Inner Child is a beautiful blend of oils that are incredibly powerful when combined. The fragrance of this blend can help you reconnect with the inner self or identity, which is one of the first steps to finding emotional balance, remembering the playfulness and innocence of your small child!

JUST A DROP OF INNER CHILD

• Has a citrusy, sweet, soothing, floral aroma that makes a wonderful perfume
• Perfect to use while you're working on connecting with your inner child - meditating, journaling, etc.
• Helps inspire you to live life with a childlike optimism and outlook
• A featured oil blend in the Feelings Kit Collection
• Also called “The Therapist” for its deep emotional support and ability help release stored trauma

Inner Child essential oil blend combines Orange, Tangerine, Ylang ylang, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Jasmine, Lemongrass and Spruce essential oils. This blend helps release the emotions that distort memories in our cells. Think of this like a picture or video of past events where little edits were made to present something threatening, even if that was not the case.

INNER CHILD & EMOTIONS Inner Child blend is sometimes referred to as ‘The Therapist'. When you visit a therapist, they do their work, not by talking, but through listening. They encourage you to share the feelings, past, and thoughts that make up your inner workings. To process through how you came to your patterns, actions, and current beliefs.

Trauma (defined as any situation where you got less than you needed and were not equipped to process it) of our childhood often disconnects us from our true selves, and this can manifest in many different ways in adulthood. Many times there were situations where someone as a child felt unseen, unheard, or unvalued. In order to move forward, it is important to look back and allow that inner child to speak out.

From emotions expert Carissa Sherman: “Inner Child essential oil blend helps release emotions that distort memories in our cells. It's a combination high in compounds that can cross the blood brain barrier to reprogram bad coding from the cells. Then other compounds rewrite that code to restore the original perfect copy, one that will not keep us pulled into the physical and emotional effects of stress. Think of this like a picture or video of past events where little edits were made to present something threatening, even if that was not the case. The symptoms of this vary widely, but we might notice some patterns: When someone tries to be honest, especially friends/family, we continually hear their voice criticizing us for months afterward. We find ourselves revisiting the same short list of past hurts on a regular basis, telling stories about what someone did or said to us, thinking each time that if we just vent...the pressure of that pain or offense will let up. We create an image of ourselves (typically a bad one) and no matter what we do to take care of ourselves, that recording makes sure we stay ashamed, disappointed, and hopeless, or... We finally start feeling better about ourselves because we have fulfilled an imaginary list of “things that will make us feel accomplished” - only to find that the stress of keeping up with that list starts to slowly steal from our relationships and our sanity.

This is a process, but the great thing about our essential oils is that we have a CHOICE to embrace that process instead of loading our bodies up with lots of toxins and other things that create more confusion in the cells. When it comes to this cycle of what is distorted in our cellular memory, we have straightforward options - to become aware and to receive love that can cover all the ugly stuff that vulnerability brings up, or to keep the door closed, saving the consequences for a later time when our body is too compromised to hide it anymore.

As you peel back the layers, don't be concerned if you don't have all the answers! Part of the release is allowing yourself to ask questions again. Place several drops of Inner Child in your diffuser. You can also apply some around the navel and rub a drop into your palms to inhale directly. Think about some of the patterns that came to mind as you read through this, and ask yourself: What else is possible? How does this old memory/pattern benefit me? Can I release this? Don't push too hard to answer the questions yet. Sit with them, because this tape has probably been on repeat in your cells for a long time.”

KEY INGREDIENTS

• Orange, Tangerine: helpful for elevating the mind and body, facilitating inner peace, and calming the spirit; also high in limonene which is supportive of the immune system
• Ylang ylang: known to combat anger, filter negative energy and restore equilibrium
• Jasmine: stimulates the mind and supports concentration while uplifting the spirit to relief indifference
• Sandalwood: wonderful for supporting the pineal gland, a part of the limbic system of the brain where memory and emotion are stored
• Lemongrass: cleansing, purifying and uplifting; promotes spiritual awareness
• Spruce: helps to open emotional blocks, fostering a sense of balance and grounding
• Neroli: has been used for centuries for healing the mind, body and spirit and is wonderful for promoting feelings of peace, confidence and awareness

FULL INGREDIENT LIST Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) peel oil, Citrus reticulata (Tangerine) peel oil, Cananga odorata (Ylang ylang) flower oil, Santalum paniculatum (Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood) wood oil, Jasminum officinale (Jasmine) oil, Cymbopogon flexuosus (Lemongrass) oil, Picea mariana (Spruce) leaf oil, Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter orange) flower oil

THE FEELINGS KIT Inner Child is a key component of the Feelings Kit - a collection of powerful emotional tools that we can use daily to align our minds, release stored emotions, and bring balance to our lives.

• Valor is renowned for its strengthening qualities and ability to align energy centers in the body.
• Harmony brings a harmonic balance to the energy centers of the body.
• Forgiveness allows the release of harmful memories and promotes a willingness to move forward.
• Present Time allows you to see your life's future with an open mind for new possibilities.
• Release promotes feelings of harmony and balance of the mind and body.
• Inner Child brings feelings of stimulating memory responses and helps you reconnect with your innocence.

DAILY HABITS WITH INNER CHILD

• Apply over the heart, on the wrists and back of the neck frequently.
• Pair with journaling, meditation, prayer, counseling and any other emotionally supportive practice that you find beneficial.
• Diffuse as you process emotions and trauma, while you sleep or as you meditate or journal.
• Wear this oil as a daily perfume and remind yourself of truths and affirmations for the emotions you are processing.
• Make a roller with 40 drops of Inner Child and carrier oil.
• Option to add in other emotionally supportive oils: Joy, White Angelica, Tangerine, Lavender, Valor, Harmony, Hope. Apply liberally and frequently.
• Diffuse with Lavender and Vetiver at bedtime to release daily worries and anxieties and promote restful sleep.
• Apply topically to wrists, over the heart, to the edge of ears and feet.
• Try this Inner Peace Bath Soak or simply add a few drops to your bath with a cup of Epsom salt and take a relaxing bath:
  • 1/2 cup magnesium flakes
  • 1/4 cup organic oats, ground
  • 2 Tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 5-10 drops Inner Child or a mix of Inner Child, Lavender, Bergamot
  • Mix together well, then place under warm running water and allow to flow into the tub. Soak as long as possible.
• Make a nightly massage oil to use before bed:
  • 4 oz pump bottle
  • 20 drops Inner Child essential oil
  • 15 drops Bergamot essential oil
  • 10 drops Release or Lavender essential oil
  • Relaxation Massage Oil
• Add a few drops to some Relaxation Massage Oil for a trauma or emotional release massage or simply to help your mind let go at the end of the day.
• Remember to use it EVERY DAY! Repeat a positive affirmation that rings true to you for your situation
• Diffuse throughout the day, but especially when journaling, reading, or doing light yoga.
  • Empowered: 4 drops Inner Child, 3 drops each Bergamot, Tangerine, 2 drops Vanilla
  • Peaceful & Present: 4 drops Inner Child, 3 drops each Lime, Lemon, 2 drops Orange
  • Tranquil Thoughts: 3 drops each Inner Child, Cedarwood, Frankincense