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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.
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Cindy says
Trying to incorporate essential oils into home remedies and cleaning so I can eliminate harmful chemicals.
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Southern Gal says
My daughter has been using essential oils for a while. We bought her a diffuser for Christmas last year. I would love to give them a try in our home. thanks for the chance.
Debra Radecky says
Thanks for the info on your site. I didn't know enough about oils to use them. Your info with help me get started using them
Kristen Woodward says
This set looks great. We've just started incorporating a handful of essential oils into our families lives and this would be great to help us expand!
Alicia Walker says
I am just getting into oils, and I hear plant therapy is top notch!
Abigail Caballero says
I would LOVE to try Plant Therapy's essential oils as a means to take back control of my, and my family's, health and wellness by making our very own, natural, non-toxic cleaning products and personal care products. Our bodies are bombarded, everyday, by chemicals and toxins in the atmosphere, in our food and water supply, and in a plethora of goods and products we purchase at our local grocery stores and retail stores. Making our own products with essential oils, at home, provides peace of mind and a sense of empowerement in optimizing our personal health and wellness.
Judy brown says
I have been wanting to try Plant Therapy oils because I have been hearing such great things about them! I use oils from an MLM company, and have been looking for another source!
Alycia says
I have been hearing about essential oils and all of the things they can be used for and help with. I would love this set to help get me started with essential oils!! ( I have also ready amazing things about this planet therapy and the kid safe oils)
Desi B says
I love essential oils, but the cost has really held me back from getting all the ones I want/need for my family. It would be great to find a reasonably priced quality oil company. I would love to try these!
Ariadne says
I've heard some great things about essential oils and their benefits. Would love to try them out!
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Chrissy says
I would love to try more natural home remedies and have heard great things about essential oils.
Michelle E says
this would be a great wY to stArt with essential oils. I have been waiting to try them!
Cathy says
i have never used oils. I'm interested in lavender for peaceful sleep
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Amy Valadez says
I try to eat real foods as much as possible and would love to explore using natural therapies in addition.
Helen G. says
Would like to know more about the oils and using them for my health.
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Melissa Krintz says
I would love to try essential oils! I've never tried them before but I've heard things about them!
christina says
I am dabbling in essential oils and would like to be able to try this brand
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Peggy quinlan says
I am still fairly new to he esentional oils. I am enjoying using them on me and my family and would like to try more
Alicia says
I use essential oils in my skin care products. However, it should be noted that they must be diluted in a carrier oil and only certain oils are skin-safe!
Kelly says
I'd love to try oils because I've heard a lot about them and want to see if they'd work for my daughter's behavioral challenges.
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Marni says
I have lots of friends who swear by essential oils, but I have yet to jump on the band wagon. Perhaps this is my chance???
Suzanne says
Looking forward to using more plant therapy products.
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crystal nichols says
I have never used essential oils, but would love to explore the health benefits of them for myself and my family
Stephanie says
I've heard great benefits from EO, but haven't had a chance to try them yet.
Alisha says
I just started trying out essential oils to help calm my adhd child. I would love to try them for other uses.
LoriAnn Orcutt says
Would love to see if the oils help with our son's allergies so we can get away from all of the meds.
Kate says
I'm just starting to educate myself on the benefits of essential oils and would love to start my collection!
Arlene says
Would like to incorporate essential oils in our lives.