Let’s face it — if you spend 5 minutes on Google or TikTok searching essential oils, you’ll see everything from glowing testimonials to flat-out fearmongering. So we’re tackling some of the most common oily myths out there — and replacing confusion with truth, science, and common sense.
MYTH #1: "Essential oils mess up your hormones."
This rumor started with a 2007 petri dish study using isolated chemicals (not whole oils) and NO testing on humans. Spoiler: the oils weren’t even pure. The truth? Pure Lavender and Tea Tree (like Young Living's) actually support hormonal balance and reduce stress — which does affect your hormones.
MYTH #2: "You should never ingest essential oils."
Fear around ingestion often comes from people using poor-quality oils or confusing essential oils with fragrance oils.
But Young Living’s Vitality line is labeled for internal use and made from edible plants. When used wisely, ingestion can be a safe, powerful tool for immune, digestive, and emotional support. The real danger? Using fake oils, chugging undiluted drops, or taking advice from the wrong people.
MYTH #3: "Essential oils can harm pregnancy or cause miscarriage."
Pregnancy is sacred — and we believe in approaching it with wisdom, not fear.
Yes, some oils should be used with caution. But many (like Lavender, Lemon, and Gentle Baby) are incredibly beneficial and commonly used by midwives and doulas. Purity is everything in pregnancy, and YL’s Seed to Seal standard makes it the trusted choice for mamas-to-be.
MYTH #4: "Essential oils are unregulated and contaminated."
Honestly? This one’s technically true for most brands. In the U.S., “pure essential oil” can mean 5% oil and 95% mystery filler — and that’s perfectly legal. Young Living doesn’t play that game. They own their own farms, test every batch, and back it all with their Seed to Seal promise. When no one’s watching — they’re still doing it right.
MYTH #5: "Essential oils are just placebos."
Nope. The limbic system in your brain — which controls emotions, memory, and hormone responses — is directly activated by scent. That’s not placebo, that’s physiology. And that’s just scratching the surface of what oils can do! Real oils (like Young Living’s) contain powerful compounds backed by science — from calming the nervous system to supporting digestion and more.
We don’t need hype or fear tactics — just truth, transparency, and results. 💪
That’s why we choose Young Living.