User’s Guide

What Is An Essential Oil?

Plants contain complex and powerful substances known as

essential oils. These are aromatic liquids derived from shrubs,

flowers, trees, roots, bushes, and seeds. These distinctive

components defend plants from insects, harsh environmental

conditions, and disease. They are also vital for a plant to grow,

live, evolve, and adapt to its surroundings. Referred to as the

essence of the plant, pure essential oils not only protect the

plant, but also determine its aroma.

Essential oils have been used throughout time dating back to

4500 BC. From perfumes and aromatherapy to cooking and

medicinal purposes, essential oils have been used in everyday

life for centuries. In modern days, research shows that pure

essential oils can provide similar benefits to humans and

animals that they give to plants.

Many oils, touted as essential oils, are derived with harsh chemicals, diluted,

or copied and produced in a lab. Cheap copies bring cheap results and have

the potential to be toxic. Therefore, it is imperative to take great care in

choosing high-quality essential oils.

The Young Living Standard

Young Living offers pure, unadulterated essential oils, essential oil blends, and

oil-enhanced products. At Young Living, in-house and independent laboratory

testing shows that our essential oils meet high industry standards that qualify

them as “therapeutic grade.” This means that health professionals choose

them for promoting health and wellness.

Young Living is dedicated to producing essential oils from the highest-quality

plants. Healthy plants and proper distillation produce superior essential

oils with powerful benefits. Every oil is put through a series of rigorous tests

before it is deemed qualified to bear the Young Living label. Our essential

oils are then bottled in dark, thick, glass containers to protect the integrity of

the oils. Under the lid is a fixed orifice that helps to measure dosages and to

ensure safety, particularly for young children.

How To Use

Essential Oils

There are three basic ways to use essential

oils: inhalation, topical application, and internal

consumption. Read the Safety Guidelines and Tips

prior to the use of any essential oil.

The inhalation of essential oils heightens

the senses and can trigger

numerous desired responses

in the body. Below are

several techniques

used to inhale

essential oils:

+ Direct inhalation—simply smell them.

+ Diffuse the oils using a Young Living diffuser which disperses the oil in a

micro-fine vapor into the air. The Young Living diffuser will not heat the

oils, thus ensuring full benefits, as extreme heat can damage important

constituents in the oil.

+ Fill a humidifier with water. Put a tissue or small cloth, sprinkled with

a few drops of oil, in front of the escaping steam. (Do not put oil in your

humidifier. It will float on top of the water instead of rising with the water

vapor and may cause damage to your humidifier.)

+ Carefully pour hot water into a bowl and add a few drops of oil. Cover your

head and bowl in a tent-like fashion with a towel. Breathe deeply and slowly.

Apply essential oils directly onto the skin

where indicated.

Dilute with V-6™ Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex or a pure vegetable oil ( e.g.,

olive or almond ) before applying if dilution is indicated in the Application Chart.

Dilution may protect against possible skin sensitivities. Key points of application

on the body are :

Crown of head Forehead

Temples Behind ears

Neck Upper back

Abdomen Over vital organs

Soles and top of feet Ankles

1. Carefully tip the oil bottle and drop 2–3 drops in the palm of the hand or directly

on the desired application area.

2. If dropping oil in your hand, rub palms together in a circular motion and then

massage oil onto the desired point of application. If applying directly to the

desired area, use your hand to massage the oil in a circular motion into the skin.

Repeat if desired.

Attention: Essential oils are very potent, and some may be irritating to the skin. If irritation occurs, immediately

apply V-6 Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex or pure vegetable oil to the area to dilute. Please read label directions

for each individual oil before using.

You can also create your own massage oil blends by mixing your favorite essential

oils with V-6 Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex or by using Young Living’s premixed

massage oil blends (e.g., Relaxation™, Ortho Ease™) to relax, uplift, soothe,

and relieve.

Research indicates that some oils are more effective when taken

orally. Only pure essential oils, proven safe and labeled as dietary

supplements, should be used internally. Dilution and dosage is

dependent on the age, size, and the

health constitution of the individual.

Follow the recommended dosage on

individual product labels to ensure

safety or seek the advice of a health

professional before administering

oils internally.

+ Put several drops of oil into an empty capsule and swallow with water.

+ Add 1–2 drops to a glass of water or rice milk.

+ Put 1–2 drops onto a piece of bread or add to your meals when cooking.

+ Add 1–2 drops onto a teaspoon of Blue Agave and swallow.

+ Drop directly onto the tongue and swallow. Exercise extreme caution

when using this method. Many oils are very strong and should be tested by

pouring a single drop onto a spoon and tasting a small portion to determine

the amount of oil to be used.

Application Chart

Each single essential oil and essential oil blend sold by Young Living is

categorized below into three areas: topical application, dietary supplement

(internal consumption), and aromatic (inhalation). Categorization of each oil

is based upon well-documented, scientific information, as well as literature

from respected experts in essential oils. This information is intended to guide

you in essential oil use; however, qualified health professionals may offer

additional guidance and should be contacted for disease or serious health

conditions. Also, see individual bottle lables for specific directions.

but the most sensitive skin. Generally safe for younger

children. Diffuse up to 1 hour three times daily.

Diffuse up to 30 minutes three times daily.

exposed to prolonged sunlight or UV rays. Avoid direct

sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying

to skin.

internally only as directed and only if the oil is listed

as a dietary supplement. Diffuse no more than 10

minutes three times daily in a well-ventilated room.

indicated.

Refer to pages 7–8 for indications on specific oils.

Safety Guidelines + Tips

Young Living essential oils are pure, which makes them powerful

and effective. For the responsible use of essential oils, read the

complete label on each bottle and the following guidelines :

The drop reducer orifice located in the

oil bottle opening helps you adhere to

correct dosages as prescribed by health

professionals, reputable literature, or as

listed on the label.

The orifice also helps prevent small

children from accidentally swallowing

large amounts of essential oil. However, if

you suspect that a child has consumed a

large quantity of oil, administer milk and

seek the advice of a health professional.

For younger children, seek the advice of

a health professional before the topical

application of any red drop oils (see

application chart).

When applying a new oil, test one drop

on a small patch of skin first (e.g., on the

underside of the forearm). Skin sensitivity

is highly individual. If the skin feels hot or

turns red, apply a vegetable oil (e.g., olive

or almond) to the area, which will dilute

the essential oil. Washing with water is

less effective.

Use only one new oil or oil blend at a time

to determine how your body responds.

Wait 30 minutes before applying another

new oil.

Certain oils may sting the eyes and other

sensitive areas of the body. Essential

oil residue on the fingers may damage

contact lenses in addition to causing eye

discomfort. If accidental stinging does

occur, put 1–2 drops of pure vegetable oil

into the eye.

Avoid putting essential oils directly into

the ears.

Pure citrus oils may compound the

effects of sun exposure. Limit prolonged

exposure to direct sunlight for up to 12

hours (up to 24 hours for angelica and

lime; up to 48 hours for bergamot) after

applying these undiluted essential oils to

the skin (see application chart).

Cosmetics, personal care products, or

cleansers with synthetic ingredients

penetrate the dermal layers of the skin.

Avoid applying essential oils to these

areas, as it may take these chemicals

deeper into skin, fatty tissue, or the

bloodstream.

Avoid using essential oils on skin that

has been damaged or affected by chemical

burns.

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When adding essential oils to a bath,

mix them with the Young Living Bath &

Shower Gel Base or Epsom salt. Mix 5–10

drops of essential oil to 1/4 cup of bath

gel and add to running water.

Limit the diffusion of unfamiliar essential

oils to 10 minutes each day, increasing

the time diffused after their effects are

determined. The time of diffusion is

dependent on room size and potency of

the oils. For example, limit strong oils in

a small room to less time than mild oils

in a large room (see application chart).

See individual bottle label directions or

check with a health professional before

using essential oils if you have a serious

medical condition or if you are pregnant,

nursing, or planning to become

pregnant. DO NOT use wild tansy, clary

sage, sage, fennel, wintergreen, or hyssop

during pregnancy.

Consult your healthcare professional

about any serious disease or injury.

DO NOT attempt to self-diagnose

or prescribe any natural substances

for health conditions that require

professional attention.

Because of the vast amount of benefits that essential oils can provide, Young Living

produces an array of products that are enhanced with pure, therapeutic-grade

essential oils. From dietary supplements to personal care products, essential oils

create a synergistic effect with other ingredients, which increases the effectiveness

of the product. Take a look at the amazing essential oil-enhanced products that

Young Living offers by visiting us at www.youngliving.com.