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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.
Susan Powers says
I would love to not take allergy meds. Keeping my family out of the pharmacy and relying solely on essential oils is a dream of mine.
Lisa Mawson says
To continue making homemade things like cleaners and deodorant in our
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Dora B says
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Linda Elliott says
Would love to give this as a gift for someone special
theresa says
I would love to try these essential oils...I've been looking for an all natural bug repellant!!
Jennifer Padovani says
I have heard they can do wonders for allergies, stress, PMS- have always wanted to give them a try
Tiffany says
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Elissa says
Would love to try this. Have 5 kids, and a husband. I could definitely use this!
Jamie Le says
Severe (anaphylactic) allergies for my baby and stress and fatigue for me! Would love to try essential oils!
jd says
EO's for health and happiness!
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Sarah says
I would love the chance to use this wide verity of essential oils with my spa treatments, custom facials and manicures and pedicures! Using the benefits of the oils to help treat skin conditions with the added pleasure of amazing relaxing smells... Bliss
Claudia says
I would love to try the essential oils - I use Tea Tree oil but have not tried others.
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Audrey* says
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Helen says
I have a 20mo old daughter who I just tried essential oils on last night for the first time. We both loved it. We would love to explore different essential oils for a variety of purposes. Thank you!.
Christine A says
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Hayley says
I've been reading a lot about the benefits of oils and would love a starter kit to get me and my family started!
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Ellen says
I'm becoming a lot more health conscious about what I eat and what products I use in my home and am switching to all natural products. I've been starting to get into using essential oils a lot more and this would really help me financially! Thank you for your consideration.
Allison r says
I have several friends who love the oils and use them for tons of things. I'd love to give them a try also. It's got to be better for you than all the other stuff out there!
Dora B says
I've been wanting to try EOs! I have read about the ways they can help with some of the medical issues one of my children has.
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Renecia J says
I would love to try the essential oil synergies for children! They sound awesome...I'm always looking for a natural way to heal.
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Karen T says
I want to try the oils because I am tired of trying to "cure" my kids with medications that are filled with chemicals and Lord knows what! To think I could help them with truly natural products brings tears to my eyes!
Sarah says
This would be a great addition to our family! I have been thinking of trying essential oils, so this would be an awesome start!
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Carol Wheeler says
I would love to try these kid-friendly synergies with my grandkids ... and the essential oils for me. I'm starting to learn about essential oils and am intrigued.
Natalie says
Im very interested in trying the oils, especially the sneezy stop as my children both suffer from allergies and I hate having them on meds to alleviate their symptoms.
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Audrey* says
I'd like to try these oils because I keep hearing wonderful things about them. If Lisa is promoting them, I know they are a quality product.
Kimberly W. says
I'd love to try these oils. I've recently discovered the benefits of essential oils and want to learn how to use them.
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Lindsay says
I would love to try this brand of oils!!!
Jamie talbot says
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Lisner says
I have always heard about oils, but never new what brand would be best to buy. I would love to have a kit to try. Thanks!