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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.
Marnie H says
I would love to try these oils. I have to take a few prescriptions and I'd love to not to have to take other pills if I can find a natural solution to fix the problem.
Kristina says
I would love to win the Plant Therapy’s essential oils because over the past several months I have discovered the many physical and emotional benefits and advantages to using essentials oils. And it would be a tremendous blessing to be able to expend my oil collection!
Rachael smith says
I just recently tried an essential oil blend for seasonal allergies and I'm seeing tremendous results! I want to learn and try do much more but getting started is a bit overwhelming, this package would be the perfect place to start!!
kerri broksch says
When I was younger I always used oils to make me feel better. Now that I'm older with kids would love to have a more natural option for them.
Susannah says
I have 6 children, a dog, and a cat! I'm trying to stay as natural as I can to help them grow up healthy and strong!
Brittany says
I have so many allergies to artificial dies and fillers. Now that I have a daughter, it's twice as difficult to live with, as I find I have to check each of her remedies for potential allergens as well that may impact me. I would love to try essential oils as a way of affording us more peace of mind with what we're using at home!
Kelly Brown says
My cousin uses essential oils and she swears by them. I have a lot of allergy issues and some other health issues as well. I'd love to try the oils and see if they can give me relief. I currently take one shot a week for my allergies. I know some people take much more than that but it would be nice to find something that may help relive some of my symptoms.
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Debi says
I love essential oils! I have had so much luck using them myself, and on my family. I would love to try some new oils!
Rebecca says
Would love to use essential oils for everything from relaxation to dry skin! Thank you for this chance!
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Jenny S says
I would love to win this. I have been wanting to try essential oils. I have headd great things.
Kay Harkins says
I've wanting to try essential oils for a while now. This would be a wonderful way to experience them.
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Sheila Adams says
Would love to learn more about and start using essential oils.
Angela says
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Deborah says
I just finished a course on aromatherapy, there is so many wonderful benefits to them for the whole family.
Elizabeth says
I have heard a lot about essential oils and am curious about trying them for everyday things.
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Amanda says
I use essential oilsto make all my own products for my family. I'd love to try these oils! I'm addicted to them!!
Shelley C. says
I'd love to try Plant Therapy's essential oils for the benefit of my entire family. I prefer to take care of my family organically and without western medicines.
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Liz Sweeter says
I'm always looking for natural ways to keep my family healthy. I would love to win these!
Julie Fisher says
my youngest is allergic to Mosquitos so I would love to win "Ban the Bugs!" Thank you for this great opportunity
Shawna Wood says
I am interested in EO's to help decrease using modern medicine for common issues such has headache, upset stomach and helping my children sleep! Also to improve immune system to fight off colds and flu during the winter months.
Lou Ann says
I love using essential oils and would love to have the use of 32 of your essential oils to use.
Lisa T says
i am starting classes on herbal and natural health next month and this would be a huge benefit when I get to my courses on essential oils :))
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Robin says
I would love to have these oils! I'm really interested in balancing my throat chakra for my thyroid issues to see if that helps. Thanks for the opportunity!
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Sherri Martinez says
Honestly, I love using essential oils and have been reading a lot about this brand lately. I'd love to win.
Alison says
I have a son with high functioning autism and ADHD. I have wanted to try Plant Therapy oils for a while, especially at night, to see if they help him settle down and rest his brain! Thanks for the chance!!!
Angela says
I would love to try Plant Therapy's oils to compare their oils with another brand that I am currently using. I am very interested in their blends especially! Thanks for this awesome giveaway!!
Jena says
I have been dying to try essential oils! I have a newborn at home and because of lack of sleep and hormone issues from thyroid cancer I get killer headaches every afternoon! Have heard great things about oils!
Gail Kolden says
I would love to win the oils. I have tried a few but would like to learn more
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Lynn says
I would love to try the "Kid Safe" oils! I know there are many benefits to using essential oils, but have always been very careful with them around my little ones.
Jacque Godwin says
I've always wanted to try essiental oils ever since my daughter was born two years ago. But there's no way we can afford it. I'm a SAHM due any day now with our second baby and my husband is getting his credential to be a high school teacher and we are living off the GI Bill and BAH. We have an organic little farm and free range chickens. Following your website has made me more aware and use more natural whole food and less processed foods. Winning these essential oils would be awesome!!!! Thank you keep doing what you do!
Gail H says
Essential oils are wonderful. Would love to have more for my "medicine cabinet".