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Beginner's Guide to Essential Oils
Many people swear by essential oils as home remedies and claim they help keep their kids out of the doctor's office. Though these claims are not backed by the FDA, it certainly sounds intriguing! So if you want to figure out how to incorporate them into your family's routine, here are some good ways to start.
Content courtesy of our sponsor Plant Therapy
Top 5 Oils
- Lavender
Lavender Population is known for being calming by reducing anxiety and acting as a stress reliever. It can also help with minor burns and reducing scarring and other skin issues including eczema and psoriasis.
- - Lemon
Lemon can be refreshing, energizing, and uplifting. It can also be added to your favorite household cleaner to help refresh and sanitize.
- - Peppermint
Peppermint is stimulating and can help enhance alertness and improve your energy. It can also relieve headaches, nausea, digestive problems, and congestion. Because of its menthol content, peppermint has a cooling effect which can also help reduce a fever and relieve pain.
- - Tea Tree
Tea Tree is often known for its ability to help combat acne and oily skin. You can also add a few drops to laundry to help keep things fresh.
- - Frankincense
Frankincense frereana is especially prized for its skin rejuvenating properties. It's great for wrinkles, scars, dry skin and damaged skin, and can help heal a wound or cut. It can also calm and relax your body and uplift your mood.
Top 5 KidSafe Synergies
Plant Therapy also has a line of KidSafe Synergies, which are basically different blends. Here are their top 5 for summer:
- Germ Destroyer
Move over hand sanitizer! A germ fighting oil is great to have on
hand to help your family fight any sickness you might come in contact with.
- - Sneezy Stop
Do you or your child suffer from allergies? These synergies have been known to alleviate symptoms caused from seasonal allergies.
- - Ban The Bugs
Beware summertime buggers! Your family can play outdoors more this summer with an all natural insect repellent using these synergies.
- - Calming The Child
These relaxing synergies are great to use during the day or before bed when you or your child are feeling overwhelmed or extra wound up.
- - Nighty Night
These two oils are perfect to help you or your little one sleep more soundly during the night. Fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. I know we've all gotten to a point where we will try anything!
hand to help your family fight any sickness you might come in contact with.
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Miranda says
I've been wanting to try out essential oils for so long! I just don't have it in my budget right now to buy some. But I've been converting to a more natural healthy lifestyle and every time I treat myself or my kids with medication for anything I wonder if I could prevent it if I'd just save some money here and there so I could finally purchase. Also, I have anxiety very bad and hate the side effects of my medication. I'd love to try essential oils to combine for my new love of meditation and yoga and see if I could go med free!!
Karmyn says
I'd like to try Plant Therapy essential oils for making my own cleaning supplies & natural home remedies
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Diana says
Hi! I have been wanting to try essential oils for months but I get so overwhelmed and don't know where to start! These kits would be amazing!
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Stephanie D. says
i am a new mom and am interested in oils as an alternative treatment method for my baby
Lisa says
I always wanted to try essential oils I think this would be the perfect opportunity.
Beks says
I've been interested in essential oils for awhile. I'm just amazed at what they can do. I burned myself right before an informational meeting, and the consultant let me use a touch of Lavender oil on the burn. It stopped stinging immediately. I was very impressed. :-)
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Anna says
I have always wanted to try essential oils, I really believe in only putting natural things into my body :)
Dana says
I would love to win. I love experimenting with essential oils for scars, relaxation and hair growth.
Lisa says
I'm researching and learning about oils before I purchase some and start using them in our home. I'm excited about all the benefits they could have for our family! But with a baby, I'm also concerned about safety. Plant Therapy's essential oils have been highly recommended by a number of natural living bloggers I read, and I would love the opportunity to try their oils!
Allie Thomas says
I would love to win this! My two girls both struggle with croup, allergies, and ear infections, and I'd like to try essential oils for my own energy and mood :)
Deborah T says
I've been wanting to try oils now for a while, this would be a great chance!
Erin says
They sound fascinating. I'd love to try them with my new baby!
Holly H says
I'd love to try out some natural health solutions!
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Jennie says
I have been wanting to try essential oils for a while now, but now that the new baby is coming, it is time to give them a shot and this would be the perfect way to do it.
Laura says
I would love to win since having a child I'm more interested in essential oils and the benefits. This would be a great start!
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Lindsay says
My 3 year old has been having a hard time falling asleep at night. I've read a lot about putting lavender oil on a child's feet at night to help calm them down. I would love to try it!
Krista says
I've never tried them and would like to. I would like to see if they can help with ear infections and seasonal alergies/colds.
Katie says
I'd love to win these as a way to check out the "hype" without a financial commitment.
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christine plamann says
We've already removed all chemical cleaning products from our home and I'd love to incorporate oils into our lifestyle for the health benefits!
Andrea G says
I have a 2 year old who has some issues periodically with congestion and due to a defect in how her eyes and nose drain when ever gets congested for a few days she will end up getting a bacterial infection in her eyes which has to be treated yet again with more antibiotics. I would love to use these oils to help keep her symptoms to a minimum in hopes to prevent her from getting so sick she gets another infection. She is not even 2 and half and has already been treated for the infection with antibiotics 10 times. Also I would love to try them to help with allergies since the whole family has allergy problems and we live in the south.
Leilani says
I would like to win because although I've used lavender and cedarwood, I'd like to expand and try other types of essential oils. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Jen says
I have used essential oils in homemade lotion bars but would love to try different ones as well as synergies!
RachelW says
We have started learning about essential oils in my yoga class. I would love to be able to try them all out!
Meredith says
I've just started weaning the house off commercial cleaning products, and am loving essential oils in my homemade ones!
alyssa says
I have been hearing and seeing so many people successfully using essential oils for so many common problems - I would love to have a set like this to get started!
Tara says
I'd like to try the essential oils so that I can get away from artificially scented household products and personal products.
Jen says
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Jen says
I don't know a lot about essential oils & am excited to learn more!
Jennifer says
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Jennifer says
I have been wanting to try essential oils but haven't been able to afford them. What a great chance to win some!
Kathleen says
I recently started dabbling in the essential oil market and I'd love to add some more to my collection! Thank you!