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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.
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Elizabeth says
Trying to go more natural.
Leah Klein says
I would love to try essential oils! But since they quite expensive and I am in grad school I cannot afford them.
Amy Floyd says
I would love to be entered into this give away. Thank you in for doing this.
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Cheryl says
I'd love to try these out! I have several friends with difusers, and at tge least they smell great. If they can help us stay healthier too, then it is icing on the cake.
Vera Burton says
I have tried a few essrntial oils and love the potential theraputic possibilities. I am using them to relax and for pain. Have also made foaming hand soaps.
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Monique S says
I love essential oils but have only tried a few. Would love to see the benefits of other oils.
Jenny Taylor says
I've been hearing a lot about essential oils and their benefits, but wasn't sure where to start. This would help!
Jennifer says
I love using essential oils. We use them in a diffuser and topically diluted in a carrier oil. They have helped with my family's well being and overall health.
Dawn Hager says
I think this giveaway is a fantastic idea! I would love to win and share with friends :)
Sarah says
Just like "it just makes plain old sense to fully understand what you are eating" it makes sense to know what we are ingesting in an effort to achieve better health :)
JuliaW says
I would love to try all these varieties of essential oils to treat so many health issues. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
Stephanie says
i would love to try these! I just took a class on essential oils and ordered a manual from Amazon. I need to get a collection to get started!
christi says
I've heard great reviews about plant therapy essential oils. I would love the opportunity to have access to try these oils to help alleviate year round allergies, especially this time of year and wanting to be outside.
Hannah says
I've had poor health issues for several years, which results in lots of medications, doctors appointments, etc. I would really like to try a more holistic approach instead of popping pills!
Kimberly Dorn says
I have many friends who have found EOs to greatly improve their families health and well being. I am one who likes to know everything before trying and it is a bit overwhelming to know about all of the different types and uses, so I have not jumped in yet. I would love to get one of these sets to be able to give them a try with my family. Thanks!!
Debbie says
OMG would love to win these. Ice been looking to buy some essential oils but with so many out there I don't no which ones are good and which ones aren't
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Nicole says
I'd love to try this set because I'm a begginer to essential oils. We have lavender peppermint and eucalyptus at home and use those often and see the benefits when we do. I'd love to learn more and use them as alternatives to medicine and home care. My family would get quite a bit of use out of this
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I have subscribed to Plant Therapy newsletter. So excited about this!
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Gina says
My mother in-law has been praising the benefits of essential oils to me for years! Since I'm now trying to eliminate harsh chemicals from our home it's time for me to give them a try. She would be so proud! ;-)
Melonie says
I have always wanted to incorporate oils into our families journey for better Health but have never taken the plunge! I would love for this to spark a new way to take care of my body, my families and anyone else I can share the news with :)
Jessica says
Im starting to switch to all natural Products for my kids and family After a cancer scare. This would defiantly get things going!
Joyce says
I have many friends who essential oils. I have two children who have problems sleeping at night, and so I do'nt sleep being up with them. I would love to try the essential oils to help my children sleep at night!
Britten says
I would love to try natural remedies instead of standard meds. Being a cancer survivor, I want to try to keep it natural.
Monica perillat says
My daughter and I have built up a collection of a dozen essential oils and would like to explore further.
Dana says
I've read a lot about essential oils and would like to give them a try.
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Robin k. says
A friend lent me one for migraines. Worked well. Would love to try it for other ailments.
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LISA SCHOLLER says
I would love to try these oils. I've been experimenting with essential oils and would be interested to see how Plant Therapy oils compare to what I'm using now.
Stacey Hudnut says
I would love to try the essential oils. I've heard so much about them from friends and the successes they have been having. What a great way to give it a try, free:)
Crystal Freeman says
I would love to try these. I have tried oils from another company, but they don't offer anything kid specific. These blends would be so beneficial for my boys in allergy season and summer!
lanae Trevino says
I have heard wonderful things about Plant Therapy and have been wanting to try their EO this would be a great way to start. I think the oils would help with my husbands headaches.