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Donald Gary Young (born July 11, 1949 – died May 12, 2018) was an American businessman. He was best known as the person who started and led Young Living, a company based in Utah. This company sells essential oils and other natural wellness products.

Gary Young passed away on May 12, 2018, in Salt Lake City at the age of 68.

Who Was Gary Young?

Gary Young was a person who believed in the power of nature for health and wellness. He became well-known for his work with essential oils. These oils are strong liquids taken from plants, often used for their smell or for natural remedies.

Starting Young Living

Gary Young founded the company Young Living. He started it with the idea of sharing essential oils with more people. The company grew to become one of the biggest sellers of essential oils in the world.

What are Essential Oils?

Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts. They capture the scent and flavor, or "essence," of the plant. People use them for many things, like making rooms smell nice, in beauty products, or for natural health support.

How Young Living Works

Young Living uses a special way of selling called multi-level marketing. This means that people who buy products can also become sellers themselves. They can earn money not just from selling products, but also from building a team of other sellers.

Gary Young's Legacy

Gary Young left behind a company that continues to grow and sell essential oils globally. His work helped make essential oils more popular around the world. Many people use these oils as part of their daily wellness routines.

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