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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.
Jenn Kozak says
I have been wanting to try essential oils but am overwhelmed by the amount of companies to choose from. I have never heard of Plant Therapy. Hoping to win their product!
Jayme says
I would LOVE to try these essential oils! I've been reading about benefits to specific oils for my family but just have been too skeptical to jump on the band wagon.
I'm a nursing mommy to a 3 mo old and also have a 7 year old and there are so many benefits for my girls and myself during the period.
I would be so grateful to have this set :)
Linda Owqn says
I would love to try Plant therapy's essential oils because they are natural. No drug side effects to worry about. They go to the source of the issue, not just treat the symptoms.
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Erica R says
I would love to see if these can help my daughter's skin problems.
Kirsten says
I have recently become interested in essential oils, but have not bought many. I would love the opportunity to receive a set with several choices! I have signed up for the newsletter.
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Carly says
Would love to have the set. I know a lot of people who use essential oils and love them. I would love to try them!
Robin says
i love oils and am very interested in finding another reliable source.
Sabrina Platfoot says
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marie says
I am so excited to try a natural solution over all the chemical ones!
lori says
I would love to see the health benefits of these oils.
Liz Hairston says
I would love to try Plan Therapy's essential oils because I want to incorporate more of nature's health into my daily living!
Joann Rosenbaum says
I would love to try these oils!!
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Melissa meyer says
I'd love to try these. Especially the kid friendly set. My one year old has a terrible eczema type rash that medicines haven't helped with, terrible sleep problems, and digestive issues. We've heard that essential oils might be helpful to her but it's hard to afford right now.
Amy says
I would love to try these! Thank you for the offer!!
Yakelin says
Would love to try these have been hearing great things about them and how beneficial they are.
KP says
I've heard amazing testimonies and would finally like to try them myself!
mara goltsman says
my friend has been raving about the essential oils that she uses and i'd love to try some.
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Nicole says
I have heard so many beneficial uses for these oils and would love to have the use of these at all times.
Hallie says
I am excited to learn about essential oils.
I subscribed to the newsletter, too!
Lisa Clark says
I love the idea that certain oils can calm and relax. I recently wrote a paper on the benefits of certain oils, the plants they come from, and the various uses. We use some of these for a third eye massage in yoga class. My favorite part of class. Thank you for this opportunity.
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I would Love the try the KidSafe Essential Oil.
This is the first time my 5 Year old Son had developed Allergies. His is suffering so bad with itchy eyes and congestion, coughing and watery eyes... Poor thing..
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Geri H says
I would love to try the essential oils, a lady at work is starting to use them. It looks quite interesting to me.
Kathy says
I have rheumatoid arthritis and would love to try a more holistic approach to pain and inflammation therapies other than the harsh drugs prescribed by my doctor. I've heard a lot of great things about essential oils, looking forward to trying something new.
Kristin says
I would like to try these essential oils with my son with autism. They may be just what he needs!
Thanks!
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Robin says
I love oils and am interested in finding a new reliable supplier
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Mindy says
I am just getting into oils....my first experiment was bug repellent...it smells amazing and keeps the bugs away!!
Marisa Krick says
I work with antepartum women and am a doula and I would love these oils to use with my clients. Also my family is interested in trying oils so I would love to have so many to try out.
Caroline says
I have always wanted to try oils but haven't been able to pull the trigger yet. I have two small children with another one on the way and would love to have a more natural home. Colds, allergies, germs, cranky kids etc are all part of my life and I'd love some safe ways to deal with them!
celena says
I received peppermint as a gift for my migraines. I have always wanted to try the other oils!
Ashley says
I have lavender, lemon, and peppermint in my medicine cabinet and one of my goals this summer is to learn more about essential oils and fill my medicine cabinet with more natural remedies for my family.