When I am not teaching fine arts to my favorite upper school students at our incredible classical Christian school, I spend my days on our 7-acre property where I try my best to love my family well and experiment with hobby homesteading.

My favorite things to do are cultivate my ever-expanding gardens, wrangle chickens , ferment all the things, sourdough bake with einkorn flour , and figure out new ways to use essential oils.

I believe God has tasked us to be good stewards of our spaces in the world, and I guide my children to do the same. I am a board member of The Sparrow Fund and an Empowered to Connect Facilitator. I love to dig in the dirt, cook nourishing food, capture beauty through my camera lens , spend tim e at the beach, and read on my front porch while sipping on a hot cup of coffee.

Up until recently, I had been storing my bottles of oily goodness all over the house in different places. Not only was the situation frustrating, I was even buying duplicates sometimes. In trying to find a solution to my issue, I devised a rustic DIY essential oils rack creation in my head.

I looked at all of my walls and labored over where I might display my vision. I took wall measurements and counted all my oil bottles once I hunted them down in their hiding spots! to figure out how much storage space I needed.

Factoring in extra space for more oils because YES, I take advantage of all the free oils that Essential Rewards affords me! After I made all of my plans and drew a picture, I bought my materials. Using 2-in. by 3-in. lumber , a little bit of Jacobean stain , and some spray polyurethane, this DIY project was incredibly economical.

Once I had all the materials at home, my spectacularly amazing and wonderfully handy hubby took over to construct my masterpiece. However, all essential oils will migrate or oxidize over time. Proper storage can help control this outcome. Essential oils should be sealed tightly and stored upright in a cool, dark, dry location free from temperature fluctuation.

Cool temperatures should be considered near room temperature at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. If your bathroom temperature fluctuates a lot, often, it may not be the best location for long term storage. The plastic caps for the amber sample bottles are very difficult to keep on.

They keep popping off. Is there a trick to keep them on? Hi Heather! If the oils get cold, or even frozen, it will not harm the constituents in the oils.

You will want to make sure that the oils are stored in a location where they will be kept safe from fluctuations in temperature over time.

Great question, thanks for stopping by! Hey, so technically if we add in a drop of peppermint vitality into our hot tea, will it lose its potentcy? Since the heat might affect the chemical composition and all? Hi Nina! Adding Peppermint Vitality after the brewing is complete and removed from the heat should not affect the constituents.

Can you spray paint your glass bottle with UV Protective paint to keep the Essential Oil contents protected? Hi Christine, our essential oils are bottled in amber glass. We have not tested UV paint to know if it would be okay to use. I was wondering if I could store my essential oils in a Humidor Cigar Box And NOT using the humidifier inside the box?

Hello Amy, Essential oils should be sealed tightly and stored upright in a cool, dark, dry location. You will also want to make sure that the oils are stored in a location where they will be kept safe from fluctuations in temperature. You will want to determine if your box meets these requirements.

Currently I have my oils in a makeup bag and have noticed that my thieves lid has cracked at the top — is it possible because it was laying on its side?

Should they only be in an upright position? I have had my oils like this for nearly 2 years and have never had this problem before 😩. Hello Trenna, Essential oils should be sealed tightly and stored upright in a cool, dark, dry location.

I currently have my oils in a pantry, but for ease of use grabbing ones I need and having the selection more organized I was considering storing them on a shelf on a wall in my home away from a window.

Is that safe and okay for the oils? Some natural light reaches them but the wood surrounds them a good bit. Thanks for your feedback in advance! Hi Brittinni, Essential oils should be sealed tightly and stored upright in a cool, dark, dry location.

I have read that some brands of oils can be stored in the refrigerator. Hello Peg, Thanks for stopping by. We would recommend a dark, cool, dry place over refrigeration as moisture would then become an issue, but it is ultimately up to your own discretion. DO your oils come as roll ons where I can just apply or does it have to be done through a diffuser?

Hi Melissa, We do carry a few roll on already made you can view them at our website or be clicking here Essential Oil Roll-ons , also you can visit the DIY Perfume with Essential oils and purchase Aromaglide Roller fitments to help you complete the final touch.

Hi Adelyn, We would recommend a dark, cool, dry place over refrigeration as moisture would then become an issue, but it is ultimately up to your own discretion. Hi Avery, It is advised that you store essential oils in their original containers.

However, if you decide to mix oils or store them in different containers, we recommend using dark colored glass. We do not recommend storing undiluted essential oils in plastic containers. Many essential oils are incompatible with plastic material. Using a PETE or PP plastic bottle can help, but we recommend switching to glass or stainless steel if you would like to use the same bottle for extended periods of time.

It has has been stored with all my other oils and non of my other pils appear to be drying out or evaporating. Also is there a way I could mix it with a carrier oil as a blend to lighten it to use or is it a lost cause? Hi Liz, Myrrh is considered a thick oil and will congeal or appear empty when the oil is cool.

This is a normal characteristic and the oil will continue to retain its full therapeutic properties! Is it safe to diffuse oils in his bedroom?

If so, are there oils that are recommended for this? Hi Shannon, To safeguard the health of your children, the essential oils should not be diffused in their immediate proximity or for long periods of time without the prior consent of a pediatric physician.

Therefore, Young Living cannot provide advice or recommendation for products to address any type of disease, ailment, or injury. We advise that you consult with a pediatrician about your child.

Hi i wanted to ask whether if we color glass bottles amber color using glass paint, would it have the same effect as amber glass bottles? Would it be any better than storing in transparent bottles? Hi Eman, Great question!

UV rays can alter the chemical constituents of the essential oil, limiting its beneficial value. We are unable to guarantee that using glass paint to color transparent bottles would deflect UV rays the same as an amber glass bottle.

I have your 30 oil kit and carrying case. I always keep them in there, sealed tightly, away from sunlight, and my home is around 68degrees on average. However, it seems my oils are disappearing!

Evertime I look, more and more of them seem to have evaporated for some reason. Thank you in advance for your response! Hi Cally, We are happy to hear about your love for the oils!

All essential oils will migrate or oxidize over time, however proper storage can help control this occurrence. Keep up the great work of having your oils sealed tightly and stored upright in a cool, dark, dry location that is free from temperature fluctuation!

Does the 10 bottle carrying case hold both 5ml and 15ml bottles? The other cases state that they are best used for, or only used for 5ml. Hi Heather, The 10 Oil Case can hold both 5-ml and ml bottles! Thanks for stopping by with your question! I have someone challenging me on expiration of Young Living Essential Oils.

Can you please clarify for me. Thank you. Hi Gail, Essential oils do expire over time. Please do research to find out why. YL oils are not exempt from expiry unless they are putting in some kind of weird preservative that is a secret to the rest of the aromatherapy world.

Finally, you should also avoid essential oils that have rubber eyedropper caps. While an eyedropper can be convenient, the rubber can affect the oil to a certain degree. Learn more about buying the right kinds of oils in my post What to Look For When Buying Essential Oils. Essential oils, when properly stored, can last a long time before their innate qualities begin to degrade and oxidation takes place.

Certain kinds of oils are more prone to degradation, particularly those in the citrus category such as lemongrass or spruce, will last up to two years if stored correctly.

However, some oils like Sandalwood or Patchouli can last up to eight years under the right circumstances. Improperly stored essential oils can have their effective lifespans halved or more. Air causes oxidation, so you need to keep your oils in airtight bottles.

Light causes degradation from UV rays affecting the chemical makeup of the oil, so in addition to dark bottles, you should always store your oils in a dark place such as a storage container.

Finally, high temperatures can alter the consistency and chemical composition of oils as well, so your oils should always be kept in as cool of a place as possible. Pictured is our two layer wooden essential oil storage box.

This beautiful New Zealand pine box holds up to essential oil bottles, includes bottle labels and foam padding, and has extra-secure clasps so you can carry it around easily. Keeping your oils enclosed in a container like this will help keep the light away from them. If you have a smaller collection, note that we do carry smaller versions of our signature wooden boxes—you can pick them up with a 35 bottle capacity , 68 bottle capacity , or a roomy bottle capacity.

Before we wrap things up, I just wanted to make a quick note here for you about traveling with your essential oils. YES — Read Our Definitive Guide.