Natural Beauty Month

Welcome to Natural Beauty Month! I hope that you are inspired to make some of these beauty products and start to fill your beauty regimen with all natural and organic skin and body care. I'd love to know what you have tried and what are your favorites! Please let me know if you have any questions!

Natural Beauty Month-Facial Mist

Lavender and Orange Facial Mist
This is refreshing and calming at the same time. I keep some in my purse and apply in the car before running into school or a store. Also great after a workout!
-salt
-distilled water
-lavender essential oil
-orange essential oil

-Place a tiny pinch of salt in a glass spray bottle. Add 5 drops of lavender essential oil and 6 drops of orange essential oil. Fill with distilled water. Swirl and use.  
 

Natural Beauty Month-Sea Salt Body Wash

Sea Salt Body Wash
-1 oz aloe vera gel
-3 oz castille soap(I like Dr Bronners Unscented from Target)
-3 oz distilled water
-1Tb argan oil
-5 drops ylang ylang essential oil
-5 drops rosemary essential oil
-1 1/2-2 teasp. sea salt

In a glass measuring cup, dissolve sea salt in the distilled water. Dissolve completely. Add the aloe vera gel, argan oil and essential oils and mix. The oils will seperate, it is ok. Add in the castille soap. It may get chunky but that is ok, keep mixing and funnel into a container. Feel free to use any combination of essential oils that you like!
 

Natural Beauty Month-Spring Time Diffuser Recipes

The following are some of my favorite oils to diffuse. Don't be afraid to try out different combinations! What are your favorite oils to diffuse?

-4 drops of vetiver and 4 drops of lemon
-2 drops of peppermint and 4 drops of lime
-2 drops each of lavender, lemon and peppermint to help with pollen in the air
-4 drops of lemon and 2 drops of frankincense
-2 drops each of lavender, frankincense and stress away to promote calm

Natural Beauty Month-Men's Aftershave

Natural Beauty Month-Beards

Marco C., Senior Manager of Product Marketing

“I like to smell good, keep my skin moisturized, and have a sheen in my beard that draws in the eye—but in a manly way. This oil combination tends to hit all the points necessary to keep my face soft without compromising my manliness.
“I like to blend Young Living’s Tea Tree, Bergamot, and Cedarwood essential oils. For every drop of essential oil, I add 3 drops of jojoba oil as carrier.
“The scent of this combination makes me feel grounded with a twist of devious inspiration. These oils smell great together, and the scent reminds me to be confident as I approach every aspect of my day. I like to use it in the morning and again in the afternoon to keep that aromatic reminder going.”

Josh J., Marketing Channel Copywriter

“The coarse hair of my beard needs to be treated a little differently than the finer hair on my head. I tried shampooing and conditioning my beard, but it didn’t leave my beard soft or smooth enough. I like using beard oil to help give my beard a shiny gloss and a great smell that lasts through the day—and there’s no better way to get it than to make your own. That way you can adjust the amounts of the oils to suit your needs and get the perfect signature scent.
“Since my beard covers so much real estate, I dilute the essential oils pretty heavily so they aren’t overwhelming. When I make my signature “Refined Ruffian” blend, I start with sweet almond oil and avocado oil to serve as carriers. These nearly neutral oils are an ideal base that makes up approximately 85–90 percent of the beard oil. Here are three of my favorite essential oil combinations to really bring the beard oil to life.”

• 1–2 drops of Wintergreen with 2–3 drops of a conifer oil, such as Idaho Balsam Fir or Northern Lights Black Spruce
• 5 drops Citrus Fresh and 2 drops Tea Tree
• The Refined Ruffian: 5 drops Bergamot and 3 drops Cedarwood

Nathan M., Product Marketing Manager

“I like the fresh feeling of eucalyptus oils but with the sweetness of Citrus Fresh and Australian Blue. Tea Tree is great for an added healthy glow for your face.
Using this rich-smelling beard oil makes me feel less peasant and more nobleman.
“I start with 10 drops of V-6 or jojoba oil, and then start adding my Young Living essential oils: 2 drops of Tea Tree, 1 drop of Helichrysum, 1 drop of Eucalyptus Radiata, 1 drop of Citrus Fresh, and 2 drops of Australian Blue.”

Jonny T., Senior Media Productions Manager

“The essential oils I use change based on my mood that morning. Some mornings I’ll reach for Citrus Fresh and add a hint of Wintergreen because they tend to attract some nice attention. Every once in a while, I’ll throw in some Shutran just because it’s so manly; it’s like my beard has a beard.
“For my signature beard oil, I start with a whopping drop of Wintergreen, 2 drops of Citrus Fresh, a drop of Valor, 3 drops of Shutran, 2 drops of Tea Tree, 4 drops of Lavender, 1 drop of Believe, 2 drops of Build Your Dream, and 3 drops of Magnify Your Purpose.”

Natural Beauty Month-Shaving Cream

Shaving Cream For Men or Women
-1/3 cup shea butter
-1/3 cup coconut oil
-1/8 cup olive oil
-15 drops of essential oil such as eucalyptus/peppermint, pine, lavender/lemon, lime/vetiver

Combine the shea butter, coconut oil and olive oil in a double boiler or pot set on top of simmering water and heat on low until melted. Stir often. Remove from heat and add essential oil/s. Cool and allow to completely harden. Whip with a mixer or an immersion blender to make it smooth and creamy. Tranfer to a jar with a tight lid.

 

Natural Beauty Month-Oil Cleanse

Wrinkles are not the only sign of aging that visibly add years to our face; sagging skin, age spots, and dull skin tone also reveal the passage of time. And when we rush through our routines, skipping the steps necessary for caring for our skin, we can end up with unhealthy-looking skin.
Maintaining a cleaning regimen that removes makeup and dirt from skin can help keep the look of healthy skin long past youth. Renew your efforts to care for your skin’s natural beauty and keep it looking timeless with this simple cleanse.

Cleanse Recipe:

1. Start with a good cleansing base oil and pour ¼ cup into a clean glass bowl. We suggest:

CLEANSING BASE OILS
All Skin Types	For Oily Skin	For Dry or Maturing Skin
Olive	Jojoba	Avocado
Sunflower	Sweet Almond	Apricot Kernel
Tamanu	Grapeseed	Argan

2. Add 1–3 drops of one or more of the essential oils listed below:

ESSENTIAL OILS
All Skin Types	For Oily Skin	For Dry or Maturing Skin
Lavender	Bergamot	Myrrh
Geranium	Helichrysum	Rose
Frankincense
Clary Sage
Sandalwood

Instructions:

1. Open pores by rinsing your face with warm water.
2. With upward rotations, massage oil mixture all over face for 1–2 minutes.
3. Leave mixture on face for 1 minute.
4. Saturate a clean washcloth with warm water.
5. Place towel on face and leave for 15–30 seconds.
6. Slowly and gently wipe off oil.
7. Repeat steps 5–7 until your face feels clean.

Natural Beauty Month-Lemon Sugar Facial Scrub

Natural Beauty Month-Coffee Infused Eye Cream

DIY Coffee Infused Eye Cream
-1/4 cup beeswax
-1/4 cup coffee infused oil
-1/4 cup coconut oil
-1 teasp. jojoba oil
-3 capsules vitamin e
-4 to 5 drops of chamomile essential oil

Place beeswax in a double boiler or a pot placed over simmering water. When it is melted, add in the coffee infused oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil and vitamin e, stirring after each ingredient is added. Remove from heat and allow to cool briefly. Add 4-5 drops chamomile essential. Transfer to a small container and put in the fridge to solidify.

Coffee Infused Oil
-1 cup almond or jojoba oil
-1/2 cup of fresh coffee grounds

Heat the oils and coffee grounds in a double boiler or in a pot placed over barely simmering water (low heat) for about 1 hour. Cool, strain and transfer to a bottle. Store at room temperature.

I've Got My Oils Now What?

Our theme for the month of January is, I've Got My Oils, Now What? I'll be sharing ways that you can use your oils that are included in the Premium Starter Kit. I'd love to hear about your favorite ways to use the oils in your kit!

 

I've Got My Oils, Now What?-Diffuser Blends

I've Got My Oils, Now What?-Bath Soak, Sugar Scrub, Night Serum

I've Got My Oils, Now What?-Peppermint Hot Chocolate, Winter Wellness Popsicles

I've Got My Oils, Now What?-Hand Sanitizer, Makeup Brush Cleaner, Laundry Brightener

I've Got My Oils, Now What?-Beyond the Starter Kit

Welcome to our community! Getting started with essential oils is such a simple yet profound way to empower yourself and achieve balance. Let me know how I can help and feel free to leave comments and ask questions!