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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.
Jenna Silva says
I have been Interested in essential oils for quite some time. Plant therapy is the company I've been looking at because of their kid safe line. My daughter is 3 an has autism and sensory processing disorder, I've been ratcheting all natural remedies and alternatives and oils keep coming up as the safest an most effective alternate to some of the meds their considering for her. I would LOVE to be able to try these oils as I've not been able to afford them with all her therapy costs. Plant therapy comes highly recommend and the only ones that have a kid safe line. I woukd absolutely LOVE to be able to try these and to try an help my daughter. Thanks!
Erica says
Oh My Goodness! This would be FABULOUS!!! I have just learned about essential oils and have started to buy a few. I would LOVE this set to get us started on allergy relief,relief summer bugs and to calm and relax my kids all summer so I don't go crazy home with them!! :) I would lOVE to give this brand a try!
Danielle says
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Tami says
I love the case the oils are in!!! I use EOs to help with headaches and stress. Would love to add more oils to my collection so I can make more blends.
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Danielle says
I would love to win! I already have a couple Plant Therapy oils and love them.
Tara says
I have heard wonderful things about some of their oils.
Clara Pitt says
They're all about safety first.
Faith says
I would love to try something so natural!
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Andrea says
I have a few essential oils I use for my toddlers and they really seem to help. As a family we try to be as healthy as possible and not use any chemicals or OTC drugs and I know these kits can replace all those and have many more uses I'd love to try out for myself!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Melanie says
I have been wanting to start essential oils for awhile but don't know where to start. Would love to win one of these packages. I have a new baby and don't want to use as many chemicals
Emiky says
To learn about oils and the benefits
Julie H says
These kits would be so great! I've been eyeballing essential oils recently wondering if they would be effective in helping combat seasonal allergies, eczema, stress, and cold symptoms for my kids. This would be the perfect way to get started!
Anna Paraiso says
I'm new the essential oils. Have been trying a few at home with my family, and am loving it. I would like to Win this kit so I can share them with family and friend, and maybe they will be able to see the many benefits of these wonderful oils.
Heidi Filippi says
I'm interested in trying anything natural to avoid man-made medications.
Natalia says
Would love to win this. I believe it would help us be more healthy all around. Trying to get the chemicals out of our home. Would use for natural cleaners, deodorizing, soaps, shampoos, etc!!!
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Emily Anstead says
I had Lyme disease, and have a compromised immune system. Since then, I have learned to eat healthy foods, clean without nasty stuff (vinegar and water are my best friend), and I am just learning about essential oils. When my we had the flu, I made the thieves oil concoction to help prevent the spread of the flu (burned it in the family room). I just created a spray that ticks don't like, although it doesn't kill them on contact. I would love a starter kit because I truly need to learn how to defend myself and boost my immune system. I am not sure which oils are for consumption or which oils you use outside the body. So far my understanding is a spray on the body. Thank you for your consideration, your help would be greatly appreciated.
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Danielle leppo says
I would LOVE to win this. I've never used EOs and this would be a great way to get started. The kid safe oils would be perfect!
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Jessica says
I have a toddler and have had great success using oils to treat colds, diaper rash, etc. Would love to learn more.
Dawn @ Reveal Natural Health says
There are so many oils I would love to try that it is hard to pick which handful would be best to start with since they can get expemsive.
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Catherine Bowles says
I've been curious about essential oils and would love to give them a try! What better way then to receive a free gift of them!
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Lori Walker says
i have tried a couple would love to try the large set!
Genea B says
With 5 grand kids I need all the oily help I can get :)
amy turner says
I would love to get this kit so i can use the lavender to sleep well at night. Will also learn more about the benefits of all these oils. So excited.
Julia says
this is a no brainer! Can't wait to try!
Marci says
I used to work at a store that carried essential oils but never really got into them. I regret that now and am always bookmarking diy "recipes" that involve essential oils. This would be the perfect way for me to redeem myself!
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