• Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds and volatile liquids found in seeds, roots, bark, stems, leaves, flowers and other parts of the plans.
• Essential oils are the life blood of the plant as they deliver nutrients and oxygen to the cells thus supporting the plant’s existence, just like blood supports the human organism.
• The makeup of essential oils is highly complex and may consist of hundreds of distinct natural chemical compounds.

• Primarily extracted through careful steam distillation or through cold pressing, the purest essential oils are far more powerful than the botanicals from which they were extracted.
• Each bottle of Young Living’s powerful essential oils contains the pure essence of health-promoting botanicals.
• Essential oils deliver a wide variety of practical daily uses. They may:
  • Support overall and emotional wellness and well-being
  • Maintain healthy body systems
  • Enhance the mood
  • Provide mental support
  • Promote relaxation
  • Uplift spiritually and emotionally
  • Boost energy
  • Flavor food when cooking
  • Enrich skincare, bath and body products
  • Offer a natural cleaning alternative to harsh chemical products
  • Support pet care

• Aromatically
• Topically
• Internally

• A carrier oil is a vegetable oil such as coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba, grapeseed, almond, avocado, etc. oil.
• Carrier oils are used to dilute essential oils to ensure that essential oils applied topically are comfortable to the skin.
• Dilution does not lessen the effect of the essential oil; it actually requires less use of the essential oil.
• Young Living offers V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex as a carrier oil for all applications.
• Carrier oils possess their own therapeutic value; when choosing your own carrier, aim for carrier oils that are pure and less processed (i.e. organic, unrefined, cold-pressed).
• Note that carrier oils are susceptible to oxidation and rancidity; they should be stored in dark and cool place.
• Vegetable shortening, butter, margarine, or petroleum derivatives such as mineral oil, baby oil, and petroleum jelly should not be used as carrier oils.
• Water should not be used to dilute an essential oil.

• ‘Neat’ – the essential oil can be used as-is without being diluted with a carrier oil.
• ‘Diluted’ – the essential oils should be mixed with a carrier oil.

• A ‘hot’ oil can cause a hot or warming sensation when applied to the skin.
• Examples of such oils are Cinnamon, Clove, Oregano, Thieves®, Lemon.
• Some people find the cooling sensation of Peppermint too intense as well.

• Young Living recommends using a patch test procedure prior to first use.
• To perform a patch test, apply 1–2 drops of essential oil to a patch of skin such as the forearm.
  • Observe that area of skin over the course of 1–2 hours for any noticeable reaction; however, reactions occur usually within 5–10 minutes.
  • If you experience a hot or burning sensation or develop a rash, add V-6 or another carrier oil to the affected area as often as needed.

• If discomfort or irritation occurs, stop using the essential oil and apply carrier oil to the affected area.
• If a rash occurs, it may be a sign of detoxification.
  • Drink adequate water to encourage the release and removal of toxins in your body.
  • Toxins present in petrochemical-based soaps and skin care products, detergents, and perfumes may trigger some of the detoxification reactions. Consider discontinuing these agents if a reaction occurs.
  • Before using the essential oil again, perform a patch test and dilute with a carrier oil as needed.
• Note that water drives oil into the skin. Never use water in an attempt to flush the oil off of the skin, as this may increase discomfort.
• If essential oil gets in your eye, flush with carrier oil (not water) as quickly as possible to alleviate any discomfort. If eye discomfort does not subside within 5 minutes, seek medical attention.

• Avoid contacting sensitive areas such as eyes, ears, genitals, and mucous membranes with essential oils.
• If you choose to use the oil in any sensitive area, dilute 1 drop of the essential oil with 5–10 drops of carrier oil.

• Photosensitivity refers to any increase in the reactivity of the skin to sunlight.
• Some essential oils contain natural molecules that react with sunlight (UV light) and cause a sensitivity reaction.
• Young Living labels the essential oils and oil blends that contain these compounds with a warning to avoid sun/UV light for 12–48 hours after applying.
• Always use caution when starting to use a new essential oil.
• To reduce the risk of sensitivity, use patch testing, dilute, and apply the oil to skin that will not be exposed to sun/UV light.
• Young Living formulates its beauty and cosmetic products to remove sun-sensitizing agents to reduce the risk of sun sensitivity.

Examples of essential oils causing photosensitivity are citrus oils, bergamot, ginger, dill.

• As with any medical condition, seek the advice and recommendation of a competent, trained health care advisor who is experienced in essential oil usage.
• Some people choose to avoid overuse and excessive use of Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea), Sage (Salvia officinalis), Idaho Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare), Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis), Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), and Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens), as well as the blends and supplements that contain these oils.

• Many essential oils are appropriate for use on children but should be diluted with a carrier oil prior to use.
• Some Young Living products come pre-diluted with carrier oil, as indicated on product labels, and are intended for direct application on children.

You can dilute 1–2 drops of essential oil such as SleepyIze™, RutaVaLa™, Gentle Baby™, and Peace & Calming® with a carrier oil and apply to the bottoms of the feet.

• Some of the oils to use with caution on kids younger than age 5 are peppermint, rosemary and eucalyptus. Wintergreen is not recommended for kids under age 12.

• If you have a disease or medical condition or are using a prescription medication, it is recommended that prior to using an essential oil, you consult with a health care advisor who has experience with essential oils.
• Seek the advice of the prescribing physician and a pharmacist about potential interactions between any medication and essential oils.
• For example:
  • People with epilepsy or taking anti-seizure medications should be very cautious with oils like eucalyptus, fennel, rosemary, and wintergreen. *
  • It is recommended that essential oils are avoided for a week before and after surgery to prevent excess bleeding or interference with anesthesia or other medications administered during surgery.*

Dr. Scott A. Johnson, Surviving When Modern Medicine Fails, 2nd Edition, p. 22

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