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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.
Kristin says
I'd love to try these! I've got two restless boys and allergies and I would love to use oils to help them sleep and me with my allergies. Thank you for the opportunity!
Stephanie says
I'm just now learning about oils as a next step in my healthy lifestyle. I would love to win these for me and my family!!
Rachael says
I NEED something to help my kids sleep and stay asleep! Wouldn't hurt for Husband and I too :)
Heather says
I keep hearing about oils and want to learn more.
Brandy L says
Would love to use oils to keep our family healthy without nasty chemicals and learn more about natural remedies.
Kristen Leavitt says
I have never tried this brand of oils and am excited to!!
Shira says
I've always wanted to try essential oils, but have never known where to start.
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Laura says
Looking to naturally combat monthly mood swings and general calm
Jeanne says
A neighbor recently shared with me the benefits her family has experienced using essential oils particularly for allergies and headaches. I have started researching but am overwhelmed by the options and how to use. Would love to try Plant Therapy oils.
Melissa says
I've always wanted to try essential oils but don't want to risk spending so much money if they don't work.
Dawn says
We ate trying to eliminate many commercial cleaning and health products in our home. This would be a great set to get us started.
Sarah says
I would like to try them for sleep issues! I can fall asleep but not stay asleep.
Cindy says
I have tried the lavender to help sleep. It works good for me.
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I would like to try essential oils because my Mom used to use them when we were little and I still remember the smells and how I felt. I'd love to expose my kids to them! Thanks!
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Hillary says
I have insomnia. Ironicalky, my 2.5 year lod sleeps through the night, always has. I need to get rest so I am not so tired all the time.
Ca thy E says
My friend has raved about Plant Therapy and I have been wanting to give them a try. I'm very interested in an anti-anxiety aid.
Melissa Moss says
New to essential oils and am eager to learn more!
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I keep hearing good things about Plant Therapy and I would love to try them out!
I have a bunch of recipes that call for essential oils that I would love to try too.
Ellen D says
Would especially love to try out the KidSafe synergies
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Dana H says
I've slowly been learning about oils and would love to have a collection for my family.
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Jen F says
I would like to try oils to eliminate medications for myself and my child especially for anxiety
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I would love to win the oils to help me feel better.
Kerstin says
To avoid all the chemicals and live healthier, especially now that I have a little one at home.
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Christie says
I investigate natural remedies for myself and my family and I am increasingly interested in essential oils. I have been reading great things!
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Christine says
I would love to try Plant Therapy’s essential oils, because I have been looking for a more natural way to relieve my family's health issues. I have tried Peppermint Oil for headaches and it has helped a lot. I would love to get a chance to try other oils for other things like acne, sleep problems, etc. Thank you!