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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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Dawn says
Very interested in trying oils, however I am not sure where to start. This looks like a great kit to start with.
Stephanie says
Very interested in trying oils for allergies and sugar cravings!
Stephanie says
I'm about to have my second son, and anything I can do to keep these critters healthy would be super fun to learn about!
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shelly says
I'd love to win some good quality oils! I've tried a few of the cheaper brand ones and think it would be interesting to see how much of a difference there is. Plus I'd just love to have a nice selection so I can use them more often for more things.
Robin says
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Linda says
i want to feel better I want to be healthier and from what I've read essential oils can be very much what I need to get started with that
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I'd like to learn more about PT because I like the idea of getting more safe information from a reputable company.
Renee V. says
I've purchased a couple of theirs but would love to try more, esp some of the blends. The few that I already own that are repeats I would share and educate with friends and family.
Hilary Lammon says
I'm always seeing cool recipes for things like homemade bug spray or room spray, but I don't have the oils I need! I kit would be perfect.
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Katrina says
I have heard such positive feedback about essential oils and have been searching for the right ones to try. This kit seems to carry the best and most needed oils. Would love them!
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I'd love to try oils, but don't know where to start.
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Sheryl says
As a doula and a mother of 5, I am always looking for a more natural approach. Would love to give these a try!
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Debbie Citts says
Love my few essential oils, I have had great luck with them would love to have a more complete set!
Meghan says
i have begun buying limited oils due to what I've heard but have so much more to learn. Please help me!
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i would love to learn more about essential oils and its uses. Winning one of these will definitely help me and my family!
christy says
I would LOVE to win some of the plant therapy essential oils because I have heard about how awesome essential oils are and how it's natural.
Jackie says
I want only the best for my family and these essential oils would allow us to dive deeper in our real food/natural remedy journey.
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lena says
I'd love to find a new go to company for my essential oil needs!
Caitlin L. says
I have been wanting to get a set from Plant Therapy for a long time but just never seem to have enough money at the moment I want it. I would be beyond thrilled to win this one!
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debbie young says
i have wanted to try for a while! as i just got off shots for diabetes and i really dont want to go back! i want to be healthy and my kids and hubby to be healthy!
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brenda says
I have been wanting to add more oils to my children's lives.
Barbara M says
I've been wanting to learn about and use essential oils and never knew where to begin! Winning the second set would just be awesome and perfect!
Kelly says
I have wanted to try the oils but can't afford to get them. This would be a great way to try them out.
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Desiree says
I've heard a lot about essential oils. A friend has let me use hers but I would like my own set.
Nisha Ferrante says
I love experimenting with my own lotion, deodorant, and other items. Having these different essential oils to experiment with would be so fun!!
Sheryl says
Like many others I've been meaning to try essential oils for various reasons but have had a hard time trying to figure out where to start. Winning this would be like winning the essential oil jackpot! Thanks for the opportunity! Good luck all!
Sarah says
I love essential oils and have heard about this great brand! I'd like to see how they work for headaches.
Julie says
I am just beginning to learn about essential oils. I would like to explore more as I would like to get away from taking meds.
I am always open to learning!
Nicole says
I have always wanted a set of essential oils to improve and maintain good health but have yet to buy any and would love to win these to finally make the venture into essential oil use!