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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.
Michelle Q-S says
I've been researching for a while now, so this would be the perfect start.
Misty says
Comprehensive kit!
Denise says
I am excited to try the kids oils.
Colleen hobbs says
I have learned a lot about essential oils and know several people who could really benefit from them and I would love the ability to share and help them!!! That is exciting.
Laura says
I would share this with my best friend who loves essential oils. But would love to use this in cleaning products, laundry, baths....ah! I've been out of oils for awhile.
Susan R says
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Amanda says
I have been wanting to try oils now that we are trying to live a more healthy lifestyle!
Cady Asch says
I would love to win these oils : ) Signing up for the newsletter.
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Teri says
I love that combining different oils give a completely unique set of possibilities. To me this is a great way to stay natural and healthy.
Chrystal Kline says
I would love to try essential oils. I've been doing some research on them & there are so many benefits to using them!
Jenna says
I have a 2 yr old and a 9 mo old and would love to see if essential oils can help us beat off some of the (endless) toddler colds!!
Kathleen says
I"m very interested in Essential Oils to keep myself and my family healthy through natural methods.
Amanda says
I've been curious to try essential oils for a while now, particularly for my daughter to help her fall asleep more peacefully. I'd love to try this set!
Brianna says
I would love to use more oils! Unfortunately, our budget dues not allow for me to get a complete kit, do this would truly be a blessing!
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Christa Fitzwater says
Oh so many reasons I'd like to try these essential oils. I've heard there are some oils that may help keep an ADHD brain (my son) more focused. I'd love to see if they help my daughter's mild allergy symptoms. And I'd love it if something would help me to sleep more soundly. Please...pick me! Pick me! :-)
Jessica says
It's not letting me post another comment to say I signed-up for their newsletter. But if this comes through I did sign up for it! Thanks!
Jessica says
I would love to try more natural methods of cleaning and healing.
Kendall says
I would love to try these essential oils! I have 12 horses and 3 dogs that my vet has had me use some on and I am very interested in trying more.
Cassandra says
I have so many reasons why I would love these kits. I have 3 children and I like to keep a chemical free home. I try to make my own cleaners, deodorants, perfumes, etc. I am also allergic to chemical fragrances so it is a must for me to only use essential oils. Plus, we live in a state with very long winters and cold and flu season is just crazy! Anything to help ward off germs, I am up for.
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Christine says
I have heard all about these and have always wanted to try some essential oils. Having three kids with allergies and sensitive skin I think we would really use this product.
Fern says
Comment#1. I have been hearing much about essential oils but am a bit overwhelmed on how to start using them. This might help me get started.
Carrie Moe says
Love essential oils !
Kim Curell says
I hear many people talk about the healing powers of essential oils! I have never personally tried any, but would love the opportunity to experiment and discover how they can heal, help with stress, help with sleep, and help my overall health and well being!
Laurie says
My son has suffered from terrible allergies this spring and have heard some of these essential oils can help.
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Christi says
I have recently been introduced to Essential Oil Therapy and I love it. I have been using it with my newborn for chest congestion and for myself for sinus headaches among many other things. They are amazing and I want to have them readily accessible in my home also to help others as well. Signing up for newsletter too!
Jen F. says
I would LOVE To try EO's - I've read a lot and heard a lot and know there are several "companies" out there promoting their EO's. Plant Therapy is one brand I'd trust - especially when it come to using on my 1-year-old. We're still working on sleeping through the night and Lisa, you're right - we'll try anything to make that happen! :-)
Kendall Aboushanab says
Essential oils seem to go hand in hand with the lifestyle choice we make for our family. I have been dying to get on board with oils but it never seems to be in our budget. Winning either one of these sets would help my 2 little ones, my hubby, and myself live the healthy, more natural life we strive for!
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Erin J says
With little ones in the family, and (thanks to sites like 100 Days of Real Food) an increased awareness of the toxins we are exposed to daily through products put on and in their bodies, I would love the chance to try Plant Therapy's KidSafe Synergies. Also, it would be awesome to have so many oils to add to our "arsenal" in the medicine cabinet!
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Cindy says
I have a small set of oils - the top 5 oils in Plant Therapies list. I love using them and am amazed at what they can do. It would be amazing to have a more robust selection of oils to work with.
Maritza says
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Julie says
I am already getting your newsletter. I am an EO newbie. Love what they are doing for me and my babies. :)