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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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I'd love the chance to try these oils, because I'm looking for natural ways to ease my fibro symptoms. I'm a believer in lavender and clove essential oils, so this would be a great opportunity to expand my knowledge base and decrease my symptoms... opening the door to help other people who suffer from fibro through the support groups I'm a part of!
Janelle O says
I want to try these oils in homemade balms, lotions, and all natural cleaning! I love making the products I use because I know what's in it and that it's good for me.
Angela says
I have heard great things about essential oils and would like to see if they work well for my family... we have some focus issues as well as trouble sleeping.
Vanesss says
I am just getting in to Essentials Oils and would love to try Plant Therapy!
Krystina says
I want to heal heal my husband's chronic gut condition, and Western medicine isn't cutting it. I know oils can help, but I need a starter pack to get going!
michelle s says
I use lavender, peppermint and lemon for baths and to mix with lotion to put on the bottom of our feet (helps with allergies) but I am trying to get up the nerve to branch out from just those 3!
Michelle Stephens says
I would like to try the oils with myself and children to provide natural healing for everyday issues.
Shanna says
Oils help so many things in the body! Can't wait to try each one!
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Corissa says
I have been wanting to try essential oils for a long time but I have never been brave enough to take the plunge (financially). I know they are powerful for healing and aiding in health over all...plus many other benefits. I would LOVE a complete kit!
Brieanne says
I would love to win this! I just heard of the great effects of essential oils from my sister in law! She raved about the amazing effects for allergies, colds, calming, skin, etc. Our family battles illness, allergies, and my son would definitely benefit from night time calming synergy! I cannot afford a kit and winning this set I would be so grateful, as would my family.
Amy says
I would like to try the plant therapy session essential oil because I am all about being healthy and all-natural.
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Cindy Roza says
I am trying to "detox" my house and this would be a good way to start.
Karoline C says
I've heard so much talk about essential oils and I've been wanting to start myself. So far I only have 3 kinds that I use for my homemade cleaning products but would love to learn how to use it for health purposes as well. It would be amazing to win this!
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Debi Houk says
-Restless leg at night...would LOVE to get that under control.
-I have a 12 yr old son who is starting to develop acne and I've heard oils work well.
Sandy says
My child suffers from eczema and I'm extremely interested to try these out
Jenny says
I have been so curious and reading about oils, would love to try them.
Samantha Monson says
I would love to start using oils to help my family stay healthy.
JoNell Earley says
I was first made aware of essential oils in yoga class. Our yoga teacher brought in her oils for us to put on our mats or ourselves to enhance our yoga experience. I had chosen the orange scent as it reminded me of childhood. I would be grateful to own a set.
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Virginia P says
I am just starting to explore essential oils and this would be the perfect fit for me :)
Heather says
In the past year, I and my family have been trying to live a more natural/clean life. This oil set would be the most amazing addition to this new and ongoing adventure!!! I did a lot of studies and this product is amazing!
Sarah W says
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Joni says
I'm a newbie to oils.
Amy says
I would love to try these oils out. Looks amazing!
Shelly Wilkins says
I've always used a more natural approach to healthcare and have heard really good things about essential oils. Really looking forward to trying these!!!!
Sarah W says
I've been reading about essential oils but it's so overwhelming I don't know where to start. The starter kits are pretty expensive so it's also hard to take the plunge in that regard! But, I'd love to try them!
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Kristin says
I have been dabbling in essential oils and have seen positive changes. I really need to educate myself more so that I am more confident using them and using them in a safe manner-especially with my kids.
Paula Kousounadis says
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Cynthia Condrich says
I am always looking for healthier solutions for my family.
Susan says
I'd love to use these oils instead of over the counter or prescription medications. I think we should do no harm to ourselves as well as our children and our children's children
Patience Dean says
I've heard good things about using these but haven't tried any yet.