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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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I would love to win these oils because essential oils have so many healing properties and I want to learn how to incorporate them into my life.
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I would love to learn more about essential oils and to start experimenting with them.
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Erin says
I would so love to win and be able to try these essential oils! I have been doing a lot of research on essential oils, but haven't convinced my husband to jump on board in buying them yet. This would be perfect!!
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Stress relief!
Cindy says
Have a child that's been dealing with migraines and difficulty sleeping, would love to give essential oils a try.
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Teresa says
I would SO love to win these as I am an Essential Oil newbie! I'd love to experiment more...thanks for the offering!
Amber says
I' m getting back in to eating clean and being healthy. Juicing, green smoothies and no processed foods are what works for me but I'd like to try something to supplement the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Many friends use essential oils and I'm very interested in seeing what they can do for me.
Katie Lucas says
I hear great things. About essential oils and I would love to learn more about them as well as replace some of my every day medicines with other options!
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Marilee says
I've been intrigued with the possibility of improved health through the use of essential oils for some time now. My husband suffers from COPD and CHF, and I have my own health issues as well. After doing quite a bit of research on the topic, I'm convinced that adding essential oils to our routine could very well be just what we need to boost our ability to enjoy life! I'd love the opportunity to test this theory! Also have grandchildren with allergies and ADHD. Any help is appreciated! Thank you
Shannon Q says
I'm just getting into essential oils. I've bought a few, but there are a ton more that I would like. This set would be a great way to accomplish that! My friends swear by them, but with homeschooling and being a SAHM, those costs can add up. This would help out tremendously!
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Robin says
I would love to use them to help alleviate allergies and avoid bug bites during the summer.
Chelsea says
I really want to try their frankincense!
Viv jones says
we love lavender and tea tree oils, I recently went to an demo where we tried out other oils and loved them!
Lindsay says
I work with kiddos with special needs and have been seeing an increase in use with families. I would like to try EOs for my skin and mood and to have more knowledge/education when working with these families
Melinda Moore says
I have 4 small children who could ALL benefit from essential oils...from homemade bug spray to bath scrubs, healing ailments...oils are miraculous!
Emily Thompson says
I would love to use to experiment with for personal health as well as in my massage therapy practice.
Melissa carlile says
I would love to try essential oils because I have insomia and nothing has worked for me yet even ambian! I have heard great things about essential oils just don't have the extra funds to put into them!
stefanie says
I would love to try the essential oils to help with sleep and anxiety. After chasing two small kids all day I have trouble shutting down at the end of the day.
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Camille Moyer says
I am starting menopause and I am interested in trying essential oils to alleviate sine if the symptoms,
Stephanie says
I would love to try these! I have so many ideas that i would love to try them with! Our house has lots of allergies, chemical sensitivities, etc. We are learning to clean naturally so these would be a great benefit for us!
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Marlea says
Fingers crossed, would love to have these oils for my kids!
Lillie Sommers says
My sister in law uses some essential oils and it has helped their family. I would really like to try them to improve my health and my family. I also have friends that have given testimonies and it really seems to be beneficial for many things.