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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.
Jaimie says
I am a mom of 4 amazing kids. 2 of my kiddos have special needs and I'm always looking for ways improve their health without adding on more meds. Plus, I want to give ALL of them a healthy lifestyle!
Amy says
I just got diagnosed with Hashimoto's Disease. I am wanting to eat better and watch what goes into and onto my body. We only have one body and I want it to last as long as possible.
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Sarah says
I would love to try EO's to help eliminate the yearly crud the kids bring home. I am also looking for a more natural way to do this!
Kathleen Kelly says
I would love to win this, I have been dabbling in essential oils since Christmas when I made sugar scrub for gifts. Essentials can get to be expensive. I am on a limited budget and I would love to try different oils for different things. My next project is making Lemon Essential Oil Melts for the shower....thank you for the opportunity!
Kristen Peterson says
I would really like to keep our home and healing remedies as natural as possible. I feel this would help me have a more complete knowledge of how to use essential oils. Thanks!
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Alisa Willingham says
Ive tried the multilevel marketing brands but have been turned off by their marketing and prices! I believe my son suffers from allergies and conventional medicine has been ineffective. I would love to try oils and see if they work
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Erin says
I have been interested in learning more about oils and incorporating them more into my everyday life. I have also thought about getting involved in selling oils, but have been able to afford to do so. These kits would be perfect to kick start my learning! Thank you for having such a wonderful give-away!
Courtney says
I would love to try the essential oils. I believe that pure and clean products are not only safe for the environment but safe for the body.
I've had strange skin allergies that no doctor has been able to figure out. I'd love to try these out and attempt to alleviate the problems.
Donna says
I've read so much about essential oils and as part of my overall desire to be more "real" in my life choices, I would love to try this essential oil set.
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Rebekah says
We are trying to get into essential oils for the health of our family but have not been able to afford some of the higher end oils! This would be a great opportunity for us to start using them! We prefer using natural everything in our household and this would be a big help!
Tammy Smith says
I've heard about the oils for a while now. I would love to win this. I recently heard there's an oil you can put on the big toe to reduce snoring. I'll try anything for my husband's snoring!
Amy says
I love using oils because I love the more "natural" approach to healing and health then just taking medications all the time!!
donna says
Yes, yes yes! To essential oils for so many reasons, but mainly because they work, are given to us freely from our great Mother Earth, and serve a multitude of healing when applied in a variety of combinations. I have used them, made them a part of my children's up bringing, and now it is time to gift their essence to my grandchildren.
Michaela says
I've been wanting to try these oils for a long time, I just haven't been able to afford them. I've heard so many great things about them!
Emily says
Several of my friends have suggested I try essential oils to help with allergies! I would love an opportunity to give them a try!
Laura M says
I would love to try oils and see if it helps all the medical problems I have!
Amy says
I would love to try the kids version.
Vicki says
I have been debating on trying these. I just had total hip replacement and having a difficult time sleeping. Not because of pain, just can't relax.
Amanda Benedict says
I have recently started using essential oils, and would love to build my collection! The thought of using plant based products instead of chemicals is fantastic!
Erin B. says
I've been hearing so much about them, but never know which ones to try or how to use them. I would love to give them a try!
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Autumn says
I would love to try these! I have a child with epilepsy, and have always wanted to try frankincense.
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Debbie says
Interested in starting a new journey to holistic living. Thank you for this opportunity.
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Jennifer says
I have been reading about the many benefits of essential oils and would love to give them a try.
Stephanie says
I would love to try this for my 6 year old daughter who suffers from migraines and frequent headaches. My 2 year old son has pretty bad eczema and I would love to provide some natural relief for both of them.
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Erika says
Nighty Night sounds great! Would love to try.
Rachel says
I have been interested in trying these oils for a while now! Heard so many goods things!
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Kara says
I am new to essential oils and would love to try them all!
Sharon Frederick says
If Lisa likes it, it's got to be good!
Liz says
I'd like to add more alternative options for health and good smells to my families life.
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