Young Living Starter Bundle Breakdown

Essential oils have been rising in popularity for the past 10 years or so. They are mankind's first medicine, but have been seen much more recently.  Peppermint to cool you down on a hot day, or Frankincense for grounding and calming - often used in meditation and yoga... these are just a couple that most of us have heard of.

I had never really known about essential oils, aside from a bottle of Peppermint that zapped a horrible headache for me about 22 years ago at a wedding.  For years, my husband and I would ask each other where that little bottle of  'voodoo magic' was whenever we would get a headache, because that little bottle of Peppermint would zap it lickety-split!  

It wasn't until 9 years or so ago, when I started really learning about Young Living Essential oils, and what they could be used for. The Premium Starter bundle was the way to go to get started because it came with the 11 most popular and versatile oils - and hey... Peppermint & Frankincense were both included... so I knew I would know about at least 2 of them when I bought it. Those and Lavender.  But honestly... this lavender was different.  I never used to like lavender, because most I had ever smelled were a manufactured-in-a-lab lavender (think Grandma's lotion).   The Young Living Lavender is one of our top sellers, world wide, and for good reason. Dubbed the Swiss army knife of oils - it is good for almost everything.  And after sitting in Young Living's Lavender field in Utah, shortly after I bought my kit... I was blown away.  The oil in our bottles smells exactly like the field.  And let me tell you... it's incredible.

Often when we think about getting started with something new, like essential oils for example... it can feel incredibly overwhelming. There's so much to learn. So here, I'm going to do a quick breakdown of all of the oils in the Premium Starter Bundle in Canada.  And if you are interested in the bundle from a different country... I can absolutely help you get started, wherever you live!  Young Living is a Global company, and owns it's own farms all over the world.  It's something special!

In the Starter bundle are 11 of the most popular and versatile oils, and one is grown and harvested right here in Canada!!




Starter Kit oils:
Lemon - used for cleaning and removing the sticky off of anything. Also can take permanent marker (or crayon) off of surfaces - Mama's this one will be a best friend!  It is the most refreshing smell, and is cold pressed from the rinds of the lemons.  It smells like sunshine in a bottle!

Lavender - Swiss Army knife of oils... good for so many things!  Sleep, skin, burns and more!!  Diffuse this one to create a relaxing environment at bedtime.  Pop it in some Epsom salts for a skin soothing, calming bath to wind down at the end of the day. Relieves headaches, or joint and muscle pain. Use it when you burn yourself on the toaster, stove, or your flat iron. I've done all 3, and this one helps so much.

Peppermint - Cooling and helpful for head tension. It's so refreshing, and energizing.  Diffusing Lemon and Peppermint together makes the room smell bright and energized.  Diffusing or rolling a combo of Lemon, Lavender and Peppermint is the reason I bought my starter bundle. It offers seasonal support when all of the pollen is flying around in the air in the springtime.

Frankincense - Most of us have heard of this one.  This oil is one of THE BEST, MOST VALUABLE oils and it comes in the starter kit!  It promotes the appearance of healthy-looking skin, and can help reduce the appearance of uneven skin tones. It can create a safe and comforting environment when diffused, and can enhance your meditation practice. It's perfect for grounding, and I love using it when I do yoga as well!

PanAway - Another very valuable oil that we love for when we have achy muscles. You can use it topically, to help ease aches, or in an epsom salt bath. PanAway contains Wintergreen, which is high in a constituent called Methyl salicylate. Methyl salicylate is used as the active ingredient in many sports creams, but usually from a synthetic source. Young Living uses the real deal.

RC - Incredible for anything respiratory. You can use it on your chest when you feel stuffy, and also diffuse it to help make breathing easier. It's energizing and I love to put it on my throat and chest when I workout to help me breathe better.  Also, one of the great things about many of our oils in Canada is that they are registered as Natural Health Products.  RC is one that is registered, and helps with the symptoms of cough and cold. 

Purification - This blend is so amazing at ridding your house of bad odours! Diffuse it after you cook fish or make a spray by mixing a few drops with water and spray down stinky shoes, sports equipment, linens and more. You can also add a few drops to wool dryer balls to freshen your laundry without the use of harsh chemicals or synthetic fragrance! I personally have a great story about a stinky car, and finding that my kids left pepperoni in my car. This oil took the smell out right away!

DiGize - This oil is a powerhouse for the digestive system. Seriously - it works in seconds flat (at least for me it does). DiGize is a blend of Tarragon, Ginger, Peppermint, Juniper, Fennel, Lemongrass, Anise, and Patchouli essential oils. You can roll it straight on your tummy, or you can make a roller bottle with Peppermint and carrier oil. (Peppermint is also so good for tummies!)

Copaiba - This oil makes me smile every time I take a whiff. It's got a calming, soft aroma, and is one of the key ingredients in Young Living's Stress Away oil, which smells like a beach vacation. This one is loved by Mamas, as it is incredible for teething babies. You can rub a drop on their little gums, to help sooth the pain. (also works for grownups!). It's calming and grounding. Also really good for skin.

Northern Lights Black Spruce - Farmed and distilled in the true north, this oil is truly unique. I am so proud that we have a Seed to Seal farm in Fort Nelson, British Columbia. Sustainable tree farming is something I'm so proud our company does. This oil has an amazing, rich, woodsy scent that is perfect for diffusing with Lavender in the evening, or mixing with epsom salts for a good soak in the tub.  I personally use this oil when I sleep, or when I do Yoga or in meditation. It makes me feel like I'm in the middle of the most incredible forest! It is the most incredible GROUNDING oil.

Thieves - This is the final oil that comes in the starter kit; I saved the best for last! There’s even an entire line of products that contain this powerful combination of oils; it’s THAT good. Thieves is a sweet and spicy combination of Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Radiata, Rosemary, and Lemon essential oils.

The starter bundle also comes with a bottle of Thieves Hand Sanitizer - which is non drying and smells like a blend of Thieves and Peppermint. It will keep your hands soft!

NingXia Red - You get 2 packets of Ningxia Red which is a whole-body nutrient infusion. It’s a blend of the Ningxia Wolfberry (also known as goji berries, a superfruit) along with plum, aronia, cherry, blueberry, and pomegranate juices and extracts plus pure vanilla extract and Lemon, Orange, Yuzu, and Tangerine essential oils. It also has an incredibly high antioxidant rating. Antioxidants make for an unfriendly environment for free radicals. If you don't know the effects free radicals have on your body, go look it up. You need NingXia in your life!  You can drink it straight (it's delicious) or add it to smoothies.  Our whole family loves it!

PLUS! You get a beautiful diffuser of your choice - either the Desert Mist or the Dewdrop.  Diffusing is one of the easiest ways to use your oils and to see an impact in your home.  It takes the place of smelly candles, and plug-ins to make your home smell wonderful, and not only will you decrease the toxic burden when you remove them from your home, but you will get the benefits of the essential oils as you breathe them in.  It's the very best!



When you get started with Young Living, you also get tons of support with a resource database in a Facebook group, as well as a member - only education site located right here on the Simple Essentials website, as well as a beautiful community of like minded individuals. It's the best!

The starter bundle is valued at over $400 to purchase it all individually, but it's only $199.75! 

You can learn more by clicking the link below. If you decide the time is right for you, I'm here to help! Just shoot me a message either through this site, or on Instagram to let me know when you've ordered your kit, and I will be sure to send you a welcome bundle to help you get started!

Reach out if you have any questions at all!
So excited for you!!

xo, Niki