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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.
Veronica N. says
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Just subscribed to the newsletter. I have frequent headaches. Would love to have a natural remedy for relief.
Kerry V. says
I have never tried essential oils, but I have heard from many friends how much they love them. I think they may be great to use with my children with skin sensitivities.
Rebecca says
I have used peppermint oil and love the option of having natural remedies for my family. I would love to have more oils to improve my families' environment!
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Jennifer says
With four kids, I'm constantly looking for ways to keep everyone healthy. My 3 month old just had surgery to correct a spinal cord defect and sickness in the house would be terrible! I've wanted to try using essential oils but they're so expensive!
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Jennifer M says
I would like to have it for better sleep, and its antibiotic properties. I'm a teacher, so having something to boost immunity when the students are spreading germs during certain times of year would really help.
Lisa Clark says
I have heard great things about essential oils but not sure how to get started. Also with 2 under age 2, I am always on the hunt for treating them with healthier options whenever possible.
Joanna says
I would love a chance to try these!
Kim says
Would love to try essential oils!
Megan Kirk says
I woul love to have non medical remedies available.
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Kate C says
I'd like to use more natural methods for sleep and anxiety. I've heard essential oils can really do the trick.
Julie Breese says
Essential oils are amazing and I would love the chance to try Plant Therapy brand!
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Alexandra Williams says
I live and work as missionary in a preschool in Africa. I would like to win not only for my health, but also for the health of my students who suffer frequently from parasites, malaria and malnutrition.
Simone Parks says
I just started experimenting with essential oils, mainly using them to treat my allergies. I would to have access to more oils to help with sleeping, acne, eczema and the like.
pavana says
I have a daughter who has trouble sleeping and I am willing to try anything - especially some new oils because the ones that I have do not seem to be doing anything!
Kelly McCann says
I have been wanting to try essential oils for a while to help my 11year old with her anxiety! Also I have tried over 75% of 100 days of real food recipes some have been a huge success others we just will not discuss
Denise says
I get headaches a lot and I'm really tired of taking so much pain medication. I have heard a lot of good thugs about oils and would love to try them.
Amanda T. says
I would love to see how they work for me. I have friends that swear by them.
Veronica N. says
I've heard wonderful things about this company, and have actually been looking at trying some of their blends. This would be a great way for me to do that. With 2 little ones at home the kid safe blends would be great! Thanks so much for the chance.
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Brenda says
As I get older, I realize how important natural and pure on to our health and well-being.
Rosemary White says
I am new to using EO's and so far love them! We use them almost daily. It would be great to have a reference guide to see which oils we should use for particular issues, what the dilution ratios are for my kids, etc. without having to google it. I currently buy my oils at my local heath food store, but I would love to buy them from a more pure and trusted source. Would love to try Plant Therapy oils!
Kelly says
Love essential oils and these kits look amazing! Would definitely get a workout in our house!
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Heather says
My son has asthma, allergies & ADHD. Have been tempted for some time to try essential oils with him.
Veronica says
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Kristie says
I'd love new options of EOs to help battle allergies and sinus issues
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Melissa Setser says
I have been wanting to start an essential oil collection and this would be awesome! Would love to learn to use them to keep us all healthy and thriving!
Barb barsch says
What an exciting giveaway! I've wanted to explore EOs but never had extra $$! Sure hope to win!
Janeth Bradham says
i have completely changed my thoughts on foods, medications, and overall health in the last few years. I am always researching healthy habits and alternatives to chemicals. I use a few essential oils but would love to use more and learn more about the different types! Thank you.
Veronica says
I have heard of so many ways that essential oils can help improve health and well-being. Sleep, allergies, and energy would be where I would start.
Susan says
I am trying to make my own skin care products. They call for lots of essential oils!
Lauren King says
I would be so excited to try these essential oils! My husband and I are currently in the process of eliminating all chemicals from our household as we prepare to conceive and live an completely natural/organic lifestyle. It really caught my eye when you mentioned using Frankincense to help with staying asleep because this is a constant issue with my husband and it is beginning to affect our lifestyle. He is waking up at 3am and then so tired he's falling asleep by 8pm. I would be so curious to see if this worked for him!
Gretchen says
I have been learning about the benefits of essential oils and have used tea tree in my kids hair when the dreaded lice goes around!! I have lupus and my son has vitiligo and I am hoping to learn more about how essential oils can benefit in our health care.
Jen says
I would love to help my family reduce our dependence on Tylenol & ibuprofen for various problems.
Sue says
WOW, these oil sets look amazing! This would be a great way to start our family's journey into essential oils!