It all started when…
I became pregnant with my second child. My hormones freaked and my face had completely broken out. Since I had already been pregnant, I knew that there were soooooo many products that I couldn’t use. It made me think, “if I can’t use these while I’m pregnant, why should I ever use them”. I had also just started hearing about the documentary STINK and the fragrance loophole in “all natural” products. I discovered that many of the products we were using in our home were full of toxins and carcinogens (not okay). If you haven’t downloaded the Think Dirty app yet, give it a try. You can search your deodorant, toothpaste, laundry detergent, fabric sheets, household cleaners, moisturizer, etc.–you might also be surprised at what you’re subjecting yourself to on a daily basis!
A health and wellness YouTuber that I was following at the time, had just had a baby and had been talking about essential oils for over a year. So I decided to look into them a bit more and started researching as much as I possible could. I also started reaching out to her with questions. You see, I had a diffuser and I had “used” essentials oils before. Buying them from health food stores to make the house smell nice. But I had never experienced any other benefits from them. So what was all the fuss about?
But over that year she had been sharing practical ways she was using her oils. She made it look SO EASY, and it was obvious that she and her family were receiving so much support from them, so I decided to give it a go–this time buying a starter kit from her so I could be a part of her “oily community” (I had no clue what that meant, but it sounded intriguing, so I jumped in!). Best $165 I ever spent!
And that little “oily community”, complete GAME CHANGER!! Having a group of women to support and educate each other in this wellness journey has made ALL THE DIFFERENCE.
I started with skincare and a bedtime routine for sleep support. I put a drop of frankincense with my moisturizer every morning and night, made a DIY face wash, diffuser lavender and peace and calming by the bed all night, and rolled a blend of lavender, cedarwood and roman chamomile on the bottoms of my feet and along my collarbone before bed. It didn’t take long to start seeing the benefits and I was obsessed with my oils!
Now, I use them for all kids of things-immune support, sleep support, hormonal support, cleaning and the biggest and most surprising is emotional support (shout out valor, surrender, sacred mountain, peace and calming, joy, stress away and white angelica).
And it’s not just oils, they offer baby products, an entire kid’s line, vitamins, shampoo, skincare, soap, toothpaste…the list goes on! I don’t buy mystery items from the aisles at Target or Wal-Mart anymore. I know exactly what is going on my babies, and into my own body. I’m taking care, and it feels amazing.
I’ve started using my monthly essential rewards order to ditch the toxic products and replace them with safe, plant-based items from young living. I threw out a big box of toxic cleaning products(which I thought were safe), and replaced them with ONE bottle of thieves household cleaner.
If you’re like me, curious and wanting to learn more, the premium starter kit is the best place to start. It’s where I started, and I am confident that you’ll find all the guidance, inspiration, recipes, and support you need to put your oils to use in the oily community. But the amazing part is that you don’t have to jump all in right away if you aren’t ready. you can order just one item at a time if that’s your thing. I’m still here to guide and support you either way!