohol, and White vinegar.
Directions: Add 2-3 drops of Grapefruit essential oil. Add 2-3 drops of Orange essential oil. Add 5-6 drops of Lemon essential oil. Fill the remaining amount of the glass bottle with 2/3 rubbing alcohol and 1/3 vinegar. Gently shake bottle to mix. Soak your nails for 5-10 minutes in bowl. Add solution to a cotton pad and wipe your nails clean. Voila!
PANIC
Friend! Let’s get vulnerable for a minute. Who can relate to some of this here…. the panic emotions that start to set in in life…… Sometimes life starts to feel like a big wave of water sweeping over your head, and you’re working so hard just trying to get above it. You might be lying in bed and all of a sudden feel a wave of adrenaline hitting you that screams "run." You feel like you're trapped or chained down, but your body is telling you to get away! THESE are the moments of panic that I know some of you experience. I experience them, too, sometimes. Take heart! You're not alone! You might feel many pressures in life as a mom, a dad, a provider, a woman, a wife, a husband etc. There are so many hats that we are all juggling and to keep up with the responsibilities and jobs that come along with each can really start to send your emotions spiraling out of control in certain seasons. But we have some incredible tools and resources waiting for you to use so you don't have to constantly live with these feelings of entrapment!
I was just having a conversation with a close friend about this. Our bodies and minds go into coping mechanism when in transition or change, and sometimes it takes years to come down from the fight or flight mode. But when your body and mind do start to release you can be hit with a lot of effects emotionally.
I was thinking last night how we have such a gift with oils in these moments. As I was talking to her, I was thinking about how the only other alternative we would have in these moments is to call a doctor and get on meds (which in some cases is needed). But in other cases, it’s a gift to be able to have this option first.
We have oils that can bring support and balance into the emotions. We have oils that can support the brain and calm its reactions. We have oils that can support the hormones and level out highs and lows. We have oils that we can use in moments of panic, change, stress, lows, highs, etc.
Here is a great list that are fabulous for supporting your body in these moments. Use them often and consistently. Use them BEFORE you have these moments as well.
+Valor
On the bottoms of the feet, or a single drop on one wrist and hold the other wrist to it for a few moments to balance the entire system. Valor is a blend that is close to the heart of Gary and YL. The integrity of this valuable blend will always be of highest priority.
This is our bravery oil.
Our courage oil.
Our fortitude oil.
Use it to greet each morning with a positive attitude and to refocus at the end of a challenging day.
It will support our brain and our body in just the right way to offer us amazing support.
+Peace & Calming
Encourages deep relaxation. Great support in your bedtime routines or to support overactive children. Uplifting. Reduces tension. The legendary one and only original calming oil. For bedtime, shopping time, driving time, stressing time. Pets, kids, young, and old can benefit from its soothing power!
-Apply to the chest and over the heart.
-Apply to wrists, and breathe in deeply.
-Apply to temples, back and neck and ears to smell throughout the day.
-Diffuse all day.
+Frankincense
Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) was once regarded as more valuable than gold in ancient cultures. It was in recipes God gave to his people for cleansing and worship. Why? Because He understands us as physical beings. That we are a whole: body, mind, and spirit, and that we need help bringing that all together into a cohesive focus. Frankincense has been used to ground and focus the mind during times of prayer and mental strain or grief.
Frankincense also has a similar effect inside the body, encouraging the cells and functions to come back to their foundations. To help the body to remember what it does and why it does it. What should it be protecting? What should it be removing? How should it be functioning? Where should the garbage go? Frankincense quietly asks our systems all the right questions and then supports them in doing their job well. Just as it's best to surround ourselves daily with those who are wise, it's also good to give ourselves frequent exposure to this ancient, revered oil. Who doesn't need a daily dose of calming, grounded influence?!
-Apply to the chest and over the heart.
-Apply to wrists, and breathe in deeply.
-Apply to temples, back and neck and ears to smell throughout the day.
-Diffuse all day.
-Add to capsule or drink to consume internally.
+Grounding
Just what it says, this blend helps us to get rooted, think more clearly, and let the frantic unnecessary melt into the background. Grounding Essential Oil is a very emotional relaxing oil that contains seven premium quality oils.
This oil will stabilize and calm a person on first application. This is a good oil for those who make poor choices in relationships, work or home because they simply are in denial of their own true reality.
Many times, this happens because we just don't know how to deal with the emotional component so we get stuck and can't move forward. This oil can help.
-Apply to the chest and over the heart.
-Apply to wrists, and breathe in deeply.
-Apply to temples, back and neck and ears to smell throughout the day.
-Diffuse all day.
+Lavender
For centuries lavender has been used for sleep. It has been put into pillows and mattresses, wrapped up with clothes, added to handkerchiefs (hello, diffuser), and used in aromatherapy for relaxation. It has been added to all kinds of tonics and potions for skin and smelling salts for fragile ladies whose corsets were tied a little too tight.
- Add to diffuser for calming and sleep.
- Apply to palms, and inhale deeply when upset or tense.
- Add to skincare recipes or directly to soothe skin.
- Apply to sinus areas to soothe the respiratory system, especially with seasonal changes.
- Rub on tiny feet for comfort.
+Lemon
The benefits you experience with Lemon in your first year of oiling may differ from the benefits you see in 3-4 years. It continues working on layers of toxins and emotions stored in the body, bringing the body into a state of ideal frequency and purity.
I say this because Lemon is an oil you can get comfortable using multiple times a day, making it easy to forget how powerful it truly is, but it is one of the most frequently praised essential oils when it comes to testimonies of improved health and emotional wellness. A good rule of thumb for Lemon is to keep it somewhere easily accessible, because it really is an Everyday Oil!
Make a habit of adding Lemon Vitality to drinking water because physical detox creates a holistic effect! This can help with clarity and relieving the emotions that come from a toxic body.
- For releasing feelings of emptiness, heaviness, and dark thoughts, try Lemon and Joy applied to the spine and diffused together.
- When you feel weepy or sad, try a drop of Lemon diluted with carrier oil right in the center of the forehead and focus on the word “Joy.”
- For a general sense of emptiness, apply Lemon (with a carrier oil if desired) across the breastbone area, and diffuse.
- Combine with Lavender in the diffuser for feelings of loneliness and abandonment.
Each person is different, so how your body responds to these will vary. Try each one consistently to find YOUR blend. I suggest using Lemon with each as your body is coping with stress.
There are so so many more oils that you can use! What oils do you use in these moments?
WELL GROOMED
Okay, friends! I’m going to bring a few new favorites into your life!! There is something about being well-groomed that makes you feel real fancy and together and prepared and snaZzy! Right?! Mirah Shave oil is divine. And the Shutran line... smells so yummy!
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+MIRAH SHAVE OIL
This is your multitasker! Use when shaving your leg for a silky-smooth feeling. You’ll also notice that you don’t need moisturizers after you get out of the shower, AND you’ll be shaving less. You need a tiny pump, so it lasts a long time.
If you’re also looking to get rid of frizz for curly or outta control hair, this is a fan favorite. It takes a tiny amount to tame that mane.
Mirah Shave Oil is formulated with a rich blend of essential oils, emollients, and botanical ingredients for a luxuriously close shave with or without water. Exotic baobab, meadowfoam, and avocado oils work together with Mirah essential oil blend to provide a frictionless glide that prevents razor drag, bumps, and nicks. With skin-moisturizing botanicals and essential oils, Mirah Shave Oil hydrates skin, leaving it feeling silky smooth.
Primary Features:
• Rich blend of exotic oils hydrates skin and hair for a close shave.
• Provides a frictionless glide to help prevent razor nicks, skips, bumps, and dragging when used with or without water.
• Formulated without drying or irritating chemicals — just botanicals and essential oils that leave skin feeling refreshed and silky smooth.
• Is travel friendly.
MORE INFO HERE: https://static.youngliving.com/en-US/PDFS/MirahShaveOilPIP.pdf
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+SHUTRAN SHAVE CREAM
Shutran Shave Cream smells yummy just like the oil. It has that creamy texture, which is perfect for the guys!
With pure essential oils and moisturizing botanicals, Shutran Shave Cream delivers a close, smooth, hydrating shave. Palm, grape seed, and olive oils combine with Shutran essential oil blend to provide a frictionless glide that helps avoid razor drag, nicks, and skips. Luxurious ingredients such as green tea, honey, organic sugar cane, naturally derived vitamin E complex, Tea Tree essential oil, and mango and cocoa butters leave your skin feeling soft and silky — a perfect shaving experience from beginning to end.
Primary Features:
• Hydrates hair and skin for a close shave.
• Made without drying or irritating chemicals — just pure essential oils and botanicals.
• Contains luxurious conditioning ingredients to deeply moisturize skin.
• Leaves skin feeling soft and silky-smooth.
• Skin-conditioning ingredients provide a frictionless glide to help avoid razor nicks, skips, and dragging.
MORE INFO HERE: https://static.youngliving.com/en-US/PDFS/ShutranShaveCream.pdf
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+SHUTRAN BEARD OIL
This stuff is perfect for moisturizing the skin and the hair. If your man or YOU are sensitive to smells of aftershave, then this is a fantastic tool.
Shutran Beard Oil features the great scent of our original Shutran essential oil blend, specially crafted to soften, condition, and add a healthy-looking sheen to facial hair while moisturizing the skin underneath. Designed to absorb easily into hair and give it a soft, natural-looking shine, Shutran Beard Oil is perfect for everyday use. Formulated with pure ingredients such as apricot kernel oil and wolfberry seed oil, this beard oil will help keep your skin hydrated and leave your beard smelling great with the masculine scent of Shutran.
MORE INFO HERE: https://static.youngliving.com/en-US/PDFS/ShutranBeardOil_PIP_US-1.pdf
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How do you use your grooming products?
BAR SOAP
Have you heard the dirt on bar soap? Let me fill you in for a minute!
“One of the main ways your body acquires nutrients, other than eating, is transdermal — through the skin. Your skin is your largest organ — 22 square feet on average — and 60 percent of the substances you put on it are eventually absorbed into the bloodstream. This semipermeable membrane allows us to absorb vitamins and minerals, but, unfortunately, it absorbs harmful chemicals we put on it, too.
Chemicals in common soaps are no joke. They can disrupt our hormones, promote allergies, lead to reproductive issues and increase risk of some cancers. With serious side effects like these, we need to be particular about what we put on our skin.
Fragrance.
Bottom line: If the ingredient is vague, it’s probably hiding something. “Fragrance” could actually be a cocktail of chemicals, and you’d never know it. The FDA doesn’t require companies to disclose the breakdown of a fragrance’s ingredients to consumers because the chemicals that produce fragrance are considered “trade secrets.” Most of the time, synthetic chemicals and cancer-causing toxins (like phthalates, used to make fragrances last longer) are hiding under that one sneaky term. Constant exposure to fragrances has been shown to negatively impact the central nervous system and can trigger allergies, migraines and asthma symptoms.
Parabens.
These ingredients are estrogen mimickers — meaning that once applied to the skin they enter the bloodstream, and the body mistakes them for estrogen. When the body thinks there is an abnormally high amount of estrogen present in the bloodstream due to the presence of these hormone disrupters, it reacts in various ways: decreasing muscle mass, increasing fat deposits, causing early onset of puberty and spurring reproductive difficulties in both men and women.
Sulfates.
These chemicals are used to produce lather and bubbles in soap. Some common sulfates are SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) and SLES (sodium laureth sulfate). Sulfates strip the skin of its natural oils and increase penetration of the skin’s surface. They are also irritants for people with sensitive skin or eczema.
Triclosan.
This chemical is most often found in antibacterial soap. Recent studies have found that triclosan actually promotes the emergence and growth of bacteria resistant to antibiotic cleansers. It also creates dioxin, a carcinogen that has been found in high levels in human breast milk. Dioxins have disruptive effects on the endocrine system and negatively affect thyroid functions. And here’s a fun fact: dioxin is the primary toxic component of Agent Orange!
Think about it. If we are washing our bodies with soap that contains harmful ingredients every single day, this adds up over a lifetime to wreak havoc on our health.
With minimal government testing on these chemicals, it becomes up to us, as smart consumers, to make informed decisions as to what does and doesn’t go on our skin.
Improve your overall health by choosing high-quality soap and body wash free of these four hormone-disrupting toxic additives. Make the switch, and both your skin and your body will be thanking you.”
-healthywomen.org
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So, thankfully, we have amazing BENEFICIAL ingredients for our bods through Young Living. Here is the list of soap that you can start replacing your Dove or other brands of soap with… these scents are amazing and made with pure, premium quality essential oils.
Lemon Sandalwood
Morning Start
Peppermint Cedarwood
Sacred Mountain
Valor
Lavender Oatmeal
Shutran
Thieves
Charcoal
HARDWOOD FLOORS
These are tricky right? We had friends who rented a townhome, and she was always terrified of ruining the hand-scraped hardwood floors. She never really knew what to use. But I’ll tell you, that addition of olive oil in this recipe is genius. Olive oil is so great in nourishing hardwoods!
INGREDIENTS:
1 gallon hot water
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup Thieves cleaner
3-5 drops Orange EO or Pine EO
DIRECTIONS:
Add the above together in a bucket. Using a soft cleaning cloth, soak the cloth into the water, ring excess water, and wash a small 4x4 section of floor. Immediately wipe dry with a soft cloth and move to the next section of flooring.
What are YOUR Hardwood floor cleaner recipes?
SWEET SLEEP
Let’s talk SLEEP + OILS!!!!
A good night’s rest is such a gift, our heart is for you to always get RESTORATIVE deep REM sleep! Did you know that according to the CDC, 1 in 3 adults do not get enough sleep? We are on a mission to eliminate poor sleep!
So much of getting a good night's rest is in establishing a routine!
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A good, consistent bedtime routine for us is SUPER important! Here are some sweet sleep tips that have really helped us all get a full night's rest in our home:
*YL KidScents lotion for the kiddos, and lavender lotion for the adults - and then roll a "dream" roller of your favorite sleep oils on their feet and down their spines.
*One drop of oil on the chests
*Fill up all of our diffusers with Peace & Calming or Lavender!
(Did you know YL has the cutest kids diffusers? We LOVE the dino one!)
*We love having a box fan going, and a sound machine - all of this really sets the tone to a relaxing, peaceful atmosphere!
*Seedlings Linen Spray! Gently spray pillows, crib sheets, blankets.... if holding a baby, I like to gently mist myself! Even my kiddos "lovies" get a spray at bedtime!
What are your favorite bedtime tips that you have incorporated into your family's routine?
THANK YOU!
I sincerely hope you enjoyed finding out about the options you have to live your own toxic-free life. Share with me what your favorite product is that you are anxious to try or what interesting fact you learned that you didn’t know!
