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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.
Danielle says
Love using essential oils! I have a small collection for now but would love to try some more!
Jodi K says
I would love to explore the healing and soothing power of essential oils.
Carmen says
I would love to get myself and my kids off our allergy medicine. My son has ADD and I refuse to medicate him. My husband is on cholesterol medicine that I would like him to be off of.
Emily says
Very Interested in essential oils and would love to see what this company has to offer! Thank you!
Jennifer R says
I'm new to Plant Therapy. I was diagnosed with an uncommon disease 3 years ago and have Kant allergies to May medications. I've turned to EO's and found some wonderful relief in symptoms.
Mary says
I'd LOVE to try your oils! I will be a first time Grandma in 3 months and they sound like a great way to start off a healthy new baby!!
Kelly says
With two little kids I would love to try solutions to problems/issues that are safer for my family.
Dana Mulle says
I have been wanting to try these oils for a while now. Haven't had the time to research or the money buy them. Would love a set like this to start out with!
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Kayla Weck says
I want to transition to a more natural lifestyle with as little chemicals as I can!
Nicole says
i am just getting into oils. I'm hoping it's the missing link to feeling better! I've struggled with health issues for so long.. Gluten free 4 years in July but still having so many issues.
jessica says
Now that we cleaned out our pantry, I'd like to clean out our medicine cabinet!
Tisha says
I'm really interested in checking out their Germ Destroyer!
tiffany says
We would love to win! We have been using lavendar to help with sleep, congestion/allergies, ear infections, and boo boos and would live to try some more! I was amazed how quickly the lavender helped with swelling when my daughter busted her lip falling on a concrete slab. I think oils can help many things and love the natural approach!
Tom says
I'm interested in trying plant therapy's essential oils to help promote a healthier lifestyle for my family.
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Linda S says
I'd love to try the essential oils! Using natural remedies just makes sense. I love using tea tree oil; it's good for acne, keeps away fleas, freshens laundry and I love to use just a touch with my shampoo.
I love the smell of peppermint oil and started using that on cotton balls in jar lids and since I started doing that a couple years ago we've had NO MICE!!!
I'd love to try the KidSafe remedies for our grandkids too!
Whitney says
I would love to try these. I am just starting to get into essential oils!
Shannon says
Newsletter. I've heard great things about essential oils and I'd love to try them for my son on the spectrum.
Christine Hansen says
I have been dying to get my hands on some high quality essential oils but the price has meant I have to save up a bit before our family can afford them. This would be a great way for us to get started!
Lisa bosma says
I have been using essential oils for about 6 months now and love them! Have heard a lot of great things about plant therapy and would love to try that brand!
Tara c says
I have extreme allergies and asthma, and I would love to get off of Claritin if I can. I've heard great things about what essential oils can do for allergies and I would love to give them a try!
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Brett Gotler says
I'd love to try these because I am currently using a different brand but am always looking into other effective options!
Melinda says
I have been using essential oils for about one year. Not all that familiar with many but the ones I've been using have been wonderful.
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Dawn P says
I have slowly started using essential oils and so far love what I have used. I would like to learn more and start using more oils.
Erin says
My son has sensory processing challenges, food sensitivities and a behavior issues. I've read essential oils can help with this. I'd love to try and see how it could help our family.
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Jennifer P says
I would love to try the essential oils and beginning using them in my home and for my family.
Jenny Reaves says
Would love to know how Plant Therapy compares to doTerra and would love to try the kid friendly synergies.
Gabrielle says
I've been curious abou oils for a while. I like the idea of not being dependent on medicine to be healthy.
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Tami says
I have used a few essential oils over the last several months and they have worked great! From the cold resistance, to the added cleaning benefits, and the air purifying, I just love them!