Starter kit · Oliment's take
Young Living starter kit: what's inside and how to use it safely
The Premium Starter Kit with Dewdrop comes with 12 essential oils in 5 mL bottles, an ultrasonic diffuser and accessories for diluting. You buy it when you sign up as a Young Living member; price and terms are on Young Living's website.
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If you want to get started without comparing dozens of brands, this kit puts what the book asks for at the start in one box: a diffuser that doesn't heat the oil, everyday oils and what you need to dilute them. It isn't the only good option, and we also tell you who it doesn't suit.
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What's inside the Premium Starter Kit with Dewdrop
According to the Young Living product listing (checked on October 30, 2026). Contents can vary by country, so check the current list on Young Living's website:
- Dewdrop ultrasonic diffuser. It diffuses without heat, which is the method the book recommends.
- 12 essential oils in 5 mL bottles: Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, Frankincense, Copaiba, Orange+ and the blends Stress Away, Di-Gize, Thieves, Purification, R.C. and Blue Relief.
- V-6, a 58 mL vegetable oil complex to use as a carrier oil.
- 10 mL glass roller bottle and AromaGlide roller fitment: the format used in the dilution chart.
- 10 sample vials (2 mL), a packet of NingXia Red and a product guide.
Who it makes sense for, and who it doesn't
It makes sense if…
- You're starting from scratch and don't want to pick a diffuser, oils and carrier oil separately.
- You want an ultrasonic diffuser and everyday oils at home.
- You're interested in Young Living's community and membership program.
Better look elsewhere if…
- You only want one or two specific oils.
- You don't want to sign up as a member with any brand.
- You have cats or birds at home: several oils in the kit don't belong in their space.
Each oil, checked against the book
Here's how the oils in the kit fit the book's rules. Before using a blend, read its label to see which oils it contains.
| Oil | What to know | Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Lavender | The gentlest starting point (esters and alcohols). Green in the pregnancy traffic light at 1% dilution. With cats, only brief, well-ventilated diffusion. | 1, 5, 14 |
| Peppermint | Never near the face or chest of children under 6. Avoid around cats. Use caution while breastfeeding. | 4, 5, 14 |
| Lemon | Phototoxic citrus oil if expressed: no more than 2% on skin that will be in the sun, or wait 12 to 18 hours. | 7 |
| Orange | Check the label to see if it's expressed: expressed citrus oils call for care with sun exposure. Caution in the first trimester of pregnancy. | 5, 7 |
| Frankincense | A gentle profile for diffusing. During pregnancy, caution in the first trimester. | 5, 13 |
| Thieves | Contains clove and cinnamon: phenols and aldehydes that irritate the skin. Always well diluted and kept away from cats and birds. | 9, 14 |
| R.C. | Contains eucalyptus: not near the face of children under 6, avoid around cats and use with care if you have asthma. | 4, 13, 14 |
| Other blends and copaiba | Check what's in them on the label and apply the same rules: dilution, age, pregnancy and pets. | 3 |
Your first steps with the kit
- Diffuse with breaks. 30 to 60 minutes on and an equal break, with the room ventilated. This also keeps your nose from getting used to the scent and no longer noticing it.
- Dilute before it touches your skin. In the 10 mL roller bottle, 4 drops for an adult (2%). Work out other situations.
- Do a patch test: apply the diluted blend to a small area of skin and wait 24 hours before using it on a larger area.
- Store the bottles properly: closed, away from heat and light. Opened citrus oils oxidize sooner, and an oxidized oil can sensitize the skin.
What this guide leaves to the book
The table above tells you which chapter to check for each oil. Here's what you'll find there that isn't here:
- Clove and cinnamon on the skin (chapter 9). Thieves contains both. The chapter gives the limit for each "hot" oil and explains what to do if it burns.
- How long each opened bottle lasts (chapter 10). The shelf-life table for each oil and the signs that it should no longer go on your skin.
- How to rotate your oils (chapter 8). Using the same one every day for months raises the risk, even when it's properly diluted.
- If you take medication (chapter 12). Why clove matters if you take blood thinners, and what to ask your pharmacist.
- If something goes wrong (chapter 15). What to do with an oil on the skin, in the eyes or swallowed by accident.
To keep at hand when you open the bottle: 184 pages, 15 chapters and 7 quick-reference appendices. See the book on Amazon
Frequently asked questions about the kit
What's in the Young Living starter kit?
The Premium Starter Kit with Dewdrop includes a Dewdrop ultrasonic diffuser; 12 essential oils in 5 mL bottles (Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, Frankincense, Copaiba, Orange+ and the blends Stress Away, Di-Gize, Thieves, Purification, R.C. and Blue Relief); V-6 carrier oil complex (58 mL); a 10 mL roller bottle and a roller fitment; 10 sample vials (2 mL); a packet of NingXia Red and a product guide, according to the Young Living product listing checked on October 30, 2026. Contents can vary by country, so check the current list on Young Living's website.
How much does the Young Living starter kit cost?
Price and terms are set by Young Living and can change, so check them on the Young Living website. The final total is confirmed at checkout.
Is the Young Living starter kit worth it?
It makes sense if you're starting from scratch and want to get a diffuser, oils and a carrier oil in one go. It doesn't if you only want one or two oils, if you don't want to sign up as a member, or if you have cats or birds at home. It isn't the only option: any diffuser or oil that meets the book's criteria will do. This is Oliment's opinion, and Oliment may earn a commission through the affiliate link.
Do I have to become a Young Living member to buy the kit?
Yes. The kit is bought when you sign up as a Young Living member. Membership, ordering and cancellation terms are set by Young Living, and it's worth reading them on their website before you pay.
Is the kit safe around children, during pregnancy or with pets?
Not every oil in it suits everyone. Peppermint and the R.C. blend, which contains eucalyptus, are not used near the face of children under 6; lemon and orange are citrus oils to watch with sun exposure; and with cats or birds you should avoid peppermint, blends with clove or cinnamon such as Thieves, and diffusing in the same room. During pregnancy, keep dilution at 1% or less and talk to a healthcare professional who knows aromatherapy.
What are the best essential oils for beginners?
The book doesn't rank oils. For beginners it recommends oils from gentle chemical families, such as esters and alcohols: lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), Roman chamomile, mandarin or tea tree (the latter kept away from cats). Phenols and ketones, such as clove or camphor-type rosemary, are best left until you have more experience.
Why an ultrasonic diffuser?
Because it doesn't heat the oil. Heat or candle diffusers oxidize compounds such as limonene or linalool before they reach the air. An ultrasonic diffuser works at room temperature and adds a little humidity too.
Start on the right foot
The kit brings the oils. The book brings the judgment.
Use them together: the kit to get started today, and the book to know what to do with each oil, for whom and at what dose.
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