OILS FOR PUFFY EYES

Puffy Eyes? Try this blend!

My mom has recently been talking about how puffy her under eyes are and how she wants to get surgery. I told her to try this first before doing anything else 😂

• Frankincense - The anti-inflammatory properties in frankincense help reduce swelling, inflammation, puffiness and redness.
• Rosemary - also contains the anti-inflammatory agents and has rejuvenating effects and can act as a mild diuretic to reduce swelling.
• Cypress - the vaso-constricting properties help reduce swollen vessels, its astringent properties shrink sagging under eye bags and make skin appear taut and its anti-edema properties help drive out fluid retention.

Add 2-3 drops of each oil and fill the rest of the 5mL roller bottle with Fractionated Coconut Oil. 

This blend can also be used to reduce the appearance of varicose veins by promoting circulation! Give it a try! 

I FEEL BEAUTIFUL

I heard a lot of talk about this Beautiful Touch Blend when it was released at convention earlier this year. I remember thinking, 'how is EVERYONE seriously in love with this blend?' Then doTERRA decided to release it to everyone recently along with the purchase of a clutch, and it sold out so quickly that they made more and sold those individually (which also out quick). The hype all over social media about this blend is what led me to purchase it when I had the chance since I had to smell it and decide for myself before it was sold out for good. 

Beautiful, truly is, the most magical blend. I don't like florals too often, and Beautiful has florals in it, but they did such a great job creating this blend that the florals aren't overpowering at all. It almost smells like a green skittle when smelled directly out of the bottle. Once it's on your skin, however; it smells like the most beautiful and delicate perfume (and I'm not into perfumes either!) 

Osmanthus, Lime, Bergamot, and Frankincense come together to create this bright, floral, zesty, citrusy, captivating blend that is my new go-to when I need a pick-me-up. Anything with Frankincense with it makes me feel so empowered and lifted because the high vibrational frequency of Frankincense and how it interacts with my delicate, empathic, self. When I think of Beautiful, I think of the beautiful energy that rainbows hold within them.

When experiencing occasional anxious feelings, roll on Beautiful Touch to pulse points to help enhance your mood as well. Think of Beautiful as a perfume without the fragrance and WITH added emotional benefits... doesn't get any better than that. 

WHAT'S IN YOUR POCKETS?

What’s in your pockets? Here are a few oils & things I’ve been keeping in my pockets at all times this past week...

• dōTERRA’s Herbal Lip Balm - because no one wants chapped lips

• Console - I’m an emotional person and need comfort daily

• Beautiful - Beautiful is a beautiful blend that is made up of rainbows & rainbow energy... no but seriously, you need to try this if you haven’t already 🙏🏼

• ClaryCalm - because I need extra help balancing my hormonal emotions this week 💁

• Pro-Tip!! Take an empty dōTERRA softgel container to hold LLV Supplements on-the-go! I always forget to take them in the morning, and bringing them with me helps me not forget 😅

What are you carying around in your pockets today? What are your current go-to oils? COMMENT BELOW!!

Inspired by @northwestoiler (Instagram) ✨😘

SERENITY & SLEEP

I just got this beautiful Amethyst in my life and I needed to share it's beauty with the world, so a essential oil photo backdrop it is 😍

I talk about sleep a lot, since it's something that doesn't come naturally to me too often. Even still I sometimes have some anxiousness surrounding sleep (or the lack of it).

Using these oils to help support my body and help it do what it needs to do has been the best added regiment to my nightly routine. Thankful for the options that I have 🙏🏼

Serenity is a blend of Lavender, Cedarwood, Ho Wood, Ylang Ylang, Marjoram, Roman Chamomile, Vetiver Root, Vanilla Bean, Hawaiian Sandalwood. These oils each have calming and/ or sedative properties.  

doTERRA also offers Serenity in a softgel form to take internally before bedtime. I have found on my most restless nights, combining the oil topically and the softgel internally truly helps. Can’t live without Serenity 💜 

*Please do not take Serenity essential oil internally, the Serenity Softgel is a slightly different blend of oils that you can take internally.

SPIRITUALITY & ESSENTIAL OILS

Some of you may know now that I'm very into spirituality and will find all the ways to help me grow both spiritually and mentally. So of course I have researched different oils that I can use to help support me both spiritually and mentally. Here are my current go-to's and I hope this little collection continues growing as I learn more and continue indulging myself into spirituality and essential oils.

If one picture could summarize me as a person, I think this would be the one.

The Best Essential Oils For Spiritual Growth 

FRANKINCENSE -

Frankincense is an essential oil that is beneficial for the nervous system. It has the ability to soothe and relax the mind while treating nervous tension.

Frankincense can sooth the Qi-energy. This is beneficial as stress can get out of control and cause problems in the human body, leading to irritability, restlessness, and insomnia. It works as a tonic, which can uplift and raise your spirits. Generally, it can aid in relieving sadness. Frankincense will smooth your flow of Qi-energy and generally calm the nerves and deepen your breath.The psychological and spiritual benefits of frankincense have been recognized for centuries. It’s believed that the oil can be linked on a fundamental level to the earth, so it can calm and stabilize the mind.
*I apply Frankincense over my heart and crown chakra before any readings that I do, whether it be for myself or a friend. I find that the spiritual link in Frankincense heightens my own.

CONSOLE - 

Console is doTERRA's Comforting Blend that contains Frankincense, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Labdanum, Amyris, Sandalwood, Rose, & Osmanthus essential oils. 
Patchouli will harmonize the mind when overthinking strikes, due to its grounding earth element. It can also have an aphrodisiac effect and help people with sadness/ anxiousness. For patchouli’s energetic and psychological effects, it can provide warming and sweetening for people who have a deficiency of Qi-energy in the abdominal region. This make Patchouli a great grounding oil. 
Ylang Ylang will balance the mind and calm the nervous system. It aids in reuniting our emotional and sensual natures together. This is important because without the support for heart and mind, they can become uprooted. If our emotions dry up, it can lead to isolation and depression. Ylang Ylang can help to provide sunshine by opening and centering us. It will allow us to unify internally and thus be able to outwardly be bold.
Rose is beneficial for resorting stagnant energy. There is also compassion surrounding Rose... It has the ability to heal wounds of an emotional nature. Rose oil can bring self-love, nurturing, and comfort, to help restore the mind and the center of our emotional well-being
*I apply Console to my pulse points before meditation and before every reading that I do. I also find myself reaching for this oil on a daily basis.

BALANCE - 

Balance is doTERRA's Grounding Blend that contains Spruce, Ho Wood, Frankincense, Blue Tansy, Blue Chamomile, and Osmanthus essential oils. These oils together are very earthy, therefore easily ground our emotions and promote tranquility and relaxation.
Spruce was used by Native Americans for health and spiritual reasons and is still used today to bring harmony to the mind and body. 
Ho Wood, Blue Tansy, and Blue Chamomile can ease anxious feelings.
*I apply Balance to the bottoms of my feet daily for extra grounding support.

OILS FOR BABIES

Oils for babies!! A friend of mine was ready to pull her hair out from her fussy baby who decided that sleep wasn't his thing anymore... so I sent her some oils in hopes that these natural solutions could help him with his sleep regression and acid reflux (and help her not pull her hair out) 😅

• Serenity will help him relax and fall asleep. It can also be useful for separation anxiety.

• I sent her Lavender in a small spray bottle to spray her bedding to also help him relax. Lavender can also be used for teething and diaper rash.

• DigestZen is a great oil for any gas, colic, or tummy ache.

These are just a few oils that come in handy when dealing with a fussy baby. When using essential oils with babies, please be sure to follow the proper dilution ratios and do your research before using just any oil 🙏🏼 

IMMUNE SUPPORT BLEND

Have you noticed everyone around you gets the sickest from Halloween till after the holidays? You know what the main component of the holidays are? ... SUGAR!

Eating or drinking too much sugar weakens immune system cells that attack bad bacteria. Around the same time, we are eating all of this sugar, the seasons are also changing. Temperature shifts allow different groups of viruses to flourish and when our immune systems are down from the sugar intake, we are unable to fight off these viruses. Essential oils will help to detoxify the body and fight infections, bacteria, parasites, microorganisms and harmful toxins. They reduce the bodies susceptibility to outside sources and reduce the overreaction of the immune system.

I just remade my immune support blend and added some Oregano for extra support this holiday season. I like sugar, but I don't like getting sick.

Oregano - contains powerful antibiotic properties and has one of the highest antioxidant activity ratings, with 42 times the antioxidant punch of apples. Antioxidants = Immune Support. Oregano also has powerful antiviral and antibacterial properties which makes it the perfect oil to prevent and fight off viruses and bacteria.

OnGuard - Contains Wild Orange, Clove Bud, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary. Together, these oils provide efficient, all-natural, immune support. OnGuard powerful anti-bacterial properties which makes it great for a disinfecting cleaner!

• Wild Orange has a high percentage (90%) of d-limonene, which naturally increases our glutathione levels. Glutathione levels can have a huge impact on our Immune System. Orange oil is also a powerful antioxidant to the body, protecting our cellular health. 
• Clove Bud is powerful antioxidant (probably the MOST potent natural antioxidant!)
• Cinnamon Bark is another antioxidant that also naturally stimulates the immune system and warms the body.
• Eucalyptus is a great oil to support our respiratory system. It also contains pain-reducing properties. 
• Rosemary is also great for our respiratory system. Rosemary is also very helpful for infections.

Frankincense - has stimulating effects on various important bodily glands, including the brain, hypothalamus, thyroid, and pituitary glands. These glands all work in sync to support a healthy immune system.

Lemon - has incredible detoxifying properties on the body. Helps your body get rid of toxic build up.

Copaiba - I decided to add Copaiba to this blend because it is new to doTERRA and a very powerful oil. It supports the cardiovascular, immune, digestive, nervous, and respiratory system. It is also great for antioxidant support.

APPLICATION -

ADULTS:

Add 2-4 drops of each oil to a 5 mL roller bottle and roll onto the soles of the feet (for general wellness), under the arms by the arm pits (to stimulate the lymphatic system), and down the spine (the spine contains tons of nerves!)

You can also add a drop or two of each oil into a capsule and take it internally once a day to prevent sickness, up to 5x a day to get rid of a sickness.

KIDS:

Add a drop of each oil to a 15mL roller bottle (1tbs) and roll onto soles of the feet and down the spine.

EMOTIONAL TOUCH - MOTIVATE & CONSOLE

My two current favorites from the emotional touch line go well with Halloween 💜🎃 
Emotions.... so spooky 👻

•• MOTIVATE Peppermint, Clementine, Coriander, Basil, Yuzu, Melissa, Rosemary, and Vanilla essential oils come together to create doTERRA’s Encouraging blend. Not only does this help motivate you to keep on task, but the sweet citrus aroma brightens your mood and encourages you as well.
I like to apply Motivate on my temples (if I’m staying out of the sun *citrus oils are photosensitive*) and my wrists!

•• CONSOLE Frankincense, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Labdanum, Amyris, Sandalwood, Rose, and Osmanthus essential oils come together to create doTERRA’s Comforting Blend.
I apply this one behind my ears for comfort and on my chest so I can smell so so goood.

What are your go-to emotional oils?

OILS FOR SPIDER BITES

My best friends little sister was bit by a spider a few days ago. While I was visiting them, her bite became swollen, warm, and itchy so I grabbed Purify and Lavender and applied it directly to the bite. 

Purify is doTERRA's Cleansing blend and contains powerful oils that fight bacteria and will help fight off the venom of the spider bite.
Lavender is a natural antihistamine and will help with the itch and inflammation.
Both of these oils together help neutralize the inflammation and bacteria which helps with the itch and pain.

Before Topical Application of Lavender and Purify

One Hour Later 
Slightly brighter lighting but you can see the inflammation and redness has gone down

Consistency is KEY with essential oils! For best results, I recommend applying oils every hour or so the first day. Then about 5 or 6 times throughout the next few days and gradually decreasing usage as the bite heals.

I also recommend...
• OnGuard - taking it internally in a capsule and applying to the bottoms of feet a few times a day to boost immune system to help your body fight off the venom and bacteria.
• Colloidal Silver - 1 tsp under the tongue for 30 seconds. Repeat 7x a day for short term immune support in addition to OnGuard. Can also apply a drop directly to the bite wound.
• Warm compresses and Epsom salts to draw out poison.

Spider bites can be scary stuff! Thankful for these options!