Our Favorite Oils!
Essential oils work!! No really, they do. :) if I took a poll of our whole JoyDropper community and said "how many times have you used oils... and how many drops?" we'd total up millions of drops of oil and hundreds of thousands of uses. It would be an endless list of oily solutions for sleep, focus, kid stuff, skin problems, headaches, and on and on...It can totally seem overwhelming at first: "you put how-many-drops... where?" but I don't want anyone confused about the wonders of using their oils. So... here are the top most used & loved oils from our community -- and ways we love them!
Oil Application Guide
ENERGY & FOCUS -- crown of your head, back of your neck, chest, or forearms, diffuse
IMMUNE SUPPORT -- down the spine, bottoms of the feet, vitality oils internally
RESTFUL SLEEP -- big toe, forearms, forehead, wrists, diffuse
FOCUS -- temples, wrists, brain stem, crown of head, diffuse
OVERWHELM -- lower back, back of the neck, shoulders/neck, diffuse
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT -- rub oils in hands + breathe in deeply, over the heart, behind the ears, diffuse
HEAD TENSION -- temples, back of your neck, around your ears
DIGESTION -- 1-2 drops in belly button, rub clockwise on stomach
same oil // different label?
Notice the white Vitality label on some of your oils? Regardless of the label style, these bottles contain the same amazing oil and the same quality. All Young Living Essential Oils follow the outstanding commitment to excellence of the Seed to Seal guarantee. Learn more at SeedToSeal.com
Full-color label // labeled for topical & aromatic use
White Vitality label // labeled for internal & dietary use
Dietary uses given on this website refer to the Vitality labeling.
lavender
Derived from the Latin word “lavare,” which means “to wash,” Lavender Essential Oil has been used extensively for thousands of years as a fragrant addition to baths and laundry and as a culinary and medicinal herb.
Apply topically to soothe skin.
Make a calming spray and put on corner of pillow for restful sleep.
Add to your skincare regimen for healthy skin.
Add to your shampoo for silky hair.
Rub on bridge of nose for easy breathing.
Use a drop with Purification on ant or bug bites or bee stings.
Diffuse at bedtime for restful sleep.
Use topically after a day in the sun, or try Young Living’s Lavaderm After Sun Spray.
Add 2 drops to a capsule to take advantage of Lavender Vitality’s cleansing and antioxidant properties.
THIEVES
This blend was created from research recorded in the archives of the British Museum library about a group of 14th century European perfumers and spice traders who rubbed oils on themselves while they robbed the dead and dying. The first Essential Oil blend to be scientifically evaluated in a university research laboratory, Thieves has a rich, spicy aroma, and is a key ingredient in our Thieves Home Collection - your easy button for home cleaning & clean products!
Mix Thieves with carrier oil and roll-on as a daily wellness roller. Young Living made it easy & also sells a pre-made Thieves Roll-On.
Make a mug of Thieves Tea. Add 1-2 drops of Thieves to a mug of herbal tea with Lemon oil & a dollop of honey.
Gargle one drop of Thieves with salt & water.
Add 3 drops of Thieves to a veggie capsule for immune support.
Diffuse in your home or office to cleanse the air.
PEACE & CALMING
Peace & Calming’s signature blend of Tangerine, Orange, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, & Blue Tansy is a soothing, gentle, fragrant blend of oils ideal for relaxation.
Add a few drops of P&C to massage oil for a relaxing massage. Also great for occasional nighttime cramps.
Children love the calming smell of this blend! It’ll quickly become your family’s nighttime favorite.
Great for adults, too! Diffuse daily for emotional well-being.
A favorite in the diffuser before bedtime or anytime you need a shift in your room’s emotional environment.
Make a skin spray with 2 oz of water & 10 drops of P&C to use whenever you want to refresh tired skin.
Add a few drops to Young Living Lavender lotion to rub on restless muscles.
Add to a spray bottle with water or witch hazel. Shake and spritz over pillows before bedtime for restful sleep
RAVEN
Raven is a unique blend of Ravintsara and four other bright, refreshing Essential Oils: Peppermint, Eucalyptus Radiata, Lemon, and Wintergreen. Ravintsara’s slightly woodsy aroma pairs perfectly with other Essential Oils in the mint family, including Peppermint and Wintergreen. The whole experience is sweetened with a sprinkle of Lemon, creating the sensation of walking through a crisp, quiet winter forest.
We love this “Spa in a bottle” - this cooling blend is great for a comforting & soothing massage.
Dilute & apply to feet, back, or chest. Try a few drops on your chest for pre-workout invigoration.
This is the perfect oil for “tenting” - put 1-2 drops in a bowl of hot water. Cover the bowl & your head with a towel for 3 minutes and inhale deeply.
Need to clear your head from brain fog? Put a few drops in your diffuser & slow down to breathe.
LEMON
Lemon Essential Oil has a fresh, uplifting aroma that cleanses the air and eliminates odors when used aromatically.
Add a drop of Lemon to a glass of water to start your day and jump start your digestive system.
Add 3 drops of Lemon to a veggie capsule with Grapefruit and Peppermint for healthy weight management.
Got a sticky surface? Just use a few drops straight from the bottle and wipe away with a damp cloth. It’s like magic!
Diffuse together or make a seasonal breathing roller with Lavender, & Peppermint. Add Copaiba for extra power!
One whiff of Lemon when feeling a little blue will brighten your day and get you thinking positively again!
Diffuse together or make an immune support roller with Thieves, Frankincense and Oregano.
Flavor your food! Mix a few drops in melted butter for your veggies!
FRANKINCENSE
Frankincense is considered the holy anointing oil in the Middle East & has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. It was valued more than gold during ancient times, and was one of the gifts given to Jesus Christ at his birth.
Dab inside nostrils to encourage healthy sinus drainage.
Put under tongue for anxious moments.
Add to Thieves in a capsule to support the immune system.
Add to your skincare regimen for youthful skin .
Apply topically for relief of pregnancy-related nausea.
Rub on center of chest to release feelings of anger and abandonment.
Diffuse for calming and grounding.
Diffuse with Peace & Calming for occasional coughs.
PEPPERMINT
One 15-ml bottle of Peppermint oil is created by steam distilling 1 pound of the leaves and flowering tops of the Peppermint plant.
Diffusing Peppermint is great for focus -- afternoons, long car rides, studying, etc.
Feeling warm? Dilute Peppermint & apply on the back of your neck or down your spine.
Feeling discomfort? Try a drop of Peppermint on your temples, sore shoulders, or tired feet.
Upset tummies love Peppermint. Try a drop in a capsule, diluted & rubbed on the stomach, in a soothing cup of hot tea, or simply inhale from the bottle.
Hold a drop under your tongue for 30 seconds to freshen breath or to clear your head.
Bugs don’t love Peppermint! Keep a spray bottle of Peppermint near doorways & window openings and spray regularly.
Use with Lavender & Lemon in a roller or the diffuser for spring time sniffles.
DIGIZE
This herbal blend of Tarragon, Ginger, Peppermint, Juniper, Lemongrass, Anise, Fennel, and Patchouli oils is perfect for energizing your digestive system (that’s where the name DiGize comes from: DIgestive enerGIZE).
Apply between your shoulder blades for congestion.
Add a drop to NingXia Red to support the urinary tract.
Laundry stripping: add 3-4 drops to a load of wash. Also try using Thieves Fruit & Veggie wash.
Rub over your liver to release feelings of anger.
DiGize is a great mealtime companion to Essentialzymes-4, a Young Living enzyme supplement.
Try a drop under the tongue for upper digestive relief.
Add 2-3 drops to a veggie capsule for lower digestive relief.
Apply directly to your stomach clockwise to speed up the digestive tract or counter clockwise to slow it down.
PANAWAY
The stimulating, crisp, and minty aroma of PanAway comes from the unique blend of Wintergreen, Helichrysum, Clove, and Peppermint essential oils.
PanAway is the perfect blend to rub on your minor aches & pains.
Keep a bottle of PanAway in your gym bag for a post workout massage.
Soak your feet in warm water, 1/4 cup Epsom salt, and 3 drops of PanAway.
Dilute PanAway and apply as a fresh chest rub.
PanAway essential oil blend has a refreshing, invigorating aroma and a cooling sensation when applied to the skin. PanAway continues to be one of Young Living’s most popular products and is a must-have for every home.
Provides a cooling sensation when applied to shoulders, neck, and scalp after physical activity.
Includes the naturally occurring constituents methyl salicylate, gamma-curcumene, menthol, and eugenol.
CITRUS FRESH
This fresh blend of citrus oils combined with a dash of Spearmint is light and refreshing... whether you use it in your diffuser or try a few drops of Citrus Fresh Vitality in a glass of water, it’s the perfect balance of citrus and mint.
Citrus Fresh is the simple answer to your “What do I put in my diffuser today?” questions... always an easy choice and a household favorite when introducing new friends to the aromatic benefits of Essential Oils.
Add a few drops of Citrus Fresh Vitality into your daily smoothie.
Diffuse Citrus Fresh to purify the air from unwanted odors.
Mix several drops of Citrus Fresh in V6 mixing oil for a full body massage to support the lymphatic system.
Diffuse while studying for added focus & concentration.
Citrus oils are known to be uplifting, try it in the diffuser or take a deep breath from the bottle when feeling blue
valor
Roman soldiers applied plants & herbs before battle to arm themselves with courage & confidence. This blend comes from historical record.
Wonderful for increasing feelings of courage and confidence. You’ll also love the KidScents version called KidPower.
Use on the jawline to ease tension from clenching your teeth.
Apply Valor as part of your daily oil routine for emotional balance, especially during a season of stress.
Try Valor + Panaway + Peppermint for sore muscles.
Need a power blend roller? Try combining Valor + Stress Away + Orange + Joy oils.
Take it with you to your chiropractor appointments to maintain your alignment.
Apply to the bottoms of toes to stop snoring in its tracks!
STRESSAWAY
Stress Away Essential Oil blend includes Copaiba, Lime, Cedarwood, Vanilla, Ocotea, and Lavender for an beachy aroma that will keep you coming back for more.
Apply to a piece of felt or a cotton ball and put it in your car’s air vents to help keep you calm in traffic.
Pop an AromaGlide Roller Fitment on top of your bottle - OR - Young Living made it easy for us & also sells a pre-made Thieves Roll-On.
Roll on shoulders and neck to relieve tension.
Apply to wrists and back of neck for decompressing after a stressful day.
Diffuse it in your home to uplift your mood... it’s like a vacation in a bottle!
Place a drop or two in your hands and comb your hands through your hair to smell fresh and stay calm and grounded all day.
Apply it to your wrists while at work or school to enjoy this blend’s soothing, fresh scent.
The perfect stressed-out-mama perfume!
VANILLA
Young Living’s Vanilla oil is one of a kind! It’s not a true Essential Oil, extract, or absolute. Our extraction method brings us a fabulous Vanilla oleoresin in fractionated coconut oil that’s perfect for diffusing & blending with other oils.
Use with DIY perfumes and room sprays for a sweet aroma.
Drop Vanilla onto home decor like pinecones, wreaths, etc.
Diffuse with woodsy and citrus oils for a warm, comforting home.
Give your favorite diffuser recipe a softened adjustment with a drop or two of Vanilla.
Apply to wrists for your own real Vanilla fragrance.
Add to your bath & body products.
Make a lip scrub with Peppermint, sugar, & coconut oil in a small jar.
Diffuse Vanilla with Bergamot and Lemon to create a spa-like ambiance at home
MELROSE
Melrose was specially blended for its cleansing properties when used topically or diffused. It contains a powerful combination of two Melaleuca oils: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) and Melaleuca Quinquenervia. Along with Rosemary and Clove, this blend is a powerhouse for skin rejuvenation.
Apply topically or diffuse if you’re surrounded by wifi technology or radiation in your home or workplace. (Also useful in hospitals & airports!)
Apply to skin for all types of needs. You can apply it directly to the skin (neat) or with carrier oil or Young Living Rose Ointment.
This is a good blend for neutralizing odors in the home, garage or sports bags. Purification is also known for neutralizing odors. You can diffuse Melrose for a change, or use a combination of the two!
Diffuse or use topically as part of your immune support routine.
PURIFICATION
Purification Essential Oil is a blend of Citronella, Lavandin, Lemongrass, Myrtle, Rosemary, and Tea Tree.
Apply directly to bug bites or stings. Reapply as needed.
Add 1-2 drops to your vase to make cut flowers last longer.
Use 2-3 drops in your Thieves Laundry Soap for a laundry boost.
Apply several drops to your wool dryer balls to freshen laundry in the dryer.
Make a freshening spray - see recipe at the back of the book!
Diffuse while cooking strong foods like fish.
Diffuse to keep germs at bay.
Place a few drops of Purification on cotton balls and stash them anywhere that can use additional freshness: air vents, drawers, shoes, garbage cans, etc.
Use Purification in the car with a car vent diffuser to fight lingering food and gym bag odors.
ENDOFLEX
A sweet blend of Spearmint, Sage, Geranium, Myrtle, German Chamomile, and Nutmeg that is a game changer for anything relating to hormones & energy.
Roll on neck or lower back to help with energy levels.
Calm big emotions for kids by rolling on your lower back.
Use 3 drops in a veggie capsule to support hormone balance.
Drop 2-3 drops under the tongue daily to help curb appetite and support healthy weight.
Rub with Dragon Time on the lower abdomen on certain days of your monthly cycle.
Pair with Progessence Plus to use throughout your monthly cycle.
Throw a few drops in the diffuser (alone or with other oils!) to help everyone in the room - this is a mom hack for getting those oil benefits to kids & spouse!
Also found in the Golden Touch collection - this is an excellent grouping of oils to keep on hand!
