If you love using Young Living products, you know how quickly those little bottles of lemon and lavender oil can run out. Learning how to make Young Living products last longer is not just about saving money, it is about being intentional with what you have. I have been using these oils for years and I have picked up a few concrete tricks for stretching every drop. In this post I will share my best laundry tips and aromatherapy hacks that keep your lemon and lavender lasting weeks longer.
How to Store Your Young Living Oils for Maximum Freshness
Proper storage is the first step to making any oil last longer. Heat, light and air break down the chemical compounds in essential oils over time. Store your Young Living bottles in a cool, dark cabinet away from the stove or window. The pantry or a dark bathroom shelf works well.
I keep my lemon and lavender oils in their original amber glass bottles inside a small wooden box. This blocks light completely and stabilizes temperature. Avoid storing oils in the bathroom if it gets steamy, moisture can degrade the oil quality.
- Never leave bottles near a heat source like a radiator or direct sunlight.
- Always close the cap tightly after each use, oxygen speeds up oxidation.
- Do not store oils in plastic containers, the plastic can leach into the oil or cause the bottle to warp.
- Keep oils upright to prevent the oil from seeping into the dropper cap and drying out.
Simple Dilution Tricks That Stretch Your Lavender Oil
Lavender is one of the most versatile oils, but you do not need a whole drop for every use. Diluting with a carrier oil such as jojoba, almond or fractionated coconut makes each drop go much further. I mix one drop of lavender with ten drops of jojoba oil in a small roller bottle. This gives me a ready to use blend for pulse points that lasts for dozens of applications.
For a calming pillow spray, combine five drops of lavender with two tablespoons of witch hazel and water in a small spray bottle. Shake well and mist your pillow before sleep. The witch hazel helps the oil disperse evenly so you use less oil per spray. That single bottle of lavender can last three months instead of three weeks.
Lemon Oil Laundry Tips to Make Your Bottle Last
Lemon oil is a natural deodorizer and stain fighter, but it is easy to overuse it in the laundry. I have found that two to three drops per wash load is plenty. Add those drops directly onto a wool