College Essentials
The Oily Home Companion
It's hard to believe it's time for college to start! Let’s get you prepared for the upcoming year with some college essentials that are sure to ease you back to school with confidence! We pulled together some of the must-haves for any college student.
Mindwise
We all need a little help gathering our thoughts once in a while. MindWise to the rescue! This memory function blend supports brain and heart health through its power-packed ingredients of CoQ10, MCT, vitamin D3, essential oils, and more! This delicious nutrient-rich drink is sure to add an extra boost to your day! Plus they come in packets—which make them easy to have in your backpack when that late afternoon class rolls around!
THC Free CBD
There are so many reasons why Young Living’s THC Free line of CBD is perfect for college life. Support your emotions with a Calm Roll-on, or use muscle rub to help you bounce back fast after a workout.
NingXia Red Singles
With all the demands of college, it's important to make sure you're feeding your body the best you can. That's where NingXia Red comes in! This amazing juice is packed with ingredients to support your overall health, like antioxidants, vitamins B1, B2, B6, and E, beta-carotene, calcium, and essential oils! The single pouches make it easy to get your daily boost of this superfruit blend wherever you go. Plus it tastes amazing! Your friends are going to want you to share, so carry a couple extra with you!
Ningxia Nitro & Zyng
On top of Ningxia Red, Young Living has two healthy alternatives to those quick-fix energy drinks and sodas that do more damage to your body than good. Nitro comes in a cute tube (small enough to fit in a backpack, gym bag or purse) and is packed full of essential oils, ginseng, green tea extract, chocolate and a juice blend (tons of superfruits) that gives you a natural energy boost whenever you need it.
Zyng is a sparkling 8 oz canned hydrating drink mixed with the same Ningxia Red juice blend, plus white tea, pear and blackberry juices plus lime and black pepper essential oils. Natural source of caffeine and an easy way to get your vitamins! Way better than that soda machine, we promise!
Lavender
After a long day of lectures and studying, the bed is calling your name! Lavender is the perfect addition to your bedtime routine to promote restful sleep. Add a drop to your pillowcase, put a few drops in your diffuser, or even apply to the bottoms of your feet and you'll be catching those zzzz’s in no time.
Peppermint
Let's face it, sometimes staying awake and focused in class is hard! Thankfully, Peppermint oil has got your back. Just open that bottle, take a deep breath, and feel your senses waking up! Diffuse a few drops while studying or apply a drop to your temples or the back of your neck for a cooling sensation that will help keep you alert. Use before exercise for that extra boost. The Peppermint Vitality oil is great for adding a drop to your water bottle or favorite drink for a little pick-me-up. Peppermint mocha anyone?!
Supplements
Give your body what it needs so you can function at your best all year! Supplements like MightyPro, Inner Defense, MultiGreens, and Super C contain specific essential oils such as Oregano, Lemongrass, and Rosemary, to give your digestive & immune system the boost it needs to keep your health in check! Sometimes it’s easy to miss a meal with your busy schedule but the Chocolate Deluxe or Vanilla Spice Protein Powder would be a wonderful meal replacement that helps you stay on track with your diet.
Thieves Cleaner
Cleaning is something most college students don't have time for, and honestly don't want to make time for. Why would you when there’s SO many new and exciting things to learn and do? When your on the go, it’s important to carry Thieves Hand Sanitizer or Thieves spray with you. For your dorm, one spray bottle of Thieves cleaner you can clean every surface. Think microwave, bathroom, anything! It's quick, easy, and will leave your room smelling amazing. Everyone's going to want to hang out in your room because it's gonna smell and look amazing. Plus it’s super affordable, so more money for the movies with friends!
Valor
We don't know about you, but presentation day always has us like feeling a little queasy. Valor is an amazing oil to help calm those nerves and promote confidence. Diffuse a few drops as you’re prepping, and then roll onto your chest and wrists before you walk into class. Everyone will be asking how you presented like a pro!
Lemon Vitality
Having a hard time staying hydrated and need an extra incentive to get moving in the morning and to get in your daily 8 cups? Treat your taste buds by adding a drop of Lemon Vitality to a glass of water or tea first thing when you wake and throughout the day as needed. Tip—use Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint together for help when your ears, nose, and throat are holding you back.
Thieves
Nobody has time to not feel their best while in college. That’s why Thieves is definitely a college essential! It’s an incredible immune supporting blend that helps keep you above the wellness line. Roll on the bottoms of your feet when you wake up each day or diffuse a few drops to keep your room feeling clean. Throat feeling a little sore? Heat up some water and add a drop of thieves vitality, 2 drops of lemon, and a little honey for a soothing tea or pop a Thieves Lozenge or Thieves Infused Cough drop in your mouth!
Essential Oil Diffuser
Diffusers are the perfect way to keep your dorm room smelling great! Plus, what you diffuse can actually support your emotions! Whether you're feeling anxious, tired, or having writer's block, diffusing a supporting oil can turn your day around and help you tackle that paper!
With a diffuser in your dorm room, you've got a friend at your finger tips! Try some of these great diffuser blends to create the perfect environment for what you're needing most.
Lights Out: 3 drops Lavender, 2 drops peace and calming
Study Session: 2 drops Peppermint, 3 drops Lemon
Rise and Shine: 3 drops Citrus Fresh, 3 drops Lavender, 2 drops Peppermint
Premium Starter Kit
All the oils we’ve touched on are in Young Living’s Premium Starter Kit, but there’s so much you can do with this kit! It’s jammed packed with essentials that will make any dorm room feel like home.
From helping to support the immune system with oils like Thieves and Lemon, tackling unwanted dorm room odors with Citrus Fresh, and even staying cool under pressure with Valor and Stress away, the Premium Starter Kit offers amazing ways to make the school year a success! Take advantage of Lavender and Peace & Calming to support your sleepy time, Panaway and Peppermint for those tense shoulders, and Frankincense to promote glowing skin and help ground those emotions. Raven is a great choice when the colder weather tries to overtake your sinuses, and you'll definitely want to keep DiGize handy for those questionable cafeteria meals! Plus the kit comes with your choice of diffusers, which is a must-have for any dorm room! All that to say—who's excited for their kit to arrive?! Need help ordering one for yourself or someone else? Send us a message.
Tell us— what's your favorite thing about starting off a new semester? What oils have helped you rock the school year?