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Oil of the Week: Frankincense

Good evening! This week we are going to talk about the last single oil in doTERRA’s top ten collection; frankincense. I saved this one for last, because this is legitimately one of my favourite oils. Frankincense is the king of oils, seriously.

Okay, but in actuality, frankincense is one of the most precious and prized oils that there is. In addition to being carried by one of the Wisemen in the New Testament, frankincense has been used by the Babylonians and Assyrians during religious ceremonies and the ancient Egyptians used Frankincense for everything from perfume to salves for soothing skin. These old traditions helped to develop some of the most popular uses for frankincense in modern day essential oil use.

The top properties for frankincense are that it is an immuno-stimulant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antidepressant. With its woodsy smell it blends well with so many oils for great diffuser blends, it helps to relieve stress and tension, and is absolutely AMAZING in skin care products (pst, check the ingredients listed in most of our skin care products from doTERRA, frankincense is in most of them – especially the anti-aging lines).

So what is frankincense and where does it come from? Well this short video helps to explain it and also how doTERRA makes a difference. Check it out (this was the first video I ever saw from doTERRA that made me become really interested in the company and their co-impact sourcing).

https://youtu.be/o2R58k83-bw

 

So what are some of the top uses for frankincense? This quick video from Dr. Hill at doTERRA explains some of the top uses.

 

Some other ways and some of my favourite ways to use this oil are:

  • Apply topically to skin imperfections to help reduce the appearance.
  • Apply to scars and stretch marks to help diminish the appearance.
  • Apply one drop to the bottoms of feet to help promote feelings of balance and grounding.
  • Take 1-2 drops internally to help support healthy cellular immune function.*
  • Supports healthy immune, nervous, and digestive function when taken internally*
  • When diffused promotes feelings of peace, relaxation, satisfaction, and overall wellness.
  • Put 1 drop under the tongue to help ease feelings of depression.
  • Apply to lower back to help reduce back pain.

Cant wait to share with you more uses for this amazing oil this week!

See you later,

Kelsea

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Oil of the Week: Oregano

Good morning! This week we are going to talk about an oil that I feel is often the gateway oil to essential oil use. I can pretty much guarantee that all of you have used or at the very least heard of oregano oil. Growing up in my house this was the go to oil anytime someone even had a sniffle to help prevent colds from getting worse. Oregano has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. But oregano is SO MUCH MORE than that, it is also a powerful cleaner and a great oil for spicing up recipes. I cant wait to help you explore this oil this week!

Oregano is amazing because not only is it anti-viral, it is also anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, and is considered an immunostimulant. But aside from its powerful healing powers, oregano is also an amazing oil to cook with!

So lets check out doTERRA’s video about oregano!

Like mentioned in the video, oregano oil is VERY powerful so you do need to be cautious about how you use it especially because of how pure this oil is from doTERRA. But this oil is one of my favourites and actually lives in my kitchen because of all the fun things you can use it in cooking for!

Okay so what are some of the best uses for oregano oil you ask? I got you covered! Check out some of the uses below!

  • Oregano oil makes a powerful cleaner! Just add some drops to a spray bottle of water, and clean away!
  • Adding 1-2 drops to a veggie capsule can help to support healthy respiratory function. *
  • Taking 1 drop daily in a veggie capsule can help to support a healthy immune system. *
  • Great for cooking!
  • Oregano helps to support healthy digestion. *
  • Acts as a purifying oil when diffused – caution should be taken and only a maximum of 1-2 drops used.

So who is excited to learn about this powerful oil?

Until tomorrow,

Kelsea

 

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease.

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Oil of the Week: Tea Tree

 

Good-morning! Hope you all enjoyed learning about peppermint last week. This week we are going to look at Melaleuca, commonly referred to as Tea Tree oil. This oil has been one that we always kept in stock in my household my entire life. This oil has so many uses because it is antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, antiviral, and a decongestant!

One of the top things tea tree is known for is repelling lice! I am sure you remember as a kid, or have used tea tree oil on your kids, when lice is going around at school. Lice do not like the smell of tea tree oil, so I always remember my mom putting this in my hair as a kid, and I don’t recall ever having lice!

Another one of my favourite uses for tea tree oil is for blemishes. Just put a drop of it onto any blemishes, and it instantly takes the redness out and helps dry it out!

Okay, so lets take a quick look at what doTERRA lists as some of their top uses for this awesome oil!

https://youtu.be/CPqUkdsy83A

 

So what are some other uses for Tea Tree you ask?

  • For minor skin irritations and blemishes, apply 1 drop of tea tree oil.
  • Add 1-2 drops to your facial cleanser for added cleansing properties.
  • Apply to cuticles and toes to help avoid fungal infections.
  • Multiple cleaning uses.
  • Diffuse with lemon or other citrus smells for an air purifying effect.
  • Mix with clove to help avoid lice.
  • Diffuse to help with respiratory congestion.

What are some of the ways you use tea tree in your home?

Until tomorrow,

Kelsea

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Oil of the Week: Peppermint

Good morning! This week we are going to be talking about all things minty and fresh! Not feeling overly alert this early in the morning, grab your bottle of peppermint and take a deep inhale to feel more energized! Peppermint is also great for helping soothe headaches, hangovers, upset stomaches, and bad breath. It is also great for helping with respiratory congestion.

The great thing about this oil is it also has so many uses. Peppermint can be used as an anti-inflammatory, it can be used for both its cooling and warming properties, and it can be used for its stimulating and energizing properties.

Like usual, lets start off the week with some information from doTERRA about their peppermint oil and some of their recommended ways to use it.

 

Onto the next popular question, where does doTERRA peppermint oil come from? As you are probably well aware of now, doTERRA sources most of their oils through their co-impact sourcing initiative. Check out this video on how doTERRA sources their peppermint oil, and the farm and family that produces it.

 

Not going to lie, before watching that video I had NO IDEA how peppermint was harvested. Or that it was harvested similar to hay. I can only imagine how amazing it would smell around that farm.

Okay, so what are some of my favourite uses for peppermint.

  • Rub 1-2 drops on the back of neck and temples (try diluting with coconut oil and rolling on) to help relieve headaches.
  • Mix peppermint with lemon for a refreshing mouth rinse.
  • Put 1-2 drops of peppermint oil in a veggie capsule to help alleviate an upset stomach. *
  • Rub 1-2 drops in palms of hands and inhale deeply to help energize the body.
  • Mixed into a salve to help relieve respiratory tension. *
  • Mix into your favourite smoothie recipe for a refreshing twist.
  • Naturally repels bugs and pests.
  • Spray on the back of neck for a nice cooling sensation.
  • Promotes healthy respiratory function and clear breathing. *

So who’s excited to learn some fun ways to use peppermint this week?

Kelsea

*These statements have not been validated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure any disease.