Essential Oils Blog

I love frankincense! I seem to say that about alot of essential oils, but the scent of frankincense is so unique that it just has to be experienced!

​ Made from resin, it smells woody, but sweet, and the resin looks like little orange gems! It has been used in Eastern cultures for centuries. Historically it has been used as a beautifying agent for skin,  as incense as part of spiritual ceremonies, and in embalming. It is a wonderful addition to your DIY skincare routine, or added to your diffuser. You don't need more than a drop or two as Frankincense is quite a powerful scent.

I have heard a rumour that it boosts the properties of whatever oil it is paired with, and that it is a highly beneficial oil for the body. It invites feelings of peace and stability. It's probably most notably known as one of the gifts the Magi gave to baby Jesus, and worth as much as the gift of gold. 

I have found the scent of frankincense helpful in times of grief or overwhelm. It is a wonderful addition to a massage blend for its grounding and settling effect. 

Using the high quality of Young Living brand of essential oils, this oil is also part of our culinary oils range, which means a drop can be added to your favourite food and drink recipes to create an interesting flavour profile. Eastern cultures make Frankincense water from the resin, and drink it regularly. Heston Blumenthal, the british chef, used Frankincense as part of his christmas dinner special. He goes to Oman and tastes Frankincense resin direct from the tree.

You can see that video on daily motion here: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xndwm1

Frankincense is good for bedtime, for relaxation and deep sleep. It is helpful for removing negativity, giving your emotions a boost. It is wonderful for skincare, useful in DIY toner, to tone the skin, and to reduce blemishes. Diffuse in your prayer room or personal space for an uplifting, peaceful environment.

Frankincense has been treasured as gold throughout the centuries for its unique properties. Isn't it time you had some Frankincense in your life? 

It seems that there is always something in life, however, that needs the "confident" part of you to come out. Whether it be an upcoming social event causing you anxiety, or a public speaking engagement that you just can't escape, we all have moments of "terror" when life throws us a curve ball. Times when worry, stress, and anxiety get the better of us in this fast-paced society we live in. Some just struggle with timidity and nervousness more than others.

​This is when its time to pull out your diffuser and add some Valor essential oil to your life! This essential oil blend is for those introverts who wish at some moments that they were a bit more extroverted, and to inspire your adventurous side. 

​Valor Essential Oil Blend contains the ingredients:
Picea mariana† (Black Spruce) leaf oil, Cinnamomum camphor† (Camphor Wood) wood oil, Pelargonium graveolens† (Geranium), Tanacetum annuum†(Blue Tansy) ower oil, Boswellia carterii† (Frankincense) oil
(†100% pure, therapeutic-grade essential oil)
Each of these oils being especially chosen for their unique characteristics: Frankincense for its uplifting, earthy aroma and skin-smoothing properties; Black Spruce for its grounded, woodsy fragrance; BlueTansy for its inspiring aromatic profile; Geranium for its sweet, oral fragrance; and Camphor Wood for its skin­ benefiting properties and strong, herbaceous scent. This powerful, synergistic blend has a transformative aroma that is uplifting and invigorating.
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What do I use it for?

• Its vivacious scent is a favourite companion to an intrepid spirit.
• Features a spicy, sweet, positive aroma that inspires confidence and courage.
• Helps freshen the air when diffused and improves the appearance of skin when applied topically.
• Creates a grounded environment for a gentle workout or peaceful meditation.
• Enhances massage for a rejuvenating experience.

To use: 

• Apply in the morning to jump-start a busy day with an uplifting, affirming scent.
• Combine with V-6 Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex (or carrier oil) to unwind before bed with a grounding neck or back massage.
• Refresh throughout the day by directly inhaling or massaging onto your neck, chest, or hands and wrists.
• Wear as a bold, inspiring cologne or use as a top note for personalised scents.
• Topical: Apply 2 - 4 drops directly to desired area. Dilution not required except for sensitive skin. Use as needed. ​​

Valor Essential Oil blend is available in both a 5ml bottle & 10ml roll-on sizes, and also in a bar of soap for that easy early morning pick-me-up.