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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 agelo says
So great! Love lavender for sleep!
Angie says
I've always been curious about essential oils, but I don't know much about them. Would love to learn!
jessie says
I love plant therapy. Ive been using oils with great successes for just over a year now. My favorite thing about the plant therapy brand is the kids safe line. I love that they are clearly labled and I can trust them knowing they are safe for my family. Thank you!
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Michelle says
As a DoTerra girl I'd like to try Plant Therapy oils. I use my oils ton and would love to get them a bit cheaper if I like them.
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lindsay says
i went to a little ayurvedic talk this other day and the instructor went on a tangent about essential oils and brought some for us to try! i'm intrigued! would love natural aids for headaches, focus, etc.
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Anna Liu says
I want to try Plant Therapy's essential oils because I think it'll help me relax, de-stress, and sleep better since I will be starting a rigorous nursing program next week! :)
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Laura says
Would love to try these! I have many friends that use essential oils and swear by them but I haven't purchased any yet.
karin jones says
I am really new to this whole essential oil stuff. I want to learn and try more. Unfortunately, they are a little pricey for my budget. Winning them would be fabulous.
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Alieshia says
I love natural aides and natural oils are just that. I would like to experiment with more than just my eucalyptus and lavendar oils
sadie says
i have just started using essential oils for health and would love to grow my collection as well as focus on therapeutic grade oils, and interesting new blends! i am absolutely in love with my mist diffuser and use it a ton already for myself and my pets so this would be such an added benefit to that :)
Kim says
I my family & I are also just learning of all the benefits of EOs and one of these would be great! Newsletter!
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Diedra says
I am just getting into EO's...this will help!!!!
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LaGail F. Davis says
Step by step I am working diligently to remove all toxins from my and my family's life. This kit would be a great help to taking yet another step to on the path to a toxin free life.
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Nicole Hoeinghaus says
Oh WOW how grateful would I be to win this! I have spent so much time learning about safety of essential oils and looking for a quality but affordable company to start with. I have decided that Plant Therapy is perfect based on recommendations and the quality/affordability I was looking for. I also absolutely love that Plant Therapy has a kids line formulated by Robert Tisserand! My budget is tight at the moment but my head is spinning with recipes and passion to get started. I have yet to purchase any oils being overwhelmed by which few to start with. How absolutely wonderful would it be to be able to jump in with this generous giveaway!! Fingers crossed! <3
Shannon says
I would like to have them for general use.
Jill says
I'd love to learn more about oils!
Jennie Carter says
I have heard so many good things about the essential oils but know very little about them, how to use them and/or which is the best to begin with if on a tight budget so this would be an amazing gift, one that I could both enjoy AND give to others!
Heidy A says
I love using oils to help my family. I am not familiar with this company and would love to try it out!
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Lisa says
Would love to try as we are getting to be more into natural foods and products
Kathy says
Just beginning to learn about essential oils!
Kelly says
I've heard so much about essential oils, I'd love to give them a try - especially the lavender to help me relax!
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Savana Greeott says
I would LOVE to win this set. I love Plant Therapy. You have the best customer service and amazing essential oils.
Jenn V. says
I've heard great things about Plant Therapy and I have a two year-old I'd love to use them on!
Janis says
I've read so many great things about these oils!
Anita T says
Love using essential oils. Lavender I love to help me sleep, and when taking baths. Lemon is great to add to water, or just when I need a pick me up.
Emily says
I have been looking at EOs and almost ordered last week, but then was told not all are created equal and then became overwhelmed. I would love to win these to try as we are looking for natural help for some heath issues....