1. Hidden Gems of the Essential Oil World: lesser-known essential oils that you don’t want to miss out on
When it comes to using essential oils, we all have our favorites. If you have used essential oils for a while, you probably have a top four or five oils that are your “go-to’s” in everyday life. If you are new to essential oils, you will soon find a few oils that you like the best and that come in handy often. In the world of essential oils, you’ll often hear mention of the popular oils like Lemon, Lavender, Peppermint, Frankincense, and more. While these essential oils are very useful, today I would like to talk to you about some of the lesser-known essential oils that you will definitely want to have in your oil collection. Although these essential oils may not be as frequently mentioned as the popular oils, they are still very valuable, and hold unique benefits for us as users.
As you learn about these lesser-known essential oils and try them for yourself, they might just make their way into your list of favorite oils.

2. Arborvitae
Arborvitae essential oil has significant purifying properties and a warm, earthy aroma.
Acts as a natural wood preservative and insect repellent
Holds powerful cleansing and purifying properties
Can help protect against seasonal and environmental threats
Promotes calming, peaceful feelings
Arborvitae is a surprisingly versatile oil as its cleansing and purifying properties make it useful for protecting the body against environmental and seasonal threats, while its warm, woody aroma makes it useful for meditation and promoting a peaceful environment. In addition to thwarting environmental or seasonal threats, Arborvitae can be useful for preserving and polishing wood furniture or finishes, and is also a powerful insect repellant.
Now that we’ve gone over some of the benefits of Arborvitae, here are a few ways you can use the oil: - To use as a natural insect repellant, apply Arborvitae to the ankles and wrists before going on a hike - To use as a wood polish, combine 4 drops of Arborvitae with 2 drops of Lemon - To reap the purifying benefits of Arborvitae oil, add a few drops to a spray bottle with water and spray on surfaces around the home Share any of your favorite uses for Arborvitae oil, or tell the audience why you like it. If you have a bottle of Arborvitae, you can pass it around for the audience to smell.

3. Black Pepper
While it holds significant internal benefits for the body, Black Pepper essential oil can also be used in the kitchen to add sharpness and spice to your favorite foods.
Internal benefits: antioxidant support*, aids digestion*, supports healthy circulation*
Can help soothe anxious feelings
Enhances flavor of food (meats, salads, soups, etc.)
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Although Black Pepper may seem a little off the beaten path, it is a highly beneficial oil with many uses for the body, in the kitchen, and more. One of the greatest advantages of Black Pepper oil is the internal benefits it holds for the body. Black Pepper oil contains a high amount of chemical components that are known for their antioxidant activity, which makes the oil useful for warding off environmental and seasonal threats.* In addition to antioxidant support*, Black Pepper oil can support healthy circulation and aid in digestion. To experience the internal benefits of Black Pepper, simply place 1-2 drops in a veggie capsule and swallow.
In addition to the significant benefits that Black Pepper oil holds for the body, the scent can also help to soothe anxious feelings. When feelings of anxiousness arise, place a few drops of Black Pepper oil in your diffuser, and allow the unique, sharp, spicy aroma to calm these unwanted or stressful feelings.
Lastly, as you can imagine, Black Pepper oil is extremely useful for cooking. When you want to utilize the spicy nature of Black Pepper for your food, consider adding it to your favorite entrees, meat dishes, soups, or salad concoctions. Black Pepper oil can be strong, so try dipping a toothpick into the Black Pepper essential oil bottle, and then stirring that toothpick in the other ingredients. Using a full drop of Black Pepper oil could be overpowering, so remember—you can always add more oil, but you can’t take it out once you’ve added it. Share any of your favorite uses for Black Pepper oil, or tell the audience why you like it. If you have a bottle of Black Pepper oil, you can pass it around for the audience to smell. Consider sharing a recipe that uses Black Pepper to give the audience an idea of how they can use it for cooking. Here is a suggestion:

4. Clary Sage
With a woody, herbal scent, Clary Sage can be used to beautify hair and skin, and is known for its calming qualities.
Provides calming and soothing support for the skin
Can help promote healthy- looking hair and scalp
Promotes relaxing feelings that make for a restful night of sleep
Known for its calming properties, Clary Sage is a great oil to have in your arsenal. Because of its chemical makeup, Clary Sage is one of the most soothing, relaxing, and balancing oils that doTERRA offers. Not only can it help to calm and soothe the skin, but it also promotes a calming environment that promotes restful sleep. In addition, Clary Sage oil can contribute to healthy-looking hair when used as a regular part of your haircare routine. - To use Clary Sage for skin, combine a few drops with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut oil and apply to areas that need soothing - To experience the relaxing, calming benefits of Clary Sage, diffuse the oil in your bedroom, or apply a drop or two to your pillow before going to sleep. If you want to relax before bed, add a few drops of Clary Sage to a warm bath. - Use Clary Sage to promote a healthy head of hair or healthy scalp by adding a few drops to your shampoo or conditioner bottle. - The soothing properties of Clary Sage oil also make it a suitable oil for massages. Combine with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil for a relaxing massage at home. Share any of your favorite uses for Clary Sage oil, or tell the audience why you like it. If you have a bottle of Clary Sage oil, you can pass it around for the audience to smell. Consider sharing a Clary Sage DIY with the audience in the form of a print-out or a demonstration. Here are some suggestions:

5. Cypress
An invigorating, fresh essential oil that promotes energy and vitality, Cypress oil holds a wide variety of aromatic and topical uses.
Can help improve the appearance of oily skin
Provides an energizing boost when diffused or applied topically
Has a grounding effect on the emotions, while simultaneously invigorating the senses
Should never be used internally
You will love the powerful, clean refreshing scent of Cypress essential oil. Not only does this oil have a strong, unique scent, but its uses are both vast and practical. If you struggle with oily skin, the natural chemical components of Cypress oil can help improve the appearance of an oily complexion. Simply add a drop or two of Cypress to your skin toner to improve an oily complexion without drying the skin out.
In addition to its benefits for skin, Cypress essential oil has a very distinct aroma that promotes energy and vitality. For an energizing boost, place a few drops of Cypress in your essential oil diffuser. Cypress pairs well with other refreshing essential oils like Lemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lime, and Lavender. You can also take advantage of the invigorating and energizing benefits of Cypress oil by applying it topically. You can apply Cypress to the feet and legs for vitality before working out, or to the chest to promote energy. When applying Cypress oil topically, you can dilute the oil with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil, or combine it with the doTERRA SPA Hand and Body Lotion for easy application.
Not only will Cypress oil invigorate the body when applied topically, and the senses when diffused aromatically, but the chemical makeup of Cypress makes it grounding yet stimulating for the emotions. This makes it a useful oil during times of transition or loss, when you may be experiencing unsettled emotions. To experience the grounding and stimulating benefits of Cypress oil, you can add a few drops to a bath with Epsom salts, or simply rub a drop or two between the palms and inhale.
Keep in mind, because of its chemical makeup, Cypress oil should never be swallowed or used internally. Share any of your favorite uses for Cypress oil, or tell the audience why you like it. If you have a bottle of Cypress oil, you can pass it around for the audience to smell. Consider sharing a Cypress DIY with the audience in the form of a print-out or a demonstration. Here is a suggestion:

6. Fennel
Fennel essential oil has a very unique aroma, and is known for its internal benefits— particularly its ability to promote healthy digestion.*
Can help promote healthy digestion*
Holds internal benefits for circulation, liver function, metabolism, and the respiratory system*
Can be used internally to help fight off cravings for sweets*
Adds flavor to soups, meats, dips, or salads
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Fennel oil is perhaps most associated with its distinct, sweet, licorice aroma that is quite different from most other essential oils. Along with a one-of-a-kind aroma, Fennel oil is very useful for aiding healthy digestion.* When you want to promote healthy digestion, simply place one to two drops of Fennel oil in a veggie capsule and swallow.* In addition to digestive benefits, Fennel oil holds other benefits for the body when taken internally, including healthy metabolism, circulation, liver function, and a healthy respiratory system.* Taking Fennel in a veggie capsule is also the easiest way to reap these benefits.
If you struggle with resisting sweets and processed sugar, Fennel oil can be helpful in keeping those sweet tooth cravings at bay.* Add a drop of Fennel to a plain glass of water, or to your favorite tea to fend off sweet tooth cravings.*
Lastly, Fennel is another useful essential oil for cooking. The strong, potent flavor of Fennel makes it useful for spicing up your favorite meals like sausage, salads, soups, party dip, and more. As with other essential oils, when cooking with Fennel, be sure to use a toothpick, adding the smallest amount possible to begin with. This will ensure that the oil doesn’t overpower the other flavors of the dish. Share any of your favorite uses for Fennel oil, or tell the audience why you like it. If you have a bottle of Fennel oil, you can pass it around for the audience to smell.

7. Helichrysum
With serious benefits for the complexion, Helichrysum oil is one of the best essential oils for skin, and has a variety of simple applications.
Can help to reduce the appearance of blemishes
Promotes a youthful, glowing complexion by helping to reduce wrinkles and fine lines
Provides the skin with a soothing sensation
Helichrysum essential oil is taken from a golden flower often referred to as the “Everlasting Flower” or “Immortal Flower” because it holds rejuvenating and restorative benefits for the skin. Because of this reputation, Helichrysum is often used in anti-aging products because of its ability to promote a youthful complexion. One of the best essential oils for skin, Helichrysum is a wonderful addition to any skincare routine, as it has many purposes.
One of the easiest ways to use Helichrysum oil is to help reduce the occasional blemish. You can apply Helichrysum directly to the face, but be sure to consider the condition of your skin before applying. If you have sensitive skin, dilute the Helichrysum with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut oil before applying to the face.
Along with removing blemishes, Helichrysum oil is very helpful for anti-aging efforts, as it promotes a youthful, glowing complexion. By rejuvenating the skin and reducing the appearance of wrinkles, Helichrysum is a helpful, natural way to keep your skin looking young. You can apply the oil directly to the face, dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut oil before applying, or add a drop or two to your daily facial lotion or cleanser to reap the anti-aging benefits that Helichrysum holds.
Lastly, Helichrysum provides the skin with a soft, soothing sensation. When you’ve had a long, stressful day, apply Helichrysum oil to the temples and back of the neck to give the skin a soothing sensation. After too much sun exposure, dilute Helichrysum oil with Fractionated Coconut Oil and apply to the skin for soothing relief. You can also combine the oil with the doTERRA SPA Hand and Body Lotion when you want a soothing massage. Share any of your favorite uses for Helichrysum oil, or tell the audience why you like it. If you have a bottle of Helichrysum oil, you can pass it around for the audience to smell. Consider sharing a Helichrysum DIY with the audience in the form of a print-out or demonstration. Here is a suggestion:

8. Juniper Berry
A versatile essential oil with a woody, clean, and spicy aroma, Juniper Berry has calming, grounding, and cleansing properties, as well as internal benefits for the body.*
Acts as a natural toner for the skin, helping to reduce the appearance of blemishes
Acts a as a natural cleansing and detoxifying agent, and supports healthy kidney and urinary tract function*
Has a calming, grounding effect that can help lessen stress
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Juniper Berry is another one-of-a-kind essential oil with a distinct aroma that is spicy, woody, clean, and balsamic all at the same time. In addition to a unique scent, Juniper Berry also has many exclusive benefits for the body.
First, Juniper Berry can help to reduce blemishes because it acts as a natural toner for the skin. You can simply apply one drop directly to the face to promote a clear, healthy complexion, or dilute the oil with Fractionated Coconut Oil and apply directly to the problem area.
Juniper Berry also holds many internal benefits for the body. For example, it supports healthy kidney and urinary tract function, and acts as a natural detoxifier and cleanser.* To take advantage of the cleansing benefits of Juniper Berry for the body, add a few drops to water, smoothies, or citrus drinks as part of a natural cleansing regimen.*
The unique aroma of Juniper Berry oil can be useful for calming and grounding the emotions during times of stress. Placing a few drops of Juniper Berry in your diffuser will not only purify the air, but help promote calm, grounded feelings. Juniper Berry blends well with essential oils like Sandalwood, Lavender, Melaleuca, and Clary Sage for diffusion. You can also place a drop of Juniper Berry in one hand, rub the palms together, and cup the hands over the nose to combat stressful feelings. Share any of your favorite uses for Helichrysum oil, or tell the audience why you like it. If you have a bottle of Helichrysum oil, you can pass it around for the audience to smell. You can also share simple Juniper Berry DIYs with the audience. Here are some suggestions: Juniper Berry Facemask: Invite your friends over for a doTERRA facemask party! Make a facemask all your friends will love by adding one to two drops of Juniper Berry to a Bentonite clay mask. Juniper Berry is valued for its ability to help reduce the appearance of skin blemishes and act as a natural skin toner. With Juniper Berry’s many facial enhancing properties, you and your friends will love this rejuvenating face mask.
Juniper Berry Freshening Spray: Create your own freshening spray. Simply combine a couple of drops of Juniper Berry essential oil with water in a spray bottle and use to cleanse any area that needs it. This spray can be used to freshen a linen closet, mattress, car, or the air. Juniper Berry oil has natural cleansing benefits that make it a great essential oil for purifying and freshening.

9. Lemongrass
With a potent, smoky scent, Lemongrass essential oil has many aromatic, topical, and internal uses for everyday life.
Supports healthy digestion*
Creates a soothing massage
Popular flavor for soup, tea, and meat dishes
Purifying and toning to the skin
Natural insect repellant
Lemongrass is perhaps one of the most diverse essential oils, with uses ranging from massage to insect repellant to food flavoring. This unique oil has such a wide variety of uses, and is definitely one that you’ll want to add to your essential oil collection.
One of the greatest benefits of Lemongrass oil is that it can help to support healthy digestion and act as an overall tonic for the body’s systems.* When you need digestive support, simply place a drop or two of Lemongrass in a veggie capsule, and swallow.
Lemongrass is also commonly used in massage therapy because it has a soothing and refreshing effect on the body. Consider using Lemongrass for an at-home massage, or diluting with Fractionated Coconut Oil and applying to the body after a long run, or a particularly hard workout.
The potent aroma and flavor of Lemongrass oil make it useful for cooking as well. Most commonly used in Asian cuisine, Lemongrass essential oil can add flavor to soups, teas, and curries, as well as meat dishes like, beef, chicken, shrimp, and fish.
With purifying properties, Lemongrass can be beneficial to the skin, and is often used as an ingredient in skincare products. To experience the purifying, toning characteristics of Lemongrass oil for skin, simply dilute the oil with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil and apply to the skin.
Lastly, Lemongrass oil can be useful for repelling insects, as it acts as a natural insect repellant. To keep insects away, simply dilute Lemongrass with a carrier oil and then rub or spritz the combination on your skin before going outside.
Share any of your favorite uses for Lemongrass oil, or tell the audience why you like it. If you have a bottle of Lemongrass oil, you can pass it around for the audience to smell. You can also share simple Lemongrass recipe with the audience. Here is a suggestion:

10. Patchouli
Known as a beautifying oil for hair and skin, Patchouli essential oil also has a lovely, herbaceous fragrance that can help to balance and ground the emotions.
Can help promote a smooth, healthy-looking complexion
Helps reduce the appearance of blemishes, wrinkles, and other skin imperfections
Provides a balancing effect on the emotions
If you haven’t experienced the light, herbaceous scent of Patchouli essential oil, you are in for a treat! Patchouli is used in the perfume industry, and often added to commercial air fresheners and laundry detergents because of its rich, sweet-musky fragrance. Not only does this oil have a pleasant and unique aroma, but it is very useful for personal hygiene and balancing the emotions.
Patchouli oil is extremely useful for improving the skin. Not only will Patchouli promote a smooth, glowing complexion, but it can also help you reduce the appearance of skin imperfections like blemishes and wrinkles. For an improved complexion, or to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and blemishes, add a few drops of Patchouli oil to your daily moisturizer.
In addition to exceptional benefits for the skin, Patchouli oil is also a useful oil for balancing and grounding the emotions. After a particularly emotional or frazzled day, combine Patchouli with Peppermint oil and apply to the neck, temples, and forehead. You can also calm the emotions by combining Patchouli with Vetiver oil and applying it to the bottoms of the feet.
Share any of your favorite uses for Patchouli oil, or tell the audience why you like it. If you have a bottle of Patchouli oil, you can pass it around for the audience to smell. You can also share simple Patchouli oil DIY with the audience. Here are some suggestions:

11. Vetiver
With a rich, exotic aroma, Vetiver essential oil holds many calming properties that make it useful in everyday life.
Has a calming effect on the emotions and can help lessen stress
Promotes feelings of relaxation and a restful night of sleep
Holds immune-supporting properties when taken internally*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
The unique scent of Vetiver can be described as smoky, woody, sweet, rich, and caramel, which makes for a distinct fragrance that is calming and relaxing. The soothing nature of Vetiver essential oil is particularly useful for calming and grounding the emotions, especially on stress-filled days. When you want to calm your emotions, consider using Vetiver in a massage, or diffuse it with other calming essential oils like Lavender.
In addition to benefits for the emotions, Vetiver can also be used to promote relaxation and restful sleep. When you want to relax, add a few drops of Vetiver to a warm bath. For a restful night of sleep, apply Vetiver to the bottom of the feet at bedtime.
When taken internally, Vetiver oil can help to support a healthy immune system.* No matter the time of year, you can use Vetiver oil when you feel like you could use some extra immune support.* To yield the immune-supporting benefits of Vetiver, try adding one to two drops of the oil to tea or other hot drinks.*
Share any of your favorite uses for Vetiver oil, or tell the audience why you like it. If you have a bottle of Vetiver oil, you can pass it around for the audience to smell. Consider sharing with the audience how Vetiver is one of doTERRA’s Co-Impact Sourcing oils that is responsibly sourced from Haiti. Here is more information about the Vetiver Co-Impact Sourcing Initiative: Vetiver Co-Impact Sourcing Video

12. New dōTERRA® oils
At the doTERRA 2016 “One” Global Convention, doTERRA announced the release of two new essential oils—Petitgrain and Spikenard. For those of you who haven’t tried these oils yet, I would like to talk about their unique benefits and uses for everyday life. Once you see how useful they are, you’ll be adding them to your essential oil wish list.

13. Petitgrain
Not only does this essential oil possess a fresh, floral aroma that makes it useful for topical application, but Petitgrain holds many potential benefits for the body when taken internally.
May provide healthy cardiovascular, immune, and digestive function*
May help promote restful sleep*
Sourced from growers in Paraguay through the dōTERRA Cō-Impact Sourcing® initiative
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Taken from the bitter orange tree, the fresh, floral scent of Petitgrain makes it a popular ingredient for perfumes, lotions, colognes, and more. In addition to a lovely and unique aroma, Petitgrain holds many benefits for the body that are supported by emerging scientific evidence.
To promote a healthy cardiovascular, immune, and digestive system, place one or two drops of Petitgrain oil in a glass of water or juice, and drink.* Petitgrain can also be taken internally to lessen feelings of tension and calm the nervous system.*
In addition to internal benefits, Petitgrain may also help with night’s sleep. Before going to bed, place a few drops of Petitgrain on pillows or bedding to help promote relaxation. You can even add other soothing oils like Bergamot and Lavender to help create an atmosphere that is conducive to sleep.
Not only is Petitgrain a useful essential oil, but each time you buy a bottle, you are contributing to jobs, fair pay, and livelihood of growers in Paraguay. As a part of the doTERRA Co-Impact Sourcing initiative, doTERRA has partnered with Petitgrain farmers in Paraguay to produce high-quality Petitgrain oil. Along with providing diversified income for these small-scale farmers, the Co-Impact Sourcing initiative in Paraguay allows for responsible growing and harvesting, which helps to protect the Atlantic Rainforest in eastern Paraguay.
Share any of your favorite uses for Petitgrain oil, or tell the audience why you like it. If you have a bottle of Petitgrain oil, you can pass it around for the audience to smell.

14. Spikenard
With calming, uplifting, and purifying characteristics, Spikenard is a useful essential oil for aromatherapy, meditation, skincare, relaxation, and more.
Purifying properties promote clean, healthy skin
Can uplift mood while promoting feelings of calmness and relaxation
Creates economic opportunity for rural farmers in Nepal through dōTERRA Cō-Impact Sourcing®
The calming and uplifting nature of Spikenard essential oil makes it useful for a variety of activities. In addition to its woody, spicy aroma that can promote calmness and relaxation, the chemical makeup of Spikenard oil gives it a variety of practical uses.
One of the major benefits of Spikenard is the purifying properties it holds that can be cleansing for the skin. If you want to promote clean, healthy skin, simply add one or two drops of Spikenard to your favorite facial cleanser or anti-aging product, and apply the cleanser or lotion as you normally would. When you want a smooth, soft complexion, combine Spikenard oil with a hydrating cream to improve the look and feel of your skin.
Along with skin-perfecting benefits, Spikenard is also very useful for promoting relaxation and calm feelings. This is why it is frequently used in aromatherapy and meditation, as it provides grounding, relaxed feelings. To utilize the calming, relaxing, or uplifting benefits of Spikenard, diffuse the oil with other calming scents like Lavender or Vetiver. You can also apply a few drops to the back of the neck or to the temples after a long, stressful day to promote relaxation.
Sourced from Nepal, Spikenard is part of the doTERRA Co-Impact Sourcing initiative, which ensures that farmers are fairly compensated and receive additional support through community development projects. From harvesting, to distilling, and through every step of the Spikenard oil production process, doTERRA makes sure that the oil is responsibly and carefully sourced. By purchasing Spikenard essential oil, you’ll be supporting small-scale farmers in Nepal who work hard to produce a high-quality product.
Share any of your favorite uses for Petitgrain oil, or tell the audience why you like it. If you have a bottle of Petitgrain oil, you can pass it around for the audience to smell.

15. Questions?
Now is a good time to ask the audience if they have any questions. You will also want to give them your contact information, and any important information about ordering doTERRA products from you, or joining your doTERRA team.