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Now is the perfect time of year to remind you which essential oils are not to be worn in the sun. You may have heard the term “photosensitive” before, and I will explain the “why" to you for avoiding certain essential oils being applied to our skin if we are in the...

You have probably noticed that Our Essential Life is an incredible community of women and men who provide excellent education and support for one another. We all come from different backgrounds and have had many life experiences. One thing that unites us is a desire...

You have probably seen a myriad of products on the market for hair growth, and they usually include some type of chemical-laden topical application that will inevitably wreak havoc on your body. What many of us do not realize, though, is that hair growth is mostly an...

Minerals are vital elements of the human body. Without them, we lose balance in our cells. Trace minerals are crucial to the proper function of virtually every system in the body—from the heart to the immune system. Clinical studies continue to link disease and...

We have access to many great resources to learn more about essential oils, the many ways to use them and to expand our understanding of their benefits. Below are our top 6 favorite essential oils books we recommend adding to your library with an overview of each....

Essential oils are safe, powerful tools that can be used to support our bodies, including children. They offer natural, plant-based benefits that when used properly are an excellent side-effect-free way to care for our entire family. Young Living essential oils are...

I scream, you scream, we all scream for MultiGreens! Young Living’s MultiGreens supplement is one of my most recommended supplements for daily use as it supports the immune, endocrine, circulatory, digestive, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems. Ready to learn more?...

Not all essential oils are created equal! As you may recall from prior blogs and education in the Our Essential Life community, Young Living’s Seed to Seal promise sets our essential oils apart leaps and bounds above the rest. Why? Because from the time a seed is...

I’m certain you’ve heard the buzz on essential oils by now. We see them in drug stores, cosmetic stores, online, and in our grocery store aisles. While growing popularity in using plants to support our bodies is awesome, we need to be certain that the essential oils...

Did you know that on a typical day, American women use an average of 12 personal care products that contain approximately 168 different chemicals, and men use an average of six personal care products that contain 85 different chemicals? Now for some of you, this may...