Jump Start your Wellness Journey with Essential Oils

I always thought essential oils sounded way too good to be true before I tried them! Then, when I started to get interested in and hear more about how useful these oils are, I thought I could never afford them. Sound familiar? Well, fear no more, because the brand new 2015 Starter Kits have been released and they are the best possible value for the highest quality oils on the market! I did a lot of research before jumping in with essential oils, because while the Premium Starter Kit is half the price of what its components would retail for separately, it was still a major investment. Months later, I am still SO glad I chose Young Living and the Premium Starter Kit to jump start mine and my family's journey toward greater wellness. These kits are truly worth their weight in gold because of their life changing and even money saving possibilities!

Did you know there are multiple Starter Kits available at a range of prices? The Premium Starter Kits are the best possible value and the best way to jump start your journey toward better health and wellness! And there are six different and equally useful Premium Starter Kits available. So, what's new in these lovely starter kits? The to die for Stress Away blend has replaced Citrus Fresh as the bonus oil and is included in every single kit! The Premium Starter Kits now come with a range of different diffusers. And instead of Melaleuca (Tea Tree), Joy, and Stress Away, the Premium Essential Oils Collection comes with Copaiba, R.C., and DiGize - some of the most popular essential blends and single.

The change I am MOST excited about though are the redesigned essential oil bottle labels! They are so professional, legible, functional, and just plain beautiful. Plus, they now have a a clear line in the back to show how full or empty the bottle is so you can anticipate the need for a refill much more effectively.

Even if essential oils or any starter kit seems to be way out of your price range, there is something for everyone and every budget at Young Living. A Basic Starter Kit includes the following for a totally affordable price:

• 5-ml Stress Away™
• AromaGlide™ Roller Fitment
• 10 Sample Packets
• 10 Love It? Share It! Sample Business Cards
• 10 Love It? Share It! Sample Oil Bottles
• 2 NingXia Red® 2-oz. samples
• Product Guide and Product Price List
• Essential Oil Magazine
• Essential Edge
• Member Resources

For those who are looking for the absolute best that Young Living has to offer at an incredible value, the Premium Starter Kit with the Aria diffuser is the way to go! The Aria diffuser features LED lighting, a remote, and even acts as a speaker system that can connect with your phone to set the perfect mood along with the rejuvenating power of diffused essential oils.

• Aria Diffuser
• Premium Essential Oils Collection:
  • Lavender 5-ml
  • Peppermint 5-ml
  • Lemon 5-ml
  • Copaiba 5-ml
  • Frankincense 5-ml
  • Thieves® 5-ml
  • Purification® 5-ml
  • R.C.™ 5-ml
  • DiGize™ 5-ml
  • PanAway® 5-ml
• Stress Away™ 5-ml
• AromaGlide™ Roller Fitment
• 10 Sample Packets
• 10 Love It? Share It! Sample Business Cards
• 10 Love It? Share It! Sample Oil Bottles
• 2 NingXia Red® 2-oz. samples
• Product Guide and Product Price List
• Essential Oil Magazine
• Essential Edge
• Member Resources

If you are looking for a mid-price ranged, sleek, and professional starter kit, the Premium Starter Kit with a Bamboo diffuser is an excellent choice! The Bamboo diffuser diffuses over a wider range, not nearly as much as the Aria, but more than the Dewdrop or Home Diffusers. It is also beautiful, sleek, slim, white, gender neutral, and the perfect, almost invisible addition to any room.

• Bamboo Diffuser
• Premium Essential Oils Collection;
  • Lavender 5-ml
  • Peppermint 5-ml
  • Lemon 5-ml
  • Copaiba 5-ml
  • Frankincense 5-ml
  • Thieves® 5-ml
  • Purification® 5-ml
  • R.C.™ 5-ml
  • DiGize™ 5-ml
  • PanAway® 5-ml
• Stress Away™ 5-ml
• AromaGlide™ Roller Fitment
• 10 Sample Packets
• 10 Love It? Share It! Sample Business Cards
• 10 Love It? Share It! Sample Oil Bottles
• 2 NingXia Red® 2-oz. samples
• Product Guide and Product Price List
• Essential Oil Magazine
• Essential Edge
• Member Resources

 The Premium Starter Kit with the Dewdrop diffuser is the most affordable of the premium starter kits and an amazing value. The Dewdrop diffuser kit is equivalent to and the same value as the Home diffuser Premium Starter Kit (pictured above). The only real difference is that the Dewdrop diffuser is a bit more gender neutral and less conspicuous than the gorgeous Home diffuser.

• Dewdrop Diffuser
• Premium Essential Oils Collection;
  • Lavender 5-ml
  • Peppermint 5-ml
  • Lemon 5-ml
  • Copaiba 5-ml
  • Frankincense 5-ml
  • Thieves® 5-ml
  • Purification® 5-ml
  • R.C.™ 5-ml
  • DiGize™ 5-ml
  • PanAway® 5-ml
• Stress Away™ 5-ml
• AromaGlide™ Roller Fitment
• 10 Sample Packets
• 10 Love It? Share It! Sample Business Cards
• 10 Love It? Share It! Sample Oil Bottles
• 2 NingXia Red® 2-oz. samples
• Product Guide and Product Price List
• Essential Oil Magazine
• Essential Edge
• Member Resources

 The Premium Starter Kit with the Home Diffuser (pictured above) is such an incredible value for access to a life changing lifestyle with essential oils. It's my personal favorite, and equivalent to the kit I started with with just a couple of changes.

• Home Diffuser
• Premium Essential Oils Collection;
  • Lavender 5-ml
  • Peppermint 5-ml
  • Lemon 5-ml
  • Copaiba 5-ml
  • Frankincense 5-ml
  • Thieves® 5-ml
  • Purification® 5-ml
  • R.C.™ 5-ml
  • DiGize™ 5-ml
  • PanAway® 5-ml
• Stress Away™ 5-ml
• AromaGlide™ Roller Fitment
• 10 Sample Packets
• 10 Love It? Share It! Sample Business Cards
• 10 Love It? Share It! Sample Oil Bottles
• 2 NingXia Red® 2-oz. samples
• Product Guide and Product Price List
• Essential Oil Magazine
• Essential Edge
• Member Resources

For the devoted or aspiring athlete in need of a daily boost there is the incredible Premium Starter Kit with NingXia Red. It is an antioxidant rich, energizing drink formulated by Young Living that supports general wellness and energizes. It is excellent added to juice, smoothies, or any other energy drink. Plus, it's an incredibly healthy alternative to the sugar and caffeine that we too often fall back on to get us through the day.

• NingXia Red 2-pack
• 30 NingXia Red Singles (2 fl. oz. ea.)
• NingXia Nitro
• 5-ml Stress Away™
• AromaGlide™ Roller Fitment
• 10 Sample Packets
• 10 Love It? Share It! Sample Business Cards
• 10 Love It? Share It! Sample Oil Bottles
• 2 NingXia Red 2-oz. samples
• Product Guide and Product Price List
• Essential Oil Magazine
• Essential Edge
• Member Resources

And finally, there is a Premium Starter Kit with Young Living's infamous Thieves products. Thieves is an essential oil blend formulated based on four thieves who robbed the dying and the dead during the Bubonic Plague and escaped illness by covering themselves in a mixture of herbs. "This Starter Kit is ideal for those wishing to replace harmful chemicals in the home with powerful, natural alternatives." I use Thieves in my indispensable All Purpose Cleaner  and Sanitizing Spray because it's so powerful and yummy smelling. And the Thieves toothpaste has done wonders for strengthening my weak, sensitive teeth.

• 15-ml Thieves
• Thieves AromaBright™ Toothpaste
• Thieves Fresh Essence Plus Mouthwash
• 2 Thieves Cleaner
• 2 Thieves Foaming Hand Soap
• 2 Thieves Spray
• 2 Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier
• 5-ml Stress Away™
• AromaGlide™ Roller Fitment
• 10 Sample Packets
• 10 Love It? Share It! Sample Business Cards
• 10 Love It? Share It! Sample Oil Bottles
• 2 NingXia Red® 2-oz. samples
• Product Guide and Product Price List
• Essential Oil Magazine
• Essential Edge
• Member Resources

Do you want to know what the very best part of jumping into essential oils with a starter kit is? Let me tell you - it's those invaluable Member Resources listed at the bottom of each kit. Member Resources include the following:

• 24% Discount on ALL Young Living products only so long as you make a 50PV (usually about $50) purchase PER YEAR. And yes, your premium starter kit will qualify as your PV order for your first year. All of the Premium Starter Kits are valued at 100PV. But the Basic Starter Kit, while significantly cheaper than the others, has no PV (point value). 
• Access to the Essential Rewards program. This is a totally optional program that you can enter and leave at any time for any reason. It allows you to make monthly purchases while earning a percentage of the PV back to redeem for free product. It also allows you to redeem free oils and promotional offers from Young Living with qualifying purchases. The longer you participate in the program, the greater your percentage of points earned will be.
• Free mentoring and education from a sponsor who is committed to guiding you in your wellness journey and will often offer promotional offers of their own.
• The Opportunity (never an obligation) to share the Young Living lifestyle with others and earn commission as others join your oiling team.

Signing up with a Premium Starter Kit was one of the smartest moves I ever made for me and my family. It is such an incredible community and opportunity to improve your health and happiness in the way that nature intended. Set yourself up for success in life and with these powerful oils by jumping in with a starter kit that fits your specific lifestyle. By choosing me as your sponsor you will qualify for monthly promotions plus devoted mentoring and essential oil education! You can get started on this empowering journey by clicking here and entering my member number 2546134. If you're simply interested in learning more feel free to email me at rach.dorian@gmail.com with any questions you may have!

*Disclaimer: This post is NOT intended as medical advice of any kind because I am not a doctor. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and so they are not intended to cure, treat, or prevent disease. The oils only help your body to do what it was meant to do, like nutritional supplements. Caution should be exercised with first time oil use - skin patch tests prior to use and dilution with carrier oil - especially in children. Children, especially under the age of 6, should never ingest essential oils without advice of a healthcare professional since they are concentrated and potent. If you are under the care of a physician, nursing, taking prescription medication, or pregnant please consult your doctor prior to use. Keep essential oils out of reach of children.

30 Essential Oils UNDER $20

The truth is, the only reason I missed out on learning about essential oils years ago was because of the price sticker shock for the high quality oils. I was actually pretty horrified when I discovered how much they cost. Some of the more rare and precious oils like Frankincense retail for almost $100 a bottle! I thought "thanks, but no thanks" and did not give them another thought. It was when I became a Mom that I first got really interested in and curious about essential oils. The Mom guilt and worry is real and I wanted to use the healthiest on my baby. I specifically told my husband: "Someday when we have more money, I'd really like to try essential oils." I did not want to use anything but the purest and the best on my baby or in my body, but there was just no way I could afford it.

Then, I discovered what a great value the Premium Starter Kit is. It comes with the most useful, everyday oils (including Frankincense!), a home diffuser, literature, samples, and a Wholesale Membership discount that retail for twice the value of the kit with no strings attached. When I realized how much this would SAVE me money not just on the oils, but the priceless peace of mind it could grant me, I knew I had to take the plunge. But a lot of people are pretty skeptical about taking a $150 plunge on something they're not certain will work.

So, I decided to write a post about all of the different and totally affordable ways to start your essential oil journey! There are $40 (samples and literature)  and $75 (samples, literature, diffuser) Basic Starter Kits that also include a Wholesale Membership discount with no strings attached so you can still get the highest quality oils at the deepest discount. Plus, a membership gives you the option to utilize the Essential Rewards program to earn points for free product. And of course, there's the option to sign up as a Retail Customer with no starter kit or fee required.

Even though I took the plunge on a Premium Starter Kit (with my credit card), that doesn't mean that I could automatically afford the more expensive oils. So, I've been scoping out the deals and compiled a list of totally affordable oils under $20 with the 24% member discount. Even without the discount, all of these oils will still be in the $20 something range or lower. These oils are NOT cheaper because they're any less popular or useful - they're simply cheaper because they're less expensive to produce. For example, even though the citrus oils are some of THE most popular and useful oils around they are all under $20 because they're simply cold pressed from the rinds, making them very inexpensive to produce. Young Living offers the best oils at the best prices for the quality level, which is why they are the World Leader in essential oils with farms and users all over the world.

The following list of oils and prices reflect the wholesale member price - tack on a few dollars to get an idea of retail customer price. And keep in mind that this is a list of currently available oils and their current prices that are subject to change. (Valor, a very popular strengthening and calming blend, would normally be on this list too, but is currently out of stock.)

RC (5ml) - $10.25 - is an incredibly popular respiratory support oil. It is a blend of three types of Eucalyptus, Myrtle, Marjoram, Pine, Lavender, Cypress, Black Spruce, and Peppermint.

Melrose (15ml) - $19.75 - has quickly become a favorite of mine since it's a gentler and affordable substitute for the infamous Thieves blend. It supports the immune system, protects the skin, cleans, and dispels odors with a blend of two types of Melaleuca (Tea Tree), Rosemary, and Clove.

Grapefruit (15ml) - $16.75 - is uplifting, detoxing, aids in maintaining a healthy weight, and tastes and smells very yummy.

Lemongrass (15ml) - $11.25 - supports overall well-being and is often used to aid healthy digestion.

Black Pepper (5ml) - $18.75 - soothes muscle discomfort, supports the digestive system, is excellent for cooking, cleaning, and immune system support.

Clove (15ml) - $15.25 - is the most antioxidant rich oil there is. It is a key ingredient in Thieves and Melrose because it supports the immune system and soothes.

Ginger (5ml) - $13.25 - is energizing and soothes digestive discomfort.

Nutmeg (5ml) - $13.00 - is comforting and soothing and helps boost energy.

Cedarwood (15ml) - $11.25 - with the highest level of sesquiterpenes, which stimulate the emotional area of the brain, this essential oil is especially calming. It supports restful sleep and emotional balance AND it's kid friendly.

Tangerine (15ml) - $16.00 - is calming, uplifting, and rich in antioxidant d-limonene.

Orange (15ml) - $10.75 - is very similar to Tangerine but at an even better price! I love it diffused or in my water.

Dill (5ml) - $15.75 - is great for cooking, emotional and digestive support.

Citrus Fresh (15ml) - $15.25 - is excellent for cleaning, purifying the air, cooking, water flavoring, detoxing, energy, emotional support, and mental clarity. It is a lovely blend of Orange, Tangerine, Mandarin, Grapefruit, Lemon, and Spearmint essential oils.

Goldenrod (5ml) - $15.25 - is relaxing, calming, supports the circulatory system, urinary tract, and liver, and even supports the libido.

Lemon (15ml) - $11.25 - or liquid sunshine as I like to call it is the one oil I would choose if I could choose only one because it's SO versatile. I use it for cleaning, water flavoring, detoxing, air purifying, energy, supporting the circulatory system, emotional support, and it is rich in antioxidants.

Fennel (15ml) - $17.25 - is excellent for supporting hormonal balance and supporting the digestive system. It's also great for boosting milk supply while nursing.

Citronella (15ml) - $19.50 - supports the respiratory system and relaxes.

Lime (15ml) - $12.25 - is one that I'm dying to try because I love it so much in my favorite blend Stress Away. It's list of uses is just as long as any of the other citrus oils.

Jade Lemon (5ml) - $10.75 - is a type of Chinese lemon that stays green, which makes it stronger than Lemon and just as yummy and useful.

Eucalyptus Blue (5ml) - $15.00 - is calming and supports the respiratory system. (Eucalyptus Globulus and Eucalytus Radiata are also available at the 15ml sizes for under $20).

Pine (15ml) - $15.00 - useful for soothing discomfort, emotional balance, and respiratory support.

Spearmint (5ml) - $10.75 - a rich antioxidant: it is useful for digestive support, respiratory support, emotional release, water and food flavoring, and soothing discomfort. It's similar to but milder than Peppermint.

Rosemary (15ml) - $15.50 - useful for supporting mental clarity and energy, supporting liver health, and keeping skin and hair clear, full, and vibrant.

Cypress (15ml) - $19.25 - is comforting, grounding, emotionally stabilizing, supports the respiratory system AND it's kid friendly!

Wintergreen (15ml) - $17.75 - useful for soothing minor aches and pains. It is a primary constituent in the amazing soothing blend, PanAway.

Sacred Mountain (5ml) - $15.50 - fosters empowerment, emotional support and strength, promotes restful sleep, hormonal balance, and supports the respiratory system. It is a blend of Spruce, Ylang Ylang, Balsam Fir, and Cedarwood.

Grounding (5ml) - $17.75 - calms, supports emotional balance, mental clarity and positivity with a blend of White Fir, Spruce, Ylang Ylang, Pine, Cedarwood, Angelica, and Juniper.

Envision (5ml)  - $18.75 - stimulates creativity, focus, renewed motivation and a positive attitude with a blend of Spruce, Geranium, Orange, Lavender, Sage, and Rose.

Palmarosa (15ml) - $19.75 - supports the skin and emotional balance.

Purification (15ml) - $18.75 - is amazing for cleaning, laundry, dispelling odors and skin care.

A lot of these amazingly affordable oils have become mainstays in my home and daily routines. There's no reason that beginning a healthier lifestyle with essential oils has to break the bank. Less than a $20 order a month can begin to change your life! I know it's changed mine. Anyone can create a beautiful collection of the happiness and wellness provided by nature in their home. Don't fall into the trap of thinking that you "have to be rich" to try essential oils like I did for so many years. Plus, with a wholesale membership you'll not only get the best discounts, but you'll also have the opportunity (never an obligation) to share the oils with others and earn a commission to more than pay for your own oils and even make a living! It's a lifestyle of love that only keeps giving. Email me at rach.dorian@gmail.com if you'd like to learn more about how essential oils can benefit you and your family at the best possible value!

*Disclaimer: This post is NOT intended as medical advice of any kind because I am not a doctor. These product(s) have not been tested or evaluated by the FDA and so they are not intended to cure, treat, or prevent disease. They only help your body to do what it was meant to do, like nutritional supplements. Caution should be exercised with first time oil use - skin patch tests prior to use and dilution with carrier oil - especially in children. Children, especially under the age of 6, should never ingest essential oils without advice of a healthcare professional since they are concentrated and potent. If you are under the care of a physician, nursing, taking prescription medication, or pregnant please consult your doctor prior to use. Keep essential oils out of reach of children.

Essential Oil Beginner's Guide

When you start any new lifestyle there can definitely be a bit of a learning curve. Often there are specialized terms and language used amongst "oilers" that might be confusing for a beginner. I know I was confused. I highly recommend the Essential Oils Pocket Reference to become an expert and especially if you plan on sharing the oils. But I decided to compile a quick list of definitions and explanations for oiling beginners that should help you get started.

1. Dilution: Essential oils are very concentrated and potent. So, most of them should be diluted in order to be used safely, especially on the skin, internally, or for children and those with sensitive skin. To dilute an essential oil is to add a vegetable oil to it. This vegetable oil should be one that nourishes the skin and quickly absorbs, which is why it's called a carrier oil.

2. Carrier Oil: A vegetable oil used to dilute essential oils for gentler application. Ironically, actual vegetable or canola oil is NOT a suitable carrier oil because it doesn't absorb into the skin very well at all. My two favorite carrier oils are fractionated coconut oil and Young Living's V-6 Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex, which is a combination of fractionated coconut oil, sesame seed oil, grape seed oil, sweet almond oil, wheat germ oil, sunflower seed oil, and olive oil. Jojoba and avocado oil can also be excellent carrier oils. If ever you experience irritation while performing a skin patch test - testing an oil or blend on a small area of the forearm for possible sensitivity - the only way to dilute and neutralize it is with a carrier oil, NOT water. Simply apply the carrier oil as needed.

3. "Hot" Oil: This is a type of essential oil that will almost certainly cause skin or intestinal irritation if used or ingested undiluted. Always be sure to check the bottle labels for recommended dilution before performing a skin patch test or ingesting essential oils. A few examples of "hot" oils are cinnamon, clove, lemongrass, peppermint, oregano, thyme, eucalyptus, Exodus II, Thieves, and PanAway. These oils should be avoided for young children or only used on the bottoms of their feet and always diluted.

4. Neat: to apply an essential oil undiluted. There are some gentler oils that do not require dilution and can be applied "neat" except for children under the age of 2 or those with very sensitive skin. Even young children and those with sensitive skin can often use these oils safely if diluted. A few examples of such oils are Myrrh, Blue Cypress, Blue Tansy, Cedarwood, Cistus, Copaiba, Elemi, Frankincense, Geranium, German Chamomile, Helichrysum, Idaho Tansy, Ishpingo, Jasmine, Lavender, Ledum, Manuka, Melissa, Neroli, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Ravintsara, Roman Chamomile, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Valerian, Vanilla, Vetiver, and Yarrow.

5. Seed to Seal: This promise, while it may be a trademark, is what sets Young Living apart from any other essential oils company. Young Living is the only reputable essential oil company to own their own farms so that they can directly control the quality of ingredients that make up their essential oils. All weed control is done by hand and only their own essential oils are used as pesticides. They test both the raw ingredients and batches of oils with state of the art in house testing called Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry and 3rd party testing.

6. Distillation: how essential oils are most often extracted from their plant constituents. It is a delicate process. "Fragile aromatic components are easily destroyed by high temperature and pressure, as well as by contact with reactive metals such as copper or aluminum. This is why therapeutic grade essential oils should be distilled in stainless steel cooking chambers at low pressure and low temperature" (Essential Oils Pocket Reference, 21).

7. Roll-on Blend: the combination and dilution of essential oils with a carrier oil in a convenient, purse and pocket size glass roller bottle. This is one of the safest and most effective ways to use essential oils because then it's pre-diluted and ready to go any time, anywhere. Plus, you can mix different oils to magnify them for a specific purpose. It's also especially convenient and useful for safe application to wiggly children.

8. GRAS: Generally Regarded as Safe for human consumption. Some of these are Basil, Bergamot, Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Copaiba, Coriander, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Chamomile, Ginger, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Marjoram, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Oregano, Peppermint, Rosemary, Spearmint, Thyme, Valerian, Vetiver, Abundance, Citrus Fresh, DiGize, EndoFlex, Joy, JuvaCleanse, JuvaFlex, Longevity, Thieves, M-Grain, Purification, Relieve It, Sacred Mountain, and White Angelica. For the full list consult the Essential Oils Pocket Reference. My two favorite ways to ingest oils are diluted with carrier oil in a veggie capsule or a couple drops of citrus oil in my water.

9. Photosensitizing: Essential oils that should generally not be used on skin exposed to direct sunlight or UV rays because they can make the skin more sensitive and prone to sunburn. These are Angelica, Bergamot, Citrus Hystrix, German Chamomile, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Orange, and Tangerine.

10. Therapeutic Grade: Essential oils that are pure and high quality enough to be used to support the body, directly on the skin, and even internally. Many essential oil companies will claim that their oils are pure and therapeutic grade but there is no standard or restrictions required for making that claim. It can be thrown around as easily as "natural" and "green." "Pure essential oils contain hundreds of different bioconstituents, which lend important therapeutic properties to the oil when combined." I believe only Young Living can guarantee that their oils are truly additive free, 100% pure and therapeutic grade.

 Email me at rach.dorian@gmail.com to learn more. I would love to hear from you.

 *Disclaimer: This post is NOT intended as medical advice of any kind because I am not a doctor. These product(s) have not been tested or evaluated by the FDA and so they are not intended to cure, treat, or prevent disease. They only help your body to do what it was meant to do, like nutritional supplements. Caution should be exercised with first time oil use - skin patch tests prior to use and dilution with carrier oil - especially in children. Children, especially under the age of 6, should never ingest essential oils without advice of a healthcare professional since they are concentrated and potent. If you are under the care of a physician, nursing, taking prescription medication, or pregnant please consult your doctor prior to use. Keep essential oils out of reach of children.