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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.
Laura says
I'd love to try this brand! I have tried another brand and didn't care for it so much, so I hesitate spending money on other varieties.
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Heather says
I've used lavender for calming and lemon for cleaning and would LOVE LOVE LOVE to try the rest in these kits, especially the Ban the Bugs. We have a TERRIBLE mosquito problem and I am looking for something safe and effective to use.
Peggy says
I want to rid our home of as many chemicals as possible and winning this would make that possible. Thanks for the opportunity!
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Minda says
Love essentials oils! Would love to try Plant Therapy brand!
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Kathy Damron says
I'm already a big fan of Plant Therapy but I could really use some more for my natural medicine cabinet! :) I love, LOVE, LOVE Plant Therapy because their main goal is safety and education about the products they sell. They don't just push their product to make money, they love to teach and teach SAFE USAGE! No, I'm not in any way affiliated with them, I'm just a devoted fan!
Cynthia says
I have tried other brands of oil and would like to try plant therapy.
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Cadence says
Newsletter!!! the couple of oils I have been able to try have really worked for me!!!!
Sharon Stento says
I have heard so much about essential oils. I am particularly interested in Plant Therapy's oils because I have also heard that the oils need to be of good quality and some are not.
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roseanne eber says
I would love to win this set. I have twin girls and I am hearing a lot of good reviews with having a diffuser in your home. My girls and I have a hard time getting to sleep. Anxiety is a big roll in my life as well and would love to be able to have all the oils I need.
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JoLyn Lanphar says
I've been researching oils to try with my son. He has ADHD on he's been off meds for almost 2 years now. We have come along way with diet and it helps but looking for more help.
Nicki Petersen says
I have been wanting to try essential oils because I believe in taking a more natural approach to things!
Shanon says
Would love to win this!
Sara Stone says
my cousin just told me about this! I would LOVE to win this set because yes Essential Oils are expensive, however I am educating myself in them and loving to better myself and help others better themselves!!
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Jenna Barkus says
I currently use DoTerra oils and have been thinking about trying and switching to Plant Therapy.
Karen T says
I would love to win these oils because I hate trying to heal my kids with medicine that is full of chemicals and Lord knows what!
Melissa says
I have really been wanting to try oils for myself and for my family. I have had a lot of trouble with sleep and fatigue.
Kristina Walker says
I have used some basic essential oils and really interested in trying others. We have switched our diet to whole foods and would like to start switching from harsh medications and chemicals to essential oils.
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Angie says
I would love to try anything that helps eliminate chemicals.
Jeana says
This lovely set of essential oils is making me salivate! :D
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Danika says
I have wanted to try high quality essential oils for ages for a variety of uses!
Sheila Tawney says
I have always wanted to try essential oils but have no idea where to begin. I couldn't ask for a better way to try them out than by winning this prize!
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MaryAnn C says
Love Plant Therapy. Would love to have either of the complete sets!!
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Ashley dewitz says
4th baby due in 7 weeks would love a set for to try during those difficult times.
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Rachel says
I would love to get into essential oils, but I'm a little scared because I don't know what I'm doing...
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Gina Rutherford says
I'd like to try plant therapy essential oils because I am a grandmother and would rather use organic whole products for my grandchildren sores, bumps, bruises, colds, fevers, etc. etc. Also, I am a massage therapist and would like to incorporate these oils into my practice.
Thank you for considering me.
Gina Rutherford