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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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I would love to try plant therapy because you have so many to choose from and your quality seems to be rated very high.
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Shannon says
I'm trying to learn more about essential oils for me and my kids. Would love to have some help getting started! :)
Debbie Hillis says
This is another step I have been learning about to keep my family healthy the natural way. This gift of essential oils would be a helpful start. Thank you for the opportunity.
Sara says
i have just started researching EOs because my daughter has been diagnosed with autoimmune conditions and has intolerance to chemicals and GMOs. A natural approach with EOs is our goal
rian says
I love essential oils. Always excited to try different brands.
dawn says
I would love to win these to help my family stay healthy. We had crazy doctor bills from the fall/winter. I will try anything to help my daughter's asthma from flaring up.
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Elizabeth says
I've been wanting to incorporate more essential oils into my family's home, but haven't gotten around to it. This looks like a good chance to do so!
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sue says
I would like to learn more about holistic health and how to use essential. I just started using essential oils to help my carpal tunnel syndrome.
Tina G. says
I would like to try the essential oil from this company and expand my practice of their use.
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Jodi says
I have heard so much about them...would love to try them!!
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Susan hayden says
I've heard positive things about plant therapy. I would like to try them to find out for myself how awesome they are!
RJ says
I would love to try Plant Therapy essential oils with my children since we try to avoid using conventional medicine.
Robin says
I enjoy the benefits of essential oils and would love to experiment more with these kits! They look awesome!
Amy W says
I would love to try these - particularly the KidSafe Synergies. I've used EO's here and there, but I'd love to know more about the kids' blends for my 3 girls!
Kristin says
I just started looking into essential oils, trying to replace most/all of the medicines my family uses. I have tried peppermint oil for a headache, and a combination to relieve a stuffy nose. I would love to use the kids line on my 3 year old as well!
Katy Crook says
I'd love to try these oils! With 4 kids I'd especially love to try them for general immunity boosters as well as a bug deterrent, allergy relief, stomach settler & so much more!!!
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jeanette says
I would love to win these because I want my family and my home to be as natural and healthy as I can make it! I have children with special needs and have recently begun studying essential oils, and using them topically. I would love a complete set to really dive into! Thanks for this opportunity!
Cheryl says
I'm a newbie to oils. I've always been intrigued at the benefits of them. I have 100 lbs to lose, and just two weeks ago I began a healthy lifestyle of eating gluten free/ raw sugar. and exercise...I'm down more than 14 bs. So, what would make this new journey absolutely perfect? Essential oils, of course! I will need something for my achy muscles for sure :-). Today, I purchased patchouli and sandlewood. Love them!
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Rachel says
My MIL swears by them. Would love to learn and try them!
Heather says
Would love to try these products for my adhd son
Leslie Parlette says
I love the idea of more natural health and beauty products.
Julie says
I am just starting to learn about essential oils and have only bought a few. I don't have any blends or synergies yet, so would love to try these!
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Megan says
That kid germ destroyer sounds amazing!!
Tina says
I am pretty new to essential oils but have introduced a few into my routines and love the small changes that they have made. It would be fantabulous to have a set to continue this new journey with essential oils-sometimes it is so hard to change and having help is wonderful!
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Nicole B says
I would love a more complete of Plant Therapy oils! I have 2-3 specific blends, and love them!
Nicole says
I would LOVE to try Plant Therapy's essential oils! I have been researching and reading up about essential oils and their values, but have not purchased any yet. This would be a great opportunity!