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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.
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Jamie says
I would I've to try these oils for myself and kids as a more natural remedy. I also love all the lovely smells :)
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Becca F says
Being able to give my kids natural oils to help them feel better would make me feel more comfortable unlike all these medicines that keep getting recalls or don't even work.
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Kylie Arthur says
I have wanted to try essential oils for a while but with our life right now we just haven't had the funds. I think they could be extremely beneficial.
Bonnie N says
I would love to try the Ban the Bugs one! I have 4 little but very active kids and it's not easy getting bug spray on them when they complain about the smell every five seconds!
Katherine Rusev says
I would absolutely love to try essential oils! I'm in my 20s and struggle often with sleeping well and stress/anxiety at work. I fully believe in handling these things naturally so I don't use any medications. These just seem like a lifesaver! :)
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Purly says
The ladies at church are always talking about their oils and how much they love them. I'd love to be able to join in the conversation! Thanks for giving me that chance.
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Susan Craig says
Essential oils are so much better than medication!
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Jeanette says
I would love to try these oils! I'm always looking for ways to make my home more natural.
Ashleigh says
After years of cleaning up our food, health and beauty products, I am now focused on removing the remaining toxins in our home! :) I've only tried the tea tree oil, but absolutely love it!!! I would definitely love to expand with a collection. ;)
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Abigail M says
Many of my loved ones have severe insomnia and for years I've watched them struggle to overcome it. I want to try essential oils so that I can have a chance to help them. I'm also tired of putting stuff on my body when I don't know what it is. I want to be able to point to my products and say "this contains the following and I know it will help and not harm me".
Adrianna says
I'd like to try it for overall health. I've switched over to natural face products that use essential oils and my skin looks and feels great. If there is something to help with headaches and migraines, even better.
Sarah says
I have two little ones and have heard great things about oils and would love to try them - esp to keep us out of the doctors office!
AnyelinaK says
I would love to try it! I started using E.O around 4 years ago and they have change the way the way I clean, use medications and even cook! I would love to try Plant therapy oils because I have heard great things about it but have never tried them myself :) and we are going through our second infertility trial and I would love to use E.O to help with that too :)
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Shannon says
A friend of mine has recently been getting into oils. Hearing her talk about it, makes me interested in trying it out. Over the past year or so, I've been working hard to make my family healthier. I feel essential oils would help a lot with that.
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Desarae says
oh my god!!! I'd love to win this!! I am new to essential oils and am nervous to buy oils because I've heard so many stories of using quality oils. This kit would be perfect to start off with! Pick me! Pick me!!
Katie says
I would love to have some natural options for relief of headaches and other problems.
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Kristin says
I've only begun to explore the possibilities with essential oils and would love the chance to use them more. The Plant Therapy oils look great.
Jody says
Would love, love , love to try the Kid Safe oils!! What a blessing for our family!
Stephanie says
I would love to win some essential oils. SJW
Christine says
Would love to be a winner! I have a great interest in trying out essential oils and seeing how they work as alternative medicine for my family.
Keri Yother says
I use natural ingredients throughout my home. Love maintaining health with oils!
Debi C says
Struggle with the insomnia myself....hate doing pills. Would love to try these essential oils as alternatives to medication when possible!
Melissa says
I want to win because I am always looking for natural ways to make my family happier and healthier! I've used essential oils a few times and it works wonders. I think it would especially help the pains my husband has from his chemo.
amanda says
Would love to try these for my migraines!
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Edith says
I keep wanting to get started with essential oils, but don't know where to start! This would give me a good starting place.
Mindi says
I am just getting started with essential oils! I have tried a couple of the kids safe oils from Plant Therapy and love them! It would be amazing to have a complete set!!
Carla says
I have heard so much great stuff about essential oils but have skeptical family members. Winning would allow me to try them without risk!
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