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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.
Vicky T says
I am new to essential oils and I would love to implement them more in our lives for cleaner alternatives to so many things! Thank you.
Na says
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Na says
I use DoTerra and Eden's Garden, both have worked well - but I'm always up for finding others because each brand has it's own unique type of oils.
Nikki Maxson says
I love essential oils and how they provide so many benefits naturally!
M Flynn says
I've been a huge fan of the peppermint essential oil for years (use it for digestive issues) and am very interested in trying Plant Therapy.
Carly says
I already use and love Plant Therapy! Lately I've been into making my own skincare items.
Kiki Shafer says
Newsletter. I have been learning a lot about essential oils and greatly desire to use them to their full benefits for myself and my children
Phelps says
Always looking for healthier alternatives for my family. Would LOVE to win this and start using essential oils more.
Luba says
I recently started using and researching about Essential oils. I would love to try them and experiment even more with them.
AJ says
I've just started using essential oils and am very interested in trying Plant Therapy; especially those that a kid safe.
Cristie says
I have been reading good things about Plant Therapy products and am excited to try them out!
Brandi says
I use doterra but have used plant therapys fractionated coconut oil. Would love to check out their oils.
Hannah says
i use DoTerra, but would love to try another brand!
Samantha says
I am a holistic health coach and am experimenting with essential oils on myself and my family. So far I love them (but it can get expensive to try them all) and would love to recommend to clients. This set would be the perfect way to be able to try them at no cost! Thank you!
Cara says
I would love to Plant Therapy’s essential oils because I believe they are they best defense for many ailments / issues. I use essential oils as part of my facial regime and I also use the to scent my natural (Branch Basics) cleaning products. I even use them to make homemade bath salts. I am a very big essential oils fan!
Rebecca says
I've always been curious about essential oils, but I'd like to know more before I invest.
Lorraine says
Essential oils would help my pain from fibromyalgia
Katherine Brown says
I would love to try eo's I have many friends who use them and love them and I would like to try them out.
Rochelle says
Just starting with EO's & this would help out alot. Want to help keep my family healthier
Kim says
I currently use Doterra and love essential oils. Would love to try these!!
Carel Blank says
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Carel Blank says
I would love to try EO. I hear great things about them for healthy clean living.
Stacey Beach says
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Annalisa Scamporrino says
As I've moved more and more towards natural remedies (honey, coconut oil, etc) and organic foods (plus less processed foods), I've become more and more interested in essential oils. However most of the kits are so expensive that it's a lot for me to drop money on unless I know it works for me
Anne Lehradt says
I would love to find something that helps me sleep better and for my headache. thank you. & newsletter.
Sam says
I would love to learn how to incorporate these oils into my household. I love the thought of the child sAfe oils.
Nina says
I have wanted to learn more about oil uses. I already love aromatherapy!
Nina says
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Leah says
Oh, what fun! I'd love to try their essential oils kit. I have a couple at my house, peppermint, tea tree, and lavender. Would be so curious about other oils!
And I already subscribe to your lovely newsletter. :)
Danielle Hendrix says
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Danielle Hendrix says
I've been wanting to try essential oils for awhile! Thanks
Trisha Smet says
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Trisha Smet says
What a great alternate to traditional medicine to use to help my family!
Kelly says
My sister is really getting into essential oils. I love learning from her, and look forward to using the oils to help us live a more natural life.
Crystal says
Thank you for a chance to try.
Karen Wood says
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Karen Wood says
I have a few oils. Have been reading and learning about them and want a lotmore.
Lacy says
This is an amazing giveaway! I am entering the essential oil world and falling head over heals! Thanks!
Peggy says
I have been wanting to try oils for a long time. This would be a great opportunity to do that!