Essential oils have also been used for thousands of years for cosmetic purposes, as well as for their spiritually and emotionally uplifting properties. Young Living has always been at the forefront of bringing this ancient tradition to modern users, introducing millions to a total mind/body wellness they may never have dreamed possible. Primarily extracted through careful steam distillation but also through cold pressing, the purest essential oils are far more powerful than the botanicals from which they were extracted. Any time you hold a bottle of our powerful essential oils, you are holding nature's pure essence. Living 100% therapeutic grade essential oils help balance the systems of the body. As well as having an uplifting fragrance, essential oils can help the body purge toxins, soothe acidic conditions, relax the mind and calm the emotions. Essential oils can also be used for home cleansing, diffusing and personal care cosmetics.