Choose Calm With Aura Cacia Ylang Ylang Plus GIVEAWAY! 6/1

5/11/2013

***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided. All opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.***

Party season is upon us! (Do I hear a collective cheer?) I know we're planning to have several get-togethers during the summer months. In our town, every weekend there is live music on the riverfront, which happens to only be a couple of blocks from our home. (Which is just one of the zillion reasons I love my hometown more than any place I have ever been.)

So naturally, we intend to invite friends and family over to enjoy food and drink, and then head over to check out the bands that are playing. We just bought new patio furniture, a grill, and one of those huge wooden playsets for the kids. We also have a relaxing hammock and a fire pit for bonfires. So we're pretty excited to finally start entertaining in our new home.

But with party planning comes stress....and lots of it! There is menu planning, decor to find, invitations to get out, and even music playlists to create. For a busy mom like me who already has a ton of responsibilities, it's enough to make me want to scream at times.

That's why I choose to be calm and relax after a busy day using essential oils from Aura Cacia. I am a firm believer in the mood-enhancing properties of aromatherapy, and different essential oils have different effects. When I am trying to calm down and de-stress, I like Ylang Ylang.

Benefits of Ylang Ylang :

Ylang Ylang is actually a very interesting essential oil, which has many benefits. First, it's aroma is intoxicating. It's floral and slightly fruity, without being overwhelming. (Probably why a lot of perfumes include this oil!)

Ylang Ylang is a known mood-booster. It helps with depression, anxiety, anger, and stress. It's also rumored to be an aphrodisiac! This can be used in many ways....Either as a room fragrance, a pillow spray, or in a nice hot bath. You can also use this on the skin.

Other reported benefits of Ylang Ylang include it's ability to quell oily skin and acne issues, and it has also been shown to be helpful in the treatment of Alopecia.

Calming Uses For Ylang Ylang :

- Add 3 drops of ylang ylang to sweet almond oil to create a natural perfume.

-      Place 1-2 drops of ylang ylang on pillow at night for sweet dreaming.

-      Add 7-10 drops of ylang ylang to tub for a relaxing, sensual bath experience.

-      Combine 2 drops ylang ylang and 4 drops bergamot per ounce of water for an uplifting mood    mister.

The awesome folks at Aura Cacia sent me this wonderful Ylang Ylang gift set to check out for myself. It includes several great products that are designed specifically to calm and soothe as party-planning season gets into full swing.

The products included are:

-       Ylang Ylang III Essential Oil
-       Euphoric Ylang Ylang Massage Oil
-       Sensual Cinnamon & Ylang Ylang Foam Bath
-       Euphoric Ylang Ylang Mineral Bath
-       Aromatherapy Room Diffuser
-       Pillow Potion

I have really been enjoying these products. The Mineral Baths are so soothing and luxurious. There's nothing like relaxing in a sweetly scented bath. If I could accomplish this without little fingers reaching under the bathroom door, it would be even better. I'm sure you moms out there can relate!

I also love the Massage Oil. It feels amazing, and absorbs into the skin very well without leaving a greasy feeling. I have been using this review opportunity as an excuse to get daily massages from my husband, and it has been fantastic. Not only do we get couple bonding time, I get to have the stresses of the day literally rubbed away.

The Pillow Potion and Aromatherapy Diffuser are great, too. I have the diffuser in my bedroom, and it truly helps to create a calm, peaceful environment. It's my own little sanctuary away from the chaos that comes with having a teenager and 2 toddlers. I love using the Pillow Potion before bed, as it lets me fall asleep surrounded by the intoxicating scent of Ylang Ylang. Oh, it leaves my hair smelling nice, too!

If you haven't tried essential oils before, I would definitely recommend them. I have been using them for years, and they truly do help to calm, uplift, or invigorate the spirit. No matter what you're looking to address, chances are, there's an essential oil for that! If you want to de-stress, though, Ylang Ylang is definitely the way to go!

How to Connect :

You can check out the awesomeness that is Aura Cacia on their website.

You can also learn more about the Choose Calm campaign and connect via the social channels: https://www.facebook.com/AuraCacia
http://pinterest.com/auracacia/choose-calm/
https://twitter.com/AuraCacia using the hashtag #ChooseCalm

Enter to Win :

I am thrilled to announce that one lucky reader will receive the same gift set I reviewed to try for themselves!

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158 Comments

jose benavides

5/11/2013 12:50:18 pm

i learned that they have a wide variety of scented items

chelesa sims

5/11/2013 06:35:47 pm

I like the kids line of products.Thwe foam bath sounds nice

laurie Nykaza

5/11/2013 06:37:14 pm

MANGO BUTTER

Sherry Compton

5/11/2013 10:02:37 pm

I like the Aromatherapy Room Diffuser and they even have one for your car.

Lenora Driskel

5/11/2013 10:46:05 pm

They have helped build a preschool near where the ylang flowers are picked for the workers kids

S kay DeGroot link

5/11/2013 11:43:43 pm

Found out they now have facial oils, can't wait to try those!

Amy Orvin

5/12/2013 01:33:54 am

I like the Aura Cacia Baby Calming Milk & Oat Bath Organic

md kennedy

5/12/2013 04:02:57 am

I am a current Aura Cacia customer, but I learned from their site that they now have organic facial oils!

Kelly

5/12/2013 04:25:54 am

I learned that you can clean with herbs.

Iryna Boehland

5/12/2013 04:50:59 am

Thank you, I love this smell!

PAIGE CHANDLER

5/12/2013 05:44:52 am

I like the Cheering Foam bath

Cheryl Abdelnour

5/12/2013 05:51:02 am

i like the Ginger/Mint Body Cream.

natalie parvis

5/12/2013 08:34:24 am

the calming foam bath sounds nice.

Soha Molina

5/12/2013 11:02:05 am

I learned: Aura Cacia began in 1982, it has been a leader in aromatherapy sales and quality -- as well as a key source of expert information that has fueled the widespread awareness of aromatherapy that we see today.

Sandy Cain

5/12/2013 11:55:24 am

I love that they have Aromatherapy sticks - how convenient is that? Just throw it in your purse, without worrying that anything will spill! Great idea!

5/12/2013 02:10:58 pm

I learned that Synthetic fragrance oils are produced by blending aromatic chemicals primarily derived from coal tar - ICK!

Sandrea Igess

5/12/2013 02:38:09 pm

They have different ideas for setting your mood and give recommendations for each.

Sara Fletcher

5/12/2013 05:30:29 pm

Purifying sandalwood soak

5/12/2013 09:37:49 pm

Love it when companies give back..."1% of the sales of our organic products to support organic farmers and their communities."

Georgia Beckman

5/12/2013 09:46:11 pm

I would love to have the aromatherapy deck with all of the information on the oils.

Sylvia Zajis

5/13/2013 12:21:35 am

I also would like to try the SPIRAL CANDLE LAMP (SILVER)

Kellie Christensen

5/13/2013 01:36:20 am

It's amazing all the different areas essential oils can help. Energizing, balancing, romance.

lisa

5/13/2013 02:20:40 am

I like milk and oatmeal bath and anything almond scented.

Dawn Monroe

5/13/2013 03:07:09 am

I found out that I can buy these at a couple local stores.

samantha s

5/13/2013 03:15:54 am

I love that they have a milk and oat bath for babies!

rebeka deleon

5/13/2013 03:31:29 am

i like the lavender body cream

Katie K

5/13/2013 04:05:58 am

LEMON BALM BLENDED WITH JOJOBA OIL

Marci Cornelius

5/13/2013 07:34:22 am

Cinnamon/Ylang Ylang

Emily Wells

5/13/2013 10:19:07 am

I like the Baby Care calming nursery diffuser.

5/13/2013 04:44:28 pm

I'd love to try the DEEP ROSEHIP FACIAL OIL SERUM.

5/13/2013 06:16:42 pm

I also like the Relaxing Lavender (Lavender Harvest) bubble bath

5/13/2013 10:03:11 pm

They have calming baby products including a room diffuser

Kathy Davis

5/13/2013 11:23:14 pm

I also like the Baby Calming Milk & Oat Bath.

Vanessa Vazquez

5/14/2013 12:23:03 am

They have over 50 oils!

5/14/2013 02:39:07 am

I'd love to try the mineral bath and body butter.

marvie

5/14/2013 10:02:43 am

I have used these products for years.I honestly love love using them in many ways around the house. I even took the Aura Cacia Lavendar to the hospital with me and I put some in the shower each day .The nurses loved walking in my room.

5/14/2013 02:10:26 pm

I learned that Aura Cacia also carries some great Aromatherapy Mists, like "Chill Pill" (love that name!).

5/14/2013 07:09:00 pm

Calming Chamomile Milk & Oat Bath

5/14/2013 10:04:18 pm

They use a "Well Earth" program to develop high quality products and sustain them.

5/15/2013 02:28:29 am

The massage oil sounds nice.

wendy b

5/15/2013 06:34:41 am

I love that these products are calming and soothing....I really need that for sure. They also sound like they smell good which is always nice.

June S.

5/15/2013 10:57:51 am

I like the Aromatheropy Mist sprays.

Vera K

5/15/2013 11:01:01 am

I learned that Aura Cacia sells a ton of essential oils.

5/15/2013 03:53:58 pm

I'd really like to try some light diffuser rings.

Jenny Stanek

5/15/2013 08:39:01 pm

I learned all their products are made with 100% essential oils

Robin Wilson

5/15/2013 08:54:42 pm

I learned that they also offer great DIY and recipes!

Priscilla Benavides

5/15/2013 09:39:37 pm

I like the Calming Milk & Oat Bath!

5/15/2013 10:07:50 pm

Love that they offer aromatherapy recipes, even ones for kids.

5/16/2013 03:25:00 am

I'd like to try the pillow potion. I usually spritz my favorite perfume on my pillow at night.

Christine

5/16/2013 03:56:09 am

like the Aromatherapy Room Diffuser

Danialle B link

5/16/2013 05:05:47 am

I love the Tranquil Chamomile Aromatherapy Bubble Bath. It would be great for a bubble bath before bed. Aura Cacia's "choose your mood" section is really neat, too!

Sarah L

5/16/2013 09:19:23 am

I learned they're having a sweepstakes, which I entered.
Thanks for the contest.

5/16/2013 02:45:42 pm

I love all of the aromatherapy sticks.

Louis

5/16/2013 09:15:18 pm

I learned that they also promote lavender for it's calming properties
Thank you for hosting this giveaway

Louis
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5/16/2013 10:11:33 pm

For relaxation they recommend Lavender, chamomile and sweet marjoram

Jennifer Madigan

5/17/2013 01:47:47 am

The skincare oils looks amazing. I think I would like to try the Organic Argan Oil

5/17/2013 04:24:14 am

I'd like to use the essential oil. We make home made candles sometimes and I like to scent them.

5/17/2013 06:08:44 am

I would love to try their NIGHTTIME BAOBAB FACIAL OIL SERUM

5/17/2013 08:59:49 pm

Just found out we will have two new babies in our family before the end of the year and Aura Cacia has a few great baby items that would make wonderful gifts!

5/17/2013 09:44:41 pm

They also have coupons on their site.

Dana West

5/17/2013 11:56:46 pm

They give back 1% of the sales of our organic products to support organic farmers and their communities. Super!

polly

5/18/2013 02:41:34 am

would like to try their calming baby oil

Susan E.

5/18/2013 03:34:10 am

I learned that freezing essential oils doesn't harm them.

latanya

5/18/2013 03:52:30 am

Calming Baby Oil

Helga

5/18/2013 05:12:07 am

I learned that they have a huge selection of aromatherapy oils.

5/18/2013 05:33:19 am

I like that the oil doesn't leave a greasy feeling.

5/18/2013 05:39:52 am

like the Aura Cacia Baby Calming Milk & Oat Bath Organic

Amanda Alvarado

5/18/2013 05:41:41 am

I'd like to try the Cassia (Cinnamon) Bark and Balsam, Peru pure essential oils

5/18/2013 12:04:55 pm

I like their lavender oils

5/18/2013 03:26:32 pm

I learned that you should not use undiluted oils on your skin.

5/18/2013 10:42:42 pm

They've been on Today and Good Morning America

5/19/2013 04:21:40 am

I learned that essential oils don't contain water, they don't actually freeze

5/19/2013 07:17:42 am

I would like to try a milk bath.

5/19/2013 12:50:11 pm

GIVING BACK

One of the first projects for the Aura Cacia 1% Fund was building a preschool near the village of Ambohimena, Madagascar, for the children of families who pick organic ylang ylang flowers.

5/19/2013 02:36:42 pm

I'd love to try the Renewing Rose Spray - I LOVE the scent of roses because it is so fresh and natural (and you can hardly find roses that smell like roses anymore!).

5/19/2013 10:04:31 pm

I like the room diffuser.

5/20/2013 02:17:43 am

all their products are made with 100% essential oils

5/20/2013 07:19:17 am

The cinnamon foam bath sounds nice.

5/20/2013 10:44:59 am

FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED™ COCOA BUTTER

5/20/2013 12:18:46 pm

Safety: Skin test oils before using. Dilute a small amount and apply to the skin on your inner arm. Do not use if redness or irritation occurs.

5/20/2013 04:10:30 pm

I really like all the different bath additives - they seem so healthy and luxurious at the same time.

5/21/2013 03:56:27 am

I like how different scents can elevate your mood.

Jen H

5/21/2013 09:48:44 am

i didnt know they had baby products! i'd love to try their calming milk and oat baby bath!

John Hutchens

5/21/2013 09:55:43 am

I like the aromatherapy massage oils

5/21/2013 11:07:33 am

I love that they give back! One of the first projects for the Aura Cacia 1% Fund was building a preschool near the village of Ambohimena, Madagascar, for the children of families who pick organic ylang ylang flowers

Sherry Conrad

5/21/2013 11:07:53 am

I like that they are made with 100% essential oils.

5/21/2013 02:20:01 pm

I learned that Thyme is cleansing, purifying and energizing.

amy tolley

5/22/2013 07:11:30 am

I learned all their products are made with 100% essential oils and that by them picking the ylang flowers it helps them to go to school...thanks

5/22/2013 08:26:41 am

They are charitable.

5/22/2013 12:48:12 pm

I would also like to try their NIGHTTIME BAOBAB FACIAL OIL SERUM

5/22/2013 03:58:46 pm

I learned that Aura Cacia has a whole line of baby products, including Calming Baby Oil.

Kathy Lane

5/22/2013 09:40:18 pm

I would love to try the Aura Cacia Relaxing Lavender, Aromatherapy Foam Bath.

5/23/2013 08:25:18 am

I like all natural products that are gentle.

5/23/2013 09:03:09 am

I learned: Essential oils are the highly concentrated, volatile, aromatic essences of plants. Scientists agree that essential oils may perform more than one function in living plants.

5/23/2013 02:09:47 pm

I'd like to try the Aromatherapy Room Diffuser.

tina reynolds

5/24/2013 01:37:02 am

I really like the Calming Foam Bath

Kelly A. Tanner

5/24/2013 02:06:47 am

I would also love to try their baby products, especially the Calming Milk & Oat Bath.

5/24/2013 07:42:38 am

I love the smell of almond oil.

Cheryl Chervitz

5/24/2013 11:06:05 am

I'd like to try the Fair Trade Certified™ Cocoa Butter.

5/24/2013 02:50:26 pm

I'd love to try some CASSIA (CINNAMON) BARK in a diffuser.

cindy

5/24/2013 09:52:41 pm

The Shower Tablets sound amazing. I love aroma therapy baths but don't always have the time to soak in the tub..

joseph gersch

5/24/2013 09:59:07 pm

Nearly 15 million people partake of yoga

5/25/2013 03:00:40 am

5/25/2013 07:31:22 am

I like lilac scented pillow spray. And a milk bath.

5/25/2013 02:06:00 pm

I learned that Aura Cacia has helped build a preschool.

Sandra Phillips

5/26/2013 05:02:52 am

I like the Sandalwood Essential Oil.

5/26/2013 12:23:01 pm

I would like to try the CALMING BABY OIL

5/26/2013 12:36:49 pm

I love that the company doesn't just take - they give back. Built a school near the village of Ambohimena, Madagascar. WTG!!

5/26/2013 01:37:32 pm

Lavender Body Cream

5/26/2013 03:07:32 pm

I don't know much about aromatherapy so I love the card deck containing information about essential oils, aromatherapy benefits, and experiences associated with aromatherapy.

gina

5/27/2013 12:14:20 am

GINGER/MINT Body Polish

5/27/2013 09:39:58 am

I'd really like to try an oatmeal milk bath. Be like the boy.

Sandy Klocinski

5/27/2013 09:48:41 am

Mango Butter

5/27/2013 11:03:02 am

I would like to try the Calming Room Diffuser for Baby

5/27/2013 03:31:23 pm

I learned that Aura cacia is having an awesome sale right now - 20% off a lot of their products!

Trish F link

5/28/2013 02:49:22 am

Hello, I learned that Aura Cacia uses the most natural and organic ingredients available and avoids 100% synthetic-derived ingredients when possible. That's important to me. Thanks for a great giveaway!

Jo-Ann Brightman

5/28/2013 05:00:34 am

I might buy the Aromatherapy Room Diffuser

5/28/2013 06:26:29 am

like the recipe section on their website

5/28/2013 07:33:20 am

I love oils for bathing and room fragrance.

5/28/2013 09:23:19 am

Cheering Foam Bath

5/28/2013 12:15:06 pm

They have organic facial oils! That's for me!

5/28/2013 01:00:53 pm

They have articles on green cleaning on their site

5/28/2013 01:51:58 pm

need more lavender oil

5/28/2013 04:06:18 pm

I learned that Lemongrass (one of my favorite essential oils) is an effective cleansing and astringent ingredient in skin care preparations.

deana c

5/28/2013 10:54:00 pm

I love the Tranquil Chamomile massage oil

5/29/2013 01:24:21 pm

Relaxing
Our daily lives are hectic with “to-do” lists that more than fill the available time. Aromatherapy is always available to help relax your mind, body and spirit. Taking a little time to relax and calm yourself with essential oils can help you cope with daily activities and deal with them more effectively.

WE RECOMMEND

Lavender, chamomile and sweet marjoram

christine sutor

5/29/2013 11:25:22 pm

I love Aura Cacia! They are 100% pure, good to use for everything, relaxing, energizing, an oil and scent for everything.

Saver Sara

5/30/2013 12:26:31 am

I'd love to try the Calming Baby Oil

Vicki L Hale link

5/30/2013 03:28:35 am

Hello. After visiting the site, I have decided on: Daytime Argan Facial Oil Serum.My face tends to run a little dry, so I would like to try this. Thank you. Vicki.

diane baum

5/30/2013 03:42:21 am

I love their facial oils

5/30/2013 07:41:24 am

I learned that you can even have aromatherapy in your car with a car diffuser.

5/30/2013 07:46:41 am

I like the room diffusers.

Rachel Nic

5/30/2013 09:38:32 am

I found out about the facial oils.

Kitty

5/30/2013 01:10:28 pm

i want to try the Rose Absolute

Deidra Bigham link

5/30/2013 03:00:09 pm

essential oils are worn as a scent to support visualization, meditation and focus while doing yoga.

Hesper Fry

5/31/2013 12:01:44 am

I like the Mango body butter.

5/31/2013 03:03:35 am

I learned how to make a Purifying Toilet Bowl Cleanser using lemon, tea tree and lavender essential oils.

Amy M

5/31/2013 07:09:48 am

I want to try the Relaxation Essential Oil Blend.

Karen

5/31/2013 07:17:04 am

Aura Cacia was founded in 1981 in Weaverville, California.

Kate S

5/31/2013 07:27:10 am

All their products are made with 100% essential oils!

5/31/2013 07:53:21 am

I learned that they have essential oil recipes for the entire family on their website

5/31/2013 08:01:24 am

Massage oil sounds great!

5/31/2013 08:16:03 am

organic facial serums

Holly Kennedy

5/31/2013 12:16:20 pm

I want them all! I love lavender, but I would choose sandal wood scents for something new.

5/31/2013 05:38:32 pm

Rose Absolute

5/31/2013 07:58:16 pm

I learned the difference between steam distillation and cold pressed.

Slrozell

5/31/2013 11:05:01 pm

I learned I'm right when I tell my husband patchouli is sexy!

kathy pease

5/31/2013 11:31:04 pm

I like the Panic Button Essential Oil

Christian Alejandro

6/1/2013 12:18:01 am

I think the aromatherapy sticks would make a nice little gift.

Candie L

6/1/2013 01:52:27 am

I like the Calming Nursery Diffuser . Thank you

Torina

6/1/2013 03:09:22 am

I'd like to try the sandalwood essential oil

6/1/2013 03:21:23 am

I like the Relaxing Sweet Orange (Relaxation) Mineral Bath.

Allison

6/1/2013 08:30:57 am

I love to use the aromatherapy sticks in my car but I haven't been able to try this. Brand yet!

Buddy Garrett

6/1/2013 11:32:29 am

I would love the Jasmine Aromatherapy Mist.

Shirley Zolenski

6/1/2013 11:58:27 am

I like the CALMING NURSERY DIFFUSER

Sarah

6/1/2013 12:10:22 pm

Love the terra cotta diffusers.

Michelle H.

6/1/2013 12:21:43 pm

I want to try the Nighttime Baobab Facial Oil Serum.

6/1/2013 01:09:59 pm

I learned that they can be used for all members of the family, young and old.

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