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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 K says
i love using oils to help all my families little issues! Peppermint for joint massage, eucalyptus for a stuffy nose... Would love to learn more!
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Leona says
I would love to win this , I am very much interested in essentials. I went to visit my son and family in Rexburg, Idaho in November. I am from Pennsylvania. by the time I flew out there I was so congested and had a hard time breathing. My daughter in law used essential oils for me in the room where I was sleeping and I felt so good just overnight it was unbelievable.
Karen Pycraft says
Just learning and getting started using essential oils and this would be a huge help!
Megan says
I would love to win this set to try more of Plant Therapy's essential oils. Plant Therapy puts their customers safety over sells and provides communication with an experienced aromatherapist... that's why I appreciate Plant Therapy and want to try more of their amazing oils!
Jessica says
I have been wanting to try other brands of oils because doterra is so expensive. Would love this!!
Kristi C says
I've been very interested in essential oils but have been overwhelmed by where to start. This would be a wonderful way to dive in!
Charlene says
i already do use some Plant Therapy oils and I love them! I would love to have more of them!
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Kristen says
This company has a great reputation, and I'd love to try out their kidsafe line!
Karissa says
Would love to give these oils a try!
kelly says
Would love them to try with allergies! !
Sarah says
I just tried an essential oil recently, I was skeptical but at my wits end. It worked! I'd love to try more and learn more - I don't know much of anything. I also am not at a place to buy anything much so this would be a great help.
Brandi says
I have a few Pt oils but want to try others!
Michele weaver says
I've heard plant therapy is a good safe oil line to use I'm interested specifically in the kid safe blends :)
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Karen C says
I've been wanting to try essential oils for a long time and winning this would be a great opportunity to do so. Thank you for having this contest.
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Stephanie H. says
Looks like a great alternative to OTC meds.
Brittany says
I've heard really great things about Plant Therapy, especially would love to try the KidSafe oils!!!
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Jennifer says
Newletter. I would love to try these products because I am learning that essential oils so wonderful things. My daughter has been ill since August 2014 and have used a few essential oils to help her and I would love to use so much more but with the medical bills piling up and doctors still not knowing what is completely wrong with her it has been a very costly deal for the two of us. Well me lol .... I would love to be able to try and start using products to help build her immune system, keep her calmer, keep bugs off of her (as we don't need anymore problems as bugs can cause) and figure out all the ways I can use these to help her. I would super thrilled!!!!
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I have always wanted to try eo's but have never worked up the courage to jump in.
Autumn says
I'd love to try these oils because I like to take care of my family without using a lot of pharmaceuticals.
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Hillary DiGiorgio says
I would love to try Plant Therapy! I have heard wonderful things, not only about their oils and other products, but also their stellar customer service.
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Rebecca F says
I am new to essential oils and would love to try plant therapy. Especially the kid safe ones on my 4 kiddos.
Karyn says
I have had my eye on this company for a while and would love to try their oils. :)
Morgane says
To start not using medicine as much.
Cherry says
I have always wanted to try the oils but couldn't afford it. Winning this would be a dream!
Kelly says
I've been wanting to try essential oils forever!
Melva Hwang says
would love to try all their oils! the free that I have are great!!!
Amy says
I would love to try the oils out on my daughters who suffer from allergies and asthma. Thank you!
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