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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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Amy says
I've always been intrigued by essential oils, and I would love to try them because you can add them to homemade cleaning products.
Michelle Wood says
I've been interested in incorporating essential oils into our life for some time but haven't had room in our budget to make the investment yet. Would love to win this awesome giveaway! :)
Amy says
I'd love to try these for myself and my kids with falling asleep.
Kristi says
I have just started learning about essential oils as a way to relieve my son's allergy symptoms. We have been experimenting a bit. I would like some other options other than the MLM companies that sell essential oils, so I was very excited to hear about Plant Therapy!
Kobi Maddox says
I'm trying to transition our household into using more natural products & this would definitely give us a boost.
Meredith says
I would love to try essential oils. I have heard so much about them, but don't know where to begin.
Rachel Kain says
Essential Oils have so many uses! Would love to learn how they benefit my family on a daily basis!
katy says
I am sooooo curious!
Mandy says
I would love to try Plant Therapy oils because they are 100% pure and undiluted, AND are affordable! How awesome it would be to win one of those sets, wow!
Kathy Harvey says
I have been trying to use oils for a while now and just can't get it down. I am battling a sinus infection and a few other issues and can't seem to figure it all out. This looks like something that could help since it has the synergies. AND...I have grandkids I am trying to introduce to oils while they are young. It would be so great for them to learn early.
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I want to use essential oils to help me and my family live our lives in the most natural way possible.
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April says
I've started to dabble but only have 3 or 4 types. Would love to have a set!
Melanie says
I have been researching and discovering many wonderful things about Essential Oils but my stash is quite small. This would help me to delve into the world of oils and begin replacing the yucky chemicals I have in my home (from cleaning supplies to skin care to the medicine chest).
Sue says
Our allergy season has been so bad this year I have been starting to research which oils would help when I saw this, what a great way to help someone test the waters with oil.
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Stephanie says
I have wanted to try essential oils now for several months and would like to also see if they help my son with seasonal allergies. I learned a little about them through my health coaching program and think they could benefit future clients as well so would like to try them on myself and family first.
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Jerrica Sauer says
i have tried other brands of essential oils with mixed results. Still looking for a brand that works.
Shannon Taylor says
I've been reading up on essential oils and their healing factors. I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer & would love to add them to my treatment. I just can't afford them. Please consider me for this. Thank you.
Breeann says
I'm trying to combat any stress, headaches, and anxiety with the most natural methods possible!
Megan says
We would love to try out essential oils! I have heard so much about them.
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Michelle says
just started using oils and can't wait to try more
Chrissie angell says
I want to learn more about using essential oils as an alternative to other mess for my kiddos.
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I would love to try these oils!! I have severe allergies/asthma and have recently developed GI problems. So I am learning how to eat clean and live in a healthy environment to heal my soul from the inside out.
amy says
I've just begun incorporating essential oils into my life... I'd also like to see how they could work within my classroom environment.
Susan Whitehead says
Would LOVE some more essential oils! We use them daily.