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Essential Oils: How do they work?

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Essential oils enter the body in three ways depending on the oils classification. They can be:

  • Applied to the skin (topical)

  • Inhaled (aromatic)

  • Ingested (dietary supplement)

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Be sure to check the essential oils label so you know if the oil is classified as topical/aromatic or dietary supplement.

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How does skin application work?

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Essential oils can be applied topically to the skin. Common examples include applying a blend that contains wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) and helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum) essential oil to soothe the skin after normal exercise, or applying German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) essential oil to ease dry skin.

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How does this work?

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Our skin is somewhat permeable. The active chemicals in essential oils are absorbed by the skin.

Factors That Increase Skin Absorption

Different factors can affect the absorption of essential oils through the skin. If you massage the area first, it will increase circulation to that area, thereby causing an increase in absorption of essential oils. Heat will likewise increase circulation and thus enhance absorption.

Some researchers report that essential oils may be more readily absorbed from skin locations with greater concentrations of sweat glands and hair follicles, such as the head, soles, palms, and armpits (Battaglia, 2003).

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How do I inhale essential oils?

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Another way that essential oils enter the body is inhalation through the nose or mouth. Common examples include inhaling eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globules, E. radiate, or E. smithii) essential oil to cleanse and freshen the air or inhaling  wintergreen essential oil to provide an overall feeling of energy. (Note: Often, essential oils are put into a diffuser for inhalation.)

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The Olfactory System

The olfactory system includes all physical organs or cells relating to, or contributing to, the sense of smell. When we inhale through the nose, airborne molecules interact with the olfactory organs and, almost immediately, the brain.

Molecules inhaled through the nose or mouth are also carried to the lungs and interact with the respiratory system. Thus, inhaled essential oils can support the body through several systems and pathways.

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Interaction with the Limbic System (Emotional Brain)

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During inhalation, odor molecules travel through the nose and affect the brain through a variety of receptor sites, one of which is the limbic system, which is commonly referred to as the “emotional brain.”

“Smell is a potent wizard that transports us across thousands of miles and all the years we have lived.” Helen Keller

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Do people ingest essential oils?

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Before answering this question, let us just say this is an “extremely” sensitive topic. Some are passionate about their decision. While others are so overly-passionate that they will use scare-tactics to influence you to only do as they deemed right for them. However, they forget that, as with most issues, there are two-sides to everything. When it comes to essential oils, there are actually three philosophies (German, British, and French) about when/how to use them. We feel it is up to the user to carefully research all philosophies and make a decision that he/she feels most comfortable. With that said, let’s move forward with answering this question.

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The third way that essential oils enter the body is by ingestion (swallowing). The only essential oils that should ever be ingested are 100% pure, sustainably grown, essential oils labeled specifically as dietary supplements. The only absolutely pure essential oils that we are aware of are Young Living Essential Oils (see Young Living’s Seed to Seal purity promise at www.seedtoseal.com). Young Living’s Vitality line of oils are labeled for internal use (dietary supplements).

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Did you know an essential oil can be labeled as “pure” as long as no less than 5% of it is actually pure? That leaves 95% of the remaining bottle to be whatever (fillers, additives, etc.)! Find a company that guarantees the oil to be 100% pure! Remember, not all oils are okay to ingest, even 100% pure oils. Be sure to ask where your oil came from, where the farm is located, and ask if you can visit the farm. Always follow the instructions on the oil bottles label.

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Works Credit:
Parts of this post were adapted from the University of Minnesota’s article.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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What if I just want an oil or two but am not ready to take the plunge for an entire starter kit?

No problem! You can peruse the site, add whatever you want to your cart and just check out as retail.Don’t let the “sign up” part freak you out. It is quick and easy, just like if you were registering for an online account with Target. If you decide later that you would like to take advantage of the discount offered to Wholesale Members, switching your account over is easy peasy and I am more than willing to assist you with the change. If you are wanting to just look around the site at individual products, you can do that too. *NOTE* When you add an item to your cart and go to checkout, you will be brought to the screen asking you if you would like to start as a Wholesale Member or as Retail. Below that will be a place to enter a sponsor and enroller ID. I would love to be your sponsor. My member ID is 2270129. You simply enter that in both boxes.

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Are there benefits to “signing up” as a  Wholesale Member vs a Retail Member? 

Wholesale Members can also be Independent Distributors. This just means in addition to the wholesale pricing (24% off retail price), you also have the option of sharing the oils with your friends and family in order to earn commissions and participate in promotions for free oils. If becoming a Young Living Independent Distributor is something you are considering, please contact me. I will be more than happy to help you with getting your essential oil business up and running!  Signing up as a wholesale member puts you under no obligation to distribute the oils.  It simply means that you get to enjoy the benefits of a discounted wholesale membership and save 24% on everything you order, forever. Young Living does not have any monthly minimum purchase requirements, contracts, or annual fees. It truly is risk free. They stand by their product and let it do the talking.

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Am I required to purchase monthly, sign any contracts or pay any annual fees?

No. You do not have to order monthly in order to benefit from being a Wholesale Member. Once you order your premium starter kit, you are free to just order more oils as the need arises… or not. That is the best part. You are never required to order anything, ever. However, as a wholesale member you will always pay 24% less than retail on everything you do order. There are no contracts, no annual fees, no obligation whatsoever. We let the products speak for themselves.

 

Does being a Wholesale Member mean that I have to hawk goods to my friends and family, host crazy parties or keep a huge supply of products on hand? 

Absolutely not. Nope. No Way. Never. Not Even. Being a wholesale member simply means that you are getting your products at wholesale prices. 24% less that the full retail price. You are never… I repeat, never required to sell anything. I think you will find that sharing them with those around you just starts to happen naturally as you see benefits and changes in your own life as a result of using essential oils.

 

What do I need to do to get started?

To begin as a Wholesale Member, you simply start by purchasing the Premium Starter Kit. This is the same kit I purchased to help me dive into the world of essential oils. It is hands down the most cost effective way to get the most oils at once. Not to mention you will also get the home diffuser. If you just want a couple of oil to start with, you can get started as a retail customer and order only the things you want.

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Want to try Young Living essential oils?

You can get Young Living Essential Oils in two ways.

1.) As Wholesale Member (highly encouraged)

2.)or as a Retail Customer via the Young Living website (don’t recommend it because you don’t get the discount!)

I highly recommend joining as a Wholesale Member, even if you’re a beginner. Wholesale Members get access to the Premium Starter Kit, and they get an amazing 24% discount off every product you order. There are no tricks or gimmicks, no automatic charges to your credit card, etc.

You don’t need to “sell” oils to be part of this

For Wholesale Members there is no requirement to sell or meet monthly quotas or anything like that.

But if you’d like to earn some extra income…

Wholesale Members do have the option of sharing oils with their friends and family in order to earn commissions and participate in promotions for free oils. Some mamas even turn this into a business for themselves. If this is something you’re interested in, sign up with me and I’ll help you get started!

Here’s how to begin

You start by purchasing an enrollment kit. There are three options to choose from. However, we only recommend the Premium Starter Kit with the diffuser (pictured above). It is by far the best value and will help you actually start using essential oils. It’s the only kit that gives you the 10 Everyday Essential Oils (plus a bonus oil, Stress Away, which is many people’s favorite). These 11 oils will give you endless options in treating your family and yourself.

Sign me up!

To get started, just follow these steps.

  1. Click over to the Order Page.

  2. Select “Sign Up As: Young Living Wholesale Member”

  3. Be sure to put my number 2270129 in the “Enroller ID” and “Sponsor ID” .That way we get credit for your purchase and you get to team up with us.

  4. Fill out your name, billing address, shipping address, and contact info. (The reason you are asked for your SSN is for tax purposes; if you make over $600/year selling Young Living products, you will receive a 1099 form in the mail, as is required by law. Young Living never shares this info with anyone.)

  5. Create your password and pin which you will use to log in to your account and order your oils.

  6. Select your enrollment order. This is where you can specify which starter kit you would like. You must sign up with one of these kits to become a Wholesale Member.

  7. Set up your optional Essential Rewards Program. Buying one of the ER kits is not a requirement to sign up as a Wholesale Member! This is a rewards program you can opt into to start earning money back to help pay for your oils. At this point, you can skip this step by selecting “No, thank you. I plan on enrolling in the Essential Rewards Program later.” If one of the ER kits looks valuable to you, then go for it in addition to your starter kit.

  8. Agree to Terms & Conditions.

  9. CONFIRM YOUR ORDER. Many folks miss this step and end up not fully checking out. To confirm, the tool will log you in and it will show you your order again and it will make you enter in your payment information again.

If you want to check out the products and much more information at the Young Living Website, click on the link below.  If you do decided to order or join.........PLEASE don't forget to add my member number 2270129, that way you are a part of our team. (or return to my website and click the Order button...... that way all the information should be set-up for you.)

GO TO: www.youngliving.com   (clicking here will leave my website)

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