Essential Oils as a Natural Cologne For Men

Did you know that perfume and cologne can be dated back to Egyptian times? Actually, the Egyptians were the first to bottle perfume with the earliest use of perfume bottles dating back to around 1000 BC. Perfume was made from the essential oils of flowers and herbs and were not just reserved for women. Historical accounts tell of Roman men using perfumes after their baths and using the perfumes as an after shave. Yes, fellows, men have suffered the razor since Roman times!

In today's modern world true essences of plants have been replaced with synthetics and chemicals in men's cologne, shaving, and skin care products. These synthetic fragrances are found to cause, trigger, and exacerbate health conditions. Read more about the effects of synthetic fragrances here and the effects of pthalates here. And while these fragrances are affecting you directly they are also affecting those around you, the very ones you are trying to attract. All the more reason why you should make the switch to natural fragrances to enhance your manly magnetism.

In my previous post Beat the Blues and Smell Great Too I wrote about using essential oils as a perfume and the added benefits of these aromatics helping to beat the blues. The combination of essential oils that I offered are somewhat feminine and I thought that maybe some of my male readers would like some suggestions for replacing their current men's cologne to a natural fragrance - essential oils.

Keep in mind guys that just because they are essential oils doesn't mean they can't be manly - The added benefits to using essential oils as a cologne or after shave is that these oils are good for your health and good for your skin.

Here are some suggestions, in no particular order, that I have gathered from other Young Living distributors:

To use these oils as a cologne or after shave you can either use a couple of drops of oil straight or add them to a few drops of carrier oil such as V-6 Oil or Sweet Almond Oil

• Valor - known for increasing feelings of strength, courage, and self-esteem.


• Sandlewood - has a rich, sweet, warm, and woody aroma that is sensual and romantic.


• Patchouli - has a musky, earthy, exotic aroma.


• Sage - has a spicy, herbaceous aroma.


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• Balsam Fir - has a refreshing and uplifting scent


• Believe - uplifting blend of Balsam Fir, Frankincense, and Rosewood essential oils that have a steadying, balancing effect on emotions


• Dreamcatcher - is an exotic formula


• Egyptian Gold - includes rose, cinnamon, balsam fir, and lavender


• Highest Potential - an exotic blend designed to increase your capacity to achieve your highest potential


• Sacred Mountain - for the woodsy mountaineer outdoor types


• Longevity - includes the masculine essential oils Thyme, Clove, and Frankincense with Orange.


• Magnify Your Purpose - is a specially crafted blend of essential oils that stimulates creativity, desire, focus, and motivation.

Maybe you are looking to replace your shaving cream. Here is a recipe from a distributor using a foam dispenser:

Essential Oil Shaving Cream

Take an empty foamy bottle (a used Thieves Foaming Hand Soap Dispenser works great), add Young Living Bath and Shower Gel Base to about ¼ of the bottle, stir in desired amount (10-20 drops should do) of masculine, skin loving, essential oils such as Sandalwood, Frankincense or Helichrysum. You can use a bamboo skewer to gently stir in the oils (it takes a few minutes to incorporate them)

Fill the rest of the bottle about ¾ full with distilled water. Replace the cap and shake hard several times until water and bath gel base incorporate. Allow to settle for an hour or so, then add the rest of the distilled water and stir gently. This lasts a long time and the scented foam is very gentle and soothing for the skin.

If you need any help ordering these oils or if you have any questions please let me know. Contact me and I'd be happy to help you!

Yours in Scentsible Wellness,
Elizabeth

Using Young Living Essential Oils

This is a great video to learn the very basics of using Young Living essential oils. I hope you enjoy it!





Please contact me if you have any questions or need help placing an order. I'd be happy to help you.

Yours in Scentsible Wellness,
Elizabeth

New Essential Oil Diffusers Scent Your Home or Office

There are many ways to scent our homes and offices. The most popular methods which include candles, potpourri, and plug-in air fresheners may not be the healthiest options for scenting your air (read here about the dangers of chemicals in your air fresheners).

One of the safest and most effective ways to use essential oils to add fragrance to your air is with a cold air diffuser. Not only will your air be cleaned and smell fragrant but you will benefit from the aromatherapy benefits of the essential oils you use in your diffuser.

Cold air diffusers are designed to atomize a microfine mist of essential oils into the air where they remain suspended for several hours. The diffuser disperses the oils without heat and therefore the essential oils retain their therapeutic benefits. Please note: it is not advised to heat essential oils as they lose their therapeutic benefits and may even create toxic compounds in your air.

It is important to only use 100% therapeutic grade essential oils when diffusing. Diffusing any other oils can be harmful to your health. Many oils are adulterated and contain synthetic ingredients including chemicals - things you definitely don't want to have suspended in your air!

Young Living has recently included two new essential oil diffusers to their product line. These new diffusers include the most efficient and effective diffuser technologies.

Take a look at them here:

Ultrasonic Diffuser

Click image to order. This state-of-the-art essential oil atomizer can diffuse any essential oil from lavender to sandalwood. The Ultrasonic Diffuser atomizes cold water and essential oils, breaking up molecules into a cool microscopic mist.

The diffuser also includes five programmed timing cycles; soothing lights to create a relaxing atmosphere in any room in your home; and three different diffusion rates for easy saturation control. If that isn't enough, it also comes with a 5 ml bottle of lavender and Citrus Fresh™ essential oil! Attractive and easy to use, the Ultrasonic Diffuser is ideal for anyone wanting to obtain the most from their essentials oils. To learn more about the Ultrasonic Diffuser click here.

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Travel Fan Diffuser

Click image to order. With Young Living's new Travel Fan Diffuser, you can have the personal benefits of diffusing essential oils while vacationing or traveling on business. Young Living's Travel Fan Diffuser is capable of diffusing any essential oil. It works by blowing cool air through the essential oil pad, releasing the therapeutic benefits of the essential oil into the air. The Travel Fan Diffuser has a unique shape with a lightweight design for easy portability, and is perfect for experiencing essentials oils while on the road. Plus, it includes a 5 ml bottle of lavender essential oil! To learn more about the Travel Fan Diffuser click here.

And of course, Young Living still offers their original nebulizing cold air diffuser which come in 3 different colors: bronze, green, or silver.

Essential Oil Diffuser

Click image to order. With Young Living's innovative air pump, oils are dispersed in a micro-fine vapor, allowing them to remain suspended in the air for extended periods of time. The diffuser disperses the oils without heating them so they retain their therapeutic benefits. When inhaled, the oils are easily absorbed through the lungs. Depending on the oil used, diffusing can cleanse the air of odor, calm overactive children, and support respiration. This diffuser is nice because you can set a bottle of essential oil into the well and not worry about refilling until the bottle is empty. It is best to run this diffuser with a Diffuser Timer

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Whether you are diffusing essential oils for the therapeutic aromatherapy benefits or to clean or scent the air, Young Living's diffusers are a great choice!

If you have any questions regarding diffusing or you would like to know more about Young Living's essential oil diffusers, please contact me. I would be more that happy to help.

Yours in Scentsible Wellness,
Elizabeth