PRODUCT BACKGROUND

Vanilla is produced from Vanilla planifolia, an orchid that grows long vanilla bean pods. The process of obtaining Vanilla is extensive, as it can take up to four years for the vine to mature. The vine produces orchid blossoms that last only 24 hours and must be pollinated by hand within 8 to 12 hours for the bean pod to grow. The entire process—growing, pollinating, drying, curing and preparing for export—takes around one year.

Young Living’s Vanilla is not strictly an extract or an absolute, both of which contain mostly alcohol and do not blend well with essential oils. Noticing these flaws in mainstream vanilla extracts and absolutes, the D. Gary Young Research Institute worked to find a vanilla product that would meet our Seed to Seal quality commitment and blend well with our essential oils. They searched for more than a year to find the right product, and by using a first-of-its-kind extraction method with the vanilla oleoresin and fractionated coconut oil, they finally found a Vanilla that is not only pure, but also diffuses and blends beautifully with essential oils.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the aroma of Vanilla?

The aroma of Vanilla is rich, warm, and sweet.

Can Vanilla Oleoresin be ingested?

No, Vanilla is labeled for topical and aromatic use only. Be sure to always follow individual label instructions for Young Living products.

What are the ingredients of Young Living’s 5 ml Vanilla?

Vanilla planifolia (Vanilla) fruit extract and Caprylic/capric triglyceride (fractionated coconut oil).

Does Vanilla need to be diluted for topical application?

Yes, dilute 1 drop of Vanilla with 1 drop of V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex or olive oil and apply to desired areas as needed.

What are the top constituents of Vanilla?

The top constituents of Vanilla are vanillin and vanillic acid.

What kind of plant is Vanilla?

Vanilla is a species of flowering vine in the orchid family (Orchidaceae) native to Mexico and Central America.

What is the scientific name of this species of Vanilla?

Vanilla planifolia (Vanilla) fruit extract.

What part of the plant is used to obtain Vanilla?

Vanilla oleoresin is derived from pod beans of the plant.

From what country does Young Living source the plant material for Vanilla?

Young Living obtains Vanilla that is grown in Madagascar.

What are the usage directions for Vanilla?

Topical: Dilute 1 drop of Vanilla with 1 drop of V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex or olive oil and apply to desired areas as needed. Aromatic: Diffuse up to 30 minutes 3 times daily. Caution: Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. If you’re pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health professional prior to use.

How long can Vanilla be diffused?

Vanilla can be diffused for up to 30 minutes 3 times daily.

Is there a UV warning associated with the Vanilla?

No, there is no UV warning associated with Vanilla.

Why is this called Vanilla oleoresin and not Vanilla essential oil?

Vanilla cannot be made into an essential oil due to the unique natural compounds found in Vanilla beans. The method used to extract its aroma and key compounds doesn’t classify it as an essential oil. Young Living has worked to develop a proprietary extraction method that produces a high-quality oleoresin. We’re proud to offer 100 percent pure Vanilla oleoresin in fractionated coconut oil that offers a sweet, warm, comforting aroma that can be diffused, applied topically, and blended with other essential oils.

Is Vanilla oleoresin from Young Living diluted?

Yes, Young Living’s 100 percent pure Vanilla oleoresin is diluted in fractionated coconut oil. Vanilla oleoresin is a semi-solid concentrate that is diluted so it’s ready for immediate topical and aromatic use.

What method is used to obtain Vanilla?

Young Living has worked to develop a unique extraction method created for Young Living that produces a high-quality vanilla oleoresin. This unique process gives our Vanilla a desired aroma that blends well with Young Living essential oils. Obtaining just the right Vanilla oleoresin involves extracting the Vanilla with naturally sourced ethyl alcohol (from French sugar beets), and is then is heated and removed to create the Vanilla oleoresin, at which point the product is processed with fractionated coconut oil to make it pourable.

Are solvents used in the extraction of Vanilla?

Naturally sourced Ethyl alcohol is used to extract the vanilla beans in a form known as an oleoresin, a semi-solid concentrate.

Is there Ethyl alcohol left over in the final product?

According to testing, there is less than 2% of the ethyl alcohol left over after the removal process.

Is this the same Vanilla included in some of Young Living’s other EO blends and products?

The Vanilla included in other Young Living products is not the same as the Vanilla Oleoresin with Fractionated Coconut Oil. The vanilla used in current Young Living products blends well in the formulas Young Living has created, but we wanted to have a Vanilla that you could use in your home, that was easy to blend with essential oils and easy to diffuse in your home. Young Living scientists searched more than a year to find the right product and with using a first-of-its-kind extraction method, this Vanilla Oleoresin with Fractionated Coconut Oil, this Vanilla is the perfect solution for you to use in your home and create your own beautiful blends!

Is this the same Vanilla that is used in the Stress Away essential oil blend?

No. The vanilla used in Stress Away is the same plant species but a different type of vanilla extract. When Stress Away blend was formulated, we did not have this exact extraction method available.

Is there a difference in the aroma of the Vanilla used in Stress Away and Vanilla Oleoresin?

Both products include the sweet rich and familiar aroma of Vanilla.

Is there a difference in the purity of the Vanilla used in Stress Away and Vanilla Oleoresin?

Both vanilla raw ingredients used by Young Living are at highest level of purity.

Are the sources of vanilla used in Stress Away and Vanilla Oleoresin different?

Madagascar is the country of harvest for both.

Is there a difference in the process of creating the Vanilla used in Stress Away and Vanilla Oleoresin?

Vanilla beans undergo the same process: hand pollination of the orchid, harvest of the green beans, blanching, drying, and sorting. The extraction method used leads to differences in the vanilla single versus the vanilla used in Stress Away but maintains the quality and purity at its highest level.

Which Young Living products contain Vanilla oleoresin?

Vanilla oleoresin with fractionated coconut oil single is currently the only Young Living product that contains this specially created vanilla.

Will Young Living be offering a culinary option for Vanilla?

Currently Vanilla is only offered as a topical- and aromatic-use product.

Topical: Dilute 1 drop with 1 drop V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex or olive oil and apply to desired area as needed.

Aromatic: Diffuse up to 30 minutes 3 times daily.

• Diffuse throughout your home to create a warm, comforting environment with Vanilla’s calming aroma.
• Use as a foundation scent for home fragrance and blend with Cinnamon, Ylang Ylang, Orange or any of your favourite essential oils.
• Blend Vanilla with your favourite essential oils and create your own personal fragrance.