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Popular Types⠀ There are more than 90 types of essential oils, each with its own unique smell and potential health benefits.⠀ ⠀ Here's a list of 10 popular essential oils and the health claims associated with them:⠀ ⠀ Peppermint: Used to boost energy and help with digestion.⠀ Lavender: Used for stress relief.⠀ Sandalwood: Used to calm nerves and help with focus.⠀ Bergamot: Used to reduce stress and improve skin conditions like eczema.⠀ Rose: Used to improve mood and reduce anxiety.⠀ Chamomile: Used for improving mood and relaxation.⠀ Ylang-Ylang: Used to treat headaches, nausea and skin conditions.⠀ Tea Tree: Used to fight infections and boost immunity.⠀ Jasmine: Used to help with depression, childbirth and libido.⠀ Lemon: Used to aid digestion, mood, headaches and more.⠀ ⠀ Combining carrier oils with organic essential oils is often called “blends.” These include:⠀ ⠀ almond oil⠀ argan oil⠀ arnica oil⠀ coconut oil⠀ jojoba oil⠀ magnesium oil⠀ neem oil⠀ rosehip oil⠀ sea buckthorn oil⠀ ⠀ ⠀ How to Choose The Right Essential Oils⠀ Many companies claim that their oils are "pure" or "medical grade." However, these terms aren't universally defined and therefore hold little weight.⠀ ⠀ Given that it is an unregulated industry, the quality and composition of essential oils can vary greatly.⠀ ⠀ Keep the following tips in mind in order to choose only high-quality oils:⠀ ⠀ Purity: Find an oil that contains only aromatic plant compounds, without additives or synthetic oils. Pure oils usually list the plant's botanical name (such as Lavandula officinalis), rather than terms like "essential oil of lavender."⠀ Quality: True essential oils are the ones that have been changed the least by the extraction process. Choose a chemical-free essential oil that has been extracted through distillation or mechanical cold pressing.⠀ Reputation: Purchase a brand with a reputation for producing high-quality products.⠀ ⠀ #essentialoils #essentialoilsday #ieod #internationalessentialoilsday #PathHC #healthbenefits ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzxe2wRJQjR/?igshid=1nlchlm4j84ce

How Do Essential Oils Work?⠀ Essential oils are most commonly used in the practice of aromatherapy. They are either inhaled, or diluted then rubbed on the skin.⠀ ⠀ Essential oils are not meant to be swallowed.⠀ ⠀ The chemicals in essential oils can interact with your body in a number of ways.⠀ ⠀ When applied to your skin, some plant chemicals are absorbed.⠀ ⠀ It's thought that certain methods can improve absorption, such as applying with heat or to different areas of the body. However, research in this area is lacking.⠀ ⠀ Inhaling the aromas from essential oils can stimulate areas of your limbic system, which is a part of your brain that plays a role in emotions, behaviors, sense of smell and long-term memory.⠀ ⠀ Interestingly, the limbic system is heavily involved in forming memories. This can partly explain why familiar smells can trigger memories or emotions.⠀ ⠀ The limbic system also plays a role in controlling some unconscious physiological functions, such as breathing, heart rate and blood pressure. Some people claim that essential oils can exert a physical effect on your body in this way.⠀ ⠀ 2 Amazing Essential Oils...⠀ ⠀ Clary sage possesses myriad beneficial properties for the skin: It’s antibacterial, astringent, antiseptic, and can help improve circulation. I like the uniquely sweet herbal aroma of clary sage, which helps to cut through some of the more pungent ingredients used in natural skin care, too.⠀ ⠀ Clary sage has been lauded for its reputed ability to regulate hormones, and its scent is thought to have antidepressant effects.⠀ ⠀ Frankincense referred to as olibanum, is a common type of essential oil used in aromatherapy that can offer a variety of health benefits, including helping relieve chronic stress and anxiety, reducing pain and inflammation, and boosting immunity. Frankincense uses even potentially apply to fighting cancer.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ #essentialoils #essentialoilsday #ieod #internationalessentialoilsday #PathHC #healthbenefits ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ https://www.instagram.com/p/BzxeyRxpjoT/?igshid=19wspbxknhvx9

What Are Essential Oils?⠀ ⠀ Essential oils are compounds extracted from plants.⠀ ⠀ The oils capture the plant's scent and flavor, also called its "essence."⠀ ⠀ Unique aromatic compounds give each essential oil its characteristic essence.⠀ ⠀ Essential oils are obtained through distillation (via steam and/or water) or mechanical methods, such as cold pressing.⠀ ⠀ Once the aromatic chemicals have been extracted, they are combined with a carrier oil to create a product that's ready for use.⠀ ⠀ The way the oils are made is important, as essential oils obtained through chemical processes are not considered true essential oils.⠀ ⠀ My favorite place to purchase essential oils... ⠀ https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/aromatherapy/essential-oils⠀ https://store.draxe.com/collections/essential-oils⠀ ⠀ #essentialoils #essentialoilsday #ieod #internationalessentialoilsday #PathHC #healthbenefits https://www.instagram.com/p/BzxeJyDpDe2/?igshid=c1tkmy1vf5du

Where have you been all my life??? When the #pressure is coming in from the storm and intensified while working with #allthekids and the show is two days away...#mgrain and my #diffuser set up with #Lemon #lavender and #Peppermint is the perfect way to end #ieod (International Essential Oils Day)! #becauseofgary #youngliving #yleo @younglivingeo #therewhenyouneedthem

My tattered bottle of Valor. This is a regular lately ♡ today in honor of Gary Young #IEOD #liquidcourage #myperfume

Gary Young founded Young Living Essential Oils in 1994. Gary worked countless hours leading teams, studying essential oils, loving on people, teaching, learning more, and working on developing distilleries and acquiring farms to create products for a purpose. How has your life been affected by Gary Young’s efforts? . . . #IEOD #GaryYoung #YLEO #livingabovethewellnessline #lifechanging