Spotlight on Melissa

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There’s a reason Melissa essential oil is called liquid sunshine. With its soft, lemony sweetness and gentle calming touch, this beloved oil, also known as lemon balm, feels like a deep breath of fresh air. It’s a true multitasker, cleansing, uplifting, and comforting for both body and soul.

JUST A DROP OF MELISSA

Supports immune health with strong antimicrobial and antiviral properties

Encourages a sense of calm and emotional balance

Promotes healthy-looking skin and can be added to your skincare routine

Refreshing and uplifting aroma helps ease tension and worry

Cleanses and purifies the air when diffused

A favorite for sleep and stress support

Melissa is more than just a bright, citrusy aroma. It’s a little drop of sunshine you can carry with you all day. Its uplifting scent and soothing properties make it the perfect companion for everyday rituals, whether you’re seeking a moment of calm, a boost of clarity, or a gentle way to support your wellness.

From a quick roll-on at your pulse points to a fragrant soak in the tub or a diffused glow throughout your home, Melissa transforms simple routines into mindful, feel-good experiences that nourish both body and spirit.

DAILY HABITS WITH OIL

Mention if it’s a ‘kid’s oil’ that can be used for adults.

Use in your self-care routine

Add a drop to your favorite facial serum or moisturizer for bright, healthy-looking skin.

Dilute and apply to your wrists, heart, or temples during stressful moments or before meditation.

Add to a warm bath with Epsom salts to unwind and ease tension at the end of the day.

Make a Melt the Day Away Bath Soak:

1 cup Epsom salts

½ cup baking soda

5 drops Melissa

3 drops Lavender

3 drops Cedarwood

Mix well and add to a warm bath to soothe the body and quiet the mind.

Make this Calm & Centered Roller (10 mL):

25 drops Melissa

15 drops Frankincense

15 drops Lavender

Fill with carrier oil

Roll over your heart, wrists, or temples when you need a moment of peace and clarity.

Make this Mood Lift Perfume Mist. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle add:

10 drops Melissa

5 drops Bergamot

5 drops Ylang Ylang

5 drops Vanilla

Fill with witch hazel or vodka and top with distilled water

Shake before each use and spritz on wrists, hair, or clothing for an instant mood boost.

Make this Overnight Radiance Serum. To a 2 oz dropper bottle add:

5 drops Melissa

3 drops Geranium

3 drop Frankincense

Fill with jojoba or rosehip oil

Apply 2–3 drops to your face before bed for a glowing, hydrated complexion.

Use with children and the family

Diffuse during homework or after school to create a peaceful, focused environment.

Combine with Lavender and Frankincense in a roller for a gentle bedtime blend.

Use diluted on the bottom of feet to support immunity during seasonal changes.

Try an Immune Boost Bath Soak:

1 cup Epsom salts

½ cup baking soda

1 tablespoon carrier oil (like jojoba or fractionated coconut oil)

5 drops Melissa essential oil

3 drops Lavender essential oil

Make an Immunity Shield Roller (10 mL)

20 drops Melissa

10 drops Thieves

10 drops Lemon

5 drops Tea Tree

Fill with carrier oil

Apply to the bottoms of feet and spine daily for immune support during changing seasons.

Use in your home and everyday rhythms

Diffuse to freshen and purify the air, especially during cold and flu season.

Add to your DIY surface sprays for natural cleansing power.

Use in the laundry rinse cycle or linen spray for a refreshing, citrusy scent.

Make this Rise + Shine Room Spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle

5 drops Melissa

5 drops Lemon

5 drops Peppermint

Fill with distilled water and a splash of witch hazel

Spritz in your kitchen, workspace, or car for a burst of fresh, sunny energy.

MELISSA & IMMUNE HEALTH

Melissa is renowned for its antimicrobial and antiviral properties, which have been studied for supporting immune defense and overall wellness. It can be a powerful addition during seasonal changes or times when the body needs a little extra support.

In topical or aromatic use, it can also help reduce feelings of tension and promote relaxation, making it a holistic oil for both body and emotional wellness.

DIFFUSER BLENDS WITH MELISSA

Morning Clarity: 4 drops Melissa, 4 drops Peppermint, 3 drops Lemon

Calm & Clear Mind: 3 drops Melissa, 4 drops Frankincense, 4 drops Bergamot

Seasonal Shield: 4 drops Melissa, 4 drops Eucalyptus Radiata, 3 drops Tea Tree

Sweet Slumber: 3 drops Melissa, 4 drops Lavender, 4 drops Cedarwood

Sunshine in a Bottle: 4 drops Melissa, 3 drops Orange, 4 drops Ylang Ylang

Clean Slate: 3 drops Melissa, 4 drops Rosemary, 4 drops Grapefruit

Diffusing is a wonderful way to use essential oils to process and support emotions! Aromatherapy is simple, beautiful, and incredibly effective.

MELISSA AND EMOTIONS

Melissa is known as the oil of light and release. Its sunny aroma helps lift emotional heaviness and promote a sense of peace. It’s often used to ease sadness, grief, or overwhelm, encouraging a renewed outlook on life.

Use Melissa during journaling, meditation, or prayer to invite joy and mental clarity back into your day.

A LITTLE HISTORY

Melissa has been cherished for centuries. Ancient Greeks and Romans planted it near their homes and temples to attract good health and joy. The name Melissa means “honeybee” in Greek, reflecting its long association with bees and sweetness.

In herbal medicine, lemon balm tea has been used for centuries to soothe nerves, support digestion, and promote rest—benefits beautifully concentrated in the essential oil we use today.

Melissa is steam distilled from the aerial part of the plants at the Young Living Lavender Farm and Distillery in Mona, Utah.

KEY CONSTITUENTS

Citral (Geranial and Neral): Supports cleansing, purifying, and antimicrobial actions.

β-Caryophyllene: Promotes a calming effect and supports the body’s natural response to irritation and stress.

Geraniol: Known for its antioxidant and soothing properties.

Linalool: Encourages relaxation and emotional balance while supporting skin health.

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ESSENTIAL OILS

When you have a cough or cold or feel one coming on, you just want to be comfortable – especially if you still have to work, travel, or take care of your children or loved ones! (click on the individual oil pictures to learn more about the oil)

Thieves Essential Oil Blend:

This blend is our go-to for all things immune system related! It's the blend infused into the chest rub and cough drops we just talked about – and for good reason! We love to apply and diffuse this blend, add Thieves Vitality to a mug of echinacea tea, or add it to epsom salts for an immune supporting detox bath!

Frankincense Essential Oil:

Frankincense is an immune and respiratory powerhouse! This historical oil has been used for centuries for health. Apply it with Thieves, Lemon, R.C. or Purification to the chest and back, add a few drops to the Thieves Chest Rub when you apply, add Frankincense to epsom salts for a detox bath, and diffuse this oil when you're feeling down. Get it in, on and around you as much as possible!

Lemon Essential Oil:

Lemon is a wonderful oil for soothing cough and creating comfort in times of congestion. Diffuse it, apply it with Frankincense and Thieves Chest Rub, add a few drops of Lemon Vitality to echinacea tea, and add Lemon to detox baths. Lemon is high in limonene, a constituent highly regarded for its immune system support.

R.C. Essential Oil Blend:

Standing for Respiratory Comfort, R.C. essential oil blend is a gentle eucalyptus blend that we love for soothing and comforting the respiratory system. Diffuse, apply, and add this oil to detox baths as much as possible. This is a great choice for little ones too!

Purification Essential Oil Blends:

This purifying blend is another favorite for immune and respiratory needs. Containing Tea Tree, Lemongrass, Myrtle and other purifying oils, it makes a great addition to your comfort routine during times of cough or cold. Diffuse, apply, and add to bath salts.

Raindrop Technique Collection: This curated set of essential oils is a powerful tool for promoting health, wellness and vitality – both proactively and for acute needs since the oils included can be incredible tools for healing! This collection features nine essential oils with immune and respiratory support properties. We love them for making rollers and adding to detox baths!

Thieves chest rub & cough

THIEVES CHEST RUB

A must-have for every medicine cabinet, Thieves Chest Rub is a 100% plant-based alternative for over-the-counter cough and congestion relief. This natural chest rub soothes sniffles, coughs, and congestion for the whole family with a powerful blend of essential oils and natural, plant-based ingredients.Plus the easy-to-use bottle doesn't even require you to get your hands messy!! The formula is free of petroleum, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, synthetic perfumes or dyes, artificial colors, or preservatives and still packs an incredible punch when it comes to cough and cold! Pure ingredients and all the power of Thieves kicking that chest congestion to the curb? We will take some of that!

Sadly, conventional chest rubs are filled with synthetic additives and diluents, and even the ‘natural' options are less than ideal. Many options use petroleum as a base. Petroleum (petrolatum) is often not fully refined in the US, which means it can be contaminated with toxic chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.Many ‘natural' chest rubs also contain impure essential oils or other lower-grade components that don't meet the same standards as the ingredients found in Young Living products. The active ingredient in the most popular over the counter chest rub is actually a synthetic version of Ravintsara essential oil! And we are always going to choose the original over a synthetic copy, especially when it comes to our health and our family's health!

THIEVES COUGH DROPS

Get natural, quick, and safe cough, congestion, and sore throat relief Thieves Essential Oil-Infused Cough Drops! These are a staple in our cough and cold toolbox. They are easy to keep at home or take on the go, made with naturally derived ingredients, taste great, and work wonders!

Thieves Essential Oil-Infused Cough Drops are minty, spicy, and sweet without processed sugar, dyes, artificial flavors, or preservatives found in conventional cough drops. Infused with Cinnamon Bark, Peppermint, and Lemon essential oils, these menthol-based drops make soothing coughs and colds simple and tasty.

THIEVES HARD LOZENGES

Infused with Young Living's signature Thieves essential oil blend of Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, and Lemon essential oils, these lozenges are one of the things we reach for to keep our immune systems firing on a daily basis! The Thieves Hard Lozenges are a sugar-free dietary supplement to add to your daily wellness regimen with more of a cinnamon taste than a menthol one.We use these daily when we need a lozenge, when we travel to bolster our immune systems, and sometimes in place of the Thieves Cough Drops when we are out or if someone doesn't want the strong menthol taste of the drops (but it's that menthol that helps open the airways and soothe the throat!).

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