Seed to Seal

Today I wanted to share with you a resource available on the Young Living Seed to Seal site.



It is absolutely worth your time to watch each of the five videos at this link SEED TO SEAL.

If you have ever had any questions as to why Young Living oils are declared to be the best in the world, the answers are right here. 

I am a Young Living Independent Distributor, which means I buy my essential oils at the wholesale price rather than the retail price. I save 24% off retail, receive discounted shipping, and can earn free products through the Essential Rewards program as well as the ability to earn commissions. 

If you would like to become an Independent Distributor, I would love to sponsor you!  You can click HERE and enter 2066298 in the “Sponsor  and Enroller ID” boxes. 

I am always happy to answer any questions!  

Email me at thepureoil@gmail.com

Valor II and Peace and Calming II are here!

**Update!  To see a review of Valor II and Pace & Calming II  as compared with the original Valor and Peace & Calming click HERE.


Valor and Peace and Calming are two of my most used oils, so to have them out of stock is not a fun thing, but it is also a bit bitter sweet.  The reason these two incredible oils are out of stock is because last year the Young Living Blue Tansy crop was wiped out due to unfortunate weather conditions in Morocco where their Blue Tansy farm is.  Blue Tansy is part of both Valor and Peace and Calming among other blends.  Some other blends including Blue Tansy may still be available simply because they are not as in demand  and are also not included in the starter kits.

Young Living is 100% committed to their SEED TO SEAL promise, and so even when a disaster like this hits them, they refuse to compromise and purchase brokered oils.  No other company in the world has this level of commitment!

However, they are aware how beneficial these oils are and how much in demand they are, and so Gary Young has formulated Valor II and Peace and Calming II to help get us through until the Blue Tansy crop is ready for distillation this year!  These blends will remain available even after the Valor and Peace and Calming are again in stock.  I can't wait to try them!
**Also, check out those lovely new labels that allow us to see how much oil is in the bottle!  I love it!


I'm pleased to be able to share with you the following from the Young Living website: 
Gary Young is pleased to present Valor II™ and Peace & Calming II™, alternate formulations of two Young Living favorites!

Although not designed as replacements for our popular Valor® and Peace & Calming® essential oil blends, these new formulations will have increased availability. 

In addition, Gary hand-formulated these new blends to stay true to the original constituent character of their predecessors, so they offer the same great experience.

Valor II  

Ingredients

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cananga odorata† (Ylang ylang) flower oil, Aniba rosaeodora† (Rosewood) wood oil, Picea mariana† (Northern Lights Black spruce) leaf oil, Chamomilla recutita† (Matricaria) flower oil, Picea pungens† (Idaho blue spruce) branch/leaf/wood oil, Boswellia carterii† (Frankincense) oil, Vetiveria zizanoides† (Vetiver) root oil, Cistus ladaniferus† (Cistus) oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia† (Bergamot) peel oil, Cinnamomum cassia† (Cassia) leaf oil, Artemisia pallens† (Davana) flower oil

†100% pure, therapeutic-grade essential oil

Peace and Calming II

Ingredients

Citrus reticulata† (Tangerine) peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis† (Orange) peel oil, Cananga odorata† (Ylang ylang) flower oil, Pogostemon cablin† (Patchouli) oil, Picea mariana† (Northern Lights black spruce) leaf oil, Chamomilla recutita† (Matricaria) flower oil, Vetiveria zizanoides† (Vetiver) root oil, Cistus ladaniferus† (Cistus) oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia† (Bergamot) peel oil, Cinnamomum cassia† (Cassia) leaf oil, Artemisia pallens† (Davana) flower oil

†100% pure, therapeutic-grade essential oil

Some other information I wanted to share:

Q. Will Valor II and Peace & Calming II do the same things as the original Valor and Peace & Calming?

A. D. Gary Young created these alternate formulations that stay true to the original character of Valor and Peace & Calming, so they offer the same great experiences.

Q. Can Valor II and/or Peace & Calming II be ingested?

A. Neither blend is intended to be ingested.

Q. What is the aroma of Valor II?

A. Valor II features the Young Living exclusive Idaho Blue Spruce and the new Northern Lights Black Spruce essential oils, along with Ylang Ylang and other oils, giving Valor II a rich, soothing, and comforting aroma.

Q. What is the aroma of Peace & Calming II?

A. Peace & Calming II features the Young Living exclusive Northern Lights Black Spruce essential oil from our Northern Lights farm in Canada, along with Tangerine and Orange essential oils, giving this blend a rich, fruity, and calming aroma.

Q. Is there a UV warning associated with Valor II?

A. No. Valor II does not have a UV warning.

Q. Is there a UV warning associated with Peace & Calming II?

A. Yes. Peace & Calming II contains Tangerine and Orange oils. Avoid direct sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying product.

Q. Will these oils always be available, or will they only be available when the original oils are out of stock?

A. These oils are intended to be permanent products and can be used together with the original Valor and Peace & Calming for a complementary experience.

To see a complete list of information please click HERE to visit the 
Young Living website.

I am a Young Living Independent Distributor, which means I buy my essential oils at the wholesale price rather than the retail price. I save 24% off retail, receive discounted shipping, and can earn free products through the Essential Rewards program as well as the ability to earn commissions. 

If you would like to become an Independent Distributor, I would love to sponsor you!  You can click HERE and enter 2066298 in the “Sponsor  and Enroller ID” boxes. 

I am always happy to answer any questions!  

Email me at thepureoil@gmail.com

Bug & Bee Gone

This is a bug repellent that is safe for the whole hiking family, dogs and all!  

Do you like the clever name...Bug & Bee Gone. :)  (a play on 'bug be gone')

One thing to note about essential oils is that if they are not pure, or if they are at all adulterated, they can be very harmful to small children and animals especially.  This is one of the big reasons I stick with Young Living oils for topical use.  I want to be able to use my oils not only for scent, but for therapeutic value, and also to have them for my animals when needed. 

Having said that, there are even some Young Living oils that are not recommended for certain species of animals, infants, or pregnant/nursing mothers, but it's not due to impurity.  Some oils can be toxic to animals, just as chocolate and grapes are known to be toxic to dogs.  Make sure you do your homework before using oils on your fur babies. 

I will soon have more information available to you regarding animals and Essential Oils.  It's coming! 

Stay tuned!

The large brown glass bottle tucked in behind the bottle of spray is Solubilizer, find it HERE.  This is available from New Directions Aromatics. 

To make an informed decision on using the solubilizer, you can have a look at SkinDeep.  It's rated as fair, and for applications such as this, I deem it worth any risk.  It really takes very little.  You use one drop of solubilizer for each drop of essential oils used.  

I selected Lemongrass, Geranium and the Purification blend essential oils for this spray.  

This doesn't mean you can't make a rockin' bug repellant with many other oils though!

If you don't have these, others to consider would be:

peppermint
cedarwood
lavender
tea tree
citronella
rosemary

They would all be good choices, and in fact they could be even BETTER choices for you depending on where you are, and what kind of bugs you're dealing with.  In Southern Ontario this spray seems to be working really well for us!

*Please be aware that while citrus oils are great bug repellents, I didn't list them here for one reason only.  Citrus oils can cause extreme sensitivity to the sun.  They smell awesome, and work well, but they are NOT to be sprayed on bare skin.  If however you are spraying your spray onto clothing, and avoiding skin contact, citrus oils can be a great choice.  

Lemongrass, in case you were wondering is NOT a citrus oil, though it does have a lemony scent!

So, here's my recipe...

BUG &BEE GONE

• 10 drops Purification blend   (be aware that there are photosensitizing citrus oils in this blend.  Best to apply to clothing if using Purification!)                          
• 5 drops Geranium                                 
• 5 drops Lemongrass               
• 20 drops Solubilizer                                
• approximately 100 mL distilled water 

It comes together in a FLASH, and you can be bug free in about 60 seconds once you have your ingredients at the ready. :)

Drop solubilizer and essential oils directly into either glass or metal spray bottle.  Swirl vigorously to combine all ingredients and have them mix well.  Top off with distilled water, shake and label your bottle.  No mess to clean up at all!  It's just the kind of quick project that makes me feel accomplished on an otherwise sluggish day!

This isn't an exact science.  I used this amount for a milder spray, but when we head out into deep woods, I make a stronger solution and will often add peppermint, mostly because I love the smell. :)

It's non-toxic, NO DEET, smells lovely, and it's super cost effective, and health conscious! 

I even use this on my dogs necks** when we are really out for a hike in the deep woods, and I notice they catch many fewer mosquitoes in their fur when they're wearing this.  

**Please be kind and don't ever spray anything with a strong scent directly onto an animal.  They have a very acute sense of smell and are very sensitive to smells, more so than you and I.

 To apply this to my dogs, I spray a few squirts into my hand, and then rub it into their coat, behind the ears and neck, where they won't be bothered by the smell. 

For a purse sized bottle, I purchased these in either 25 or 50 mL (depending on the size of suitcase purse you travel around with)

Simply adjust your number of drops of essential oils to the size of the bottle, and always remember one drop of solubilizer for each drop of essential oils to ensure complete emulsification. 

You may find in your area that you can add double the water and still have an effective spray.  There really isn't a solid science that spans the globe when it comes to repelling bugs.  Experiment, and have fun!

Brewster is a happy guy when the bugs stay away!

If you give this a go, let me know in the comments what you think about it!

I am a Young Living Independent Distributor, which means I buy my essential oils at the wholesale price rather than the retail price. I save 24% off retail, receive discounted shipping, and can earn free products through the Essential Rewards program as well as the ability to earn commissions. 

If you would like to become an Independent Distributor, I would love to sponsor you!  You can click HERE and enter 2066298 in the “Sponsor  and Enroller ID” boxes. 

I am always happy to answer any questions!  

Email me at thepureoil@gmail.com

June 2015 Canadian Young Living Promos!

I'm always excited on the first of the month to check in and see what the Promo is for Young Living this month.

We're honouring Dad this month with some fabulous oils he will love!

And here's the breakdown, with earning levels.

300 PV Reward

Retail Value: $140.45

Order 300 PV and receive a free 15-ml bottle of Copaiba essential oil, a 15-ml bottle of Wintergreen essential oil AND a 5-ml bottle of PanAway essential oil!

15-ml Copaiba essential oil: Copaiba is a soothing oil that is commonly used after physical activity.

15-ml Wintergreen essential oil: Wintergreen is known for its soothing properties, particularly when used in massage.

5-ml PanAway essential oil: This unique essential oil blend contains wintergreen and clove essential oils which are widely used to promote relaxation.

190 PV Reward

Retail Value: $91.44

Order 190 PV and receive a free 15-ml bottle of Copaiba essential oil and a 15-ml bottle of Wintergreen essential oil!

Now, generally there is a 250 PV level as well, but this month they're jumping from 190 straight to 300.  Please feel free to contact me at thepureoil@gmail.com with any questions you might have regarding PV etc.  

In the US PV is equal to the dollar amount of the product.  However, due to the exchange rate in Canada, the PV is not equivalent to the cost of the products, but once you're in the site it calculates clearly both the PV and the cost of your order easily. 

Now a little bit about why I Love these three oils in particular...

Copaiba Distilled from gum resin that is wild harvested from Brazilian copaiba, copaiba contains the highest amounts of beta caryophyllene (55 percent) of any known essential oil.

This is one of my most favourite oils.  For one thing the scent is light and lovely. Some essential oils have fantastic therapeutic qualities which make them awesome to have, but they don't always smell delightful if you know what I mean. (Take Goldenrod for example.  LOVE the oil for it's therapeutic qualities, not so much for the scent!)  

Copaiba is also an enhancer oil.  It's the one oil that you can use to extend and amplify any of the other oils.  It has natural anti-inflammatory properties which make it exceptional for sore muscles.  

It can also be taken internally, and really isn't offensive even if taken as a drop under the tongue.  I use Copaiba to extend and strengthen the therapeutic properties of more expensive oils, such as Frankincense and Myrrh, Helichrysum and any of the expensive florals like Melissa, Rose and Jasmine. 

Wintergreen  Wintergreen has a sweet, minty scent distilled from the fresh leaves in China. This oil is known for its soothing properties, particularly when used in massage.

Wintergreen smells like a Canadian winter to me.  You can use it to make a tiger-balm like salve that is excellent for sore, tired and achy muscles.  It's a strong ingredient in the PanAway.  Add some Copaiba to the blend and you are really going love the effects! 

On its own blended with a carrier oil it's excellent for massage.

I love to diffuse this one for an invigorating, clean scent in the house when I don't want citrus or pepperminty smells. It's a great one to mix it up!  

I also use this one just a drop in my stainless steel sink to shine it after I've scrubbed it.  It makes it shine and it smells divine!

PanAway  PanAway® contains wintergreen and clove essential oils. These oils or their active components are widely used in massage after physical activity.

PanAway is best remembered as "Pain-Away".  It's a blend that contains Helichrysum, which is known to be an exceptionally healing oil. Click HERE to learn a little more about the incredible benefits of Helichrysum.  

PanAway is a fantastic smelling blend that is both wintery and somewhat medicinal.  With peppermint, clove and wintergreen it really does smell lovely, and the added Helichrysum is a powerhouse for supporting the body's ability to heal itself. 

PanAway is an expensive blend, mostly because of the Helichrysum, but you can always do half PanAway and half Copaiba to extend it. :)

Of course, PanAway can also be used to make a salve, and I will in a future post, show you exactly how to do just that.  Stay tuned.

All in all, June is a fantastic time to get in on Young Living, as the Canadian starter kits are still containing both Valor and Peace and Calming, and the line up of Free goods available this month are definitely on my short list of wouldn't want to be without's!

I'm always happy to answer any questions, or help in any way I can!  Feel free to drop me a line at thepureoil@gmail.com

Tell me what your favourite oils are and why!

I am a Young Living Independent Distributor, which means I buy my essential oils at the wholesale price rather than the retail price. I save 24% off retail, receive discounted shipping, and can earn free products through the Essential Rewards program as well as the ability to earn commissions. 

If you would like to become an Independent Distributor, I would love to sponsor you!  You can click HERE and enter 2066298 in the “Sponsor  and Enroller ID” boxes. 

I am always happy to answer any questions!  

Email me at thepureoil@gmail.com