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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.
Brenda M says
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Kimberly Watts says
I would love to try the plant therapy essential oils as I would love to move our household to a healthier way of living without the convenience of man made medicines all the time. I hate to take medicine and so does my child & husband so if it can be as simple as rubbing a blend of oils together to do the same thing as popping a pill, then I am all for it.
Emily P says
I have been wanting to get more into essential oils and this kit would be great for that!
Emily hillman says
for many reasons, it is an alternative. I used essential oil during my drug free birth and it was so helpful
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Karen says
I would love to try these oils. A girl I work with sells them and I have been tempted to buy from her but they are a bit pricey. This would be the perfect oportunity to try them without breaking the bank.
Kim L says
I've been wanting to try essential oils for awhile but don't know where to start. I'm a busy mom of 3 kids ages 8,7 and 5 and would love to see what they could do for myself and my kids. Thx!
Kristen says
Hi, I would love to put my family on natural oils! I have 3 kiddos 4,6 and 8 and a hubby who is a little skeptical . Let me prove him wrong ;)
Amber says
I really want to get started using essential oils.
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Ann McCulley says
I know I am missing out on so many uses for Plants Essential Oils because I do not know how to use essential oils. I would love the opportunity to learn. Especially Kid Safe Synergies Essential Oils for our first grandbaby!
brittany weaver says
Sleep. Since having my third, having a health scare that cost me my reproductive parts, trying to manage life with three littles I just don't sleep. My hormones are whacky and every day is a whirlwind. :)
Leslie says
I love all the kid friendly blends! Very useful for my toddler.
Darice Heyns says
I'd love to explore these oils.
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Marie says
I would love these oils. I have tried a few oils and have been wanting a set for our family.
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Jaclyn Reynolds says
I have only tried the Lemon and I love it! Would love to try all!
jacci says
Would love to experience the benefits of something we haven't tried yet
jennifer says
I am just beginning to learn about essential oils and have purchased a few to try. I would love to get this set so I can really get into using them for my whole family.
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Susan says
I've heard such great things about oils and the benefits of and have no idea where to start. Thank you!
Laura says
Love to try this brand.
Kirsten says
I have been experimenting with EOs for soaps and other body care items, but could really use some guidance and ideas! I have a LO who I am nervous about using EOs with, so I could learn a lot!!
Kathleen says
Love, love essential oils!
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Lisa Witt says
I love love love essential oils.
They have hundreds of uses.
My family uses these oils to treat our illnesses. It would be
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Debra D says
I'm interested in trying the oils because of my youngest daughter. She is having issues with hair loss (at 9 years old) and we have already consulted her doctor, to no avail. We have already changed her diet, since she is lactose intolerant, but we are now starting on the whole/real foods path and I would like to remove as many toxins from her/our life as I can. Think this would be a great starting point!
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Jess says
Have tried some oils and since have heard other uses for other oils. Would love to try them all.
Sarah says
I would love to try these oils. I have been using another brand and have found them helpful.
Katie says
I have been interested in EO's for a while. It would be. Great to receive a complete set to get started! We try to use as many natural products as possible and either kit would help in that effort.
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Margaret says
i want to try essential oils because my husband has an immune deficiency and we are trying to combat medicines with more natural approaches.
Jess K says
I just learned about this brand of oils and would be interested in trying them out.
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