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Now, let’s do this.

A month ago I jumped into the oil world. I was SO hesitant because I did not believe that oils actually had power and I kinda just thought that everyone who used them was crazy or had fallen victim to annoying MLM marketing. I truly had no idea the impact that this world would have on me. My skin, my emotions, my sleep, my health, my community, and my finances… but here I am to tell you that it is not just a fad and that oils actually have power, whether I like it or not! ( Who am I kidding, I love it. )

REMINDER: I am all about transparency and honesty here on V&L – I like to keep things real. If I am bringing a topic or product to you guys, it is because I believe in it and I use it.

So, what exactly are essential oils, you ask? If you care to know the scientific info behind it, here is a blurb about what essential oils are:
“Essential oils are organic compounds extracted from plants that have therapeutic properties. They can be found in the plant’s flower, stem, leaves, bark or fruit. The chemistry is extremely complex and may consist of hundreds of different and unique chemical compounds. This is what gives each oil its unique attributes and characteristics.

The oils are also the “lifeblood” of a plant. They protect the plant from disease, provide nutrients and help fight off anything it doesn’t want! It keeps the plant (or tree, fruit, bark, root, etc.) healthy and functioning at its best!
Essential oils should smell exactly like the plant they come from – nothing more, nothing less. Often, companies will add things like vanillin to make them smell sweeter. Do your oils smell like a plant or a dessert? If it says 100% pure but it smells sweet, chances are something else has been added. This means that the therapeutic properties are either decreased or nonexistent.

Essential oils are NOT the same as vegetable and/or olive oils. Vegetable oils are obtained from the fatty parts of a plant like the nuts, seeds or kernels and are greasy. They can also go rancid over time. Young Living’s essential oils do not go rancid or expire – sweet! In the essential oils world, we refer to the kitchen oils (olive, coconut, avocado, grape seed, etc.) as carrier oils since they are often used to dilute the potency of therapeutic grade essential oils when applying to your skin.” – Logan Randazzo

For me, essential oils are a natural way to enhance every single part of my life. Simple as that. There is literally an oil for everything!

After figuring out that I really wanted to see if what everyone was talking about was actually true ( can these oils actually improve my mood and help me sleep better??? can I really drink these oils and also put them on my dog??? ), I decided to shop around, research, and figure out how to make the most informed decision. After even just a few minutes of research, I realized that no other company can compare to Young Living in any way, shape, or form. There are tons of companies that sell essential oils and claim that they are “all natural”, “pure”, and “organic”, when in fact they are not. Young Living owns their own farms and has a “Seed to Seal” guarantee. They make sure that every batch of oil meets their standards and will reject any batch that does not. Google “Seed to Seal”, there is so much info!!!

Just a FEW ways that essential oils have impacted my life: 
Digestion – Lactose intolerant gal over here and essential oils have helped me maintain regulation. Gut health is #1 for me.
Sleep – A full, wonderful night’s sleep for myself AND my pup. No waking up in the middle of the night or until the alarm goes off.
Confidence + Courage – Mood boosters and mood enhancers!!! There are essential oils that naturally balance me and give me motivation and determination in everyday situations and important situations.
Skin + Hair – Young, bright, clear skin that in my 10+ years of searching has never been as happy with other high-end or drugstore products. The DIY skin/hair/nail recipes are so FUN and work miracles.
Health + Wellness – A delicious tea with 4 drops of oils and honey that fight off anything coming my way. I’ve also learned about how harmful most things in our homes our to our health ( cleaning products of ALL kinds ) and have really opened my eyes to what I am putting in and on my body.
Finances – I am making MONEY from this. It’s honestly unreal because I am sitting on my couch with my pup working and making money and can literally do it from anywhere. That has been my dream for as long as I can remember. Freedom, it’s worth it.
Community –  There is an entire secret oily world full of the most amazing badass babes that have encouraged me and educated me through this process and have opened the doors to so many amazing friendships.

You can follow along with me on Facebook and Instagram to see how I use my oils every single day. I will probably put together an essential day in my life post so I can highlight all of the ways that oils can be used throughout the day. I am also going to start a series highlighting all of the questions that everyone normally has for me so that you can see what others are curious about. If you’re feeling like you want to do your research before reaching out ( I will literally answer any question so don’t be scared!!! ), you can also google Young Living; essential oils; therapeutic grade vs. fragrance grade; and Thieves cleaner.

Wanna jump in? I am so ready to do this thing with you. I want to shout from the rooftops how everyone’s life can be bettered through these magical bottles. Click the picture below, comment, message me, email me, send a carrier pigeon, whatever works for you so we can start this thing. If you are hesitating, don’t waste another second thinking “What if?”.