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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.
Deb Brantner says
I want to try these essential oils because I have heard so much about essential oils and about many people using them for all sorts of things.
Tabatha Cannella says
Recently I cured my son's knee from warts using tea tree oil. I couldn't believe how well it worked and I would love to continue on that path and discover more uses for oils!
Jill O says
i would love to fight allergies naturally!
Lisa Allison says
I would love to try these essential oils. I have tried just a couple in the past with great results. Peppermint relieves my headaches. I would love to try the others and learn how to use them.
Lindsey Bird says
I've recently started using essential oils and already am a big fan. Currently, I'm only using lavender and tea tree oil for cleaning purposes. I'd love to use more oils and expand my use to skincare and more, so it would be nice to win a whole set!
Heather W says
i would love to try these Essential Oils for my sons allergy issues.
Becky says
I have heard a lot recently about essential oils...and am excited to try them!
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Jill says
My children are allergie suffers and one has asthma. I would love to decease the use of mess they use with the use of the oils.
Mary Winslow says
I am interested in essential oils as a heathier, more natural way to address some health concerns.
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Shayne Ostrowski says
I have been on the fence about trying essential oils to help my son with some behavior issues. This would be a wonderful opportunity to try some of them out! Thank you for the chance!
trudy says
I would like to start using oils for our family in order to avoid using over the counter medicines for ailments.
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Ryann says
I would love to explore more with essential oils! I've been playing around with them for a bit now, but had my first "Oh my these REALLY do work" moment last week'. My 18 month old had a stomach bug & I read that using patchouli oil could help stop stomach contractions which caused vomiting. By the second application (after 1 hour) he'd stopped! I'm a believer for sure!!
jenni Hissong says
Im just stoked to try natural products. I haven't done any oils YET. .id love to see how they work♡♡♡
Angel smith says
I'm interested in a simple, more healthy way to treat minor things at home.
Amanda T says
I would love to try the oils for stress/anxiety relieving purposes. We are in the process of purchasing our first home in a crazy sellers market in the town we live. A little calming would be good.
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Eli says
I would love to try the essential oils for many reasons! I just started looking into them and I just can't believe that I haven't had them in my life before! I would like to start eliminating as much toxic items in our home as possible and essential oils would be a great addition to our home!
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Courtney Toller says
I've been thinking about getting into essential oils. This would be the perfect way for me to check them out.
Bethany says
I would love to start using essential oils as I've heard quite a lot about them, but haven't tried them out yet!
Christy Lowell says
What an amazing giveaway! I have always been interested in trying oils, but never knew where to start with such a wide selection. With a kit like this I feel like I would have everything at my fingertips to allow me to learn and test things out. Pick me, pick me! Please and thank you :)
Deana says
i am intrigued by the natural option that oils provide and would love to try and see if they work!
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heather says
I would love to learn about and start using essential oils!
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Amanda says
I have been wanting a set of essential oils for a while now. I have used a couple of the plant therapy oils and have liked them. I just lack the funding to buy myself a set. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the contest in my new feed. Thanks for the opportunity to win a set.
Donna Saunders says
My GP practices Integrative Medicine a long with traditional. I have had positive results with holistic medicine. Just started to look into essential oils. Especially for my anxiety.
Rachel says
We have a new baby and went to a baby massage free clinic that recommended essential oils. I think they could help with our other children, too. I'd love to have more organic and natural options for them.
Lana B says
I would love to begin using essential oils in hopes of helping my father with his migraines and all our health in general. I have turned my life around through learning about healthy real food and now would love to start using oils.
Karen Haskins says
I have been trying to comment that I get your newsletter, but I keep getting the message that it's duplicate. However, I can't see the first post!!
carrie says
I have been wanting to try essential oils for some time now. This is the perfect opportunity.
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Monica says
I'm just getting started with EO. I'd love to learn more. (and to win!!!)
Jennie says
I have fibromyalgia and have begun to notice sensitivity to some chemicals. As a result, I am trying to limit my exposure to them, as well as trying to incorporate a more holistic approach to dealing with the pain.