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30 Ways to Use Your Young Living Premium Starter Bundle

October 12, 2017 Updated on January 31, 2023 By Beth K Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links.

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So you received your Premium Starter Bundle and you’re ready to get started into the oily lifestyle…but then what? Where do you start? We want to help you jump-start your oil use as you embark on your journey, so we’ve pulled together some of our favorite recipes using the different oils that come in the most popular Young Living Premium Starter Bundle.

young living premium starter starter bundle recipes

From Makeup Remover to Laundry Detergent…..get the most out of your Young Living Premium Starter Bundle! 

Hopefully, this post will help you as you begin your oily journey, or spur on ideas of new and useful ways to get more oils into your daily routine.

30 Young Living Premium Starter Bundle Recipes

Lavender Essential Oil

Getting to Know Your Oils: Lavender Essential Oil from RecipeswithEssentialOils.com

1. Lavender Fabric Baby Wipes

These baby wipes are perfect for diaper changes, cleaning up after a messy meal, or anytime the baby gets a little grubby. The ingredients are soothing, gentle, and easy to combine for a natural solution to your family’s messes. (To make this recipe with only your Young Living Premium Starter Bundle oils, simply leave out the drop of German Chamomile and double up the Lavender…you’re ready to wipe away!)

Try this Lavender Baby Wipes recipe today!

2. Foaming Makeup Remover

This easy-to-make, gentle makeup remover is the perfect blend to leave your face clean, refreshed, and moisturized. See and feel the difference after just one use. No more sleeping in your makeup!

Try this Foaming Makeup Remover recipe today!

3. Creamy Honey Oatmeal Facial Scrub

Have beautiful and smoother skin in minutes with this all-natural Honey Oatmeal Facial Scrub. This scrub will cleanse and moisturize your skin – and is even perfect for sensitive skin!

Try this Creamy Honey Oatmeal Facial Scrub recipe today!

4. Homemade Hair Detangler

If you or someone in your home has long hair, this detangler is a must. Our recipe has been real-life tested and reformulated to make sure we have a blend that works! (Click the link below the see proof!)

Try this Homemade Hair Detangler recipe today!

5. Blemish Spot Treatment

Banish blemishes with this safe and natural spot treatment! This recipe provides gentle exfoliation, lightening of the blemish, cleansing, and moisturizing of the skin. Oh, yeah, and no CRAZY ingredient list here.

Try this Blemish Spot Treatment recipe today!

6. Lavender Cuticle Oil

Cuticles can easily become dried and in need of TLC – stop looking at my poor neglected fingers! Prevent your cuticles from becoming dry, cracked, and painful by using this nourishing recipe.

Try this Lavender Cuticle Oil recipe today!

More Lavender Essential Oil Uses

  • Add 8–12 drops to 2 ounces of distilled water and spray under beds and in closets for a fresh, pleasing aroma.
  • Apply 2–4 drops to the skin to moisturize and enhance skin radiance.
  • Diffuse at night for a calming aroma during sleep.
  • To help promote a peaceful day at school, consider adding a drop of Lavender essential oil to this braided leather bracelet (perfect for boys and girls)!

See all of our Lavender Essential Oil recipes here!

Peppermint Vitality Essential Oil Homemade Peppermint Fudge with real peppermint essential oil from RecipeswithEssentialOils.com

7. Peppermint Brownie Bites

This brings me to peppermint brownie bites…it’s not what you think. These brownies don’t taste like the syrupy sweet candy canes people eat in December. There are no crazy, crunchy bits of anything interrupting the moist deliciousness. The peppermint essential oil that we use is herbal and energizing and blends in perfectly with chocolate!

Try this Peppermint Brownie Bites recipe today!

8. Peppermint Mouthwash

These Peppermint Vitality recipes aren’t all about dessert though! Grab clean, fresh breath with our Peppermint Mouthwash recipe! This simple mix contains no alcohol, artificial flavors, or colors, and has a clean-rinsing effect with no burning (Why did I put up with the burning for SO MANY YEARS?!)

Try this Peppermint Mouthwash recipe today!

9. Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mix

There’s quite possibly nothing better than a steaming cup of hot cocoa on a cold night. Kick it up a bit with our Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mix! I love using Peppermint Vitality essential oil in this recipe since it only takes 1 to 2 drops to achieve a rich, icy blast of delicious flavor.

Try this Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mix recipe today!

See all of our Peppermint Vitality Essential Oil recipes here!

Lemon Vitality Essential OilThe Best Lemon Iced Tea Recipe from RecipeswithEssentialOils.com

10. Lemon Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Mix

Our Lemon Blueberry Frozen Yogurt is a burst of freshness and it takes only 3 ingredients and about 30 minutes to make! It also makes a perfect summer snack.

Try this Lemon Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Mix recipe today!

11. Bake Lemon Cheesecake Tarts

These tiny desserts are big on flavor. Not too sweet and not too tart, they pack a delicious lemony punch…super easy to whip up and perfect for your next get-together.

Try this No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Tart recipe today!

12. Honey Lemon Throat Drops

When the air becomes crisp and cool, whip up a batch of these delightful Honey Lemon Throat Drops. The delicious sweetness of honey and the mild tartness of Lemon Vitality essential oil come together to help ease your discomfort.

Try these Honey Lemon Throat Drop recipe today!

See all of our Lemon Vitality Essential Oil recipes here!

Frankincense Essential Oil
All About Frankincense Essential Oil

13. Frankincense Men’s Cologne

These men’s cologne recipes are a great natural alternative for those who can’t wear commercial colognes due to allergies or other sensitivities. If you’d like to make a version from your Young Living Premium Starter Kit, just combine 20 drops of Frankincense essential oil in a 10ml spray bottle and fill it with vodka. Sounds crazy but smells CRAZY GOOD (Get the details and supplies in the link below).

Try this Men’s Cologne recipe today!

14. Frankincense Roller Blends for Emotional Balance

We know that essential oils can naturally affect emotions. Try these roller blends to help your emotional balance or make one with JUST Frankincense…you know you love that pure and simple awesomeness it offers.

Try these Roller Blend recipes today!

15. Frankincense Body Butter

Show your skin some love with this luxurious body butter that is loaded with emollients, moisturizers, and antioxidants! The best part of this body butter may be that it is infused with Frankincense which helps provide a sense of grounding and may help relieve the winter blues.

Try this Frankincense Body Butter recipe today!

More Tips for Using Frankincense Essential Oil from the Young Living Premium Starter Bundle

  • Calm your emotions and alleviate occasional nervous irritability by applying a drop on the inside of your wrist and rubbing your wrists together.
  • Frankincense can also be diffused for emotional and mental grounding.
  • Apply 1–2 drops to the face and neck to minimize visual blemishes and add a healthy-looking glow.
  • Diffuse to enrich prayer, yoga, or meditation for a deeper spiritual connection.
  • Apply 2–4 drops to moisturize dry skin.
  • Excellent to use for a massage after activity.

See all of our Frankincense Essential Oil recipes here!

Thieves Vitality Essential Oil
NingXia Red Shot Recipes

16. Thieves Baked Apple Streusel

While this streusel is baking, the aroma is sweet, mildly spicy, and quite delightful on a brisk, autumn day! To make a version of this tasty dish with only your Young Living Starter Kit, simply use 4 drops of Thieves Vitality in place of the other spicy oils. Yum!

Try this Baked Apple Streusel recipe today!

17. NingXia Red Shots with Thieves Vitality

Your day isn’t complete unless you’ve had a shot or two of NingXia Red. This nutritional supplement is delicious and balanced all by itself. These recipes let you take your wellness one step further with some creative shots of energizing goodness! Try one of our favorite or simply add a drop of Thieves Vitality to your daily shot of NingXia Red for a boost of internal wellness.

Try these tasty and healthy NingXia Red Shots soon!

Additional Thieves Vitality Usage Tips

  • You can also add 1-2  drops of Thieves Vitality to a clear vegetable capsule and take it daily as an important part of your health regimen.
  • You can also try adding a drop to your morning tea, juice, or coffee for a spicy yet sweet flavor.
  • Or try adding to your morning oatmeal, granola, or cereal to elevate the flavor.

See all of our Thieves Vitality Essential Oil recipes here!

Citrus Fresh Essential OilCitrus Fresh Essential Oil Blend

18. Slow Cooker Cleaner with Essential Oils

Even your slow cooker needs an occasional deep clean. Use baking soda and Citrus Fresh essential oils to make a powdery paste to clean the inside of the slow cooker insert. Plus, it will remove any unwanted scents left behind from last night’s dinner. 

Try this Slow Cooker Cleaner recipe today!

19. Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Tabs

This dishwasher tab recipe is a great natural cleanser to use on your dishes. The detergent gets your dishes clean, gets out odors, and doesn’t leave a yucky residue in the washer. Replace the toxic chemicals that you might currently use in your dishwasher and replace them with natural ingredients.

Try this Dishwasher Detergent Tab recipe today!

20. Wool Dryer Balls

Save laundry drying time by using wool dryer balls. Dryer balls help move the clothes around the dryer during the cycle and the wool absorbs moisture to help dry our clothes faster! For a huge boost in freshness, add 2 drops of essential oil to each dryer ball about 5 minutes before you load them.

Try this Wool Dryer Ball recipe today! 

More Citrus Fresh Essential Oil Uses

  • Combine 5 drops of Citrus Fresh with 5 drops of Lavender and 2 ounces distilled water in a spray bottle. You’ve just created your new favorite room spray for every room in the house…especially powerful for eliminating unpleasant smells such as smoke, mildew, and stale food odors from your drapes, carpet, and the air all around.
  • Place 5 drops of Citrus Fresh essential oil, 1/2 cup baking soda, and 1 cup white vinegar in your toilet for 5 minutes (not too much unless you want a volcano effect!). Then we come back, quickly brush the sides and under the rim, and flush away the residue.
  • Massage 1–2 drops to moisturize dry skin.
  • Diffuse to clean the air of foul or stale odors.

See all of our Citrus Fresh Essential Oil recipes here!

Raven Essential OilRaven Essential Oil Blend

21. DIY Chest Rub with Raven

This chest rub recipe only takes 3 ingredients. It’s great to have on hand throughout the winter in case nasty coughs arise!

Try this Chest Rub recipe today!

22. Winter Gift Basket

Winter can be a magical time filled with holidays, parties, and cuddling by the fire. Unfortunately, it can also be cold and icy. Make it a little more tolerable for a friend with this Winter Gift Basket!

Try these recipes to create a Winter Gift Basket today!

More Tips for Using Raven Essential Oil

  • Rub your feet or chest before exercising to invigorate your workout. 
  • Diffuse or add to a bowl of hot water. Place a towel over your head and inhale the soothing steam.
  • Add to an Epsom salt bath to create a soothing, winter soak.
  • Apply with a carrier oil to the chest, neck, and throat areas as needed.

See all of our Raven Essential Oil recipes here!

DiGize Vitality Essential Oil

23. After dinner Mint NingXia Red Shot

If you wait until after you eat to savor your daily shot of NingXia Red, try this recipe for a refreshing minty finish. This combination supports normal digestion and tastes cool and delicious.

Try this After dinner Mint NingXia Shot today!

24. DiGize Vegetable Capsules

DiGize can be used for supporting digestion. Use with vegetable capsules or directly into your water along with Peppermint vitality.

See all of our DiGize Vitality Essential Oil recipes here!

Panaway Essential Oil
PanAway Essential Oil Blend

25. PanAway Sore Muscle Soak

This sore muscle soak combines the awesomeness of PanAway AND Lavender. It’s great after a hard workout or a long run!

Try this Sore Muscle Soak recipe today!

26. PanAway Homemade Muscle Rub Cream

If you like to stay active, sometimes that leads to overworked and tired muscles. This muscle rub recipe is amazing for soothing normal, everyday aches and pains.

Try this Muscle Rub Cream recipe today!

See all of our PanAway Essential Oil recipes here!

Stress Away Essential Oil
stress away essential oil young living lime and vanilla

27. Stress Away Spring Diffuser Recipe

Relaxing, refocusing, and resetting. This spring essential oil diffuser blend is all about wiping away winter and stepping into spring with a fresh, cheery outlook.

Try this Spring Diffuser recipe today!

28. Sleepy Feet Bedtime Recipe

Your bedtime routine has never been so simple. Just a simple Stress Away solution on your feet will help you drift away peacefully.

Try this Sleepy Feet Bedtime recipe today!

Super Simple Premium Starter Kit Diffuser Favorite

For soothing and relaxing, my family’s #1 choice is this combination of 2 drops Stress Away and 2 drops Lavender. The vanilla and cedarwood in the Stress Away blend along with the classic, herbal peacefulness of Lavender are perfect for bedtime. Diffusing this before bed is a great way to wind down after a long day.

Another Stress Away Usage Tip

Sometimes adulting can be a lot of work to pull off. I put Stress Away in my diffuser necklace because it makes me happy and I feel much more relaxed, calm, and able to enjoy the trip.

See all of our Stress Away Essential Oil recipes here!

Copaiba Vitality Essential OilCopaiba Vitality Essential Oil

29. Muscle Relief Massage Oil

The ingredients in this recipe are great for soothing sore muscles after an intense workout. This blend is packed with the most highly-regarded essential oils to support a healthy, physical fitness routine. Copaiba essential oil is renowned for amplifying the effects of other topical essential oils.

Try this Muscle Relief Massage Oil recipe today! 

30. Uses for Copaiba Vitality

Add 2-3 drops of Copaiba Vitality to a clear vegetable capsule and take daily as an important part of your health regimen. You can also try adding a drop or two of Copaiba Vitality to your herbal tea, such as chamomile or rooibos, to enjoy its complex, soothing flavor.

See all of our Copaiba Vitality Essential Oil recipes here!

Young Living Premium Starter Bundle Oils

Haven’t purchased a Young Living Premium Starter Bundle yet? SHOP HERE

And don’t miss out on this amazing roundup of diffuser recipe blends using only starter bundle oils! 

You might also enjoy:

  • 10 Unique Essential Oils to Try (aka What you should purchase after the starter kit!)
  • 5 Tips for Safely Using Essential Oils with Kids
  • 7 Ways to Reuse Empty Essential Oil Bottles
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