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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 would love to try these oils to make a difference in my health. I am also experimenting with them in making homemade goat milk soaps.
Linda Visman says
I have several friends who keep telling me I need to try Oils. I have no idea where to begin so having a starter set would help me get started.
Jessica Decker says
I have slowly been trying to convert to a more natural way of living. This includes alternative solutions and plant based home cleaners. But, GOOD essential oils are expensive!! I would love to get a jump start with the starter packs.
Stephanie House says
I've been interested in trying essential oils for a while just not sure where to start. I know anything natural is much better for you and from what I've been reading really works. :)
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Paula Mclaughlin says
Essential Oils-God's pharmacy
Shawn says
I have heard so many great things about essential oils and their positive value on one's life.
I would love to try these especially since I am over 50:)
Teresa S says
Would love to try plant therapy eo's. I've used several other brands but am always looking for high quality oils at the best prices. Thanks!
Tina says
I just love using oils in my everyday life.
Greta says
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Greta says
I love to incorporate natural alternatives in my life for myself and my family. I am still learning a lot.
Debbie says
Have been a longtime subscriber of your newsletter. Love it! Really interested in the essential oils.
Teresa S says
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Krystine says
Love them! I just find getting started with so many is so pricey! I just started buying one every few weeks to not kill my budget! Thanks for the five away
Tammy C says
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Tammy C says
I'd love to start making my own cleaners and beauty products. I just don't know where to begin purchasing-wise. This would be a great way to get going. Thank you!
vicki says
I did not have oils when I was raising my family but have gotten into them now.
I now have grandchildren coming along. I would love to win the oils and pass them on to my married children so that I can start another generation on this wonderful amazing journey of using oils.
Lisa says
I would like to win the essential oils because we have some health concerns and I would like to stop using medicine and instead eat real food and use oils to have a healthy body from the inside out.
Elva says
I have and use some essential oils and love them. Would love to learn more their healing benefits.
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Nancy Lauren says
I use a few of the essential oils, and just last week I was looking into learning more about them.
Laura says
I was introduced to the power of essential oils when my now 11-year old daughter was about 3 years old. I had traveled about 45 minutes to purchase a laptop from a woman on Craig's list. When we arrived at this lovely strangers house, my daughter started to complain she didn't feel well. I thought it was from the drive and told her not to worry we'd be quick and go right home. As we entered the woman's house, my sweet little darling vomited on the woman's floor. The woman was lovely and calm (and her housed smelled the same). Do not worry about it and she laid my daughter, now burning up with a fever, on a daybed, gave me a cool cloth to care for her and proceeded to introduce me to the power of peppermint oil. The woman diluted the oil with sesame (I believe) and instructed me to massage my daughters back and within a short time her fever was extremely reduced and she was feeling better. The kind woman gave me a bottle of peppermint oil to keep. I have used it since when my children are sick and I love the way I can connect with them, massaging their sickness away. I have tried using essential oils to create my own mosquito repellent as well, but not with as much success.
I have wanted an essential oil lot for years, but have not been able to afford one.
It would be lovely to win one and help me along my journey to a chemical free home.
kristi says
Love eo. Thanks
Nicole says
I would love to with the essential oils kit! I've been slowly trying to learn more and more about oils but it can be very overwhelming! I have a list of homemade products I'd love to make but don't know where to start!
Tonoa says
This would really help me with my switch to a better life style. I am on LOTS of medicines and if I can start helping my body recover instead of just putting a bandage on it, it would be great.
Heather Little says
I'd love to try these. Have used some oils with success. The kid's line is new to me and something that would be great.
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Diane Jordan says
I would love to win the essential oils kit for my family! I am a 2 1/2 year breast cancer survivor, and my husband is fighting skin cancer right now. We have made many changes in our food choices and the products that we use in our home to reduce chemical exposures. We have planted a vegetable garden and are growing our own produce. Several of my friends use essential oils and I would love to have the opportunity to use them in my home! I have signed up for the newsletter. Thank you for hosting this drawing!
Kerry says
I have spent the past year switching over to a more natural way of living for my children, whole foods and more natural cleaning products. Essential oils would be a great next step. It is just hard to know where to start.
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diann says
I think I missed the deadline for the chance to win, but what a wonderful gift this would be. I would love to learn more about essential oils and their benefits!
Lori says
I would love PT oils because they have their own certified aromatherapists.
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Sara says
I really have been wanting to give these oils a try, but have been a little reluctant because of the price. But if I could give them a try and see for myself that they work I would be willing to purchase.
Brandi says
I would love to add essential oils into our lives. We have already changed our ways with eating and exercise. I have a lot of friends that swear by these oils for many things. I am ready to jump on the band wagon to see what it's all about!
Robin says
I would love to try these with my children. I have one son who has really bad reactions to many chemicals.
Karla Walter says
I have recently been hearing great things about essential oils. I would like to make the switch from the products I am currently using. We have been integrating healthy choices into our lives, and I think this will only help us take it one step further. Thank you for the chance!
Sarah says
My friend and I were just talking about essential oils last night and I wanted to look into tryingn them. This would be a great opportunity to!
Elizabeth Hale says
Love Plant Therapy!