Winter doesn’t technically begin for more than a month, but if you live in the Midwest, you’re probably feeling like winter is upon us! Winter coats, gloves, hats, boots, and snow pants are replacing fall layers, and sledding is right around the corner! Check out some of our favorite ways to use our Premium Starter Kit to help us live well during the cold winter months.
Each bottle of essential oil that comes with your Premium Starter Kit includes 85-100 drops, so they last quite awhile as you’re only using 1-3 drops at a time!
Thieves
Fill a YL Clear Vegetable Capsule halfway with a food grade carrier oil. Add a drop of Thieves Vitality. Top off with carrier oil. Ingest immediately.
Optional: add Lemon Vitality, Frankincense Vitality, Thyme Vitality, and/or Oregano Vitality.
Raven
Create a Breathe Easy Roller using a 10 mL roller bottle. Fill the bottle halfway with V-6 Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex, or other carrier oil of your choice, add 10-20 drops of Raven (and other options below), and top off with carrier oil.
Optional: add Thieves, R.C., and/or Purification.
Lemon
Add a drop of Lemon Vitality to your water to add a burst of flavor. You can also add a drop of Lemon Vitality to your NingXia Red or other drinks.
PanAway
To enjoy a relaxing PanAway Epsom salt bath, combine 1/2 cup unscented Epsom salts, 1/8 cup baking soda, and 5 drops PanAway. Mix/shake to combine and let sit overnight. Pour all contents into hot water to dissolve, and make sure to drink lots of water before, during, and after your bath. You can also use this recipe for a foot soak (use 1/4 of the recipe per foot soak).
Copaiba
Add a drop of Copaiba Vitality to YL Slique Tea - Ocotea Oolong Cacao or other tea of your choice.
Frankincense
After washing your face with YL ART Gentle Cleanser and toning with ART Refreshing Toner, add a drop of Frankincense to your palms and apply over your entire face. Follow it up with ART Renewal Serum and then either ART Light or Intensive Moisturizer, depending on your skin type.
Stress Away
Add 1-3 drops of Stress Away to your diffuser to combat the winter blues! Stress Away also blends well with other oils, so try it with Lemon, Lavender, OR Thieves!
Lavender
To create your own body lotion, simply begin with 1/4 cup of organic, unrefined, cold-pressed, virgin coconut oil. This coconut oil will start out hard, so you will want to mix it until it has a creamy consistency. Then, add in 20 drops of Lavender. Mix again and store in a cool, dry place. If you would like a creamier consistency, you can also add 1/8 cup shea butter or mango butter.
Optional: 20 drops of Frankincense and Gentle Baby.
DiGize
DiGize promotes a healthy digestive system, so it’s perfect for winter months when we may be overindulging. Swipe a drop on your inner cheek or take in a capsule to support your digestive system.
Citrus Fresh
If you’re missing sunshine and warm weather, diffuse 1-3 drops of Citrus Fresh! Citrus essential oils are uplifting, and Spearmint opens and releases emotional blocks and brings about a lasting sense of well-being.
Peppermint
Peppermint is very strong, so I use it sparingly in drinks. To get just a taste of peppermint in hot cocoa or mocha coffee, pour a drop of Peppermint on a toothpick and swirl it in your drink. You will be left with a yummy hint of mint!
NingXia Red
NingXia Red supports your body by providing much needed antioxidants. When taken daily, it can also help to replenish energy levels, which is definitely a must in the cold and dark winter months. You can drink it on its own, add an ounce or two to NingXia Zyng, or add a drop of Lemon Vitality, Orange Vitality, and/or Tangerine Vitality (or other essential oil of your choice).