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17 Anti-aging Oils for Beautiful Skin

While there are many commercial anti-aging products available, most of these formulas are expensive and contain potentially harmful chemicals which actually damage your skin in the long-term. Here are some anti-aging and skin healing serums:

1. Apricot Kernel Oil

Apricot Kernel oil is one of the best carrier oils for creating skin-healing oil blends. Rich in omega-6 gamma-linolenic acid, Apricot Kernel oil helps to hydrate and nourish skin while vitamins A and E contained in the oil encourage regeneration of skin cells and collagen production to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Apricot Kernel oil absorbs into skin relatively quickly and is considered non-greasy, so it can be used on virtually any skin type. However, this oil is especially helpful for hydrating and healing very dry skin.

2. Sweet Almond Oil

Sweet Almond oil contains large amounts of vitamins E and K – meaning that this oil not only helps skin to regenerate and maintain elasticity, it also promotes better circulation. Additionally, Sweet Almond oil is a natural UV blocker, making it ideal for people who spend a lot of time in the sun.
Sweet Almond oil offers the added benefit of being odorless, making it a great choice for those who either don’t enjoy the smell of botanical oils or whose employers do not allow the wearing of scented botanical oils in the workplace. This carrier oil is only lightly oily (about the same consistency of olive oil) and absorbs relatively quickly.
Further Reading: 12 Magical Benefits Of Sweet Almond Oil For Skin, Hair & Health

3. Coconut Oil

Organic Virgin Coconut Oil is full of anti-oxidant vitamin E, making it an excellent carrier oil for skin-healing anti-aging serums. Coconut oil is also comprised mainly of medium-chain triglyceride lauric acid, known to be one of the healthiest oils for your skin and body.
Coconut oil not only helps to reduce signs of aging, it’s also great for strengthening the epidermis against cellulite, fading stretch marks, and eliminating keratosis pilaris. Coconut oil is a natural sunscreen, so you can use it to guard your skin against sun damage without the use of harmful chemicals. It can even be used to prevent or treat skin infections.

4. Avocado Oil

While Avocado oil is a very thick oil – probably too thick for most people to use on sensitive areas like the face – it is one of the healthiest carrier oils for skin. Avocado oil is rich with vitamins A and E, as well as collagen-boosting plant sterolins.
Because avocado oil is so thick, I recommend only using serums with this carrier at night or when you’re planning to stay home for the day. Also, try using avocado oil in combination with another carrier if you find that your anti-aging serum is too sticky.

5. Argan Oil

Argan oil is comprised of roughly 80% fatty acids which work wonders to hydrate skin, restore elasticity, and fade fine lines and wrinkles making this another excellent carrier oil for anti-aging serums.

6. Rosehip Seed Oil

Rosehip Seed oil may be used as either a carrier oil or an auxiliary ingredient, depending on the recipe. This incredible oil is most well-known for its high concentration (the highest of any pure botanical oil) of natural vitamin A – all-trans retinoic acid (or ATRA as it is often abbreviated.) ATRA is known for its potent ability to reduce the depth of wrinkles, fade fine lines, lighten age spots, and promote over-all healing of damaged skin by boosting the growth rate of new cells and increasing collagen production deep under the skin’s surface.
Rose hip seed oil is also rich in skin nourishing essential fatty acids including omega-6 linoleic acid and omega-3 linolenic acid which help to improve the elasticity, texture, and appearance of skin.  Also, because Rosehip Seed oil is lighter in weight than many other botanical oils used for skin care, it is ideal for people who want flawless skin without the feeling and appearance of an oily complexion.

7. Carrot Seed Oil

Carrot Seed oil is full of antioxident carotenoids which boost the body’s immune response to UV rays, helping to prevent sun damage.  Carotenoids also stimulate the rejuvenation of skin cells, aid in the detoxification process, and can help to heal chronic skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

8. Geranium Oil

Geranium oil is an effective anti-inflammatory.  It also helps to lighten age spots and even out overall skin tone.  Geranium oil also improves circulation under the skin’s surface which aids in cell regeneration, making it useful for fading scars, wrinkles, and other visible imperfections in the skin.

9. Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil

Another vitamin-rich essential oil that is excellent for reversing the signs of aging, Sea Buckthorn Berry oil can help to moisturize dry skin, treat acne, and reduce the visibility of other skin conditions like hyperpigmentation and eczema.

10. Pomegranate Seed Oil

Pomegranate Seed oil contains very high concentrations of antioxidants which help to prevent free radical damage and slow the aging process.  Punicic and ellagic acids contained in this essential oil help to nourish skin, enhance elasticity, and promote cell regeneration. Pomegranate Seed oil also protects and heals dry, irritated, burned, or damaged skin such as that affected by eczema or psoriasis.

11. Neroli Oil

Neroli oil is a powerful antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic that is also great for soothing damaged or irritated skin, healing scars, improving circulation, reducing lines and wrinkles, as well as for fading stretch marks.

12. Cypress Oil

Cypress oil helps to improve circulation, strengthen skin, and reduce the appearance of varicose veins and broken capillaries under the skin’s surface.

13. Frankincense Oil

Use Frankincense oil to help regenerate skin cells, reducing the appearance of scars, fine lines, and wrinkles.  Frankincense is also great for tightening up sagging skin, evening tone, and balancing skin’s pH.

14. Lemon Oil

Lemon oil can help to lighten dark spots, as well as preventing and reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

15. Sandalwood Oil

Sandalwood oil can help to soothe damaged or irritated skin while at the same time fading scars, lines, and wrinkles to smooth the skin’s surface,

16. Myrrh Oil

Use Myrrh oil to help boost skin strength, for a smooth and healthy younger-looking complexion.

17. Rosemary Oil

Rosemary oil helps to tighten skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  It also acts as a natural preservative for any other oils which may be blended with it.

Anti Aging Recipes

Now that you have the information you need on which oils are best for reversing the signs of aging and achieving beautiful skin, take a look at the following recipe combinations.

Firming and Anti Aging Skin Serum

Use this anti-aging oil blend in the morning and at night to firm skin and even tone.
You Will Need:
2 tbsp each of Rosehip Seed oil and Sweet Almond oil
10 drops each of Cypress oil and Geranium oil
7 drops Frankincense oil

Super Anti-Aging Serum

Use this anti-aging serum at night after your usual face cleansing routine.
You Will Need:
1/2 cup Apricot Kernel oil
10 drops each of: Carrot Seed oil, Rosehip Seed oil, and Sandalwood oil
5 drops each of: Geranium oil, Lemon oil, Frankincense oil, Myrrh oil, and Rosemary oil

Easy Anti-Oxidant Serum

For a wonderful anti-aging combination that is easy to make and doesn’t call for a long list of essential oils, try this mixture of Apricot Kernel, Rosehip Seed, and Carrot Seed oils.
You Will Need:
1/2 cup Apricot Kernel oil
20 – 25 drops each of Carrot Seed oil and Rosehip Seed oil

Mixing & Usage Tips

– When mixing oils, try pouring about half of your carrier oil(s) into the storage container followed by the listed amounts of essential oils. Then finish by topping off your storage container with the remaining carrier oil(s). This way you’re sure to always have room for all of the essential oils called for by each recipe.
– When pouring oils into storage containers, remember to leave a little space in the top of the bottle. This will allow the oils to breathe.
– Always be gentle when mixing essential oils. Forceful motion such as vigorous shaking or rapid stirring can easily damage the delicate organic compounds which give your essential oils their wonderful healing properties. Also, avoid exposing your blends to excessive heat or light as this will often change the chemical composition of the oils or cause them to oxidize and spoil faster. (For this reason, I recommend using amber colored glass bottles for storage of oil blends.)
– When handling essential oils, ceramic or glass tools are highly recommended. (Plastic is okay in a pinch, but avoid contact with metals entirely!)
– When using essential oils for skin care, remember that a little bit goes a long way. Just a few drops of each of these blends, for example, would be enough to moisturize your entire face.
– Please note that not all essential oils are safe for use by women who are pregnant or nursing. Some oils contain organic compounds which are safe for use by adults in small amounts, but that may harm infants and small children. If you are pregnant or nursing, it is always recommended to consult with a medical professional before using essential oils or any other natural remedies.
– Finally, always remember to perform an allergy test before applying any essential oils or carrier oils to large areas of the body. Simply apply a drop or two to the back of the hand and wait several hours (not all reactions occur immediately) to check for any adverse effects.

Free Ebook's on Essential OIls!

Here are a few free ebooks on essential oils!

Essential Oils: 50 Amazing Essential Oils Recipes For Beginners 

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Change your life with the magic of Essential Oils. Spend only a few minutes each day improving your health, body, skin, pores and even lose weight by using the recipes and techniques revealed within to!

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Editable Gift Tags

Part of my birth plan is to buy some cookies (you can make yours) and attach these sweet gift tags to them for the labour and delivery team at the hospital!

I figure they will have to put up with me so they deserve a sweet treat!

Here is a link to download them and edit them to your name etc.

I printed mine off on postcard paper and then made a hole punch to attach them to the goodies.

ENJOY! <3 

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/268159310/editable-gift-tags-for-your-labour-and

Pressure Wave Management Strategy

I want to share my pressure wave management strategy for my upcoming labour- so here it is! I plan on using hypnobirthing techniques as well as my essential oils for labour, transition, and postpartum healing.

The following is specifically for labour. 

PRESSURE WAVE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

Moving Things Along:

Ø  Clary Sage & GODDESS

Ø  Massage into perineum during labor: AB10 bottle

Ø  5 drops Frankincense (if labor is progressing swiftly; if not use clary sage)

Ø  Stretch and Massage vaginal opening using: AB10 bottle

Ø  The Frankincense also helped to sooth the “burning” feeling that sometimes comes when baby is crowning.

Strengthen Contractions:

Apply Clary Sage around the inside of her ankles. Others have applied the essential oil, along with a carrier oil, directly to the abdomen.

Some have found it helpful to take one drop of Clary Sage internally in a glass of milk or almond milk every hour or so during labor. Still others prefer taking a few drops of Clary Sage in a capsule.

PRESSURE RELIEVER:

Lavender massage oil along inside and bottom of feet, and massaged into hips. And Valor 4-6 drops to wrists, chest, & base of neck.

Uterine Discomfort:

My personal favourite form of relief during my labors was this:

Place 15-20 drops of lavender in water. Have someone assigned to keeping a steady flow of warm, wrung out, washcloths to place across your belly during contractions.

Lavender is very helpful for dulling and easing uterine contractions; but it is also good for relieving back and leg soreness too.  In addition, it is balancing and calming oil that can help to relax the body and ease nervousness.  It restores emotional balance, and has been said to strengthen contractions.

During Transition:

Apply Frankincense to abdomen in carrier oil or on warm washcloth as described above.

Soreness During Normal Labour:

Frankincense, Apply to sore areas of back, legs, or hips.

Deep Relief applied to the back of neck or temples (be careful not to get in eyes). Peppermint or lavender may also be good choices.

I am excited for this powerful experience in my life and so so happy I found essential oils!

Aromatherapy Jewellery for Sale!

A quick dose of aromatherapy in a busy day. Add a few drops of your favourite essential oil - enjoy as the scent diffuses into the air!

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Essential Oils vs Modern Medicine

Check out all the different uses you can use when you get your kit:

LEMON can be used instead of tylenol, Motrin, imodium, Mucinex

Lavender can be used instead of Neosporin, Aleve, Advil Sinus, Unisom, Benedryl, Calimine Lotion.

Thieves can be used instead of Dayquil, Chloraseptic, Robitussin, Abreva, Orajel, Vicks, Nicorette.

Frankinscence can be used instead of Neosporin, Mederma, Scar away, Blister shield, Oil of Olay.

Purification can be used instead of Calamine lotion, Off, Reactine, Proactive, Cortizone, Vagisil.

Peppermint can be used instead of Pepto-Bismol, Imodium,Tums, Mylanta, Zantac, Gas x, Midol.

Valor can be used instead of Advil, Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Bengay, sleep apnea ease, Breath right strips

PanAway can be used instead of Bengay, Mineral Ice, Icy hot, Aleve, Thermcare, Motrin, Midol.

Peace and Calming can be used instead of Unisom, Tylenol, Benedryl, Stress & Anxiety, Zanaprin.

Joy can be used instead of Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Celesa, Lexapro, Lovus.

All natural alternatives for you and your family.       

Here is a great remedy to try when you feel the flu comin on:

     Here are more all natural alternatives when you have specific ailments:

A sinus infection:

Stomach Bug:

Strep Throat:

Makeover your medicine cabinet with your essential oils!
 

Amazing Benefits of a Detox Bath

I love my epsom salt bath and if you haven't tried one you must do it now! It has such amazing benefits.

What is an epsom salt bath?

You can find it in most drugstores, usually around the aspirin and laxatives. Many grocery and natural food stores also carry it. A large box costs just a few dollars.

It's not the same as Dead Sea salts, a blend of minerals found only in the Dead Sea in Israel. The water and light there supposedly help skin diseases, arthritis, and other health problems.

Epsom salt is also different from fancy bath crystals. They may not be made from the same chemicals. Plus they often have oils, colors, and perfumes to relax you and soften your skin.

Here is the most amazing bath you can take:

Nature's Desire Aromatherapy

What are the health benefits?

Magnesium and sulfate are both readily absorbed through the skin and into the body's blood stream. The skin is a highly porous membrane that both takes in minerals and eliminates toxins every day. Using a powerful mineral base such as Epsom salts in a bathwater medium creates a process called reverse osmosis. This process pulls salt and harmful toxins out of the body and allows the magnesium and sulfates to enter into the body.

Magnesium plays a critical role in over 325 enzymes, helps to improve muscle and nerve function, reduces inflammation and improves blood flow and oxygenation throughout the body. Sulfates are necessary building blocks for healthy joints, skin and nervous tissue. Epsom salts replenish the body's magnesium levels and sulfates. This combination helps to flush toxins from the body and helps build key protein molecules in the brain tissue and joints.

• Ease stress and improves sleep and concentration
• Help muscles and nerves function properly
• Regulate activity of 325+ enzymes
• Help prevent artery hardening and blood clots
• Make insulin more effective
• Reduce inflammation to relieve pain and muscle cramps
• Improve oxygen use
• Flush toxins
• Improve absorption of nutrients
• Help form joint proteins, brain tissue and mucin proteins
• Help prevent or ease migraine headaches

How to Draw a Detox Bath

1. Add 5-10 drops essential oil to 2 cups Epsom salt, then add to a standard tub full of water.
2. Ideally, you want the water quite hot as we are looking to create a nice sweat.
3. If your bath water is not filtered, add 1 cup of baking soda as this helps neutralize the chemicals, primarily chlorine, as well as increase mineral absorption.
4. Immerse yourself in the water, all the way up to your neck. You want as much of your body underwater as you can. Close your eyes, do some breathing exercises and soak for at least 20 minutes.
5. Once you are done soaking, rise out of the tub very slowly and cautiously. You may feel a little dizzy and light-headed, this will go away as you shower off quickly in cool water.
6. It is important not to use harsh soaps or shampoos as your pores are open and will just absorb the chemicals found in those products.
7. Once dry you can apply a natural moisturizer like body butter, shea butter or coconut oil and some aluminum-free deodorant, but again no lotions with perfumes, dyes or chemicals.
8. Do not eat immediately before or after taking a detox bath.
9. Instead hydrate yourself with filtered water before and after.
10. Allow time after your bath to rest and rejuvenate.

Hope you enjoy all the incredible benefits and feel rejuvenated! And don't forget to add your favorite essential oil. Let me know if you have any questions!

Another way nature has given us a way to heal our bodies from all the toxins in our lives!

Free Essential Oil Course

Have you always been interested in essential oils but didn't want to pay for it? Here is a link to a free online class! http://www.aromahead.com/courses/free-trainings/introduction-to-essential-oils

It's full of important information about essential oils, and amazing recipes that you can begin blending right away—and it's absolutely free!

Course Overview

You'll begin to build a solid foundation of knowledge about Aromatherapy, so you can confidently create effective blends for yourself, friends and family.
We will study nine essential oils that have a wide variety of therapeutic effects. You don't need a huge collection of oils to get started with Aromatherapy. You can do so much with just these nine!

•  Cedarwood (Juniperus virginiana)
•  Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)
•  Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
•  Distilled Lime (Citrus aurantifolia)
•  Orange (Citrus sinensis)
•  Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)
•  Ravintsara (Cinnamomum camphora ct. 1,8 cineole)
•  Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides)
•  Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata)

You'll learn different ways to use these oils to support physical and emotional well being, creating blends for inhalation and skin application, and how to dilute them appropriately depending on the issue you're blending for. (We use different dilutions for everyday use, acute issues, and children or pregnant women.)

Everyday Uses for Your Essential Oils Kit

Here is a quick reference to follow for all the different uses for your essential oils kit! So many benefits!

How I got Started with Essential Oils

I never knew the true benefits of diffusing essential oils until I became pregnant and felt the need to look into alternative methods of relaxation, energy, and pain relief. Since of course you are not allowed to take any pharmaceutical medications. I wish I would have found these benefits years ago! I now tell everyone I meet about the amazing benefits of essential oils. At first I went to different health food stores and found that their oils were expensive and not certain their quality.

This is when I started my research and found Young Living Essential Oils. I love their products, can order from home, and get awesome discounts!

I know once you get your kit and try it in your own home you will not be able to stop telling people about how good you are feeling and how they can also benefit.

If you have any questions please let me know! I would be happy to answer any of your questions. I am so happy about this blog and to be able to tell you about how essential oils can change your life.

To order your kit please go to https://www.youngliving.com/vo/#/signup/start?sponsorid=3604681&enrollerid=3604681&isocountrycode=CA&isolanguagecode=en&type=member

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Are you ready to get started with Young Living and join my team? Here’s a helpful guide to answer questions and walk you through the process.

Young Living Wholesale Member FAQS:

Why Should I Become A Wholesale Member?

Because this option provides you 24% off retail price! As you use the oils and you share your testimonials with friends and family, you have the option (zero pressure!) of earning commissions when others join and purchase Young Living oils.
Is there a monthly order minimum?
NO. You can just order what you need when you need it. Amen? No muss no fuss.

What kit do you recommend that I get started with?
To get the most bang for your buck, order the premium kit. You receive the 10 Everyday Oils, PLUS a 5ml Stress Away, PLUS a Roller Fitment which allows you to make any essential oil bottle a roll-on, PLUS 10 popular essential oils samples, PLUS 2 packs of Ningxia Red, PLUS a Home Diffuser! That’s over $300 value for $150!

There is ZERO obligation to sell oils when you join as an wholesale member.  Believe me when I tell you that you don’t have to sell a thing.
Are you *sure* there are no monthly order requirements?
To retain an active wholesale account, you have to place one 50PV minimum order per year. If you miss that deadline, you can reactivate your account by calling Young Living Customer Care with a 100PV (point volume) order.

If someone wants to join Young Living through me, what do I give them?
When you join, you will be assigned your own member number to give to your friends and family who are interested in joining as well.
Is there a way to save even more money?

Yes! The Essential Rewards program offers reduced shipping, credit for free oils & more!  Each month there are great promotions for free oils when you place an Essential Rewards order. The Essential Rewards program is completely optional and never required at sign up.

What kind of support do I get after joining Young Living through you?
When you join Young Living through me, I don’t leave you hanging or wondering what to do next.  You will get access to the private Nature’s Desire Aromatherapy Facebook group that is a wealth of information. You can search the archives, ask questions, get tips on how to use your oils, and “talk shop” with other oilers.

 Step by step instructions on how to join Young Living Essential Oils:
1. Go to the bottom link to sign up.
2. Wholesale Member will already be selected. This is the wholesale membership. You are NOT AGREEING TO SELL or distribute anything. Pinky promise! If you select “Retail Customer” you will not receive wholesale pricing and will pay retail which is 24% more than wholesale.
3. Make sure my member number (3604681) is in the Sponsor ID and Enroller ID spots.
4. Be sure to include your email address so I can invite you to the Natures Desire Aromatherapy Facebook support group. This support is vital for empowering you to use the oils to the fullest.
5. Choose the Starter Kit you want then proceed to check out. You do not have to order an Essential Rewards kit to join. Essential oils reward will place you on an autoship program to get free oils. If you’d like to be part of this program you can sign up at a later date and you still won’t have to purchase a kit to be part of it.  For me the Premium Kit was the right choice, and I’m already buying more oils with my discount!
6. Done! Your oils are on their way.

If you have any concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at naturesdesirearomatherapy@gmail.com