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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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Kristen says
I would love to try this sample because I'm learning how to make my own soaps, lotions, and cleaning products and every recipe calls for an oil of your choosing to scent the product so this would really help me to find my favorites.
Jamie Coyne says
I have a few already but I really want to try out some more. So versatile!
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For some reason, I keep getting told that I'm writing a duplicate comment, but this is the first time I've posted newsletter.....hmmmm
Allyson Brandt says
I would love to try these! I've been overwhelmed trying to learn about essential oils and this seems like a great product for the whole family.
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Brenda says
I have been using melaleuca oil for a very long time; I am very eager to begin using other other EOs as well I participated in the recent Essential Oils Summit, and I am excited to start experimenting!
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Kellie says
I am interested in more natural remedies and home care. I think the essential oils would be a great way to bring more natural care into our lives.
Marianne Banz says
I would LOVE to win the essential oils package for my family! I have two little girls that have a variety of health issues and have been researching treatment with essential oils instead of always relying on pharmaceuticals. Unfortunately the cost of a lot of essential oils is outside of my budget so winning this package would be an amazing addition to our family.
carla says
heard so many good things about it, intimidating to get started... newsletter
Melaura says
I would really like to try these out ... its just not in the budget for us right now so winning would be awesome!
Amy S says
We use Lavender oil a lot in our family. Would like to try others to experience the benefits first hand. What better way to do it than winning it.
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Jen says
I've heard so much good about essential oils, and I'd love to give them a try!
Jo Valentine says
I have a few of the oils but would like to try others on skin lupus.
Summer weichman says
I'm so over putting chemicals in my body
Dawnd says
Some of the other mom's at our dance studio use essential oils and they smell amazing! I would love to try them out and see if they are as great as everyone says!
Marie Denman says
So many illnesses this year and 2 rounds of antiobiotics for one of my kids... I am ready to try an alternative route!
Krystal Bellamy says
I have heard more and more people singing the praises of essential oils. I'm a mom of 3. We have ADD, sleep issues, acne and anxiety in our home. I'm sure I can obtain a lot of benefits for my digestive issues as well.
Jenny says
Very interested in natural insect repellent for the summer!!
Elissa says
I would love to try these oils because I'm curious if they can help with
some allergies maybe even thyroid issues going on in my family
julie cole says
I would love to try more varieties of essential oils but have yet to do so because of finances. I have four young children so we could use them for it all!!!
Leah says
I'd like to find some more natural products in my home now that we've started eating real food! It's the next step!
Jessie says
I've heard a lot of good things and anything to relieve stress at the end of the day is alright with me!
Melissa says
I too struggle with insomnia and would love to see if oils helped!
Melanie LaReaux says
My father has been diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer and I think I could help him a lot with these!! So I hope I win...anything I can do to help him!!
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Ashley says
I have used lavender to fall asleep recently and haven't had a better night's sleep. I would love to see what all the other types of essential oils can do to benefit my health and my family!
Shelly Michael says
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Shelly Michael says
Never heard of Plant Therapy before now, but I do love essential oils and use them on a regular basis to help freshen my home and my up lift my mood
Virginia says
I have just signed up for t Plant Therapy's newsletter and look forward to learning more about essential oils, especially any that can help with falling asleep.
Stephanie Rosen says
Interested in learning more about essential oils and kids ;)
Madonna says
Curious to try, too skeptical to fork out that much money. Lol. Don't worry, if it doesn't work out I have some friends who are really into it that will put them to good use.
Heather Baum says
I love essential oils, but can't afford a whole lot right now so it would be wonderful to win some before summer hits full force. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
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Jenn says
I've heard essentional oils are great for helping balance kids with autism so I'd love to give them a try!
Lynne Freeman says
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Margo says
I am starting to learn about essential oils and this would be a great way to start to use them!