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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.
Erin says
I heard about all the wonderful things about essential oils and unfortunately ended up putchasing into one of the MLMs, since then I've heard about all the wonderful things about plant therapy and how oil safety is one of your top priorities! I would love to have the chance to win this! What a great opportunity!! Thank you for even considering me!
Jody leonard says
I discovered essential oils last fall after surgery and they have changed my life and my family's life for the better! I do have about 10 PT oils, love their quality! and would love this collection to add to my arsenal of healthy living options. Thank you for your generosity in giving back to your customers, future customer, and the essential oil.community!
Leslie Gibbs says
What an amazing opportunity to be able to win Essential Oils from Plant Therapy. I haven't had the honor of trying their oils yet. They are on my bucket list of providers. I totally love the portfolio case and the beginners guide book. I'm in need of all three, what a great place for a beginner to start.
Kristen Godfrey says
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Kristine says
Love natural paths to health like eating real food and oils as medicine.
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Jax says
I've been using a few essential oils for years to make my own cleaning products, and I've wanted to expand my knowledge to use them throughout my home but haven't committed to a kit because of cost! My oldest son (5) has anxiety issues and I think essential oils could help :)
Britt says
Sorry, email typo on my first comment. Id love to win an essential oil set since I am new to essential oils and have no clue where to start or how to expland!
Adam C says
Looking for natural alternatives to medications.
Yvonne L says
I have been hearing alot about Essential oils and have tried some over the years. I have many allergies and would to try some of these to see if they can help!
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Jen B. says
I would live to try these oils. Especially tea tree.
Dawn K says
Plant Therapy is highly talked about. Would love to have the set for my family.
Chaney Barnett says
I would love to learn more about essential oils to use everyday as an alternative method to medicine.
Kristen Godfrey says
I would love to win this for my families health. I haven't ever tried this brand before so I would be very interested in seeing how they compare to other brands.
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Britt says
Id love to win an essential oil set since I am new to essential oils and have no clue where to start or how to expland!
shari lambrinos says
this would be an amazing opportunity to learn about all (or most) of the eos!
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Dana says
What an awesome opportunity! I've always wanted to start using essential oils for things beyond scents
Heather Santo says
I have tried only 2 in the past many years ago and have nothing but good things about them and their collection. I would love to try such a vast variety!
Amy wright says
I've heard great things about essential oils.. Would love to try!!
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Michelle says
I've dabbled in EO's before but would love a set up like that to get me going on a full EO lifestyle.
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Newsletter and signed up for PT with this address!
Regina Zimmer says
I have been using your living but I would be excited to try these and see how they are. I love essential oils use them everyday on my myself my family and my dog
danielle says
I have been doing my research on the difference between modern medicine and using oils to protect ourselves and I would much rather use oils then take any kind of medicine so I would love this opportunity to win this kit
Sam says
I have a son with ADHD and I would like to try every option.
Amanda Gilman-Bogie says
I would LOVE to win this prize for my family. We are transitioning to a more natural lifestyle and learning to use essential oils to treat common ailments and improve overall health. The KidsSafe oils are of particular interest since I have a toddler. Fingers crossed and looking forward to that newsletter we signed up for! ;-)
Steph Gray says
I need to convince my husband that these really help and are worth the investment. He hasn't really allowed me to put money into these and I would love to prove to him how they can help our kids.
Lynda Smith says
I would love to try all those PT oils!!! What fun!
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RoyceAnne says
I have heard a lot of good things about plant therapy and they have a great variety of oils that I would love to try.
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Kasie says
Have kinda used essential oils but would really like to learn more. Esp the uses for kids.