Guest guest Posted May 31, 2001 Report Share Posted May 31, 2001 Hi Kat, They are the best. I think it would be advertising if I were to say more here. So if you want to privately email me do so at cvjackson5 Cindy --- KWalsh <kat315 wrote: > > > > > Hello All > > I was wondering if there was anyone who could advise me > on aromatherapy, > especially if the products made by " Young's Essential > Oils " are any better > than what I could purchase in a health food store. > > I am very leery of the pyramid type marketing system > > Thanks in advance > > Kat > > > > > > > ===== youngliving.com/cindysessentialoils Member #316019 Get personalized email addresses from Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2001 Report Share Posted June 1, 2001 Hooooold on there . . . . . YL essential oils are SOME of the best. There is a great variety of quality and price available in general . . . The trick is to find oils that are PURE and in GOOD CONDITION, which is what YL kinda (?) guarantees. This is good. But what if there are other people willing to make the same claim and back it up with hard science? In Europe there is the EOBBD designation, guaranteeing the same and also guaranteeing that those oils are edible and safe to use internally! I have a local supplier that searched for a couple of years to find sources that were willing to provide gas chromatography and mass spectrometry charts on each batch. My personal experience is that for single oils, there are several good sources and some " so-so " companies have a few GOOD oils tho you are taking chances. OK OK, I find that YL blends are SPECIAL, and have found very few other blends that compare. Darn, they are pricey aren't they! And the MLM concept can attract some unsavory sales people. For intuitive healing facilitators, and for people with a good " nose " , you can probably smell-test most oils and judge the depth and clarity with which each oil speaks to your inner being: physically, emotionally, and/or spiritually. This way I have found oils that weren't quite " perfect " , but very useful since I mix them with massage oil and don't use them internally ;-) . (trust your inner guide!) At 09:04 AM 31/05/01 +0000, you wrote: >Message: 9 > Wed, 30 May 2001 17:53:14 -0700 (PDT) > cvj <cvjackson5 >Re: aromatherapy >Hi Kat, >They are the best. I think it would be advertising if I >were to say more here. So if you want to privately email >me do so at cvjackson5 Cindy >===== >youngliving.com/cindysessentialoils >Member #316019 > >--- KWalsh <kat315 wrote: > > > > Hello All > > I was wondering if there was anyone who could advise me > > on aromatherapy, especially if the products made by > " Young's Essential Oils " are any better > > than what I could purchase in a health food store. > > > > I am very leery of the pyramid type marketing system > > Thanks in advance Kat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 Hi folks, I had an aromatherapy level 2 class recently and thought I'd share some info. I learned since Misty wanted me to share about Level 1. In messages numbered 3238 and 3239 I shared stuff from the Level 1 class. Funny, I never saw these messages come through the list but then again I suffer from * gremlins* now and again. those posts contain info. on safety precautions and several blends using the 10 oils studied in level 1. During the level 2 class we spoke about carriers which I found fascinating. I wondered why aromatherapists seems to recommend some oils at certain times and still others at other times. I've even seen a blend of carrier oils used. Now I know the general characteristics of several common carriers and I already feel like I'm using my oils better. Sweet Almond Oil: a very popular, easy to find, inexpensive oil. It has Vit. A, B1, B2, B6 and even a small amt. of vit. E. *possible nut allergy* reaction. It has great " slip and glide " meaning that it stays on the surface of the skin. Great for massage but not great for carrying E.O.s into the body [you still benefit from smelling the oils though]. The shelf life is short [6-9 months] so know who you're buying from and trust that it hasn't sat on the shelf for 5 months before you buy it. It should have no smell. If it smells you have or have bought rancid oil. Blending with jojoba oil will extend the sweet almond oil somewhat. **Good for relieving itching caused by eczema, dry skin and inflammation. Apricot Kernel Oil: possible nut allergy reaction. inexpensive, blends well with other carriers. High Vit. A content. should be cold-pressed Great for body oils and lotions. lighter consistency than sweet almond and it does have a certain smell to it. **Great for dehydrated, delicate, mature or sensitive skin. Soothes inflammation. Grapeseed Oil good all purpose carrier, hypo-allergenic light and odorless and easily absorbed into the body. contains the Omegas It is ALWAYS solvent-extracted which can cause sensitivity in some sensitive people. tasteless, odorless and inexpensive. short shelf life - 6-9 months Mildly astringent it tightens and tones the skin. leaves skin feeling smooth. **suitable for all skin types [except for very sensitive people]. Fractionated Coconut Oil not so cheap but a real joy to work with does not go rancid washes out of sheets and clothes easily **Helps with water absorption for dry skin. very nourishing for dry skin. Jojoba oil expensive but does help extend the shelf life of other oils. The BEST facial oil and great for use in perfumery. similar to the skin's composition it is absorbed quickly. it gets those E.O.s into the body. **great for dry and mature skin. great for inflamed conditions. helps control acne, oily skin and oily scalp. It is an anti-oxidant which is why it doesn't go rancid. 2 other carriers are salt and whole fat milk. Adding E.O.s to sea salt or milk is a safe way to use E.O.s in a bath. A tablespoon of carrier and up to 5 drops of oil. blend well in carrier. when bath is 2/3 full add the carrier/E.O. blend. enjoy! But remember that water will not dilute E.O.s as they are fat soluable. The general rule for massages. Up to half the number of mls of carrier for your E.O.s Example...you're using 30 ml of sweet almond oil for a relaxing massage for your spouse. you can use UP TO 15 drops of E.O.s but you may not need that many to do the trick. Aromatherapy is an art and a science. Less is more in many cases. We discussed E.O.s and skin pretty deeply in this class. Everything from washing your face well to cellulite, stretch marks and athelete's foot. If anyone is interested in those areas let me know and I'll post some info. We also looked at E.O.s and the role that some of them play in mood enhancement. I will share some of those in another post, if the interest is here, b/c I think it's pretty important stuff. Dawne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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