The ancient practice of burning the yule log can be traced back to European and Nordic traditions centered around the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. Many stories and beliefs surround this custom. In all of them, the yule log brings people together as a source of warmth and a symbol of hope.
Yule Log is the quintessential essential oil blend of holiday togetherness. With rich timbers—including CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade® Cedarwood, Siam Wood, Sandalwood, and Nootka essential oils and warm Labdanum and Cistus extracts—Yule Log Inviting Blend captures the celebratory tradition of lighting a special seasonal fire. Diffuse Yule Log essential oil blend to fill your home with an enchanting appeal all winter.
The ancient practice of burning the yule log can be traced back to European and Nordic traditions centered around the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. Many stories and beliefs surround this custom. In all of them, the yule log brings people together as a source of warmth and a symbol of hope.
Yule Log is the quintessential essential oil blend of holiday togetherness. With rich timbers—including CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade® Cedarwood, Siam Wood, Sandalwood, and Nootka essential oils and warm Labdanum and Cistus extracts—Yule Log Inviting Blend captures the celebratory tradition of lighting a special seasonal fire. Diffuse Yule Log essential oil blend to fill your home with an enchanting appeal all winter.
doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil is a natural carrier oil that readily absorbs into the skin, making it ideal for topical delivery. Its feather-light emollient effect provides a soothing barrier without clogging the body’s pores, making it an excellent moisturizer for dry or troubled skin. It leaves the skin feeling silky smooth and non-greasy, unlike other vegetable carrier oils. Fractionated Coconut Oil is completely soluble with all essential oils and is colorless, odorless, and stain-free.
The warm, woody aroma of Cedarwood essential oil promotes a relaxing environment when used topically or aromatically.
Cedarwood trees are native to cold climates, thriving in high altitudes and growing up to 100 feet high. It is known as a pioneer because it’s one of the first trees to return after an area has been cleared.
Reminiscent of the size and strength of the cedarwood tree, Cedarwood oil has a grounding scent. It’s frequently used in massage therapy and has clarifying properties when applied topically.
Siam wood—also known as Thai rosewood—is native to Southeast Asia and is often used to make furniture.
Siam Wood essential oil is typically steam-distilled from woodchips or sawdust. It’s prized in perfumery for its warm, exotic scent. The oil is also valued for creating an uplifting atmosphere.
The coconut extract used in Endless Summer essential oil blend is a unique, supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) material that offers a traditional coconut aromatic profile. This ingredient can also be found in the beloved doTERRA sun products.
Sandalwood essential oil is sourced from fragrant woods that can retain their aroma for decades. Both the wood and essential oil have been highly valued for centuries.
Sandalwood oil has traditionally been used as incense in religious ceremonies because of its sweet, woody, and grounding aroma. Sandalwood oil is also beneficial to the skin, reducing the appearance of skin imperfections and promoting a smooth complexion.
The imposing, resilient nootka tree is a conifer native to the Pacific Northwest. Historically, nootka trees have been valued by the indigenous peoples of the region, who recognized its unique properties and incorporated it into their cultural practices.
The distinctive scent of Nootka essential oil is often used to create a calming and grounding atmosphere.
Steam-distilled Cistus essential oil comes from the leaves and branches of the Cistus shrub. These shrubs are found in rocky or dry soils throughout the Mediterranean region. They can live over two years and are typically covered in evergreen leaves and five-petaled flowers that are white, purple, or dark pink.
Cistus oil provides a warm and cozy aroma to any blend.
Labdanum, a shrub with ancient allure and rich history, traces its origins to the rocky landscapes of the Mediterranean and Middle East. Known scientifically as Cistus ladaniferus, it’s revered for its aromatic resin. Ancient Egyptians used it as incense and in perfumes, and ancient Greeks incorporated it into wellness practices.
Labdanum essential oil is steam-distilled from the shrub’s leaves and twigs. It’s celebrated for its warm, rich aroma.
Cistus extract is derived from the Cistus ladaniferus shrub, which is native to the Mediterranean region. This hardy plant thrives in dry, rocky soils and produces delicate white flowers with a rich, resinous aroma. The extract (often sourced from the leaves and stems) is renowned for its warm, earthy, and slightly sweet scent with a hint of amber, making it a sought-after ingredient in high-end perfumes and incense.
Historically, the extract has been used for centuries in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures for its aromatic properties. The resin, known as labdanum, was traditionally collected by combing the beards of goats and sheep that grazed among Cistus plants, as the sticky substance would cling to their fur.
Benzion (otherwise known as Styrax tonkinensis resin extract) helps elevate the sweet aroma of Vanilla Chai essential oil blend.
Celery seed oil has a long history of use, dating back to fifth-century China. It’s still widely used in modern Indian Ayurvedic wellness practices.
Celery you find at the grocery store looks nothing like the celery sold at local farmers markets. True celery plants are bright green and radiate life. They take two years to fully mature, growing up to three feet tall and producing small tan fruit—the primary repositories for the essential oil.
Celery Seed essential oil has a strong, sweet, and spicy aroma that’s known to create a calming, relaxing, and positive environment. When applied topically, Celery Seed oil cools and soothes the skin.
Aromatic use: Add four to five drops of Yule Log oil blend to the diffuser of your choice.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops of Yule Log essential oil blend to the desired area.
See additional precautions below.
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you’re pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
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Getting ready to host a holiday gathering? Check out this essential oil wassail recipe—it tastes (and smells) amazing!
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