This Month we're talking Testimonials - let's hear what's working for YOU!
August seems the perfect time to pause, take stock and hear what plant-first habits have taken hold for some of you during the first half of 2025.
Unexpected Situations at University Improved by Oils For as long as I can remember, I have had Lavender in my life. My mum has always said that Lavender is the remedy for everything. I love the little 5ml bottles and always have one with me,
My Uni friends didn't really understand .... until they tried it! Now, everyone knows that wherever we go I will always have my Lavender with me.
Festival Fatigue...Lavender.
Event anxiety...Lavender
Clubbing exhaustion... 'Sophie, please can I have some of your Lavender?!'
Who would have thought that a tiny bottle could be so helpful to so many...in the most unusual ways!
- Sophie, 21, University Student, UK
Thank you! It's our pleasure to help raise the next generation to reach for a plant first. We love that you have shared your oils with your university friends and have seen them work!
This Month we're talking Testimonials - let's hear what's working for YOU!
August seems the perfect time to pause, take stock and hear what plant-first habits have taken hold for some of you during the first half of 2025.
From Stress to Success: How my daughter navigated exam season with oils
So proud of my daughter and the way she has steered her exam time. The best bit is that she now has this template of how exam sessions can be. She's enjoyed it in many ways - her trusty oils for studying, by her bed and little ones for her exams.
There’s been so many wins through this and I am truly delighted that along the way my daughter has learned how to regulate her moods and enjoys using oils - it’s just so cute.
Thank you Jen for all your inspiring magic oily love.
- Mum of GCSE student, London
Thank you! It's our pleasure to help raise the next generation to reach for a plant first. These are life skills and starting them early helps these habits and awareness become second nature.
Essential Oils - Simplified. We don't just teach oils, we teach you how to use them
This week we are talking about a simple recipe you'll need to hand ALL SUMMER
You will become THE GO-TO PERSON for everyone who has an itchy bite, cut, scrape, burn or graze on their skin. Just keep this in your bag wherever you go.
Recipe of the Month - Soothing Itch Stick
Do bugs love you? Even if you remember to apply your bug spray, some insects can’t resist biting some people. If this is you, here’s what to do to keep bites from getting too itchy or infected.
First, clean around the area with Thieves Spray. We love this handy little bottle and take it everywhere
Next, generously roll this recipe directly on the skin for instant relief and accelerated healing.
If you don't pre-make your 'itch stick', it's ok to layer the essential oils directly on your skin in this order.
Why These Oils?
- Tea Tree neutralises the foreign material on the skin
- Lavender starts the healing process
- Peppermint stops the itching and brings instant relief
What you’ll need:
- 10 ml Roller Bottle
- 10 drops EACH of Tea Tree, Lavender, and Peppermint Essential Oils
- Carrier Oil (e.g. Young Living V-6, Jojoba, Fractionated Coconut, etc)
Instructions:
- Add 10 drops each of your three essential oils to the roller bottle and let them combine
- Top your roller bottle with carrier oil, replace the top and roll to blend.
- Apply to any bug bites or damaged skin to soothe and start the healing!
Essential Oils - Simplified. We don't just teach oils, we teach you how to use them
This week we are talking about how to pamper your Summer Skin.
Do you enjoy the feeling of sunshine on your body…warming your bones and boosting Vitamin D? We do, but by now the summer sunshine is adding up and we still need to protect our skin from the damage.
Here are three of our favourite skin loving products for right now. Made with ingredients you can feel good about, Young Living’s Mineral Sunscreen Lotion provides protection against UVA and UVB rays without harsh chemical ingredients. Instead, the non-greasy sunscreen offers broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection using naturally derived plant- and mineral-based ingredients, including non-nano zinc oxide—a physical UV blocker. It’s reef safe and recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation! Because it is nice and thick, we like to apply using small dot and gently rub to join them together. It's comforting on the skin and feels protective all day.
Lavaderm Cooling Mist is fantastic for helping you to keep your cool when it’s hot outside. It’s like the misters you see at the theme park that keeps everyone cool…except this one is all natural. It’s loaded with soothing lavender to help the skin recover. We like to spritz it on our face, chest and shoulders while out in the sun but it’s also excellent after a shower or before bed. And it can double as a refreshing toner after washing your face. Smells fantastic - spritz liberally!
Lavaderm After-Sun Spray is your best choice for those times when you get too much sun. This plant-based after-sun spray provides temporary relief from the pain and itching of minor burns, minor cuts, sunburns, scrapes, insect bites, and minor skin irritations (proud to say this formulation meets the FDA’s requirements). Its dermatologist tested and hypoallergenic. We like how it brings immediate relief, moisturizes to help prevent peeling, and even promotes healthy looking skin. And it does all this without alcohol, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, animal-derived ingredients, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, or synthetic colorants! Yes please! I recently sprayed my body after showering and felt the most pleasant cool tingle all over!
Essential oils can be life-changing when you know how to use them. We take the guesswork out — pairing the right oils with your daily habits so they become second nature.
Essential Oils - Simplified. We don't just teach oils, we teach you how to use them
Essential oils can be life-changing when you know how to use them. We take the guesswork out — pairing the right oils with your daily habits so they become second nature
What to do if you Overindulge (so easy to do over summer)
Increased socialising and travel in July can mean consuming lots of foods that may differ from what you usually eat at home. And with the longer days, we tend to eat later at night than we usually do - leaving our guts full of food closer to bedtime. Picnics, BBQs, desserts and too much rosé wine can add up to a sluggish digestive system.
Two oils to the rescue!
We love to use these topically on our abdomens or internally (added to water or directly on the tongue). The relief can be within minutes. Ideally, rub the happy belly roller on before bed and let it fix your gut while you sleep!
For centuries, peppermint has been used to sooth digestive difficulties, freshen breath, relieve gas, headaches and heartburn. It’s a strong oil so you only need a little of it and if you feel it’s too much, dilute with any carrier oil (even olive oil will do). You’ll also never taste a better cup of peppermint tea- only one drop in a cup of hot (not boiling) water for the best digestion drink. Or pop a drop on your tongue if you can handle the blast. This is the equivalent of more than 30 cups of store bought peppermint tea!
Don’t judge this one just by its smell! I promise it is worth getting used to and will quickly become your best friend for supporting your entire digestive system. DiGize is a blend of Tarragon, Ginger, Peppermint, Juniper, Fennel, Lemongrass, Anise, and Patchouli essential oils. Look up the properties of these individual oils and you'll find out how amazing they are for your body! This one also comes in both the White Label and the regular-coloured label...so it's suitable for ingestion. We have grown to adore this scent because it brings comfort.
Remember to always listen to your body. Enjoy your summer activities with the confidence that reaching for a plant first can support your lifestyle - simple, sustainable, natural solutions!
