What are essential oils? Essential oils are aromatic, concentrated plant extracts that are carefully obtained through steam distillation, cold pressing, or resin tapping. When grown, harvested and distilled properly essential oils contain naturally occurring chemical constituents that have the potential to promote a variety of actions........In a nutshell, essential oils are the the hormones / life blood of a plant.
Essential Oil Basics
There are many oil companies on the market and they seem to grow by the day as they try to jump on the band wagon of what they perceive to be the new money-making opportunity.
STOP!!
Don’t jump on the same band wagon by thinking that all oils are equal, because they ARE NOT. Let's start with the basics about essential oils. More important, let's talk about what makes Young Living the leader in the essential oil industry.
Why Young Living? It's simple......Young Living doesn't compromise their standards in order to get their products to market faster in order to increase their profit margin. Young Living stands behind their Seed to Seal process. Seed to Seal has three crucial pillars—Sourcing, Science, and Standards—it is Young Living's commitment to unmatched quality. Why? You. Their primary purpose is to provide the highest quality in everything they do, so they can offer their members pure products they can trust. Click here to view a video on the Seed to Seal process.
Young Living
- Does not source their oils from oil brokers
- Owns their own farms throughout the world
- Works with partner farms that must adhere to YL's strict Seed to Seal standards
- Weeds are hand picked
- No pesticides are used
- Distills oils only once before using the remaining plant material as compost. YL does not distill their oils multiple times
- Distills at low temperatures in order to obtain the highest number of naturally chemical constituents.
Essential Oil Basics
How EO's Are Made
How to Use EO's
Quick Tips For Safe Use
Although most essential oils are safe for general use, the potency of some oils can cause irritation and should not be used in specific situations. Always check the product label for appropriate usage.
- Citrus oils are photosensitive - do not place on skin that will be exposed to the sun as it may result in a severe burn,
- Dilute with a carrier oil - use of a carrier oil will not dilute the effect of the essential oil but will ensure that oils applied topically are not irritating or overpowering,
- Never use water if you experience irritation - if essential oils get in your eyes or cause irritation to skin, flush and dilute the area with a safe carrier oil to alleviate discomfort,
- Don't apply essential oils to sensitive areas - avoid applying essential oils to sensitive areas such as eyes, ears and mucous membranes.
