Seed to Seal: Testing with the GC MS

If you ever get a chance to come and visit the Young Living warehouse in Spanish Fork, Utah, be sure to take the time and tour the laboratory up on the second floor. I recently spent some time with the staff learning about the different tests conducted on every batch of incoming essential oils, whether from Young Living farms or from partner distilleries. One of the tests is called Gas Chromatography (sometimes referred to as a GC test). I’ve written about this test in a previous post. Another vital test is the Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (the acronym for...

Dr. Purser To Address Women’s Health

2010 International Grand Convention promises to be packed with educational opportunities that will cover everything from product education, sharing opportunities, and growing your Young Living business. A favorite presenter from last convention, Dr. Dan Purser is returning as a keynote speaker and will present about the important role hormones play in women’s health and help launch an innovative new product. Recently featured in Essential Lifestyle magazine, Dr. Purser has an extensive resume that includes practices in family medicine with an emphasis on women’s health...

Essential Oils May Be Key Anti-Microbial...

I wanted to share an interesting article that was passed on to me from a Young Living member. According to the article, researchers in Greece are discovering the anti-microbial powers of essential oils—especially thyme and cinnamon. Those of us with Young Living don’t have to wait for empirical evidence to tell us that blends like Thieves® (cinnamon) and Ortho Sport® (thyme) have the optimal levels of Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ oils that work, but it is fun to see the rest of the world discover what we already know. Click here to view the entire...

Go Green with Your Beauty Routine, Part ...

As you take steps to eliminate synthetic products from your daily routine, here are a few more tips that will help you go green with your beauty routine. Blow off your shampoo Going a few days between washes not only allows a sexy texture that is better for styling, but is also good for the environment. Using a natural, emollient-rich shampoo and conditioner such as Young Living’s Rosewood Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner once or twice a week will eliminate the need for frequent washes. Make it last Squeeze the most out of that tube of lipgloss or lotion just as...

Following the Frankincense Trail

Young Living Founder and President, Gary Young, recently returned from an incredible adventure retracing the legendary Frankincense Trail. Gary and his team traversed the historical route from Oman to Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel—a journey that was captured for his upcoming frankincense documentary. Participants even joined Gary in a recreation of an ancient camel caravan on the Frankincense Trail! This colorful incense burner was purchased during Gary’s travels at a market in Salalah, Oman. In Southern Arabia, local people burn frankincense resin in their...