SEED TO SEAL

Standards for beyond the standard.

Millions around the world have discovered the benefits of pure essential oils, derived naturally from plants. We’re committed to establishing and maintaining the ultimate, industry-leading standard in essential oil products. For us, the non-negotiable benchmarks for delivering a product that our customers can feel great about are multifaceted and exacting. We’re proud to offer an extensive line of essential oils and essential oil-infused, plant-based products that represent the best of nature—through the standards of our Seed to Seal quality commitment.

Young Living embraces a rigorous quality control standard to help ensure our products meet strict specifications. Seed to Seal is our commitment that helps ensure that with every pure essential oil and Young Living product your family uses, you’re enjoying the benefits of our global resources, industry leadership, and over two decades of innovation. The result? A pristine final product that you know has been created with conscientious Sourcing, Science, and Standards—the three pillars of Seed to Seal.

As the leader of the essential oils movement, Young Living is paving the way for every other essential oil company to improve processes that protect our planet and ensure the highest quality standards.

Watch this video to learn more about how Young Living is driven by a desire to serve the global community and to inspire our employees and customers around the world.

Our Seed to Seal Process

 

OUR UNIQUE SEED TO SEAL PROCESS INCLUDES FIVE PAINSTAKING STEPS

Young Living is proud to set the standard for essential oil purity and authenticity by carefully monitoring the production of our oils through our unique Seed to Seal process. From the time the seed is sourced until the oil is sealed in the bottle, we apply rigorous quality controls to ensure that you are receiving essential oils exactly the way nature intended.

 

STEP 1

SEED

High-quality oil starts with high-quality seeds.

We handpick seeds and starts based on their potential to produce potent essential oils.

Our selective process means high levels of bioactive compounds in each botanical.

STEP 2

CULTIVATE

All our farms emphasize sustainable growing and harvesting.

Co-op farm practices are verified to match our proprietary Seed to Seal standards.

Global farms provide a rich supply of essential oils for members around the world.

STEP 3

DISTILL

Our methods marry cutting-edge innovation with time-tested techniques.

Our gentle yet effective distillation protects the oil's delicate constituents.

We carefully cold press and resin tap select oils.

STEP 4

TEST

We test to ensure that no oils are diluted, cut, or adulterated.

Internal and third-party labs ensure quality.

Testing verifies that our oils meet and exceed industry-leading standards.

STEP 5

SEAL

We bottle the essential oils in UV-protective amber glass at our local Utah facility.

State-of-the-art equipment bottles and labels each product in our dedicated clean facility.

Single-source shipping goes to families around the world.

3 Pillars

The three pillars uphold each other and help ensure that we provide the highest quality products for you and your family, from the seed or ideation of a products to the final product in your hands.

We’re committed to continually improving our process, so you can enjoy pure, genuine products without worry.

SOURCING

We source from our corporate-owned farms, as well as partner farms and Seed to Seal-certified suppliers that adhere to our Partnership Principles. This empowers us to source conscientiously with priority on quality, sensitivity to community impact, and mindfulness toward ecosystems. Ultimately, this empowers you to feel fully confident using our products

SCIENCE

While our product quality starts in the fields, it's proven in the lab with research from our R&D team's 180 years of combined experience. We also test product samples as needed with two independent, respected, and accredited labs. We create our pure, effective formulas to provide your family with products that contain the cleanest and most innovative ingredients available.

STANDARDS

As the leaders of the modern essential oils movement and a close partner with the earth, it's part of our stewardship to do business responsibly - from sustainably sourcing rare botanicals, to uplifting local communities, to going above and beyond to comply with local environmental rules. We choose to partner with sources we know produce pure essential oils and ingredients ethically and legally, setting a top-tier standard for sustainability that you can trust.

Global Farms

Young Living farms stand apart in the essential oil industry and set the standard for distilling essential oils. That’s why our essential oil farms play such an integral role in our Seed to Seal promise, which commits us to providing pure, potent essential oils to homes across the world.

Young Living Foundations

The D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation started in 2009 is committed to empowering individuals to achieve their potential and defy limitations by providing wellness and education opportunities to underserved communities.

Over the years the Foundation has evolved into the primary avenue through which Young Living Essential Oils demonstrates its commitment to helping families and communities worldwide.

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