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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 says
I am fairly new to eo's and would love to try now ones and new blends!
Angie Davis says
I have heard so much about the benefits of essential oils and am looking forward to trying them. I am just unsure about which brand to try out and would love to try this one!
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Lindsey says
I would love to have the kidsafe oils on hand! I have a few oils from plant therapy but would like to try more.
Angie Baker says
I would love to try alternatives to all the chemicals!
Daria says
I’ve always wanted to try these but have been weary of making the investment.
Nicole C says
I would like to try them with my 11 yr old son to see if it can help improve his focus at school.
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Rhonda says
I am a bad sleeper! I would love to try oils to help. :)
Kara W says
Sneezy stop is definitely needed in my house right now!
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Joanna Rummel says
Would love to sleep better
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Julie says
I have been wanting to start using essential oils so I would love to try Plant Therapy. Excited to try them in my home with my family
deseree says
I have a friend who has been reading about them.
Diane Puckett says
I, too, would like to try some different oils for migraine relief. But, I would also like to learn about other uses. Thanks for the chance to win!
jyoti Yadav says
I have been trying essential oil for last 3 years. It had done amazing things to my skin and health. essential oils are the next big thing in cosmetic and health terms
Carolyn Haynes says
As a family with two young children, we have been working hard to educate ourselves and lead a more natural life. I have just recently started learning about the benefits of essential oils and would love the opportunity to try them as part of your daily life!
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Carrie Cespedes says
Just started getting into essential oils. Would love to learn more
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Jacque Marsh says
My husband has been dealing with sleep issues for the last 2 years. In all our research and things he has tried, this is the first time I've heard about essential oils being helpful. Even if I don't win, thank you for giving us another avenue to try.
Traci B. says
I am currently expecting my first child and I would like to learn more so I can incorporate the use of oils into my family's lifestyle. I am new to essential oils and am excited to learn more!
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Marla A says
I've heard nothing but positive feedback from plant therapy customers. Eager to try them myself!
Alisha says
I have heard so many good things and have tried other ways of treating my conditions naturally that just aren't effective enough, or plateau after so long. I am so ready for something new that is tried and true!
amd7 says
We could use some non-chemical kids' remedies.
Joy says
I already use some of Plant Therapy's oils, and would love to discover more of them!
Megan says
I've always wanted to try these but have been weary of making the investment and doing the work to learn how to best use them so this would help spring start my family and I!
Marla A says
Ive heard nothing but positive feedback from people that use Plant Therapy. Would love to try for myself.
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Sherri says
I have used a few essential oils and I love them. I would like to know more about others and their benefits.
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Kim Hulme says
Love to try oils for my migraines.
Alysia says
Been hearing a lot about Plant Therapy lately. Would love to try and compare to the oils I use now.
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Jackie says
I have been wanting to start using essential oils but didn't know where to start. This would be a great opportunity! Hope I win!!
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Karli says
I am new to 100 days of Real Food and have never tried Essential Oils. At 30, I find that I am tired all the time, feeling bogged down and have a hard time concentrating. Even stringing together one verbal sentence can be straining. So, along with my husband and two kids, 3&4, we are trying the real food menu plans. Time to clean out our systems. I hear wonderful things about the oils as well. It's time for an overhaul in my home. :)
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