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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.
Dana says
I would love to try essential oils to help with falling to sleep!
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Amber Grantz says
I would love to try essential oils because I've heard they have great health benefits. I've not been the best sleeper and would like to try them for that amongst other things. I LOVE that they are a natural way to manage ailments.
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Erica says
I have been using Young Living oils for years and would love to try a new brand. Thanks for this opportunity!
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Heather Peterson says
I would like to try Plant Therapy’s essential oils because I love essential oils and have heard that Plant Therapy ' s Essential Oils are a great product.
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April Webb says
I really would love to try essential oils for 1)my boyfriend has terrible time going to sleep and staying asleep and 2) my dad has terrible muscle pain and we have been unable to find any relief for them. Thanks!
Sara Smith says
I would love to try some essential oils! I have been hearing how great they are and would like to see for myself!
Leigh says
I have been slowly researching essential oils to start trying then. My husband has terrible allergies and I'm worried my 20m old is getting them as well. He's never really been sick but recently became so congested and there was nothing I could do for him. I felt so bad hearing him snore and gasp for air all night long. I'd like to try them now to see if they'll help.
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Heather says
I would love to make essentials a part of my everyday life!
Amy Dall says
I am a birth doula and lactation counselor. I would love to know more about how to safely use essential oils and I am interested in learning about a new (to me) essential oil company. Thank you!
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Diana Blaine says
I would really like to try these oils out because my little one has been getting sick so much and passing it to us and I'd like to try these instead of using Tylenol or other things. I'm interested in using them for cleaning as well.
Barbara says
I would like to try Calm the Child to see how it compares with another company's blend.
Samantha says
I have seen essential oils everywhere, and have been dying to try them, but have no idea where to begin! My husband suffers from headaches, and I from seasonal allergies. I have read where essential oils can be helpful for not only these reasons, but many more, and would love an opportunity to win a kit that would allow me to discover all that essential oils can do! :)
kelly goldschmidt says
Because I never win anything!! Seriously. I am very interested in learning more about the oils - I use lavender on my wool dryer balls and LOVE it. Please pick me. Pretty please.
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Jennifer Lo Presti says
I've recently started using essential oils and have had good luck with them. I'd love the chance to try others.
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Jason Fifield says
I'd like to try other essential oils. A friend gave me one for sore
Muscles and it made a real difference. I've heard some can be good for allergies and lack of energy.
Karla Jenkins says
I would love to try true essential oils. I have purchased lavender oil in the past and it worked ok but it was cheap and not pure had loads of other stuff in. I
Melissa St John says
I am a first grade teacher and mother of two. I am just starting out learning about essential oils. I am hoping they can help me not catch every bug that comes into my classroom. I am also looking for allergy relief for my children.
Jen Hinger says
I'm not the kind of person that normally responds to smells, would love to try oils to see if that's different -- all about their natural approach to addressing different issues!
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Brenda Ulmer says
Interested in learning more about how Plant Therapy's oils could help with my high blood pressure & anxiety.
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kelly says
I'd love to learn more about using oils for my sweet family! And newsletter
Melissa Hoffman says
I would like to try a new essential oil company.
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Valerie says
I would love to try the lavender and Frankincense to aid in relaxation and falling asleep.
Debbie Hixon says
Have tried a few on my father who has Alzheimer's and would like to try them myself ..