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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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april says
Essential oils have been a rounds for hundreds of years. I love natural remedies!!
Lisa says
I've been researching essential oils lately and would love top try some! I've only tried the peppermint and lavender........ really wanting to try the frankincense!!
Laura says
I am really interested in the benefits of essential oils, they just don't always fit into the budget. What a great variety in Plant Therapy's set!
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I would love the Essential oils for kids!
My 5 year old Son is suffering so bad with
congestion, sneezing, coughing and his eyes
are so watery and itchy. This is the first time for him to be suffering from allergies. :-)
Sarah says
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Barbara says
I am a believer in the therapeutic benefits of essential oils. I would love to win this!
Sabrina says
What a wonderful place to start! Oils are so expensive, I try a new one when I can, but I would LOVE to to have a full set to really work with and a guide to help.
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Amanda Hess says
I have been wanting to try essential oils for quite some time. I have been transitioning to a more natural and non-processed lifestyle and have heard such great reviews as far as oils go. Having migraines and minor ailments, I would much rather be able to remedy them with a natural solution instead of heading straight for the medicine cabinet. Also working in a therapy office, I would love to possibly introduce some oils with a diffuser.
Kelly Meyer says
I would love to try the children's EO and to learn more about how to use them correctly. Healing our ailments naturally interests me in keeping my family's health safe as possible.
Jan says
So excited about a chance to win Essential Oils. I have been very interested in using them as a way of healthy living everyday day. I am trying to live more natural instead of using products with chemicals that are harmful to our bodies and the environment. Keepng my fingers crossed!
Lara Baumann says
Would like to try plant therapy's oils as I've heard good things but never tried.
Eileen Miller says
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Laura says
I have been learning more about oils and this would help me get started with a supply to work with!
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Jennifer says
My kids really would love to try essential oils. My oldest has a difficult time falling asleep at night and my youngest gets bit a lot outside by bugs. After a Memorial Day cookout and the aftermath of itching from being on a farm and shots for Kindergarten, she could use a little.
Gardnerfam says
trying to implement more essential oils in our daily lives. This kit would get us started on the right track!
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Diane says
want to try this in our house!!
Stephanie Gigliotti says
I recently started using essential oils for myself to deal with chronic migrains and I am wanting to try them on my kids (and pets) to prevent things like Lyme's Disease.
Cindy F says
My friends have been sharing the benefits their families have seen with essential oil usage-I haven't known where to start or which one to try first so this would fix that problem! thank you
Kara Keiser says
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Sarah says
I am looking for safe, natural alternatives to medicine and would love to get started with essential oils!
Michele E says
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Catrina B says
I have been wanting to try EOs and this seems like the prefect way.
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Shawn says
I have several friends who swear by essential oils. I have dabbled, but want to know and experience more!
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Angel says
I am new to essential oils and have tried only a couple - peppermint and lemon. I have heard of Young Living and DoTERRA but never heard of Plant Therapy. I am interested in trying them.
Lindsey says
I would love to give some of these a try... sleeping issues for some, allergy issues for others! Thanks!
Valerie says
I have been researching and finding so much information about how oils are great for allergies, immunity, cleaning and just overall improved health. I would love to be able to try some of these oils!
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Christy says
I have been interested in finding out about essential oils for awhile now! Here is my chance!!