By Melissa Boice, on May 11th, 2010%
You may be buying lavender essential oil to treat dermatitis or tea tree oil to help with blemishes, but are you sure you are getting the real deal? Up to 90 percent of products sold as pure plant oils actually contain synthetic ingredients.
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By Melissa Boice, on June 30th, 2009%
A few months ago, I had the opportunity to order Young Living’s newest essential oil: Copaiba. The aroma reminds me of a very light sandalwood – not overpowering, just quietly doing its job. More than that, I am impressed with how my tight neck muscles relaxed within minutes of applying a few drops to my neck . . . → Read More: Copaiba Essential Oil
By Melissa Boice, on June 26th, 2009%
Peppermint oil is one of the essential oils I use almost every day. Its envigorating aroma wakes me up, opens my sinuses, and makes a delicious, zero calorie addition to a glass of ice water.
Inhaling peppermint oil helps trigger a sense of fullness after meals, so it is an excellent tool to have available when . . . → Read More: Peppermint, an “Everyday Oil”
By Melissa Boice, on April 24th, 2009%
Young Living’s goal has always been to share the health benefits of true essential oils with the world. This goal involves knowing which essential oils are truly therapeutic-grade and which are inferior. In fact, when Young Living inspects potential oils from partner distilleries, more than 70 percent fail to meet our stringent standard for potency. In . . . → Read More: Young Living Therapeutic Grade