Let's take a closer look at the premium starter kit essential oils offered through Young Living. 

Valor

Of course we would start this list with the inspiration of this website!!! This...oil...is...the...JAM. Period!
Valor is your bravery oil. Its empowering aroma inspires feelings of confidence and courage and is great to diffuse or apply while experiencing big emotions. Valor was very close to the heart of Young Living Founder D. Gary Young. 
 
How to use Valor:
  • Encourage a centered, balanced home or office environment by diffusing.
  • Inhale when you need an empowering, uplifting, and affirming aroma.
  • Apply to wrists, base of neck, chest, or bottoms of feet before a big event, race, or presentation.
  • If you’re feeling intimidated by a long to-do list, prep for your demanding day by rubbing Valor on your feet, hands, and neck or by diffusing it first thing in the morning.
  • Use it for a great woodsy-smelling cologne.
  • Add several drops to steamy bath water for a calming aroma.
  • Ask your massage therapist to add this oil to the massage lotion at your next spa appointment. 

Lavender

This will be one of your back pocket oils! Which means you never leave the house without it!! We oily people do not call this the Swiss army knife of oils for nothing. As one of Young Living's most popular products, Lavender is a great beginner oil, a must for every home, and is highly versatile. From skin care products to relaxing routines, this oil can infuse and enhance many areas of your life. This is true lavender folks! Everything else you get is the overly sweet version because it either comes from a hybrid lavender plant or is highly adulterated which drastically changes the structure of the oil and its therapeutic properties. 
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Benefits of Lavender:
  • Has balancing properties that promotes feelings of calm to the mind and body
  • Cleanses and soothes skin irritations
  • Can be soothing to the skin after a day in the sun
  • Reduces the appearance of blemishes
  • Supports aging skin
  • If you have children, never leave home without lavender!
How to use Lavender:
  • Unwind in the evening by infusing a massage oil with 1-2 drops and rub in the neck and shoulders.
  • Inhale when you need a soothing, calming aromatic experience during times of stress and tension.
  • ​Make a basic homemade body scrub by combining 4 drops of lavender, 1/2 cup of coconut oil, and 1 tbsp of sugar and add to a small glass jar.  
  • Create a linen spray by adding 1/2 oz witch hazel and 10 drops of lavender to a 2 oz glass spray bottle. Gently swirl to mix and fill the rest of the bottle with distilled/filtered water. Replace the spray nozzle and apply to furniture or bedroom linens between washings.
  • Diffuse towards the evening with Cedarwood and Eucalyptus oils to prepare for bedtime.
  • Add 4 drops to 1 cup of epsom salt, mix, then add to a warm bath for a spa-like experience.

Peace & Calming

Peace and Calming’s aroma will calm any chaotic environment and will help you greet each day with a positive attitude. The sweet, soothing scent can inspire feelings of relaxation, a deep sense of peace, and help create an atmosphere of a positive emotional well-being. With its beautifully balanced blending of tangerine, orange, ylang ylang, patchouli, and blue tansy, you will immediately know why this oil is a YL favorite.
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​How to use Peace & Calming:
  • Fill a 4-ounce glass spray bottle with 1 oz of witch hazel, 10 drops of Peace & Calming, gently swirl, and fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water. As your kids get dressed in the morning, spray their clothing with the mixture so they’ll take the calm and peaceful aroma with them all day. 
  • Add 4 drops to 1 cup of Epsom salt to your bathtub filled with warm water and unwind. 
  • Provide a tranquil sensation within the body and mind when practicing yoga by applying one drop of Peace & Calming to your wrists and along the back of your neck.
  • Freshen the air and create a relaxing atmosphere by diffusing Peace & Calming in any space.
  • Add 3–5 drops to a carrier oil and use during a massage.

Lemon

Lemon essential oil is a must have for all homes! From removing sticky substances off of surfaces (or hair!), its uplifting aroma, making a DIY household cleaner, or cooking, there are many uses for this citrus oil. Created from the rinds of the citrus fruit, lemon is truly one of the most versatile oils. Do yourself a favor and research one of its primary constituents, limonene. Uncover some of the benefits from ingesting lemon essential oil and Young Living Essential Oils has an exclusive Vitality line of oils that takes the guess work out of which oils are regarded as safe to consume! 

How to use Lemon:
  • Diffuse first thing in the morning before school or work to enhance focus and motivation.
  • Add 5 drops to your store bought dish detergent soap to enhance its cleansing abilities.
  • Add one drop of Lemon vitality essential oil and 4 drops of extra-virgin olive oil to an empty vegetable capsule for boosting the body's immunity and lymphatic systems.
  • Best spot remover when 2-5 drops are added to laundry detergent and rubbed into stains.
  • To your diffuser, blend with any other citrus, woodsy, rooty, or floral oil to create an enticing and cleansing aroma! 
  • To make a refreshing mocktail, add 1-2 drops and 1 oz of Ningxia Red drink to 1 cup of sparking water. Enjoy over ice!

Thieves

In France during the 15th century, thieves would sneak into graveyards to rob from the dead and dying. Legend says they protected themselves by creating a special aromatic combination composed of clove, rosemary, and other botanicals. Today, Thieves essential oil blend is inspired by those tales of old. Combining Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Lemon, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Rosemary essential oils, this popular blend is highly copied from competitors but does not measure up to the real deal! Use it with household cleaning products or diffuse it to freshen up a room with its warm, spicy cinnamon aroma.

Benefits of using Thieves:
  • Supports healthy immune function; while sitting down, pour a drop onto the bottoms of your feet and rub them together without using your hands (hot oil alert!) so the body can absorb the oil quickly
  • Includes Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil, which may help maintain a healthy respiratory system
  • A must have to diffuse during winter to help keep everyone above the wellness line
  • Amazing cleansing properties lead to an entire line of home cleaning and personal care products to choose from 
  • Supports oral health

Raven

O...M...Goodness! This blend is the ultimate breathe of fresh air! A chilly, minty blend with sweet undertones, Raven creates a cooling sensation and provides a comforting aroma when applied topically to the chest and throat. It contains the refreshing combination of Ravintsara, Peppermint, Eucalyptus Radiata, Lemon, and Wintergreen essential oils. The naturally occurring constituents eucalyptol, menthol, and methyl salicylate provide an invigorating and empowering experience, particularly before or after a workout or when winding down for the evening.

Ways to use Raven:
  • Diffuse Raven in any stuffy environment for a fresh, crisp atmosphere.
  • Dilute with a carrier oil and massage onto your chest and neck during the cold-weather season for a comforting aroma.
  • Apply it to your feet as part of your bedtime routine.
  • Add a few drops to a hot bath or shower for an invigorating experience.
  • Dilute with coconut oil and rub it on your chest and the back of your neck before an early morning workout to promote the sensation of deeper breathing.

Stress Away

The name says it all! Imagine a tropical island inside every bottle with Lime essential oil and Vanilla in this blend! It also includes botanicals with influence that spans the globe, such as Copaiba,  used since the 16th century in Brazil; Lavender, a staple in the Provence region of France; Cedarwood, which can be found in Morocco and the United States and Ocotea, a unique Ecuadorian-sourced essential oil. Stress Away was specially formulated by Founder D. Gary Young to calm the mind and help you take on life’s challenges with its soothing aroma.

How to use Stress Away:
  • Diffuse after a long day for a fresh, soothing aroma that helps promote feelings of relaxation.
  • Apply it to your wrists while at work or school to wipe away tension.
  • Add a few drops to a cotton ball and place it in the vent of your car to create a calming environment during a long drive or rush-hour traffic.
  • Wear Stress Away by adding an AromaGlide Roller Fitment (two comes in the premium starter kits!) to the bottle, making it an instant personal fragrance.
  • Add it to Epsom salt for a relaxing bath.
  • One of our favorite ways of enjoying this oil is aromatically by holding the bottle close to our nose, closing one nostril, inhaling, then switching sides as we find each nostril takes in the aromatic qualities different!

Frankincense

This is an absolute favorite oil amongst all essential oil enthusiasts! So much so it is adoringly known as "frank" in the EO world. Its uses range from promoting healthy looking skin to enhancing your spiritual/meditation experiences. This oil is truly a labor of love. It is sourced from the Boswellia Carterii tree; a tree that must be decades old before the bark can be cut to allow a sappy substance to be released. Once dried, the resin is collected and cured in caves for months before it is ready to be steam distilled. Young Living sources and provides true Frankincense without cutting it with blends of other Boswellia species or synthetic oils, which is commonly done with almost all other essential oil companies. Add this oil to the top of your list to research and use frequently!

​How to use Frankincense:
  • It's woodsy, rich aroma is beautifully calming, nostalgic, and inviting straight out of the bottle or diffused.
  • ​Create a skin supporting eye cream by blending 1 drop to jojoba or coconut oil and gently massage around your eyes (not IN your eyes!) 
  • Create the perfect diffuser blend by adding 3 drops of Frankincense, 3 drops of Cedarwood, and 2 Drops of Valor during yoga, meditation, or prayer times to enhance the experience.
  • This oil comes in the Vitality line and can be added to a vegetable capsule for boosting your circulatory system or add 1 drop directly under the tongue for gum support.
  • Make the ultimate respiratory roller bottle blend by adding 5 drops of Frankincense and 5 drops of Raven to a 10ml roller bottle and fill the rest with your carrier oil of choice. Rub on your chest and back of neck for a cooling, invigorating experience!
  • Add 1-2 drops to the crown of the head before meditating for supporting your emotional well-being.

PanAway

With Wintergreen, Helichrysum, Clove, and Peppermint essential oils, PanAway essential oil blend has a refreshing, invigorating aroma and a cooling sensation when applied to the skin. This blend continues to be one of Young Living’s most popular products and is a must-have for every home. We like to say, it if bends or has hinges, rub it on there!

Ways to use Panaway:
  • Add an AromaGlide Roller Fitment (two comes in the premium starter kits!) and rub it into your neck and shoulders in the morning to prepare you for your day!
  • Apply it to the bottoms of feet for a relaxing foot massage.
  • Make your own bath salt by adding 5 drops of PanAway to 1 cup of Epsom salt. Add the mixture to warm bath water and relax in a spa-like atmosphere.
  • Rub 1 drop of PanAway with with a carrier oil into temples for an invigorating aroma during times of stress or frustration.
  • Don't forget to take with you and apply on the neck, shoulders, elbows, and knees before outdoor physical activity or to the gym.

Peppermint

Oh how we love this oil! Peppermint essential oil can be diffused to create a stimulating, focused atmosphere for daily tasks. You can also apply it topically to create a cool, tingling sensation on the skin, which can be very soothing after hard physical activity. It can also provide gastrointestinal support after meals. We recommend diffusing anytime you want to add an eye opening, invigorating scent wherever you are! But trust us, do NOT get this one in your eye! If you are using topically, go very slow at first with this powerful oil!

How to use Peppermint:
  • Place 1 drop of oil to your index finger and rub onto the opposite index and middle finger together and massage on your temples during times of tension (careful not to get close to the eyes!) 
  • Diffuse with a citrus oil in the morning as the perfect wake up call for the entire home!
  • Add 1 drop of Peppermint Vitality to an empty vegetable capsule with 4 drops of olive oil for internal support of your digestive system. 
  • Create a depth of minty flavor to your favorite brownie mix by adding 2-3 drops of Peppermint Vitality.
  • Use to help freshen breathe by adding 1 drop to your glass water bottle (bring bottle upside down once before taking a drink) or add 1 drop under the tongue.​​

Citrus Fresh

You can call this one sunshine in a bottle! Citrus Fresh is a member favorite that’s invigorating and bright, with a hint of minty coolness. This blend includes Lemon, Grapefruit, Orange,  Tangerine, Mandarin, and Spearmint essential oils and is a perfect replacement for chemical-based home fresheners. Simply add a couple drops to your household diffuser and enjoy the uplifting and refreshing scent. As this comes in the Vitality line as well, it is safe to consume!

Ways to use Citrus Fresh:
  • Add 4 drops of Citrus Fresh, 3 drops of Stress Away, and 3 drops of Cedarwood to your diffuser for a Hawaiian feel in your home on a cold winter day!
  • Create your own air freshener by adding 1 oz of witch hazel, and10 drops of Citrus Fresh to a 4 oz glass spray bottle. Gently swirl and fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water. Spray on counters, linens, and bathroom corners to refresh your home.
  • Citrus Fresh Vitality has antioxidant properties and can be added to an empty capsule or to your morning Ningxia Red for the ultimate immune boost.
  • Infuse your water or favorite vegetable smoothie with 1-2 drops for a citrus kick.

Digize

DiGize essential oil blend has a spicy, exotic scent that includes Tarragon, Ginger, Peppermint, Juniper, Lemongrass, Anise, Patchouli, and Fennel essential oils. Wowza! It's the blend to think of for all things digestion or feeling green after a large meal! Whether you love the scent or hate it, it is one of the most important oils to keep by your side when traveling. Trust us!

​How to use DiGize:
  • Apply it topically to your stomach area mixed with your favorite carrier oil in a circular motion around the belly button after meals.
  • Use DiGize Vitality as a part of your daily wellness regimen. 
  • Apply a few drops to your hands and inhale for a crisp, relieving scent.
  • Combines amazingly well with other supplements such as Essentialzymes-4 and Master Formula (both Young Living supplements) to truly enhance your digestive and gastrointestinal systems.