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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.
Vaishali says
my 2 yo has eczema and has trouble sleeping. This is one the reasons I would want try theses.
Ashley Birkins says
Would love to try these to help my kids and myself during cold season. Seems like a great natural way to fight germs!!
Shira says
I have 3 kids who are always getting into mischief;-) Oils would help soothe the owies.
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Sarah Creech says
I would LOVE to try the kidsafe line! I have been using another companies "unsafe" blends on my kids up until a few months ago when I learned they weren't actually safe for kids. My oldest has asthma and my youngest has complex congenital heart disease, liver disease, and pulmonary hypertension. Keeping proactive about the spread of germs and illness is a MUST in this house!
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Laurie says
I am becoming more and more impressed with essential oils and their amazing qualities. I would love to win this set and learn even more!
SaraT says
Oh my...I have 10 little grands and would love to help their mommies with some of these oils. Wanting to learn as much as possible about EO's.
Kriss Dusel says
I have heard a lot about essential oils, but have not purchased any yet. This would be awesome.
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Brandi says
I am just starting to learn about essential oils and how they can help improve my health. I would love to try these out!
Jennifer Taylor says
I have always wanted to try essential oils for their health benefits but didn't know where to start. This looks like as good a place as any!
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Heidi T. says
I have used a few oils and would love to learn more! What a great way to start!!
Tara Oliver says
I love lavender as well! I use it to help me fall asleep after my evening exercise class.
Lauren says
I've been using essential oils for years, but am ready to dive deeper!
mikey shaffer says
I love everything I have tried from plant therapy! I would love to try more!
melissa zeser says
I have been wanting to try essential oils for a while but got overwhelmed! Would love to try them for a safe natural way of living.
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I'm just getting into EOs and this would be great for my family!
Faith Adams says
I have never used Plant Therapy oils, though I have heard many good things about them. I do want to try them. I've been considering leaving a MLM... winning a gift like this would make that an easy decision! :-)
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Shira Weinstein-Ragland says
I keep wishing I had oils! with 3 kids there is always a use!
Michele S says
I love Plant Therapy's ethics and would love to try some of their synergies. I've been unemployed for over 2 yrs now due to health issues, so every little bit helps.
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Mecia Davis says
Every speaks highly of Plant Therapy as being safe company, a great customer friendly company and reasonably priced with good quality company. I know for a fact they answer questions about their oils, give suggested instructions in usage and will send you newsletters or blog post that helps you understand an oil or a question you may ask. They have trained specialist that give you facts not their opinions. I love their Facebook page, blog and newsletter. Also where can I buy that note book that is holding the oils. I love it.
Michelle says
I would love to try Plant Therapy blends and some of their other top essential oils that I might not think to purchase on my own. I'm sure there are more essential oils and blends that I would love! Would love to know what the calming blends smell like.
Terra says
I just received an oil diffuser and don't know how to use it!
Erica Bills says
Would love Plant therapy's oils!! Amazing company and fantastic oils!
Sarah says
I would love to incorporate natural healing along with my families real food diet. What s powerful combination that would be!!
April Leichtenberg says
I love trying new natural and organic alternatives and have been wanting to try essential oils. Would love to win this in order to get started!
Christa Collins says
I really want to try Plant Therapy!! Because OILS amiright??
Lupe says
I'd love to try these kid friendly oils because I'd love to see what a difference using oils makes! I use lavender for calming but I don't have much experience with using for my little guy or the family. This would be awesome! Thank you!
carol reeves says
Just starting out. Deciding on who to go with.
Tracy Berry says
I'm just starting to learn about oils and would love have these to learn about and try. How awesome that y'all are doing this for someone!!!
Kacy says
I have loved using the few basic oils that I have, but would love to have more and learn more about them!
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Tammy Moore says
Just learning about essential oil!!
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