Gilley's Naturals

12/19/2025

Here's a thought. Someone on your gift list that is IMPOSSIBLE to shop for. How about a Gilley's sample bag! There are 6 regular sized samples and two larger or different samples, ones that won't be handed out regularly. And they're CUTE! A pretty thoughtful gift for teachers, coaches, people who you just don't know what to give but want to do something as a thank you. Take a look!

Also, today is the LAST DAY to be assured of shipping so that things will arrive before Christmas so do it now!

And of course, We're grateful for you. That you order, read the posts, send kind messages and so much more. We appreciate you a lot!

These colorful bags hold 6 sample containers of Gilley's products, which will include many of our best-selling products like Deep Muscle Relief Oil, Fresher Hair Dry Shampoo, Patchouli Passion Lotion, Air Alive, Linen & Room Spray, Stinky Foot Powder, Miracle Oil, 12 Herb Salve and several o...

12/15/2025

Frankincense! Yes, this is the time of year we think about the gifts that were given to Christ, gold, frankincense and myrrh. Did you know that besides the gold (and we know what THAT is good for) the other two are essential oils that we can use today?

Frankincense is still great for a myriad of things like joint pain or arthritis. It has amazing anti-inflammatory properties! You can mix a few drops with a good quality carrier oil like jojoba or coconut oil and massage it into places of pain or stiffness.

For skin health, it can reduce fine lines and rejuvenate skin helping it keep supple and looking younger. 12-18 drops added to an ounce of argan or rosehip seed carrier oil may be massaged into skin for a moisturizer or overnight mixed with aloe vera as a healer and refining night regenerator. If you have a favorite moisturizer, just add a few dops to that to help restore a more youthful appearance.

For respiratory health or in case of illness, breathing Frankincense in a v***r or humidifier can help break up congestion. And last but not at all least, a drop on your thumb, rubbed into the roof of your mouth is good for general health as is a drop rubbed between hands and inhaled for stress relief or calm. Kind of sounds like a heal all oil, eh?

I just happen to know where you can get a good quality oil like that. https://gilleysnaturals.square.site/product/Frankincense-Essential-Oil/29?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=KI7YLBBTE7KOGJSP3EZF6ZIM

I may consider adding some new products like eye cream or lotions with it included in the formulation. Thoughts? Don't forget, it would make a great gift for someone who is conscious of natural health. Ok, it's a shameless plug for Christmas.....

Frankincense is considered a valuable tonic that benefits all the body's systems. It strengthens the immune system by helping with the absorption of nutrients. It can also help break up phlegm deposits and congestion from bronchitis and other related respiratory conditions. Internally, it helps....

12/12/2025

Do you love the smells of Christmas? Do you ever wish you could replicate some of them in healthier versions with essential oils? You'll love these recipes!

Spiced Hot Cider
1/4 c distilled water
3 drops cinnamon
3 drops orange
2 drops clove

Christmas potpourri
1/4 dilled water
2 drops cinnamon
2 drops fir or cypress or pine
2 drops clove
1 drop rosemary
1 drop orange

Tannenbaum Forest
1/4 c distilled water
5 drops fir or cypress or pine
3 drops grapefruit
3 drops frankincense

Gifts of the Magi
1/4 c distilled water
5 drops frankincense
5 drops myrrh

If you order any of the above oils now and drop a note to me on your order, I'll include a spray bottle for the blends and some reeds that you can use to scent with EOs, no extra cost. We want your family to enjoy all the smells and joy of the season and Gilley's would like to help. 😍

12/08/2025

Drumroll please......I had a great idea to help you all with your Christmas shopping! Here are some suggestions for thoughtful, affordable gifts for all the people and stockings on your lists.

Most women will love Fabulous Foot Butter! It softens and conditions feet during the dry winter season. Something new is coming soon (still in research and development) to help with dry heels, stay tuned! Then there are 2 lotions that are greaseless and very emollient (I love that word but it's hard to work into conversations). Patchouli and Bergamot mint. There's also a great daily moisturizer that's light and faintly tinted, it's the Ultimate Moisture! Then there's those dad gummed crows feet....Marigold Eye Cream is great for helping with fine lines and wrinkles used regularly. It might help!

Enough to ponder today, stay tuned the rest of the week for more ideas for guys, people with smelly feet, greasy hair, stocking stuffers, AWESOME baby items you can't live without and the herbal help you need for injuries. You have until about the 15th to order to be assured Christmas delivery and for a small postage fee, what're you waiting for? Santa can't think of everything......
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12/04/2025

Do you have trouble with cold feet in the winter? Do you or someone you know work outside when it's cold? Here's a handy idea....

Our Stinky Foot Powder is a terrific powder for, yes, well, stinky feet. But here's the good points. There's no talc in the recipe so you don't have to worry about the complications that can arise from that. There's arrowroot powder in there too so it helps keep your feet a little drier and for cold feet, you can add a little cayenne powder and it increases the circulation in your feet so they won't be so cold! AND they'll smell so much better when you finally get into your warm house and take your shoes off. Win Win! Find it here (the picture is stock, the actual shaker is much better, trust me) Winter is upon us!

Ok, I know I know. Shoes come off, and people run. This powder is excellent for odor, dampness, and uncomfortable issues with feet. We have guys who swear that this takes the edge off a day in work boots.Arrowroot or cornstarch powder (for odor and freshness), bentonite clay (to help keep skin dry),...

11/27/2025

I know everyone says this but HAPPY THANKSGIVING! How much we all to be thankful for regardless of the state of the world, the economy, or all the things that wear us down every day. Be sure to take a minute and find something to be grateful for today.

I'm grateful for YOU! ☺️

11/24/2025

I hear a lot of people talking about not feeling well lately, kids are sick, parents and grand parents not feeling well. It's that time of year! Now's the time to invest in some practical ways to encourage your immune system.

Miracle oil is the answer to all those questions about life that you don't want to talk about or you forget about until you or your sweeties aren't well.

Miracle oil is a blend of 6 oils that is UNSURPASSED in helping to boost immunity and killing all sorts of germs, bacteria, viruses, and yeast/mold. It's very similar to Thieves Oil©, which enjoys popularity with people who know about essential oils. Although the name Thieves© is patented, the recipe is very old and varied but the ingredients have been proven over many years.

Undiluted, you use drops of this mixture that contains essential oils of Oregano (anti-fungal/mold), Cinnamon bark (anti-bacterial, anti-mold), Clove bud (anti-microbial), Rosemary (fights infection), Eucalyptus (stimulant), & Lemon (anti-bacterial, cleansing).

You won't believe the uses for it! Here's a sampling of ideas...

Since it kills germs and eliminates odors, it can be sprayed on furnaces and air conditioning filters to reduce mold and freshen the air. Also great sprayed or dropped in your vacuum bag.

A drop each day rubbed into the bottom of your feet has been proven to help boost your immune system (and make your feet smell better in the process!) People swear they have fewer colds and flu symptoms when they use it faithfully. Safe for children!

Gargling with a drop or so in water freshens breath and kills germs. Add a drop to your toothbrush and you'll love the way your mouth feels!

It helps get sap and gum out of hair and clothes by rubbing it into the affected area. Also good for removing sticker residue.

One woman suggested rubbing a little on her dog's paws when they visit the vet, helping him not pick up the horrendous things on most vinyl floors there.

Diluted, it's a refreshing air spray that helps clean and disinfect the air, especially helpful when someone is sick. Takes away toothache pain!

So what're you waiting for! Give it a try yourself and let me know your success stories, that's how we all learn. HAVE A GLORIOUS THANKSGIVING! We have SO MUCH to be thankful for

11/14/2025

Are you using essential oils to scent your home? I recently saw this and thought I'd share. (PS my new home is stinky....)

Plug-in air fresheners and scent diffusers have become popular for creating pleasant scents in our homes. However, there are concerns about their potential impact on our health, especially with long-term use. Let's examine the information from the search results to understand the potential risks associated with these products.

Air Fresheners and Indoor Air Quality [1]:
- Air fresheners release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air, which are chemicals that can turn into v***r or gas easily at room temperature.
- These VOCs, even at low levels, have been associated with a range of adverse health effects.
- Adverse health effects may include migraine headaches, asthma attacks, breathing and respiratory difficulties, dermatitis, and neurological problems, particularly for sensitive individuals.
Air Fresheners: Are They Safe? | Poison Control [2]:
- Air fresheners contain a variety of fragrances and essential oils, which are chemical compounds with pleasant odors.
- Liquid air fresheners, such as plug-in refill bottles and reed diffusers, typically contain fragrances and essential oils dissolved in a solvent like isopropyl alcohol.
- Solid air fresheners, such as cone-type products, typically contain the fragrance embedded in wax, while gel products allow slow ev***ration of the fragrance.
- Aerosol sprays use compressed gas propellants like butane or propane.
- Concerns exist that these products increase indoor air pollution and pose a health risk, especially with repeated exposure.
- Unintentional injuries have been reported, including burns when flammable air fresheners have been ignited by a nearby flame.
The Top 3 Most Toxic Products in Your Home, and What to Use Instead - Aroma Sense USA [3]:
- Air fresheners, including plug-ins, contain phthalates, which are known hormone disruptors and have been linked to an increased risk of cancer.
- Many air fresheners also contain dangerous levels of formaldehyde, a toxic carcinogen.
- Synthetic chemicals in air fresheners can pose significant health risks and only mask odors rather than neutralizing them.
Based on the information from these sources, it is clear that plug-in air fresheners and scent diffusers can potentially have negative effects on our health if used for long periods of time. The release of VOCs, the presence of phthalates and formaldehyde, and the use of synthetic chemicals raise concerns about indoor air pollution and the risk of adverse health effects.

Let's consider using pure essential oil to scent your home, especially with children. When you buy essential oils from Gilley's, I'll include some reed diffusers for you to use in your home!

11/10/2025

Essential oils aren't called "essential" for nothing! They can be used to enhance health and wellbeing in a myriad of ways. Let's talk about it.

The most common is through inhaling the oil by a diffuser or just putting drops in your hands and cupping them to your nose. Of course you can also place a few drops on a cloth tucked under a pillow case (lavender for example to promote rest) or on cotton balls or discs in the vents of your car. A few drops on your dryer balls or on a piece of cloth in the dryer may help freshen up a smell without the danger of softener sheets and the products we may not want to use.

Here's a thought (and a couple of stories). Our Air Alive is a combination of 5 essential oils; Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Sweet Orange, Peppermint, and Tea Tree that help clear the air and kill germs naturally. It does so much more though!

I've had people tell me it can take the musty smell away from furniture stored in a dank basement, clear the smell in truck upholstery of cigar smoke, the smell of cat urine in the carpet of a new apartment, and the stink from a car trunk with days old fish inside! (Boy, were those kids in trouble....) Because here's the news on it---it doesn't cover up smells, it replaces them with refreshing essential oils. So you're not masking anything, you're getting rid of it.

A diffuser can really distribute the scents evenly in your home to replace those chemical ones that smell wonderful (I admit, they are nice) but unhealthy. Here's the rub. I started the business many years ago to find ways to replace the things I used regularly that were bad for may family's health in the long run. I had a rough time getting over the softener I used in the wash though, ugh. That's all we can do is try to do better, eh?! Small change by small change and our health and the family will benefit too. Have you exchanged things you'd like to share about?

Happy Monday!

10/28/2025

There's so much talk about the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils (most commonly used) and I found this site that does an incredible job of explaining the difference between the two and even gave some really creative ideas for blending them, I didn't know you could! https://www.ardorbin.com/blogs/news/fragrance-oil-vs-essential-oil # We have something that you could start with, Calm roller balls. Here's how the website describes it--- When you need just a minute of peace or stress relief, roll a little Calm over your neck or wrists and enjoy the blend of soothing aromatherapy essential oils. Using undiluted oils, Lavender helps your racing mind, while Ylang Ylang and Sweet Orange help your body relax. These two powerful oils are often used for depression and can be uplifting and rejuvenating. The combination of these three can be positively mood-altering to help bring about a more relaxed, calm state of mind and body

Here's my point for those who are fairy new to Gilley's....we only use therapeutic grade essential oils in our products so if you have a sensitivity to scents, you are probably safe using them. I know so many people who are fragrance sensitive! I've even quit using perfume when I go to church bc so many women (I want to hug :) ) have that problem. Even shampoos and conditioners are loaded with scents and don't even start with clothing softeners and dryer sheets.

I get it, we all want to smell nice. We need to start considering the long term effects on our health and wellness and the effects on our children. What do you say to trying some essential oil based "perfumes"? Like our Calm roller ball. Here's how the website describes it---When you need just a minute of peace or stress relief, roll a little Calm over your neck or wrists and enjoy the blend of soothing aromatherapy essential oils. Using undiluted oils, Lavender helps your racing mind, while Ylang Ylang and Sweet Orange help your body relax. These two powerful oils are often used for depression and can be uplifting and rejuvenating. The combination of all three can be positively mood-altering to help bring about a more relaxed, calm state of mind and body. Don't forget, a little in your hair may help calm an unhappy child when you hold them, and don't we ALL want that sometimes.

Starting in November, just in time for the holiday stresses, there will be a little sample of Calm added to each order for you to try. As always, I'm so thankful for you and appreciate you so much.

Explore the key differences between fragrance oil and essential oil, from their natural origins to their uses in aromatherapy, perfumes, and candles.

10/20/2025

I messed up, find it here please.....

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10/20/2025

Bergamot essential oil is pretty quietly wonderful....maybe like a lot of us, eh? LOL Anyway, a little more info on ways to incorporate this oil into your life, which is the point of any knowledge. ;)

Bergamot essential oil is well-known for its soothing aromatherapy treatment. Here are a few ways you can use it regularly:

Mix 15-30 drops of bergamot essential oil with a carrier oil to use as a body lotion or for massage.
Add 2-5 drops of Bergamot essential oil to products such as body wash, shampoo(may help with hair growth), and facial scrubs.
Add bergamot essential oil to scented homemade candles and air fresheners. You can also dab it in v***rizers to distribute its scent in a room or add it to potpourri.
Dab it on a bandana or handkerchief for a soothing scent on the go.
Apply bergamot oil diluted in carrier oil directly to pimples, cysts, small cuts, and blackheads. May be helpful to draw out splinters too.
Leave on overnight.
Mix the diluted oil into water or your favorite cleanser to use as a facial rinse.

Do you know of other uses or tried it for other things? Comment below, we're all interested. Find Bergamot oil here

https://gilleysnaturals.square.site/product/Bergamot-Essential-Oil

Have a terrific week!