Hi guys! Last week I promised I would give you a more in depth post on the essential oils I have been using, so here it is! Today I thought I would share with you a brand that I absolutely love-Young Living! I’m sure you’ve heard of them, but if not hopefully I can provide you with some more info today!
I was first introduced to essential oils after my boyfriend gifted me an oil diffuser this Christmas. That was the first time I had ever used essential oils and let me just say, oh how I had been missing out! Essential oils truly are amazing and have so many great benefits!
I have really bad anxiety and can have a hard time calming myself down sometimes and using essential oils has really helped relax my mind. If I start to feel anxious or nervous about anything I will use an essential oil (typically Peppermint) and just practice deep breathing for 30 seconds while inhaling the scent. If I have more time, I will use my oil diffuser to disperse the scent throughout my room! I can’t tell you how big of an impact this has had on helping me calm down!
Now I actually carry my Peppermint essential oil in my purse with me wherever I go so that if I start to feel anxious I can put a few drops on my wrist or my temples or I’ll just open up the bottle and breathe in the aroma!
Here are a few of the Essential Oils that I have been using!
Lavender
This has such a peaceful and calming scent! I actually used to have a Lavender pillow spray that I would use at night before I went to sleep because it was such a relaxing scent! Now, I use my oil diffuser! Lavender has so many uses and benefits! It soothes skin if you’ve had a long day in the sun, calms the mind and body, reduces skin inflammation, promotes hair growth, used as a sleep aid, allergy relief, treats cold sores, and minimizes scarring. A little extra tip is to add a drop of Lavender to your mascara for lash growth!
Lemon
Lemon instantly makes me happy! It has such a fresh and clean scent that puts me in such a good mood! Lemon and citrus scents always remind me of cleaning products, which I love! Some of the benefits of lemon essential oil include: nourishes skin, relieves stress, boosts immune system, treats asthma, aids in weight loss, fights bacteria, it’s a natural teeth whitener, can be used to relieve morning sickness, improves digestion, and relieves a cough.
Peace and Calming
This is such a relaxing scent! It’s so perfect to diffuse at bedtime, when you’re winding down for the night or when you are doing yoga/meditating. It really has such a peaceful and comforting aroma that makes me feel so calm. When you diffuse Peace and Calming it promotes a good night’s sleep, calms any tension you have in your body, reduces stress, helps with panic attacks, can help you stop grinding your teeth at night, and more!
Peppermint
This is probably my favorite oil! I have always loved peppermint for as long as I can remember because this scent has such an immediate calming effect on me. Whenever I am feeling anxious I would (and still do) chew a piece of peppermint gum. There is something about the minty flavor that has such a powerful effect on my mind. I also use Origins Peppermint Peace and Calming lotion and massage it into my temples and back of my head when I feel nervous or have a headache. A few benefits of using peppermint are headache relief (as I just talked about!), stress relief, reduces nausea, relieves sore muscles, promotes healthy skin, improves focus, soothes digestive issues, freshens breath and so many more!
Besides the essential oils that I have tried by Young Living, I also wanted to share a few other products I’ve really enjoyed by them!
Calming Lavender Bath Bomb
I already told you in my self care post how obsessed I am with taking baths! I LOVE them. If I’m stressed, feeling anxious, or just need to relax I always head straight to the bath. It almost immediately calms me down. I love adding bath salts and bath bombs to the water because it makes it more fun and they always smell so yummy, so the other day I added in Young Living’s Lavender scented bath bomb to the water! Guys my skin felt so silky afterwards!
Frankincense Glow Face Roller
This roller is magical! I use mine almost every day as a part of my morning routine! This can actually be used in place of regular face lotion or serums that you use! It has such a pleasant smell and makes your skin feel so smooth! Frankincense has so many benefits especially for your skin which include- improve skin tone, reduce the appearance of acne, strengthen skin, improve elasticity, and reduces redness.
Ningxia Red Antioxidant Drink
This is a whole body supplement that contains two servings of fruit in an 8 oz serving! It is seriously SO good! Some of the ingredients in Ningxia Red are wolfberries, vanilla extract, blueberry, plum, pomegranate, cherry, and aronia juices.
Some of the benefits of drinking Ningxia Red include:
*Supports normal eye health
*Supports normal cellular function
*Prevents against oxidative stress
*Provides energy support
*Supports overall wellness
Have any of you tried Young Living’s essential oils or other wellness products!? If you haven’t and would be interested in learning more about the essential oils and what Young Living has to offer let me know!
Young Living has a really awesome Starter Kit that will introduce you to the world of essential oils, how to use them, what you can use them for, and all the benefits! My friend Madi can even get you $25 off!
Do you use essential oils!? If so, what are some of you favorite scents!?
Have an amazing week!
XO
Cassie
