How to cancel Young Living in canada and reclaim control of your essential rewards account
Why you might cancel Young Living
Canadians cancel Young Living for several legitimate reasons: monthly Essential Rewards shipments no longer align with their lifestyle, product quality fell short of expectations, they found alternatives at lower cost, or they simply wish to exit the auto-renewal cycle entirely. Whatever your motivation, Canadian consumer protection law guarantees your right to cancel without penalty or hidden obstacles.
Young Living operates as a direct sales company across Canada, selling essential oils, wellness products, and personal care items through member accounts and the Essential Rewards auto-replenishment program. Unlike traditional retailers, Young Living relies on recurring monthly orders that charge your payment method automatically unless you actively cancel. Understanding how to stop these charges protects your bank account and your consumer rights.
Understanding Young living's business model
Young Living does not charge an upfront membership fee. Instead, you enroll as a member, place orders, and may join Essential Rewards-a subscription program that automatically ships and charges you monthly for a curated product bundle. The Essential Rewards program is the primary reason most Canadian customers cancel: they want to stop recurring charges without closing their entire account, or they wish to exit the program entirely.
The essential rewards trap: why simple non-use does not work
A critical mistake occurs when members assume that simply not placing orders will stop Essential Rewards. It will not. Young Living continues to charge and ship your monthly Essential Rewards bundle unless you explicitly cancel the subscription through your account dashboard or contact customer support in writing. Inaction equals continued billing-a practice that Canadian consumer law regulates strictly.
Your consumer rights in canada
Federal and provincial consumer protection legislation protect you when cancelling subscriptions, and Yafee recommends understanding these rights before you begin the cancellation process.
Federal protections under the competition act
Canada's Competition Act prohibits Young Living from engaging in false or misleading advertising about Essential Rewards benefits, cancellation procedures, or product efficacy. If Young Living's marketing claimed the cancellation process is "simple" but it actually requires multiple steps or hidden contact methods, the company has breached the Competition Act. Furthermore, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) requires Young Living to handle your personal data and payment information securely; if a data breach occurs, Young Living must notify you without unreasonable delay.
Your legal position: You may file a complaint with the Competition Bureau (the federal enforcement body) if Young Living uses deceptive practices, and you retain the right to dispute unauthorized charges with your bank or credit card issuer under Payment Card Industry rules.
Provincial consumer protection and auto-renewal laws
Your province imposes additional duties on Young Living. Ontario's Consumer Protection Act, for example, mandates that companies obtain explicit informed consent before enrolling you in an auto-renewal plan and provide a simple, easy cancellation mechanism. British Columbia's Consumer Protection Act, Alberta's Fair Trading Act, and Quebec's Law on the Protection of the Consumer contain parallel requirements. Many provinces now explicitly regulate subscription services and recurring charges.
Consequently, if Young Living makes cancellation deliberately difficult-by requiring phone calls when written cancellation is available, by hiding the cancellation option in your account, or by not responding to your cancellation request within a reasonable timeframe-you have grounds to lodge a complaint with your provincial consumer protection authority. Yafee advises documenting every communication attempt, as this evidence strengthens your position if escalation becomes necessary.
Your right to a refund or reversal
Refunds are not automatic when you cancel, but you may qualify for one in specific circumstances. If Young Living shipped a defective product, charged your payment method in error, or continued billing you after you submitted a valid cancellation request, you have grounds to request a refund or chargeback. Additionally, if you return unopened products within Young Living's return window (typically 30 days), you may recover your purchase price.
If Young Living refuses your refund request, you can dispute the charge with your credit card company or bank within the chargeback window, which typically spans 60 to 180 days depending on your financial institution. Yafee strongly recommends keeping all order confirmations, shipment receipts, cancellation requests, and correspondence-this documentation is essential if you pursue a dispute.
Methods to cancel your Young Living account
Young Living provides multiple cancellation pathways; using the correct method ensures your cancellation is processed without delay or confusion.
Cancellation via your online account dashboard
This is the fastest and most documented method. Log into your Young Living account, navigate to "Account Settings" or "Subscription Management," and select "Cancel Essential Rewards" or "Close Account." Follow the on-screen prompts, confirm your cancellation, and request an email confirmation. Screenshot the confirmation page; this serves as proof if disputes arise later. Young Living typically processes dashboard cancellations within 1-2 business days, and no further action is required once you receive the confirmation email.
Cancellation by phone
Contact Young Living's Canadian customer service line during business hours. Have your account number, email address, and member ID available. Clearly state that you wish to cancel Essential Rewards or close your account entirely. Request that the representative provide a cancellation confirmation number and send a written confirmation email to your registered email address. Record the date, time, representative name, and confirmation number. Do not end the call until you receive the confirmation number-this is your documentation that cancellation was requested.
Cancellation by registered mail or courier
For a legally ironclad record, send a written cancellation request by registered mail to Young Living's Canadian address. Your letter must include your full name, member ID, account email address, and a clear statement: "I request cancellation of my Young Living account effective immediately. Please confirm this cancellation in writing within 5 business days." Send the letter via Canada Post Registered Mail with proof of delivery, or use a courier service that provides a tracking number and signature confirmation. Retain the receipt and tracking information; this creates a paper trail that satisfies legal requirements under provincial consumer protection acts.
Step-by-step cancellation process
Follow these precise steps to cancel your Young Living account and stop recurring charges.
Step 1: gather your account information
Before you initiate cancellation, collect the following details:
- Your Young Living member ID or account number
- The email address registered to your account
- Your payment method on file (last 4 digits of credit card or bank account)
- The date your current Essential Rewards shipment is scheduled
This information speeds up the process and reduces the risk of cancellation errors.
Step 2: choose your cancellation method
Yafee advises selecting the method that provides the strongest evidence of your request. For maximum protection, use registered mail; for speed, use the online dashboard; for a hybrid approach, use phone followed by a written confirmation email you send yourself copying Young Living's customer service address.
Step 3: submit your cancellation request
If using the online dashboard:
- Log into your Young Living account at the member portal
- Navigate to Account Settings or Subscription Management
- Select "Cancel Essential Rewards" or "Close Account"
- Complete any cancellation survey or reason prompt (optional but useful for documentation)
- Confirm your cancellation on the final screen
- Screenshot the confirmation page
- Wait for a confirmation email from Young Living
If using phone:
- Call Young Living's customer service line
- Provide your account information when requested
- State clearly: "I wish to cancel my Essential Rewards subscription effective immediately"
- Request a cancellation confirmation number
- Ask the representative to email a written confirmation to your registered email address
- Record the date, time, representative name, and confirmation number
If using registered mail:
- Compose a letter on your own letterhead or plain paper
- Include your name, member ID, account email, and the statement: "I request immediate cancellation of my Young Living account and Essential Rewards subscription"
- Sign and date the letter
- Send via Canada Post Registered Mail or a courier service
- Retain the delivery receipt and tracking number
- Note the date sent for your records
Step 4: verify cancellation within 5 business days
After submitting your request, monitor your email for a cancellation confirmation from Young Living. If you do not receive confirmation within 5 business days, contact customer service again and reference your previous cancellation request date and method. Request written confirmation in email form. If Young Living still does not respond or denies cancellation, proceed to Step 5.
Step 5: escalate if necessary
If Young Living refuses your cancellation or continues billing after your request, take these steps:
- Send a follow-up email to Young Living's customer service with subject line "Urgent: Cancellation Not Processed - Formal Dispute"
- Attach copies of your original cancellation request, confirmation emails, and proof of non-response
- State a clear deadline: "I expect written confirmation of cancellation within 3 business days, or I will dispute this charge with my financial institution and file a complaint with [your provincial consumer protection authority]"
- If Young Living does not respond within 3 days, contact your bank or credit card issuer and request a chargeback for unauthorized recurring charges
- File a formal complaint with your provincial consumer protection authority or the Competition Bureau
Pricing and what you'll stop paying
Understanding Young Living's cost structure clarifies what cancellation saves you each month.
| Account type |
Monthly cost (CAD) |
What it includes |
| Essential Rewards (standard) |
$50-$200+ |
Monthly curated product shipment; varies by tier |
| Essential Rewards (premium) |
$150-$250+ |
Priority shipment, exclusive products, loyalty points |
| Membership enrollment fee |
$0 (waived with first order) |
No upfront fee; charged only via first Essential Rewards shipment |
| Shipping (included in Essential Rewards) |
Included |
Standard Canada-wide delivery |
| Total annual cost (Essential Rewards only) |
$600-$3,000+ |
Depending on tier and add-on purchases |
Cancelling Essential Rewards immediately stops these charges. If you maintain a passive member account (no orders), you incur no further costs.
What happens after you cancel
Cancellation triggers several sequential changes to your account and billing.
Immediate effects (same day)
Once you submit cancellation, Young Living flags your account as "cancelled" in their system. No new orders can be placed through your dashboard. If an Essential Rewards shipment is scheduled for the same day or the next business day, contact customer service immediately to confirm that shipment will not proceed; timing is critical here.
Short-term effects (1-7 days)
Your payment method is removed from active billing. Young Living stops charging your credit card or bank account for Essential Rewards. Any loyalty points or pending rewards in your account may expire according to Young Living's terms; Yafee advises checking your account before cancellation and redeeming any available credits.
Long-term effects (30+ days)
Your account transitions to an inactive status. You retain access to order history and transaction records for your own documentation, but you cannot place new orders through Essential Rewards. If you wish to purchase individual products in the future, you must re-enroll and start a new Essential Rewards subscription-no automatic reactivation occurs. Your personal data remains in Young Living's system per PIPEDA requirements; you may request data deletion by sending a formal request in writing.
Common cancellation mistakes to avoid
You're not alone in navigating this process, and awareness of frequent errors helps you cancel cleanly without repeated attempts.
Mistake 1: assuming non-payment stops essential rewards
Many members believe that letting their credit card expire or changing their payment method will trigger automatic cancellation. It will not. Young Living flags the payment issue and attempts to contact you to update your payment information; your account remains active, and cancellation does not occur. You must explicitly cancel through one of the methods outlined above.
Mistake 2: cancelling only the order, not the subscription
Young Living's dashboard may offer an option to "skip this month's shipment." This is not cancellation-it pauses Essential Rewards for one month only, and billing resumes the following month. To permanently exit, select "Cancel Essential Rewards" or "Close Account," not "Skip" or "Pause."
Mistake 3: not requesting written confirmation
Verbal cancellation over the phone or dashboard cancellation without screenshots leaves no evidence if disputes arise. Always request a confirmation email from Young Living, and save it in a dedicated folder. If phone-cancelling, send yourself an email immediately after the call summarizing the representative's name, confirmation number, and cancellation date; this creates a contemporaneous record.
Mistake 4: ignoring the chargeback window
If Young Living continues billing you after cancellation, you have 60 to 180 days (depending on your bank) to dispute the charge via chargeback. After this window closes, your bank will not reverse the transaction. Document every unauthorized charge and initiate a dispute promptly if unauthorized billing persists.
Refund and chargeback procedures
If you are owed a refund or if Young Living charged you improperly, you have specific remedies under Canadian law.
Requesting a refund directly from Young Living
Submit a refund request in writing (email or registered mail) within 30 days of the charge you dispute. Include your member ID, the transaction date, the amount, and the reason (e.g., "Charged after cancellation request on [date]" or "Defective product received [date]"). Young Living typically responds within 5-10 business days. If the company denies your refund without valid reason, proceed to chargeback.
Disputing via credit card chargeback
Contact your credit card issuer or bank and request a chargeback for the disputed transaction. Provide the date of the charge, the amount, your cancellation request date, and any documentation (cancellation confirmation emails, screenshots, registered mail tracking numbers). Your bank will investigate Young Living's response within 30-60 days and typically rule in your favour if you can demonstrate that you cancelled before the charge occurred.
Escalating to your provincial consumer protection authority
If Young Living refuses to refund or if the chargeback fails, file a formal complaint with your provincial consumer protection office. In Ontario, contact the Consumer Protection Act branch; in British Columbia, contact the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions; in Alberta, contact the Fair Trading Act enforcement body. Provide all documentation: cancellation requests, confirmation emails, unauthorized charge statements, and correspondence with Young Living. Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel subscriptions and recover unauthorized charges by following this escalation pathway.
Comparison: cancel versus keep Young Living
Before finalizing your decision, review the key factors for cancellation versus continued enrollment.
| Factor |
Keep Essential Rewards |
Cancel Essential Rewards |
| Monthly cost |
$50-$250+ CAD |
$0 CAD (no automatic charges) |
| Product freshness |
Monthly curated shipments |
No automatic products; manual orders only |
| Loyalty points |
Earn and redeem monthly |
Points expire upon cancellation |
| Flexibility |
Limited (must skip or pause monthly) |
Full control; order only when needed |
| Billing control |
Automatic monthly charges |
No recurring charges; no surprises |
| Re-enrollment |
Already active |
Must re-enroll if you change your mind |
If you value predictability, cost control, and the ability to cancel anytime without penalty, cancellation is the stronger choice. Yafee recommends cancellation for consumers who no longer use 50% or more of their monthly shipment or who find better value elsewhere.
Your cancellation address and final steps
If you choose to cancel by registered mail or courier, send your written cancellation request to the following address:
Young Living Essential Oils Canada Ltd.
[Insert registered Canadian postal address provided by Young Living customer service; this address appears on official order receipts and invoice documentation]
Your letter must include:
- Your full name as it appears on your account
- Your member ID and account email address
- The statement: "I request immediate cancellation of my Young Living account and Essential Rewards subscription, effective today"
- Your signature and the date
- A return address and phone number for confirmation
Send via Canada Post Registered Mail (with proof of delivery) or a courier service that provides tracking and signature confirmation. Retain your receipt and tracking number. Young Living must acknowledge receipt and confirm cancellation in writing within 5 business days.
Cancelling Young Living requires clarity, documentation, and persistence-but Canadian consumer protection law firmly supports your right to exit. In accordance with federal competition law and provincial auto-renewal regulations, Young Living must honor your cancellation request promptly and without penalty. Yafee specializes in guiding consumers through subscription cancellations across Canada, and we've helped thousands of Canadians stop unwanted charges, recover funds, and reclaim control of their billing. If you encounter resistance, document your efforts, escalate formally, and contact your provincial consumer protection authority-your legal position is strong.