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Original Valor Spotlight

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Say hello to our new old BFF – the OG Valor! Crafted with historical inspiration from Roman soldiers who used these essential oils to inspire courage before battle, this blend is a great companion for moments of challenge and self-empowerment. Carry it with you wherever you go for a boost of its uplifting, woodsy aroma as you take on the day!

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JUST A DROP OF ORIGINAL VALOR

  • A powerful and inviting combination of Black Spruce, Rosewood, Frankincense, and Blue Tansy
  • Great for inspiration while you are working on building confidence during challenging moments or tasks
  • Features Rosewood essential oil, which contains high levels of linalool, known for its soothing, calming properties
  • Creates a grounded environment for yoga and meditation
  • Can be used while you work on overcoming things that are holding you back

If you're saying, ‘wait, don't we already have a Valor blend?', you're right! The Original Valor contains Rosewood essential oil. Rosewood became very hard to source sustainably and ethically, so Young Living created an alternate version of Valor using Cedarwood. Rosewood is a protected species, and Young Living worked hard to establish a sustainable source of Rosewood in Brazil. Since establishing this source, the original Valor blend is back!

BACKGROUND Originally formulated by Young Living Founder D. Gary Young, the Valor blend is a long-standing member favorite. Its one-of-a-kind formula was inspired by historical writings about Roman soldiers who were said to apply plant extracts and botanicals to inspire courage and confidence before going into battle.

KEY CONSTITUENTS Alpha-pinene, Linalool, Limonene, Sabinene, Chamazulene, Beta-caryophyllene

KEY INGREDIENTS Each essential oil in the blend was carefully selected for its unique benefits, and when you combine them, you get a really wonderful, really emotionally supportive blend!

  • Black Spruce: This oil is emotionally calming and grounding and has a rich, woodsy aroma that helps release emotional blocks and foster a sense of balance. It is also wonderful for muscles and joints!
  • Blue Tansy: Blue Tansy is wonderful for calming the nervous system and has a lightly sweet, inspiring scent. Emotionally, this oil can help overcome anger, release negative emotions and promote a feeling of self-control
  • Frankincense: Frankincense is calming, yet uplifting, and has an earthy aroma as well as immune support and skin-loving properties! This oil also has the ability to stimulate the limbic center of the brain, elevating the mind and mood and helping center the emotions.
  • Rosewood: This oil is incredibly soothing and relaxing to both the mind and body! Rosewood has a rich, herbaceous scent that is grounding and strengthening

Using Original Valor for support can be as simple as applying some to your shoulders, the bottoms of your feet, the back of your neck, or anywhere that you're experiencing tension or a stressful tightness in your body. It's the ultimate diffuser oil with its deep, grounding fragrance.

One great technique is to place a drop or two of Valor between your wrists (palm-up side), and then hold them together for a few minutes. If you're taking time to relax, meditate, or work on your spiritual and emotional health, you can just hold your wrists together while you're sitting quietly.

FULL INGREDIENT LIST Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Picea mariana† (Black spruce) leaf oil, Aniba rosaeodora† (Rosewood) wood oil, Tanacetum annuum† (Blue tansy) flower oil, Boswellia carterii† (Frankincense) oil

PRODUCT OPTIONS

  • Original Valor Essential Oil Blend, 5mL
  • Original Valor Roll-On, 10mL

DAILY HABITS WITH ORIGINAL VALOR

  • Apply to the bottoms of your feet and/or the back of your neck while you unwind before bed.
  • Enjoy the uplifting scent while you build confidence or prepare for challenging moments.
  • Massage onto the bottoms of your feet and back of the neck; then follow with Ignite Your Journey essential oil blend, massaging over your heart and inhaling deeply as you envision your journey and the power of your purpose.
  • Refresh throughout the day by directly inhaling Valor blend or massaging it onto your neck, chest, hands, or wrists.
  • DIffuse and/or wear as a perfume or cologne during work, school, or stressful moments.
  • Add to diffuser jewelry to provide emotional support throughout the day. This is a great practice for kids with schoolday or other butterflies!
  • Make a Sweet Dreams sleep roller:
    • 20 drops each Lavender, Cedarwood, Original Valor, Tangerine
    • Fill with carrier oil of choice
    • Apply over to the big toe, bottom of the feet, neck and behind ears before bed or more frequently as desired.
  • Make a Keep Calm + Shine On roller for a daily perfume
    • 20 drops each Original Valor, Bergamot, Tangerine, Grapefruit
    • Carrier of choice
  • Make a Unicorn roller for emotional support
    • 20 drops each Original Valor, Joy, Bergamot, Patchouli, Stress Away
    • Carrier of choice
  • Make a simple cologne roller or spray. Other great additions include: Idaho Blue Spruce, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Northern Lights Black Spruce.
    • Add 5 drops to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin to relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil:
    • 4oz pump bottle
    • 20 drops Original Valor essential oil
    • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
    • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
    • Carrier of choice
  • Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
  • Make this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe:
    • 1/2 cup coconut oil
    • 1/2 cup pure organic shea butter
    • 1 Tbsp Vitamin E oil
    • 20 drops Frankincense
    • 25 drops Original Valor
    • Melt together coconut oil, shea butter and cocoa butter, then add in vitamin E oil and whisk.
    • Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved. Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar.
  • Harness the power of Blue Tansy in this blend and make a DIY Facial Serum:
    • 4oz glass dropper bottle
    • 30 drops Original Valor
    • Optional 10-15 drops each: Frankincense or Elemi, Cedarwood (for dry skin), Geranium (for brightening), Manuka
    • Fill with carrier of choice
  • Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap:

DIFFUSE Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! Our diffusers are running 24/7 with blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Try some of these great combinations and enjoy the uplifting scent of Valor!

  • Inspired: 4 drops each Original Valor, Lime, Envision
  • Goodnight Moon: 4 drops each Original Valor, Tangerine, Frankincense
  • Moon & Stars: 3 drops each Original Valor, Patchouli, Lavender, Tangerine
  • Calm & Collected: 5 drops each Original Valor, Stress Away
  • Focused: 4 drops each Original Valor, Cedarwood, 3 drops Peppermint