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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.
Jane says
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Lauren Leon says
i have been hearing about essential oils for a while and just recently had issues with allergies and would love to see if they help!
Misty Welch says
I have a few oils from Plant Therapy, and I'd love to add more! I love the smell of the deodorizing blend.
Brittanie says
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Haley says
I would love to start an essential oil collection to see how it can improve my families overal health and to try some cool recipes I haven't been able to do.
Christy says
I would love to try these out for their health benefits. I suffer from a few ailments that I have been told could be greatly helped by the use of oils.
Carol W says
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Shelia Becht says
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Tracy Haynes says
Joined newsletter.
I would love to win. I am just learning about EO's.
stephanie fladd says
I would love these oil kits for the the overall health of my family. But especially for my youngest who has been having trouble staying and causing me and daddy to lose sleep as well.
Nina says
Looking forward to trying this brand. Wouldn't we all love to stay out of the doctor's office.
Stephanie says
I use some oils here and there and would so appreciate a great put together kit
Lisa Parsons says
I would love to try a more natural approach to helping my kids when they are sick.
Carol W says
I love my essential oils, and really want to try some of the kidsafe oils. I love Plant Therapy's stance on safety!
Melissa S says
I subscribed to their newsletter also :)
Tina says
Headaches, digestive issues, sleeping problems are all things within my family that I'd like to see if oils would help!
Oona says
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Andrea says
I love to try all-natural remedies and health benefits!
Yulia says
Good Afternoon! I signed up for the Plant Therapy newsletter. I am interested in the essential oils give-away because I am committed to living a healthy lifestyle. I have started researching the benefits of essential oils, especially with relaxation and stress relief. Also, I am getting married in a month.! I would love to win this essential oil set, not only for my self, but also for the well-being of my family who will benefit from it for years to come. Thank you so much for your consideration! :-)
Lisa M. says
I've been reading so much about essential oils and their benefits for a while now! I am reluctant to try them out due to the monetary investment. Of course, if I know they work for us, I don't have a problem spending a little more money for natural home remedies. I would love to win a set so I can finally try them out! Thanks for the chance!
Patti says
I would love to try these. I have heard so many good things about essential oils and would like to give them a try.
Kristie Johnson says
id love to try these out to improve my family's overall health!
Melissa S says
I would love to try either of these sets, I just received a diffuser for my birthday and can't wait to start using it!
Erika Targett says
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Jane says
As a mom with three kids still at home and many foster children who come into our home I would LOVE to win one of these kits and have the opportunity to expose so many children to the benefits of essential oils!
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julie miller says
I want my family to try a more homeopathic way of living.
Erika Targett says
We are trying to make our entire house organic and free of chemicals-essential oils is something I've been dying to try!
Oona says
I would love to win these! I have a few essential oils [that I love!] but haven't branched out much from the basics. This would be a wonderful way to do that!
Shelia Becht says
I am very interested in essential oils. I have several friends who use them with success and I would like to see if they will work for my family.
Karin Alvarado says
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Marsha says
I love essential oils. Good for you insides and out!
nancy says
I'm new to essential oils. this looks interesting
kara says
Would especially like to try the one for allergies.
Wendy says
I have always wanted to try these oils!
Inis says
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Misty Wills says
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Debbie McClung says
Since going through chemo and radiation for cancer I am very interested in, and am moving toward, clean living; including some organic foods and alternative medicinal products. I am very interested in natural oils.
donna says
Would love to win these oils to continue with my "Herbal Alchemy!!!!" , Essentials are more valuable than gold... they heal, prevent, and maintain a healthy and positive well- being... the world needs this out pour of wellness .
lorie says
I would love to start using these for me and my kids! My daughter is teething like cazy. I would love to be able help her feel better. My 3 year old has really bad allergies and so dose my husband. I would love to help them in a more natural way!!