Young Living is celebrating the second annual International Essential Oils Day (IEOD) — today, July 11th. 

IEOD is a day dedicated to appreciating oils as natural resources and promoting sustainable farming. To celebrate this unique holiday, Young Living encourages oil enthusiast from all over the world to plant a tree or other botanical in support of environmental conservation, try a new essential oil, or share a favorite essential oil with a friend.

The only holiday of its kind, the day was named in 2018 to help oil enthusiasts around the world share the power of pure essential oils, the company says. The official hashtag #IEOD, amassing more than 2 million impressions in a 24-hour period last year.

Young Living raised more than $235,000 on July 11, 2018, during the day-long celebration, when 5 percent of all company sales were donated to the Young Living Academy in Chongon, Ecuador. Young Living members from 66 countries, totalling over 41,000, made more than 45,247 orders to contribute to the final donation total.

This year, the tradition will continue — with a goal of raising $250,000 to benefit the children and families served by the D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation.

For the Young Living community and Young Living as a company, IEOD serves as a platform to raise awareness about sustainability processes that are good for the planet, including Young Living’s Seed to Seal quality commitment that protects the environment and ensures the highest quality standards for its essential oil products.