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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.
Tiaramarie Briggs says
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Tina says
I have always wanted to try Plant Therapy EOs. I have heard great things about their oils especially their kid safe line.
Diane Pasco says
I would love to learn more about essential oils. There are so many out there, different companies do different ways of processing. I want to learn as much as possible.
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Jamie says
I've used tea tree oil some and would love to expand my knowledge and use.
Penny says
I am new to essential oils and have only tried one brand would love to try other brands and new to me oils.
Brittany says
I have heard so many wonderful things about essential oils and have been very interested in trying it for myself.
Cyndi says
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aly says
I would love to try this to help relax my kids at night!
Lindy says
I would love to switch out all of the chemically and harmful products that we have in my house with natural and effective ones. It takes time and money though!
Lindsay morrow says
Would love to start using EOs
erin says
NEWSLETTER...... I have been on a new mental and physical path and i need assistance with my meditations and help stimulate different emotions to jump start my energy healing... Thank you
Lisa says
I'd love to try the insect repellant.
Michelle says
I have heard great things about these oils and would love to try them out!
Jean says
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Lynda says
I would love to have these as a natural way to get rid of stress :)
Kim says
I have heard excellent things about this company and have been dying to get some kid safe EO's! I use one EO daily for myself, and have become a believer in them. I would love more!
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amanda says
I have never used oils but my friends do. I would love to try them to see what they can do for me.
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Agnes says
I've been wanting to try essential oils, but don't know how. This would be a great start!
Erika D says
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Jennifer says
All my friends talk about how great essential oils are, but they are so expensive, I just haven't been able to justify buying them. I would love to try them though!
Christine Bankston says
I would love to win and try these oils!!!
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Kimberly S. says
I would like to win this because I would like to make my own cleaning and body products.
gina says
I would like to try EOs with my kids.
Michelle says
Tto is my favorite, but I'd love to see what all is out there :)
Lori says
I have never used essential oils, but am curious about them and would love to give them a try. Since finding 100 days of real food my family has undergone a food revolution of our own and have gone from a 'whatever' diet to one built around whole, organic food. Using oils seems like it could be one more step in our evolution towards a natural, healthy lifestyle.
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Jessica Marquez says
I'd love to win a set of essential oils for use in my brand new home! We just bought an older home that stood vacant for a long time, and it needs lots of deep cleaning! I'd love to use baby-safe essential oils to purify the air and get rid of all the dirt and mold as we settle in.
Rachael says
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Lindy says
I would really like to start using oils with my family instead of the many chemical laden products that are offered in the mainstream market. I beleive they do work and well but it takes time and a lot of money to get started.
Rachel C says
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Amanda says
I'd love to try the kid safe synergies.
ashlee says
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Amy Weiss says
I am new to Essential Oils and became interested during the EO Revolution Summit. I heard that Plant Therapy EOs are the best. but have yet to try them. The few oils I have so far are from Aura Cacia. Hope I get a chance now! Thanks!
Andrea jackobel says
I'd love to try essential oils!
Teresa says
Would love to have more oils to work with.