Replacing lotion with oils

After my shower this morning I put on a blend of tangerine and lavender essential oils mixed with kukui oil instead of lotion. I tried it to calm down my itchy skin, and it worked, but it also had the side effect of apparently making me smell delicious and irresistible. I went to go pick up my hoodie at Pasta Pomodoro that I forgot there last night and the guy behind me asked if he could buy me lunch. He mentioned that I smelled great. Then I also go hit on at CVS and the gas station, and those men also commented on how good I smelled. I have my hair in a messy bun and not a drop of makeup on my face, but somehow came out of running errands with a free meal, two phone numbers, and a date for next Tuesday night. I think I'll be slathering myself in this stuff more often. 

Seasonal allergy alternative

I've always suffered from seasonal allergies. I'm allergic to everything. My daily routine has been to take a Zyrtec, Claritin, and Allegra daily 365days/year. When allergies really get bad I also throw in a Sudafed and a Benadryl. Sometimes that doesn't even cut it and I'm still stuffy nosed and watery eyed. 

This week I decided to cut out all of my previous pills and try something new instead. I used the recommended Young Living allergy trio, which is 4 drops each of lemon, lavender, and peppermint essential oils in a veggie capsule. I also take a second veggie capsule full of a carrier oil like olive or coconut oil to help with absorption. All three of these oils are included in the premium starter kit. 

I have no idea how or why this works, but it's been nothing short of a miracle. My allergies have been more manageable than any springtime I can even remember.  I have also tried 4 drops of each oil with water in the home diffuser overnight (on the 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off setting) and found that it worked wonders as well. Essential oils for the win!!! I am so glad to have found something natural that helps better than ingesting a bunch of chemicals daily.