Diffusing Notes

These are approximate drops.  Adjust recipes to your needs.  If a recipe is too strong for you, add fewer drops.  Do you need more?  Just add more, but no more than 8-12 drops for all of our diffusers with the exception of the Aria diffuser which requires 15-25 drops.

Tip:  When you first begin diffusing, start with less essential oil than listed in the recipes and build to more as desired.  You should give your body time to adjust to the essential oils.  Almost all the Young Living diffusers are ultrasonic which provides a cool-mist humidifier along with the essential oils.  These diffusers are safe to run all day.  Pay attention to the size of the room because the size will impact the intensity of diffusing.  Nebulizers and atomizers are different than ultrasonic diffusers because they do not use water.  For these, note the time limit for diffusing stated on each individual oil bottle.

DIY Essential Oil-Infused Hair Mask

Envious of the thick, long, healthy-looking hair that you see on social media? Same! Let us help you achieve your influencer hair goals in a natural, sweet-smelling way.

The root of the problem for most unhealthy and breakable hair is, well, your roots. Use this DIY hair mask infused with Rosemary and Ginger to give your scalp a well-deserved treat and get the selfie-ready hair you’ve been searching for.

Ingredients
• 3-4 drops Rosemary essential oil
• 2-3 drops Ginger essential oil
• 2 tablespoons carrier oil, such as coconut, almond, or olive oil

Instructions
1. Begin with clean hair, as leftover product buildup on the hair and scalp will prevent your mask from soaking in fully.
2. Combine the Rosemary and Ginger essential oils with the carrier oil in a small bowl.
3. Grab a comb and begin parting your hair in sections.
4. Apply the mixture from your scalp to your roots using your fingers. You can also use a comb if that is easier to spread the product throughout the hair. Focus mainly on the scalp, allowing the oil to fully saturate the area.
5. Leave the mixture in your hair for 15-30 minutes, then wash as usual.
6. Apply this mask twice per week for best results.

YL tip: This is a great opportunity to play around with other essential oils that are also known for amping up your hair routine. Try replacing the essential oils in this recipe with Cedarwood, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage, Tea Tree, or Geranium. If you do, let us know which mask combo is your favorite!

Mermaid Hair

Long, healthy hair is serious summer goals, but we know luscious locks are always in season. Keep your scalp and hair healthy for the beach and beyond while promoting the appearance of strong, healthy-looking long hair year-round with our DIY mermaid hair spray. Featuring the best essential oils for hair, this mermaid hair spray will dress your tresses for every summer event with its enticing, natural aroma. The sweet, herbaceous fragrance makes this hair treatment the perfect summer beauty companion.

Sprays and serums for your hair abound in every store, but you may be wondering how to make a natural hair serum. Our hair serum is ideal for helping improve the appearance of thicker hair, and it’s great for oily hair, too. The trick is in our enriching combination of Rosemary, Lavender, and Cedarwood essential oils. Mix these three hydrating essential oils with witch hazel and water in a glass spray bottle. Want to know how to make mermaid hair spray that adds natural body and waves? Use salt water! After you wash your hair, spray this mixture on damp locks to seal in the moisture. Be sure to shake vigorously before each use.

Whether you’re looking to hydrate your hair for summer selfies or add volume year-round, the essential oil uses are seemingly endless. Look no further than these essential oils for healthy hair in this perfectly portable and easy-to-use mermaid spray.

Ingredients
• 10 drops Rosemary essential oil
• 10 drops Lavender essential oil
• 10 drops Cedarwood essential oil
• 1 ounce witch hazel
• Water

4-ounce glass spray bottle

Instructions
Mix essential oils and witch hazel together in an empty glass spray bottle.
Fill the rest of the bottle with water.
Shake vigorously before use; then lightly spray on wet hair.
Dry and style hair as normal.

We added salt water! For a natural, beachy look for any occasion!

DIY Essential Oil Detangling Spray

If your luscious locks tend to misbehave, it’s time to tame your tangled tresses with a homemade, Essential Oils Conditioning Hair Detangler. It’s the Rosemary essential oil that adds softness and shine to dry and damaged hair. Or, use it regularly as a leave-in conditioner to ensure your hair feels and smells terrific.

Here’s what you will need:
• 8 oz. spray bottle
• 2 tablespoons all-natural conditioner (or just use your favorite brand)
• 1 cup distilled warm water
• 4 drops Rosemary essential oil

Pour conditioner into spray bottle. Add warm distilled water into the spray bottle and shake until the conditioner is dissolved. Add Rosemary essential oil and shake again. Spritz the mixture on hair to make combing through tangles easier.

For best results, use Homemade Hair Conditioning Detangler mixture within two months.

DIY Exfoliating Soap

Dry, itchy skin got you down? Don’t worry, there’s hope—or rather, soap—for that! With our all-natural, homemade exfoliating soaps, hydrated skin is only a shower away.

Gentle exfoliation is the key to silky-soft skin. Our DIY soap bars include natural exfoliating ingredients to remove dead skin from the surface, plus a combination of coconut and essential oils to soothe as you scrub.

After a couple weeks, don’t be surprised if your friends are all, “Look at you glow, girl!” the next time you meet for lunch.

Ingredients:
Base:
• 6 ounces suspended organic melt and pour glycerin soap
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Mix-ins:
• Exfoliating ingredient
• Essential oils

Directions:
1. Cut soap into about 1-inch cubes.
2. Put soap and coconut oil in a large microwave-safe bowl.
3. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time until soap is completely melted, stirring in between to smooth clumps.
4. Add essential oils and mix well.
5. Add exfoliating ingredient slowly, stirring well to combine and remove all clumps. Work quickly before the soap gets too cool.
6. Pour into molds. Let sit until solid, approximately 1-3 hours.

Rosemary-Lemon-Sage soap with cornmeal

Mix-ins:
• 1 tablespoon cornmeal
• 10 drops Lemon essential oil
• 10 drops Rosemary essential oil
• 10 drops Sage essential oil

Cinnamon-Orange-Ginger soap with coffee grounds

Mix-ins:
• 2 tablespoon organic coffee grounds
• 15 drops Cinnamon Bark essential oil
• 10 drops Ginger essential oil
• 10 drops Orange essential oil

Joy-Geranium-Patchouli soap with poppy seeds and pink Himalayan salt

Mix-ins:
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
• 1-2 tablespoons fine pink Himalayan salt
• 15 drops Joy essential oil blend
• 10 drops Patchouli essential oil
• 10 drops Geranium essential oil

DIY Garbage Disposal Fresheners

Ever wonder what that funky smell is coming from your kitchen sink? We’re not exactly sure what it is either, but we do have a solution: DIY garbage disposal fresheners!

This easy DIY takes less than an hour, including cleaning up after! It’s natural and the fresheners will make your garbage disposal smell as fresh and clean as the day you bought it.

Ingredients:
• 1 cup baking soda
• ½ cup salt
• ¾ cup liquid Castile soap
• 30 drops essential oil
• Measuring spoon (we used a tablespoon)

Directions:
1. Combine baking soda and salt in a bowl.
2. Add Castile soap and essential oils. (See our scent ideas below!)
3. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture reaches the texture of wet sand. (YL tip: If you add too much water, the mixture won’t pack together or dry properly. Add more baking soda and salt to get the texture of wet sand.)
4. Pack the mixture into the measuring spoon. (YL tip: To get your freshener out of the measuring spoon, tap the spoon lightly on the counter until the contents slide out. Be careful! The mixture hasn’t dried yet, so it might be fragile.)
5. Let the fresheners dry for about 24 hours.
6. Store in a sealed glass jar and keep dry.

To use:
Put 1-3 fresheners in your garbage disposal. Turn the faucet on a steady cold stream and run the disposal for up to 1 minute.

Scent combinations:
• Classic Clean: 20 drops Thieves® and 10 drops Lemon
• Citrus Herb: 10 drops Rosemary, 10 drops Grapefruit, 5 drops Lemon, and 5 drops Peppermint
• Freshen Up: 10 drops Purification®, 10 drops Eucalyptus Radiata, and 10 drops Spearmint