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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.
Brandi says
I have been hearing all the wonderful uses for essential oils. I have issues with stress and am hopeful this will be the answer to helping me manage my stress levels.
Rachel says
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Rachel says
We just adopted a dog, and I was just looking to invest in essential oils to help her transition more smoothly. I think this would be ideal!
Jill says
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Jill says
I have been using some essential oils with great success and would love to branch out to try Plant Therapy's line!
Sarah L says
I am new to essential oils and still researching and learning about them. I would love to try them and have heard that this is a great company. I love that they have a kid-safe line. I also love that they "give back" in so many wonderful ways.
Katrina says
I have been very interested in beginning to try some essential oils especially for the kids and insomnia. I would be thrilled to get started with this offer.
Laura Alvarez says
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patricia magliochetti says
i would love to win these oils,i have always wanted to try them,i suffer from ms and the oils would help me alot,thank you so much for great giveaway
Jackie says
I have tried a few essential oils, but haven't been able to actually begin fully using them because of the cost. I am a believer in natural ways to achieve health and wellness and would love to be able to use essential oils as a way of life since I do not have the money to invest in starting a kit from scratch myself.
R.H.H. says
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R.H.H. says
I've been trying to conceive using fertility drugs for a year. Unfortunately, I get hormone migraines and the whole process has been pretty hormoney, as you can imagine, AND I can't rely on Advil anymore. I'd love to try essential oils as a natural way to manage my headaches, sleep better, feel more calm during this weird time.
Kristin C. says
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Tricia Yeo says
Is it too late? I am an essential oil freak!
Kristin C. says
I work with a population of people who are in need of a lot of medication, I want to pursue some more natural cures to some problems but would like to try it first before investing a lot of money.
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Anne Marie Norman says
I've heard that lavender essential oil can prevent those mid-afternoon headaches that I often feel come on. I'd love to try this natural, preventative method out!
Heather Sochia says
I would love the essential oil kit, and the kid safe products!!! I love to explore new recopies with new oils. I also have three nieces and one nephew that would benefit from the kid safe products :0)
Glenda Edwards says
I am surrounded with those with cancer, know I could help them with pain, discomfort and keep cancer cells from spreading.
Lisa says
would love to try
Jennifer says
I've always been a believer of natural healing. I hate pharmaceuticals. I believe we can heal or detroy our bodies with what we put in it (or don't put in it) I've been on a mission more than ever since I've had a child to stay "REAL'! Recently, and perhaps TMI, I cured a yeast infection using garlic. It worked. I've used garlic and olive oil for my daughters ear ache. It worked. I will try natural any day before drugs. And just the other day I ordered a fee sample bottle of the Salis Immunity Blend essential oil as I've become very interested now in incorporating essential oils into our lives. I would absolutely love these! Thank you for the chance!
Renee Hosbein says
I am a newbie when it comes to essential oils. I just bought my first es and see the benefits first hand. I would love to use this set of es and gain knowledge of the es family and how each individual oil can make a difference in my family's life. Thank You!!
aprile says
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Caroline W says
I want to try these for my children's health and to get chemicals out of my house!
aprile says
Learning about essential oils. WOuld love to win.
Kim Bellefeuille says
I'd love to have this I'd like to live healthier
jennifer says
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jennifer says
I am very interested in oils and would love to try a good brand! My sin has bad sensitivities to everything and I am hoping essential oils will help him!
Kristina says
Oh these would be lovely to have when my son starts preschool this year !!!
Natalie roberts says
I love essential oils my daughter is only 3 and can't take otc medicine and this helps her.
Rio says
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Dale says
I would love to try these. Am on a mission to get healthy!
Rio says
id love to try this brand of eo, I have already started trying another brand but doesn't hurt to have more oils!
Angela Narr says
I love all natural products including one that pertain to being healthy. I have heard all kinds of good comments regarding these oils but haven't really had the money to send on them. Winning this set would be awesome!!! Thanks for allowing us to enter!
Erin Crompton says
How delightful! I would love to try these :)
Krista says
I would be great to get a such an array of different essential oils. I have the basics but am just starting to branch out and love finding all the ways to incorporate them into my daily life.
Gloria Perry says
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Jeanne says
SO.......refreshing to see your not pushing the multi level marketing oils here on your site. So many have and it is a personal turn off for me. I researched and decided on plant therapy as my primary EO based on price and independent testing results. I diffuse at my nightstand for a couple minutes prior to laying down I use tranquil. It really helps when your in a bad cycle for falling asleep. I prefer a diffusers without water and so the mist is much stronger.
Gloria Perry says
I know these work. I just need a starting point and this would be perfect. Thanks for the opportunity.
Jeanette Thal says
Just beginning to realize the benefits of using essential oils and want to use only the best most pure ones available. Newsletter.