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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.
Heather bravo says
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Jessica M. says
I find recipes with essential oils often while looking for DIY cleaners and sales, I would love to have more natural items to add to my toolbox. Thanks for the info on using oils.
Kerry Hammoude says
My husband has recently had many medical problems and doctors have him on so many different medications. I'd like to use essential oils for him. I know they can help him. Thank you.
Tara says
Love to try essential oils for the family.
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Heather bravo says
I have wanted to try essential oils for some time to eliminate the unnecessary chemicals in my family's life but don't really know where to get started. Having all of this available would make it amazing !
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crystal says
i'd like to try to use more natural treatments for everyday ailments and would love to learn more about essential oils.
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Heather M says
I'd love to try these! I'm curious if the lavender would help my son's sensitive skin. I'd love to try the bug spray, too!!
Erika Clough says
Several friends of mine have seen some pretty amazing health results from using essential oils. I have been intrigued and wanting to try them, too.
Emily Fritz says
Wow, I would LOVE to try these out. My daughter has struggled with eczema and allergy issues her whole 6 years of life. I've been researching the benefits of natural essential oils and am sold on giving them a go, however they are quite expensive! This would be such an amazing blessing!!! The oils have SO many uses! I hope I win!!!
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Beth M. says
I have played with a few essential oils at parties and events. However, I would love to explore what can be done with a larger variety of oils.
Tracy says
I already use tea tee oil, but would love to try some new oils.
Erika Hickman says
I've been trying to get my family to be healthier and these oils will be a great addition to my arsenal.
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Carrie M says
I would be so excited to try these oils! I have bought a few oils in an attempt to be natural but they can be quite pricey. With all of these oils, the possibilities would be endless! What a great opportunity to try so many things!! Thank you for setting this up!
kathie brisso says
Newsletter: I have just started using essential oils for use in my housecleaning business. My clients love the results and it is so much healthier for me to breathe in!! I would love to try all the different fragrances for different uses!!
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Jessica says
My husband and children have allergies and I do not like them using allergy medication. I would LOVE to find a natural remedy!
Beth says
I want to learn more and try oils with my kids.
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Judy Oehl says
In the past few weeks I have met several people who use essential oils and it seems like fate of I were to win the Plant Therapy giveaways.! Very intriguing!
Ginni says
I've been wanting to try EO's for some time now, but living in a rural
area we don't have a lot of places to purchase. It always seems
the ones I really want I can't find in bigger towns further away.
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Lisa Oberdorfer says
I would like to try essential oils to help sleep better.
Lindsey L. says
I have always wanted to try natural remedies using e.o., but cannot currently afford them
Chelsea says
I would love to try Plant Therapy essential oils. I've been experimenting some this year with essential oils and would love to try the kid synergies for my three boys five and under!!
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Jen Meyer says
Would love to have the opportunity to try essential oils!
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pam says
I am interested in trying these essential oils because I am new to oils period. I love what I've experienced so far and am excited to learn more about them and all of the wonderful benefits.
Ann says
I truly enjoy using and learning about essential oils. I use them in many natural remedies.
Heather Moreno says
My sister just started using essential oils with her son with special needs. I'd love to incorporate them into my family's daily life and learn more about them!
Anna says
I would love to try these! Since moving to OK both my kids have serious issues with colds and allergies. Plus I have had issues sleeping due to stress and have tried just about everything!
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