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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.
Leiana says
I've used essential oils to make bath salts as gifts and have been wanting to expand my knowledge and use of them. We do a lot of outdoor trips and are constantly meeting new people from around the country and essential oils always has a mixed response. It would be a great experience to try them out and formulate my own opinion.
Amanda J says
I have been reading about essential oils and would love to try them. I looked at Plant Therapy's website and the oils are high quality, 100% natural, and reasonably priced.
Natalee W says
We've recently started trying to live healthier lifestyles. I'd like to try oils and hopefully get rid of some of the chemicals we're currently putting in our bodies. I take allergy medicine and my fiancé takes sleeping pills.
Amy says
My husband and I do therapeutic foster care for teens who are dealing with a variety of issues. We are interested in finding natural alternatives to deal with problems instead of just medical interventions. I tried an essential oil recently that really calmed the atmosphere around here so now I'm sold!
Courtney says
I have been wanting to try essential oils for awhile, this would be perfect!!
Laura says
id like to try using more natural products and less chemicals in our home for pets and children.
Shirley Holloway says
I'd love this.
Karin says
I am beginning to use essential oils more and more. It would be nice to have lots of options to choose from.
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Jane Koehn says
I have heard a lot about essential oils but I'm extremely interested in trying them.
Marty Stone says
I would like to try oils from this company. I am a current Young Living Oil user.
Jacque says
I would love to try Ban the Bugs, I am always looking for a safer alternative to the summer bugs! I would also love to have the lavender for my diffuser necklace!
jennifer l wood says
i would love love love to have this! 5 kiddos here! so much i would like to try! i was literally thinking a few months ago about wanting to try essential oils.
Tammy says
I would love try the oils I just haven't been able to afford I have diverticulitis and tendinitis and kidney stone plus do not sleep well have not in a very long time would like to feel refreshed in the morning plus I have no energy have to push myself everyday .
Cora says
Oil-my-goodness! I really want to try to win the Plant Therapy's Essential Oils because I tried an epsom salt bath the other day and I loved it! Now all I need is different essential oils to try in my bath, and to learn to use around my home. Eating and using more natural products has been a hobby and a huge learning experience for me since I got my hands on the 100 Days of Real Food Cook Book a few months ago. I feel as if I have been living in the dark my whole life regarding my health, the health of my family, and the health of the environment and animals. Eating real foods and using different products in my home has changed my outlook on life and it has truly been a spiritual experience for me. I would LOVE to win the essential oils giveaway pack!
Stacey Thomas says
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brittany says
I'd love to try EOs for calming our boys, getting to sleep, helping eczema, and for so many other reasons!
Valerie Core says
I have a small knowledge about oils but want to learn more. I am following this for sure!!
Stacey Thomas says
I have Plant Therapy's Lavendar and lemon essential oil and just LOVE them. And love there honesty, reasonable prices, and caring customer service! I would be thrilled to win one of these packages, especially the kid safe ones! Thank you!
Rachel Martinez says
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Rachel Martinez says
I would love to the try the oil mostly to see if all the hype is true! I want to believe in them, but I'm still not sure.
Rosemary says
I have been changing our eating habits since I got really sick 4 years ago. Haven't been to a McDonalds in over 3 years! I started cooking from scratch like my mother did and enjoying knowing what is exactly in our food. I'm learning about vitamins and minerals and would be also interested in these essential oils. I have friends I can help because we are all realizing that food and the medical establishment is not always what is best for long-term. Hope the person who wins this would appreciate it as much as I would!
Nicole M says
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Fatimah says
I have a handful of EO and would love to upgrade to the full mamma jama.
Jackie says
I am not very familiar with using oils. I would like the opportunity to learn how they can help.
Snowy says
I would like to try essential oils because they are natural and healthier than chemical remedies.
Nicole says
I am interested in using oils for the health of my family instead of meds that are filled with junk
Leslie says
I would love to try essential oils! My son has eczema that we can't seem to get it to clear up; it would be great to try some more natural methods for treating it!
Emily says
I have trouble falling asleep and Lisa's Facebook post inspired some research on essential oils. I'm really curious if this and some other postpartum issues may he addressed through oils.
Bethany says
I'm hoping to find relief from migraines and I've heard EOs may help.
Robyn says
I've started using oils but only have two right now. They're a little pricey for me to test or try them on my strict budget. A sample set would be an awesome way for me to try some out.
Kelly says
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Kelly says
I have a few oils I use already but really would like to start using some more!
Vanesss says
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Kathryn says
Trying essential oils will give me the opportunity to evaluate their medicinal and theraputic value for me and my family.
Katie says
Our family uses essential oils for so many different things. I'd love to try the products specifically for kids.
Krystina says
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Mindy Korstad says
I have used other essential oils, but never plant therapy. Their synergies sound really helpful!