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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.
Christina says
Essential oils are they way we should treat our bodies. We use them often and LOVE the results!!
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Amanda Warren says
I have 3 kiddos and one of them suffers from eczema, and I've heard such great things about essential oils to relieve it. I also run an in home daycare and preschool and am always looking for ways to incorporate natural cleaning and remedies for ALL of my little ones.
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Michellebk says
I would love to win these wonderful prizes. I hate using chemicals and would love to try essential oils instead.
Lydia says
I've heard good things about essential oils and would love to give it a try for me and my granddaughter!
Lisa says
I have been looking at the oils for awhile now. I hope I win this!
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ryan Finley says
My wife has been using essential oils and it has made a huge difference with my sleeping patterns. I would love to try some new oils.
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Laura Reu says
Essential oils are so wonderfully fragrant and have many health benefits. I'd love to try these!
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Tiffany B. says
Have tried a few oils recently and loved how they work, so would definitely like to learn more and try even more oils!!
faeriesun says
I would love to try Plant Therapy's oils. I am looking for great oils to use in homemade body products and in a Theive's Oil blend.
Carri Finley says
This fall I was diagnosed with cervical cancer and it really pushed me into searching for natural health solutions for my family. I have made it my goal to learn one thing about essential oils or using herbs as medicine each day. I am glad I found this resource!
Susy says
I've tried a few oils but have wanted to try so many more. I would be so excited to win such a variety of sample of essential oils!
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Would love this since it's such a complete set - wouldn't have to figure out which ones to buy.
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Theresa says
Have been taking prescriptions mess and would like to get off them and try so more natural alternatives.
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Katrina says
I love essential oils and am trying to learn more. Thanks!
Catherine Miller says
I have recently discovered the benefits of Essential Oils. My husband has been diagnosed with renal failure and essential oils are one of the only alternative therapies we are allowed to use. After my research, Plant Therapy as a company is amazing and I can't wait to start learning more about them!
Shelia Bowman says
We have slowly been making our way into the EO world and learning more and more. Would love to have several to try out and learn about.
Mayra padilla says
I have 3 children & I really want to start using essential oils on them rather than medication. I'm dying to learn and educate myself on these oils!:)
Susie M. says
I would love to win this since I am a first time mom expecting my baby girl next month and have fallen in love with using oils during my pregnancy and plan to utilize them during motherhood as well.
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Brandi says
Husband takes Advil almost everyday for headaches, would be great to try oils instead!
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Kim says
I would love to try essential oils because I have heard about all the amazing results. I prefer natural treatments over pharmaceuticals. Thanks!
Kelley says
Pick Me! Pick me! I've been wanting to get started with Essential Oils for years, but haven't wanted to make the investment.
Mary Jean says
I have just been discovering essential oils and am loving them. My sister-in-law told me about this brand and find that it is the best for her family. If I am luck y enough to win, this would be a wonderful opportunity to use with my family.
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Jayne Falasz says
I am just starting to experiment with oils & trying to learn as much as I can!
Paula says
so anxious to try natural health remedies and need these for my sister to help her with her cancer fight.
Ashley says
I would love to win these for my household! With my husband working out of town 5 days a week and having a 6yr old, 1yr old and another one due any time now, let's just say it can get a little crazy around here. Iv had many friends tell me their essiential oils have help with daily stresses of life and helping their children sleep at night. Iv been wanting to buy some for a awhile now :)