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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.
Shannon says
Looking forward to learning more.
Alexis says
I use essential oils as much as possible and am always trying to build a kit just like this! I hope I hope I hope I win! I believe using natural oils is just another way to have a healthy lifestyle.
Sally says
Very interested in EO for allergy relief for my son and natural living for my family. Hope I win
Alicia B. says
I am just getting started with essential oils. I would love to add some new oils!
Anna M says
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Kristen says
for the extra boost in health!!!
Anna M says
I've been hearing so many wonderful things about essential oils and all of the benefits but haven't been able to learn enough about them to invest in them. This would be a great opportunity to try them out and see the benefits and start investing in them long term.
Gina Keener says
Wow. Both of the packages look amazing. I have been interested in essential oils, but I didn't know where to start. Thank you for the opportunity.
Michelle Stremmel says
Would love to give oils a try! Allergy season has started off terrible and I'm sure will only get worse. Would love to have my daughter use them as well.
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Candice says
I would love to try this to have some healthy alternatives to medicines using but they are so expensive!!
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Connie says
I live with my daughter and her three children, two of whom are 5 year old twins. I am learning that essential oils have numerous benefits, and I would love for our family to have the opportunity to experience those health benefits.
Debra Jackson says
I am interested in the kidsafe line as I have a 4 year old daughter and a 2 year old granddaughter that are allergic to several things and both have seasonal allergies. I would prefer to give them something that isn't from a pharmacy.
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A. Taylor says
I would just like to try the different oils to see how they work.
alyssa says
I ambsolutely love EO's, I have a few favorites that got me through a dark period where I had migraines 90% of the time and the side effects of the medications were debilitating. I heard about some EO's and tried them and got off of all of my medicines and would love to see what other EO's can do!
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Wendy says
I currently make baby wipes with essential oils for my daughter with very sensitive skin. I would like to explore other uses for oils as well. I would love the opportunity to try plant therapy's oils!
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Jo Flemings says
I use essential oils ALL the time, I love them! I find them really useful. I have only used those from another company I really trust, but this seems like a good source too!
Aja says
I would love to use more oils in our lives!
Danielle G says
My husband thinks essential oils are "snake oils" and a bunch of baloney ;). I'm hoping to prove him wrong with trying a few!
Sarah says
I am excited to try essential oils for calming of anxiety.
Sue says
I would love to find an alternative for my migraine medicine. My family also suffers from allergies so a natural remedy would be great. I have a friend that uses these products with great success.
Debra Jackson says
I am interested in the essential oils for sleep issues and migraines.
Elizabeth Mertens says
I would love to try these for my son and daughter. My son has year round allergies and I would love to see if the oils will help. My daughter has problems settling down at night and calming down after our busy days!
Zoe says
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Zoe says
I love essential oils and would be excited to try this brand. I use them on my family as well as for cleaning!
Haley says
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Meghan Murman says
I would love to find something natural from Plant Therapy to help with my daughter's eczema and asthma like symptoms during the winter months. Also, a natural bug repellant would be amazing!!
Ann Drake says
I was a total skeptic but to not offend a friend, I tried a couple of essential oils. I am now a true believer! Many colds have been thwarted using oils and lavender is my new best friend. I would love to add to my collection and learn about all of the other essential oils and all of the different ways that they can enhance and improve daily living the natural way.
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michelle says
My kids encounter a lot of germs and were not too big on medications when a natural alternative is available. I havent gotten into the essential oils yet, but have been eager to try! The newsletter will likely be helpful!
Megan G says
I hope I win so I can continue to change my home into a natural healing environment!
Tina says
This would be a blessing to win! I never have enough money to buy all the oils I need . I'm always afraid what I buy will not be pure also. Such an amazing giveaway!!! This would benefit my family of 6 on such a limited budget.
Kristin says
I've been hearing about essential oils and I would love to learn more.
Haley berry says
I would love to try some of the kidsafe ones to help the kiddos with sleeping at night!
Randi says
I would love to have this EO kit. Several of my friends and family use EOs and I haven't had the courage to make the leap and use them yet. I can't wait to try them!
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Anita says
I believe anytime you can treat an illness or problem naturally you are must better off. Taking all the prescription and over the counter medicines you really don't have any idea what they are going to do to your body. I am all for essential oils and would love to try these.