I’ve always used Essential Oils for different reasons not only to help myself but Charlie as well with focusing and sleeping as well as cleaning our home with which is why I’, excited to let you know July 10th is International Essential Oils Day #EssentialOilsDay. Do you use Essential Ois? If so do you have a favorite brand and why is it your favorite brand of Essential Oils?
International Essential Oils Day is celebrated on July 11th every year and I didn’t know this. Did you/ For 25 years, at least, people have increased their usage of essential oils. People use essential oils by topical application on the skin or through other methods. The variety of strains and extraction from various plants result in different levels of purity and color as well. International Essential Oils Day recognizes the benefits of essential oils for humanity. Here is a fun tip for you. Essential oils cannot be patented either.
International Essential Oils Day (IEOD) was created in 2018 when Jared Turner, the president and COO of Young Living had an idea to celebrate essential oils on July 11th, which is the birthday of Young Living’s founder, D. Gary Young. Jared Turner wanted to celebrate essential oils in a way that honors Gary’s life work and also gives back to the Young Living Foundation.
Now, IEOD is a platform to raise awareness about sustainability processes and Young Living’s Seed to Seal quality commitment towards environmental protection. Young Living ensures the highest quality standards for its essential oil products. People are encouraged to use the official hashtag of this day, #IEOD, when sharing on social media.
International Essential Oils Day also aims to help oil enthusiasts across the globe share the power of essential oils. Aromatic plants had been discovered thousands of years ago and have been used for cosmetic, spiritual, and emotional purposes. However, essential oils have only been available since the invention of the distillation process of extraction in about 3000 BC.
Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts prepared through steam distillation out of the plant material. Essential Oils are also made with the mechanical pressing of the peels of Citrus fruits. Essential oils are the essence of the plant components. The final essential oils can vary in color and odor and they help the body balance its natural function by working with its healing systems. Over the years, essential oils have gained worldwide recognition for their versatility and the role essential oils play in enhancing the overall quality of life.
LET’S OBSERVE INTERNATIONAL ESSENTIAL OILS DAY
- I have a question for you. Have you been using essential oils for a while? Essential Oils Day is perfect for you to share your experience with others and inspire others to incorporate essential oils into their lives for overall wellness. You can guide them on how to use the essential oils for maximum benefit.
- here are so many new essential oils out there in the market with new ones being developed. Try out a new essential oil on International Essential Oils Day and add it to your collection. If you’ve never tried essential oils, International Essential Oils Day is the perfect time to start.
- People are encouraged to plant trees or any botanicals on International Essential Oils day to preserve the environment. You can start your journey by planting seeds in your home and do your bit in the making of a greener future.
FACTS ABOUT ESSENTIAL OILS
- Essential oils come in multiple fragrances including Peppermint, Cedarwood, Lavender, Lemon, and more.
- These days, essential oils are commonly used in diffusers to create an aromatic experience in a closed room.
- Essential oils, when diffused in a room through candles or diffusers, can help to increase the atmospheric oxygen in a room.
- Surprisingly, only less than 1% of the entire plant species population can produce essential oils.
- Essential oils may not necessarily be oils as they’re also extracted nutrients from a plant.
WHY INTERNATIONAL ESSENTIAL OILS DAY IS IMPORTANT
- Essential oils come with a range of health benefits depending on the oil. Essential oils can aid in digestion and menstrual cycles, relieving stress, alleviating nausea, boosting immunity, soothing headaches, and improving the skin.
- Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts and they are prepared with a process called steam distillation and it must be ensured that the plants are not treated with pesticides. The amount of meticulousness that goes into making these oils is commendable.
- We often tend to use products in our daily lives that are infused with chemicals. We may not realize it but they could have negative effects in the long run. Essential oils are prepared without the usage of chemicals, which makes them organic, pure, and safe to use. However, one must check the usage of essential oils around plants and animals.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
