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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.
Heather S says
I use a couple oils now and would love to use more for my family!!!
ina ralston says
Not to old to try something new. Might be beneficial for my grandkids!
A Schnotala says
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Angel says
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Chris flores says
I have recently converted to all natural living and removing all scents from everything no more dryer sheets , homemade laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, soaps and lotions. I also have started to use essential oils to help aid in our ailments and a kit like this would be instrumental in assisting with this transition further.
Linda says
I love Plant Therapy. Also I am signed up for their newsletter/blog which I appreciate since they provide excellent information from certified aromatherapists!
Terry says
I would love to learn more about how to use oils and what the benefits are. I have two kids with allergies and have been told that oils may help. I my self am interested in reducing stress in the home also. I think oils would be great I just need a starting point.
Erica says
I just got some wool balls to thow in my drier instead of drier sheets. I'd LOVE to try some of these essential oils by putting them on the wool balls, then drying my clothes with the scents. They could change with the seasons :) Erica
Bethany says
newsletter - thanks!
Cami says
I just started researching essential oils and I would love to try them and see how they work!
Kimee says
Newsletter!
Dawn Kaesnter says
I signed up for the newsletter
Kimee says
I would love to try either one of these. I have heard so many benefits of essential oils. I am a teacher and could definitely use anything that helps with stress and energy! My son also would benefit from the kidsafe. He is 3 and suffers from allergies, as well as does not like to go to sleep at night.
Holly says
I would love to try these. I've just been reading about the oils and I'm really interested in what they can do.
Amy says
I just know that there are so many things - cleaning, healing, mood management - that I could be using oils for, instead of less natural methods.
Bethany Chapman says
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Beth says
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JIll says
I have heard that oils can heal so many ailments that I now take pain relievers and medication for. Winning this would be awesome for me.
Maia says
I use lemon essential oil, but I would love to try others!
Bethany Chapman says
I'm just starting to experiment with EO's and would love to have more to try!
emily says
I would love to try a new brand and all the varieties of oils they carry!
Amanda Savarese says
I'd love to experiment with essential oils! I swear by tea tree, which saved my complexion without harsh chemicals and peroxide. I've never mustered up the courage to buy a complete set, so this would be a game-changer for me!
Laura N. says
Newsletter. Thank you!
Jen Thompson says
I use essential oils for the great health benefits and the keep my family out of the doctor's office. They have so many uses and are truly "essential"!
Tina says
I use some essential oils now but would love some different ones.
Jessica says
Newsletter also.
Stephanie Hodam says
Many of my friends use essential oils and I have never tried them out due to the cost. I think they would be very beneficial for our young family of 5 and one on the way!
Anna says
I need help sleeping. I hope I get to try these out!
Kimberly says
newsletter! thank you :)
Renee says
I've just started to look into essential oils. I have Fibromyalgia and I'm in a high amount of pain most days. I'm desperate. But I really love the healthy options for everything so that's why I'd love to check these out. Thanks for the opportunity!
Ann says
I'd like to try a brand that is not a MLM.
Theresa C says
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Lea says
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Bethany says
I would love to have the essential oils to help improve my family's health!
Michaela says
I signed up for the newsletter. :-)
Michele says
Newsletter :)
Jessica says
Wow, I would be over the moon to win these essential oils. I have tried lemon and tea tree but it would be so cool to try all these great different options.
Lisa says
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and I would love to have this because we have two girls at home ages 11 and 13 who are ALWAYS getting sick and suffer from allergies. I prefer natural remedies as their immune systems are still so sensitive. Thank you!
Stacey Helinski says
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Jill Sackett says
I would love to try the essential oils for stress and anxiety reduction. Thanks!
Angela leflett says
Signed up for their news letter