More Info about Frank

Frank who? you may ask!    Frankincense!!  Leah used Frankincense in her homemade face lotion/cleanser.  We wanted you to know that Frankincense is useful is other applications too!  Ann has used it on scraps with good success.

In our next post we'll talk about the Lemon that Leah used in her recipe.  Stay tuned!

Coming up later will be her toothpaste recipe!

Facebook event on until April 6th

If you are Facebook, I hope that you had a chance to attend our event Monday evening.  We had about a dozen different people post their oily routine throughout a normal day.  This event will be up for you to read through until April 6th.

Both Leah and Ann have their routine on the list and hope that you enjoy reading about it!  We hope that all the routines give you a good idea how people are incorporating essential oils into their lives. With the added benefit of being able to go natural!

This event requires an invite so if you need to be invited, please let us know and we'll get you in!!

I didn't know!!

I just found out the sale info below and wanted you to know about it.  I have NOT had a chance to use this product but others LOVE it.  It is a concentrated form.   This is the dilution ratios: light degreasing 60:1; medium degreasing 30:1; heavy degreasing 15:1; floors 100:1; walls 30:1; upholstery, fabrics, carpet spotting 40:1; carpet 100:1; glass 320:1; pots and pans; 100:1 hand cleaner 1:1.      One of these 14 ounce bottles of thieves cleaner can make 14 of the 32 ounce bottles of cleaner!  

We will have a blog post in the near future about what Thieves is but the short version is that it is a oil blend made centuries ago to combat plagues.  The antibacterial cleaner is great at getting rid of the cooties brought home from work and school.

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Also.......there will be a special FB event on Monday starting at 6pm Pacific time entitled The Day in the Life of an Oiler.  Leah and I will be posting in this event along with a number of other oilers!  Enjoy from the comfort of your computer room and join in the conversation only if you want.  You need to be either Leah's friend or my friend on Facebook.  Let us know if you interested!  Leave us your FB name via the contact form to the right and we'll invite you!!

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Leah's Facial Cream Testimony

Leah's Testimony

Have you ever heard someone use the saying ‘Balled my eyes out’? To me this phrase is best described as crying so hard, long and with so much force that your eyelids feel like they are rolling out and the following day even your eyes are puffy and red. This is not a pretty sight to see.

Nine years ago, I had an argument with someone and afterwards was so sad and emotional about it that I ‘Balled my eyes out’. The following morning I was surprised to see a vein had appeared on my eyelid. It was a red spot and was slightly bumped out. I covered it up with makeup and thought it would go away in a few days. 

After a few months, definitely enough time for it to heal, I had to come to grips with the fact that it was NOT going away. Over time it turned to a dark purple hue. When I was pregnant, it went one step farther and grew in size. Much like you would point out spinach in someone's teeth to be helpful, people would point out that spot thinking that I had tagged myself with mascara. Long ago I forgave and sought forgiveness from the person with whom I had argued. However, the spot was a constant reminder of that original moment of pain.

Skip forward to one and a half years ago, I had read many articles about the type and amount of chemicals that are present in many facial cleansers and moisturizers. My mother kept telling me that I should try coconut oil. My skin has always been what I classify as oily skin. I had a hard time with the concept of adding more oil to it. I decided to go out on a limb and try using coconut oil for my moisturizer. My mom had been using it quite a while and her face didn’t look like an oil slick. To my surprise I really liked it. My skin felt more hydrated throughout the day.  

Then, last December I received my first set of essential oils. I found some claims that Frankincense was really good at healing skin and that a drop of lemon on the skin could help with oiliness. Since I had been experiencing acne problems related to hormone changes, I decided to add them along with some Clary Sage to my coconut oil moisturizer. First, I loved the smell of the oils together since it was like a baked good, YUM! Honestly each morning putting it on my face made me hungry. 

Then I read a post about removing your makeup with coconut oil. I decided to try it out with my yummy smelling mix. Who wouldn't want to go to bed smelling delicious? This effectively removed traditional cleansers and moisturizers from my routine and as an added bonus I noticed I no longer put Chapstick on each night before bed. My lips simply don’t feel like they need it. And I have been a Chapstick-a-holic for years.

About 2 months after using my mix in the morning and at night, I had a very exciting morning. I really consider it my oily miracle! As I was putting on my eye makeup I noticed that the spot on my eye had FADED and it was no longer 3D. I gasped, did a happy dance, ran to show my husband and was on cloud 9 for the rest of the day. I never expected the power of Essential Oils to be strong enough to heal something 9 years old!  As I continue to use my mix, that spot keeps fading. YEAH!!! 

My essential oils have given me two types of healing, one is superficial (see the pics!) and the other is emotional.        -----Leah

Please follow this link to see my Facial Moisturizer mix, 
and don’t be afraid to try something new.

Leah's Moisturizer and Cleansing Recipe

Moisturizer/Cleansing Recipe    from Leah Zagel 

You can read about Leah's testimony on this recipe HERE.

¼ Cup Coconut Oil

15-20 drops Frankincense

10-15 drops Lemon
5 drops Clary Sage (optional)

• In a double boiler, slowly heat coconut oil until just melted. (This doesn't take very much heat!)
• Drop in frankincense and lemon essential oils. Pour into GLASS* container for storage. 
• Set aside and let oil cool to re-harden.  The mixture will stay in a hardened state unless air temps rise above 72 degrees (which is enough to melt coconut oil).

To Use:

• Use the back of your nail or a mini makeup spatula to remove from jar. 
• As a moisturizer, remove a pea size amount from container. Liquify by holding hands together to melt then apply to face as you would a traditional moisturizer.
• As a facial cleanser/makeup remover (this baby does amazing with mascara), remove about 1-2 pea size portions. Again liquify by holding hands together to melt then rub into face and over mascara. Keep your eyes shut!  Use a microfiber cloth to rub excess oil and dirt from face.  Ann just grabs a few squares of toilet paper to wipe the oil off her face.

Voila!

*Why Glass?  Read the last entry on this link.

What are Essential Oils?

An essential oil is a concentrated liquid containing aroma compounds from plants. Essential oils are simply the "oil of" the plant from which they were extracted, such as oil of clove. An oil is "essential" in the sense that it contains the "essence of" the plant's fragrance—the characteristic fragrance of the plant from which it is derived.

Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for cosmetic purposes, as well as for their spiritually and emotionally uplifting properties. Young Living has always been at the forefront of bringing this ancient tradition to modern users, introducing millions to a total mind/body wellness they may never have dreamed possible.

Primarily extracted through careful steam distillation but also through cold pressing, the purest essential oils are far more powerful than the botanicals from which they were extracted. Any time you hold a bottle of Young Living essential oils, you are holding nature's pure essence.

Starter List of Essential Oil Uses

Are you thinking about taking the plunge to use essential oils in your home? Are you unsure how to use the oils?  Here are some ideas to get you started using those little bottles of goodness! This is just a partial list, mind you! There are so many uses for each oil.

Single Oils


Lemon - detox, heartburn, bloating, increase energy, remove gum from hair, remove sticky labels

Lavender - burns, dry skin, sleep issues, rashes, sunburns, heal cuts & scrapes

Frankincense - anxiety, reduce wrinkles, swelling, scars, boost immunity taking internally

Peppermint - headaches, constipation, indigestion, soreness, gas, fever

Melaleuca A (tea tree)- deter lice, freshen laundry, toenail fungus, warts, cuts, scrapes

Oil Blends



Purification - sore throat, insect bites, boo-boos, pimples, stinky laundry, cramps

Panway - sore muscles, swelling, sciatic pain, stiffness, headache, cramps

Joy - stress, emotional pain, sleep issues, sadness

Citrus Fresh - anxiety, settle down kids, purify air, depression, concentration

Stress Away - stress reliever, PMS, worry, fear, depression, anxiety

Thieves - kill airborne bacteria, coldsores, toothaches, immune booster, mouthwash