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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.
Myssir says
I have heard of Plant Therapy oils, but not had the pleasure to try any essential oils. I would love to try alternative natural remedy instead of RX. :)
Nikki says
I've been dabbling in EOs and cleaning but would love to try them out for allergy relief and keeping the bugs away!
Sophie says
Looking to eliminate as many toxins from my household, the few essential oils I have use were fantastic! Looking for an economical way to move forward with the oil method.
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Liz S. says
I would like to try Plant Therapy’s essential oils because I have experienced the true healing properties of essential oils in the past. It would be great to try this brand's variety.
Janina says
Sounds like a dream collection. Would love to use it with my family.
Christina says
I want to start using them and learning more about natural health
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Terry says
I just bought a diffuser and would love to play around with new EO combinations!
Kyle says
I would love to win because oils are new to me and this would be a great way to try them out.
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Laura F. says
I want to try out the lavender for anxiety and then some others for allergies! Always wanted to give essential oils a try, but could never afford it!
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Holly N says
As we remove all processed foods and artificial ingredients from our diet - we are challenged with all the chemicals included to maintain or treat our health & home. This would be a great Kit!
Cathryn Pratt says
I want the oils so I can start with a healthier lifestyle outside of modern medicine!
Diane W. says
Much like others who've already commented, I would like to add more essential oils to my everyday life, including self-care products and cleaning products. All four members of my family have seasonal allergies, and I would love to move away from medications and toward more natural remedies.
Jenna N says
I have slowly been building a knowledge on essential oils, but it is difficult to afford them. I would love to have the opportunity for plant therapy essential oils to further improve the health of my family and myself.
Barb F says
I would love to try essential oils for myself and also share it with my family to help some grandchildren with special needs.
Sherlyn Rensberger says
I am not real familiar with essential oils but I have herd a lot of good things about them. I am interested in better sleep and anything that could help with seasonal allergies.
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Heather Yoest says
I am very interested in learning to use essential oils therapeutically to help treat my asthma, as well as create some of my own natural beauty products!
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Errin MacMillan says
I would love this as I've been curious for a while and would love to learn more!
jessica z says
I would like to try Plant Therapy's essential oils because I have been wanting to find natural ways to heal and treat different ailments.
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Erika Sanchez says
My friends have been raving about using essential oils and we would love to try but don't have the money for a starter kit.
Allyson MacMillan says
I love essential oils and would love to learn more about them.
Renee Laning says
I have wanted to try essential oils but don't know where to start! This is a great opportunity to dabble in them!!
Ashley T says
I used to live of life of fast food and nights out on the town. I was sluggish, depressed and feeling down. I always knew that the choices I was making weren't the best for me but was too lazy to make a change. Once I became pregnant I knew I had to make a change not just for the time being while I was pregnant but I wanted to develop a healthy life style so my son would have a great role model and healthy start in life. I changed my eating and when I first learned of EO's I knew it was the next step to a healthier life style, one that would include throwing away all man made medicine that does more harm than good. I would love to win to be able to take that next step!
Molly Terhaar says
I have heard a lot about Plant Therapy oils, but have not yet tried essential oils. I would love to get started.
Amy S. says
I love that essential oils are an amazing natural alternative to chemically laden products or RX.
Christy says
I am wanting to get rid of all the toxins in my home and drugs that we injest is one that I just have a hard time finding and knowing that they are going to work. Trying to buy everything for the swtich is expense and this guide and set would make the transition much easier. There is alot of informaiton out there and looking as to what to trust and follow and that would help take the guess work out. I have 2 kids and can't afford to mess this up with them being involved.
Gloria Forester says
I'm interested in learning MORE about essential oils. I've heard only positive comments about their benefits!
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Carey says
Have been researching an essential oil set and doterra was recommended. Would like to sample another brand so this is a great opportunity
Terry says
I just bought a diffuser and would love to play around with new EO combinations!
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