Sunburn Relief with Essential Oils

During the hot summer months, the best way to protect your skin from sunburn is by applying sunscreen. Sometimes, however, sunburns happen. Young Living offers many products to help relieve sunburn*, including LavaDerm™ Cooling Mist.

LavaDerm’s pure and carefully chosen ingredients—aloe, lavender, spikenard, and trace minerals—work in concert to reduce the uncomfortable symptoms of a sunburn. By having LavaDerm readily available, you can just point and spray to get sunburn relief* as quickly as possible.

You can also try using one of the following Young Living essential oils and do-it-yourself recipes for sunburn relief:

• Lavender
• Frankincense or SacredFrankincense
• Helichrysum
• Rose
• MelaleucaAlternifolia
• RomanChamomile

Without question, lavender is the best essential oil for sunburn relief*. If you are really sore, it is paramount that you get the heat out of the skin. Here is a simple and effective solution:

Ingredients:

1 cup of white or apple cider vinegar

Ice cubes

Young Living Lavender essential oil

Young Living Lavender Hand & Body Lotion

Directions:

Fill a sink or bath with cool water.

Add ice cubes to the water if you are able to tolerate the temperature.

Add 1 cup of white or apple cider vinegar.

Immerse yourself for at least 10 minutes.

Gently pat your skin dry.

Apply undiluted Lavender essential over the burned area.

Once the oil is absorbed in the skin, apply Young Living’s Lavender Hand & Body Lotion .

Cautions:

Don’t apply too much Lavender essential oil. Simply cover the burned area.

Do not bathe with bubbles or use soap. This can dry out and irritate the skin.

Avoid actions that will worsen your symptoms, such as rubbing your skin dry with a towel.

Sunburn Relief for Children

Although parents typically protect their children from sunburns, many children do suffer from heat rash.

You can prevent heat rash by keeping your child’s skin dry and cool. It is also helpful to dress children in light clothing made from breathable fabric. When possible, expose your child’s skin to air. If you are unable to prevent heat rash, here is a do-it-yourself relief recipe for all ages:

Heat Rash Relief

Ingredients:

• Children Ages 0-2
• ¼ cup baking soda
• 2 drops Lavender essential oil
• Children Ages 3–7
• ½ cup baking soda
• 2 drops Lavender essential oil
• Children Ages 8–10
• ½ cup baking soda
• 4 drops Lavender essential oil
• Children Ages 11–18
• 1 cup baking soda
• 4 drops Lavender essential oil

Directions:

Mix Lavender essential oil and baking soda together.

Add mixture to a warm bath.

If bathing a baby, make sure that the water reaches the folds of the skin.

Once out of the bath, dry skin thoroughly and take care that your child’s folds of skin are kept dry.

Here are some practical tips on how to  soothe the effects of specific types of sunburns with essential oils:

Sunburned Eyelids	Apply tea bags soaked in cool water to help reduce swelling and soreness*.
Soreness	Chill Young Living Lavender Hand & Body Lotion in the refrigerator. It will counteract swelling and keep skin properly hydrated*.
Dryness and Peeling of Skin	Drink water and eat foods with high water content. A large watermelon wedge provides 9+ ounces of water, 1 cup of honeydew melon provides 5.4 ounces, and 1 cup of cantaloupe or beets provide 5.1 ounces.
Seek Medical Attention	Take care if you experience nausea, chills, fever, faintness, extensive blistering, general weakness, patches of purple discoloration, or intense itching when sunburned.

Finally, here are a few more sensible tips for you to think about:

UV rays penetrate windows. Use care when sitting in direct sunlight for extended periods of time, especially with a baby.

If your legs and feet are swollen, elevate them above your heart.

If soreness is preventing a good night’s sleep, try sleeping on an air mattress.

Take extra sun precautions when the sun is at its strongest (from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. or 11 a.m.–4 p.m. for those states participating in Daylight Savings Time).

We hope these recipes and tips help you safely navigate through the summer months. 

—Gloria Russo, YL Product Marketing Manager

Slique Bars: Slimming and Satisfying

As Young Living’s Slique™ line evolved, it became increasingly apparent that it needed an important component: a healthful snack full of “good” calories. With this goal in mind, we went to work creating an innovative product that supplied much-needed calories along with other health benefits. The resulting Slique Bars were recently unveiled at our International Grand Convention to rave reviews. Attendees were able to sample the bars, receive trainings, and have their questions about this delicious new product answered.

Here are some frequently asked questions regarding the new Slique Bars:

What are the special ingredients in Slique Bars?
Slique Bars contain many nutritious ingredients, including baru nuts, goldenberries, wolfberries, potato skin extract, cacao nibs, and essential oils (vanilla, orange, and cinnamon bark).

What are baru nuts and goldenberries?
Baru nuts are nutrient-dense nuts sourced with great difficulty from remote areas in Brazil. Goldenberries are delicious, tart berries sourced from Amazon regions of South America.

What makes cacao nibs a special ingredient?
The cacao nibs in Slique Bars are created using a proprietary low-heat dehydration process developed by D. Gary Young. This process assures that more of the cacao’s beneficial flavonoids and amino acids are retained.

How do Slique Bars help me lose weight?
Slique Bars use a dual-target approach to help manage satiety. First, Slique Bars’ unique combination of proteins, fats, calories, and high fiber (contains 8 grams of total fat per serving) promote satiation. Second, Slique Bars contain clinical amounts of potato skin extract that may increase the duration of feelings of fullness.

Are Slique Bars gluten free?
Yes, Slique Bars are gluten free!

How many calories are in Slique Bars?
Slique Bars contain 140 calories per 35 gram bar, making them a perfect snack the whole family can enjoy.

The final question I will answer is, “When can I get my hands on this amazing product?” Slique Bars are currently being produced and should be available for order by the end of this month.

—Ryan Seely, YL Product Marketing Manager

Discover Our New Starter Kits

Accelerate Your Business Building with Our New Enrollment Process and Kits!

Are you ready to transform the way you build your business? Our new enrollment process and starter and Essential Rewards kits are designed to make discovering Young Living an easy, intuitive, and educational experience for every new distributor!

The Enrollment Process

When enrolling distributors visit youngliving.com/signup, they will discover a simple sign-up process that guides them through becoming a Young Living member and joining Essential Rewards in a single, easy step. The new process also allows new distributors to choose from one of three all-new Starter Kits and five new Essential Rewards Kits! These product packages are designed to provide great essential oil experiences and to offer a hands-on understanding of our Home, Wellness, Beauty, and Balance product categories.

New Starter Kits

Among the very first products a new distributor will order, these new Starter Kits are designed to provide an immersive, fun introduction to essential oils, providing all the products and educational tools a new distributor needs to understand and share the message of Young Living.

Essential Rewards Kits

The new Essential Rewards Kits familiarize new distributors with our new Home, Wellness, Beauty, and Balance product categories, providing great opportunities to replace household products with the most popular, all-natural Young Living alternatives. Essential Rewards Kits are the best way to discover the Young Living difference!

Believe In Yourself; Believe In Young Living

If you missed this year’s International Grand Convention, you missed out on the unveiling of some exciting products! Among these products was the convention oil blend that has been reformulated for a more optimized effect: Believe™.

The new Believe blend has been updated to add a special touch of Young Living exclusivity and efficacy by adding oils that are grown, harvested, and distilled on Young Living farms. Because of the cultivation, experience, and care of our Seed to Seal® process practiced on these farms, the purity of these oils remains unaltered.

Also with the new formula, Gary Young wanted to include the benefits ofIdaho blue spruce and Ecuadorian ylang ylang (one of the convention Exotic Oils, but we’ll touch on that in another blog). With the addition of these two oils and with the currentIdaho balsam fir found in the blend, the reformulated Believe now has three oils that are harvested on the Young Living farms in Idaho and Ecuador.

Created to help you overcome occasional feelings of despair and move to a higher level of awareness, Believe also contains frankincense essential oil to encourage feelings of strength and faith. With the other complementary oils that round out this blend—bergamot, coriander, and geranium—this combination of oils may help assist you as you look to unlock your true, unlimited potential. More information here

You may use Believe in many ways. Whether you diffuse a little before a big date or rub some behind your ears to get you through a job interview, Believe will get you in the right frame of mind to believe in yourself.

Take this time to share what you are looking forward to most when using the newly reformulated Believe. Three lucky commenters will be randomly selected to receive a bottle of this inspiring blend!

If you want more information about the essential oils visit this page

—Marco Colindres III, Product Marketing Manager

Young Living Products

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Stroll through a lavender field or a pine forest, and your senses are instantly awakened—from the energizing aromas that envelop you 
to the sense of well-being that they evoke. At Young Living, we celebrate this harmony between nature, body, mind, and soul, and we infuse it into everything we make.

Essential Oils & Blends

Discover the pure sensory joy and therapeutic power of our all-natural essential oils and blends, many of which are harvested from our own Young Living farms.

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Create the balanced, healthy life of your dreams with antioxidant-packed multivitamins and essential oil supplements designed for every wellness need.

Beauty

Bath & Body, Anti-Aging, Facial Care.

Balance

Mental Health, Sleep Solutions, Spiritual Health, Emotional Wellness, Stress ReliefBuild a sanctuary from the stresses of life with essential oils renowned for their ability to promote spiritual focus, emotional well-being, and enhanced mental clarity.

Bring blissful, botanical aromatherapy and pure wellness to everything in your home, from the people and pets you love to the cleaning supplies you need.

Create a glow that radiates from the inside out with essential-oil-based skincare, body, and bath products that blend the best of nature and the best of modern science.

Learn more about the products

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Why Young Living?

Have you ever wanted to truly own your time—and your life? What if going to work every day was exciting and enjoyable, and you no longer had to wonder how you were going to pay the bills? Young Living’s generous compensation plan gives you the power to take control of your future and build a business that will change your life forever.

Being a Young Living distributor goes beyond simply building a thriving business, however. You will also enjoy extensive networking opportunities, exclusive hands-on experiences, and a strong sense of community. Some of the unique benefits of Young Living membership include:

• Generous Compensation: Young Living offers an industry-leading compensation plan with generous commissions and bonuses.  (Compensation Plan Video)
• Wholesale Pricing: Save 24 percent off retail pricing on Young Living products, and save even more money with exclusive specials and promotions every month.
• Essential Rewards: As a distributor, you are eligible to enroll in the Essential Rewards program and earn as much as 20 percent of each order in Essential Rewards points.
• Exclusive Experiences: Participate in unique events such as the Global Leadership Cruise and our annual International Grand Convention, and experience our Seed to Seal® process firsthand at farm harvests and plantings.
• Community: Enjoy a close-knit community of support. In addition to your sponsor, the entire Young Living family is ready to assist and encourage you in your journey.
• Education: Young Living provides ongoing health education opportunities through conventions, seminars, and newsletters to keep you informed and assist you in your wellness progress.
• Recognition: As you expand your organization and advance toward the prestigious rank of Royal Crown Diamond, you will enjoy special recognition for your accomplishments and leadership!
• Not interested in building a business yet? Enroll as a customer and receive our products at retail pricing with flexible monthly purchasing options.

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The New Essential Oil Sample Pack

Excitement is circling around the new sharing tool that was unveiled at this year’s International Grand Convention—the Essential Oil Sample Packs. Inside these packs, you will find 10 single-use samples of essential oils that were designed to add simplicity in sharing essential oils with neighbors, friends, family, or even that random stranger with whom you crossed paths. There is no limit to the possibilities of sharing Young Living essential oils and building your business!

Young Living is leading the way as the only essential oil company that offers a professional sampling system with pure essential oils. These packets are made from a durable, highly inert, proprietary material that will help ensure long-term product stability. It is among the most robust film materials available and has been tested for both durability and safety with the most potent oils. Young Living has filed patents for the use of flexible film packets in sampling pure essential oils and is the only essential oil company to develop this unique product application.

 No longer will you need to waste time tediously filling and labeling small glass bottle samples. All you have to do is carry the samples with you and find someone with whom to share Young Living—and with these samples at your fingertips, you will easily be able to share Young Living’s most popular oils.

 Lemon—Lemon essential oil promotes clarity of thought and purpose with its invigorating and purifying citrus scent.*

• Opens and releases emotional blocks*
• Refreshes and stimulates the mind*

 Lavender—The versatility of Lavender essential oil has many benefits that can be incorporated into a daily routine.*

• Calms, relaxes, and balances emotions*
• Soothes moisture-deprived skin*

Peppermint—Peppermint oil has an energizing menthol aroma that freshens and uplifts any area.*

• Provides a renewed feeling of vigor and vitality*
• Energizes for improved concentration*

 Peace & Calming—Peace & Calming® is an all-natural blend that promotes a deep sense of relaxation and emotional well-being.*

• Evokes positive emotions*
• Helps enhance moments of meditation and self-reflection*

 Thieves—Young Living’s proprietary Thieves® blend has been specially formulated to offer the immune system an added boost of support.*

• Neutralizes unwanted odors in the air*
• Safe, natural alternative to harsh chemicals and cleaners*

With endless sharing moments now at your disposal, please take this time to share how you have or will introduce Young Living to someone new. We will give away five Essential Oil Sample Packs (one of each variety) to randomly selected commenters who post by the end of the day on July 5.

—Marco Colindres III, Product Marketing Manager

Convention Excitement Continues!

Convention may have ended, but the excitement has not! Highlighting the celebration were convention-only offerings, new product launches, and invaluable training and information. If you were unable to attend, fear not—we’ll discuss the newly launched products in greater detail in the coming week’s blog posts. I’ll start with a brief overview of the products Gary introduced during general session:

Essential Oils Sampler Pack—Sharing essential oils has just become simpler with Young Living’s sampler packs. With your choice of Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Thieves®, and Peace & Calming® at your fingertips, these 10-count sample packets will send any prospect off with a memorable impression of Young Living and the benefits of 100% pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils.

NingXia Nitro—NingXia Nitro™ combines 100% pure essential oils with naturally powerful ingredients to lift mental clarity and focus while also providing a surge of energy when needed.*

Slique Bars—Slique™ Bars are safe, innovative weight-management tools that utilize a powerful, new approach to hunger management. This delicious medley of exotic fruits, nuts, and science helps introduce feelings of satiation sooner and longer, creating the perfect nutritious snack.*

Believe Essential Oil Blend—Believe™ essential oil blend has a pleasing aroma that is both grounding and invigorating. Reformulated to now contain Idaho blue spruce essential oil, Believe may assist you to reach your true, unlimited potential.

Thieves AromaBright Toothpaste—AromaBright’s formula provides a fortress of support for healthy gums, strong teeth, and a confident smile. It is the optimal choice for health-minded consumers.

There were also some convention-only products available. Most notable was the Exotic Oils collection.

Exotic Oils Collection—The Exotic Oils collection is a grouping of unique essential oils from around the world. Included in the collection were Micromeria (Micromeria fruticosa), Plectranthus Oregano (Plectranthus amboinicus), Yuzu (Citrus junos), Xiang Mao (Cymbopogon citratus), Hong Kuai (Chamaecyparis formosensis), Amazonian Ylang Ylang (Ylang ylang odorata), Biblical Sweet Myrrh (Commiphora erythraea)

It’s safe to say that convention is a must-attend event. Make plans now to attend next year’s bigger and better convention. In the meantime, be sure to try the newly launched products!

—Ryan Seely, YL Product Marketing Manager