Friday, November 17, 2017

DIY Sugar Scrub





How to Make your Own Sugar Scrub

Ingredients:


Directions:
  1. Combine  1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup olive oil or other carrier oil, 5 drops essential oil of choice
  2. Mix well with spoon
  3. Add more sugar for the consistency of your preference


Use: Rub on hands or feet to exfoliate. Then wash.

Great choices for essential oils: Peppermint, lavender or lemon














Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Why Thieves Essential Oil is a Staple in Our Household




Where to even begin! Thieves is a MUST HAVE in our house. It is so incredibly versatile from chemical free cleaning to supporting the immune system.

Thieves- Are you thinking, this is a strange name?! 

The name is based on a 15th century legend of thieves who robbed people who were dying of the plague. When they were caught, they were forced to tell how they did not get sick of the plague. It turned out they were spice traders and used a blend of spices for protection.

Thieves is a blend of Clove, Lemon, Rosemary, Cinnamon and Eucalyptus therapeutic grade essential oils. It is such a powerhouse!

There are so many uses, but here are my top 5:

1) Supports Healthy Immune Function

This is what I grab immediately when I feel I need a little extra immune support. I will put a drop directly under my tongue (a bit strong & spicy).  Other ways to use it: put a few drops into a veggie capsule, or mix it with some fractionated coconut oil, olive oil or a carrier oil of choice into a glass roller container. I typically will put 10-15 drops into a 10 ml roll-on. Sometimes I add additional clove for an extra punch. Roll this onto your feet, neck and chest.

If you have a diffuser, you can also diffuse this oil for the whole family to benefit. I typically put a couple drops into the diffuser and diffuse it next to my night stand.

2) Makes a Great Homemade Cleaner

Young Living has a lot of great Thieves cleaning products. They are incredibly popular simply because of results. The oils that make up the blend do a great job not only supporting your immune system but also cleaning and degreasing your house! You can replace all cleaning products with just this ONE. And you don't have to worry about your kids getting into your cleaning products. If you want to make your own, just add a few drops to a spray bottle and clean every surface of your house!

3) Toothpaste

I love Young Living's Thieves Dentarome Plus toothpaste. If you like to make homemade toothpaste, this is a great oil to add! Toothpaste was one of the first things I replaced when I started on my chemical free journey, as the typical toothpaste I had been using says on the label, "Call poison control if swallowed". Under the tongue is one of the fastest ways to your blood system, so regardless of if we are swallowing the toothpaste, our bodies are definitely soaking it all up. Thieves oil is excellent for your gum health.

4) Deodorant

Do you like to make your own deodorant? This is a great oil to add to your homemade recipe.  I personally use YL's Thieves Dentarome Plus Toothpaste as a deodorant as well. Yes, toothpaste as a deodorant, it sounds crazy, but it really works!

5) Non-Toxic Foaming Hand soap

I LOVE Thieves Foaming hand soap. It has such a great smell. If you want to learn to make your own, it's super easy, just a couple ingredients and literally takes 30 seconds max. I wrote up a recipe here. Just replace the peppermint essential oil in the listed recipe with Thieves. If you don't want to make your own, Young Living has a wonderful one you can buy.

There are so many more great Thieves benefits and products- Thieves cough drops, mouthwash, veggie soak, spray, hand purifier, and more! 

How to get this Young Living Exclusive oil:

Purchase online at retail price or get it at a 24% discount for life, with the one time purchase a Thieves premium starter kit at a 32% discount here.

What comes in a Thieves Premium Starter kit?
15ml Thieves Essential Oil Blend
Thieves AromaBright Toothpaste
Thieves Fresh Essence Plus Mouthwash
2 Thieves Cleaners
2 Thieves Sprays
2 Thieves Waterless Hand purifiers
5ml bottle of Stress Away Essential Oil Blend (YL Exclusive)
10 Sample packets (lemon, lavender, peace and calming, thieves, peppermint)
Roller Fitment
10 sample cards
10 sample bottles

All of this retails for over $247, and get it for only $160 plus tax/shipping.