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Read moreA Drop of... Lemongrass
The Oil Of Cleansing
Lemongrass essential oil is steam distilled from the leaf of the Lemongrass plant. It has a stunning aroma with the beautiful citrus notes that you expect, but with a herby, smoky edge. Amazing!!
Most of us are familiar with Lemongrass through Asian cuisine, or even herbal teas, and know that it has a subtle citrus flavour. Having this oil on hand makes it easy to include this flavour when we cook Asian dishes at home.
Emotionally, Lemongrass is known as the Oil of Cleansing as it is a powerful cleanser of energy. It is perfect for diffusing in the home or office to clear negative energy and dispel feelings of despondency, despair and lethargy. Lemongrass gives you a sense of heightened awareness and positivity - and who couldn't use more of that?!
Lemongrass is frequently used in skin care products as it benefits the skin through clarifying and toning. It is a great choice to use with Fractionated Coconut Oil for an uplifting massage.
A Drop of... Ylang Ylang
The Oil of the Inner Child
dōTERRA work with the natives of Madagascar to sustainably source their pure Ylang Ylang essential oil. The oil is steam distilled from the unique star-shaped flowers and has a rich floral scent. It is used in aromatherapy for its ability to provide a calming effect whilst simultaneously promoting a positive outlook.
For centuries Ylang Ylang has been used in perfumes due to it’s sweet spicy scent. For a natural perfume, put a drop or two of Ylang Ylang on your wrists. You will also get the calming and uplifting benefits.
Ylang Ylang is often used to support healthy skin and hair and can be frequently found in luxurious hair and skin products for its scent and nourishing and protective properties. Create your own DIY Deep Hair Conditioner by adding Ylang Ylang essential oil to dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil.
Emotionally, Ylang Ylang is a powerful remedy for the heart and it assists in accessing intuition. It allows emotional healing to flow naturally and reminds the individual that joy can be felt and experienced more fully by allowing the heart its full range of emotions.
Due to one of Ylang Ylang oil’s main chemical constituents, germacrene, the oil contains natural abilities to soothe. So not only is Ylang Ylang beautiful to diffuse in your home, it is also an excellent choice for adding to a bath to soak your stresses away.
A Drop of... Lavender
The Oil of Communication & Calm
Lavender is a beautiful calming oil known for its unmistakable aroma.
Most commonly Lavender is associated with its relaxing properties that promote peaceful sleep. You can add a few drops to your pillow so that you inhale the aroma as you are drifting off to sleep; apply it to the bottoms of your feet as a part of a relaxing bedtime ritual; or diffuse it in your favourite combo.
Apart from aiding restful sleep, it also promotes feelings of ease during your waking hours. It can be great to help you unwind at the end of a long day. Try adding a few drops of Lavender to your bath or apply to your temples and back of the neck.
Emotionally, Lavender can help ease feelings of tension, remove sad and anxious feelings, aid in verbal expression and calm the mind. It addresses a deep fear of being seen and heard. Lavender also encourages emotional honesty and insists that one speak their innermost thoughts and desires.
The soothing properties of Lavender can help calm skin irritations which make it great to use after shaving or to remove the itch from mosquito bites. You can also help nourish delicate and dry skin by adding a drop to your moisturiser. This is particularly helpful if you have a little too much sun.
To remove unwanted odours from your home, combine Lavender oil with water in a spray bottle. Spray a light mist into your car, linen closet, on your mattress, or any other areas that could use some freshening up.
Lavender oil is used in cooking for its taste and fragrance. You can use it to soften citrus flavours and add a flavourful twist to marinades, baked goods, and desserts.
The versatile properties of Lavender essential oil make it a dōTERRA favourite – and why wouldn’t you keep a bottle on hand?