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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.
Jen Lavigne says
I would love to tryout Plant Therapy's essential oils to help with my son's allergies and just for the overall health benefit.
Dawn says
I've always wanted to try the oils but feel overwhelmed with what oil gives what benefits; etc. Some oils can be very expensive and being on a fixed income it's difficult to find room in my budget for these. I'd like to win the gift sets as a starter kit so to speak.
Cathy says
I would like to try a few combinations for helping thyroid issues.
Bethany says
Would love to try the kids set it! I have been exploring oils and looking to try some news ones.
Jessica Lopez says
While living overseas I hear rumblings from other wives about essential oils. Never looked in to it because it was overwhelming! But now that we are stateside I see a lot more info. I would love to try them out!
Leah says
I have some friends who use essential oils for everything and I really want to start using them and learn more of what they do.
Stephanie says
I already have some essential oils but I would absolutely LOVE to get my hands on some more!
Ashleigh says
I would love to try essential oils as a more natural way to treat my family's ailments. The two kits you are giving away seem like a great way to get started. Thank you for the chance to win!
Brittany says
I'd love to try these essential oils for health reasons. I live with a headache every day and chronic pain. Western medicine doesn't help me so a friend suggested I try essential oils. She said it could help with my headaches, pain, anxiety, etc. I'd love to give these oils a try to see if they help me!
Holly B says
The more I hear and learn about EO the more I want to try them! With two kids, I am always looking for safer alternatives for them and myself!
Casey says
I'd love to try oils, but I'm always hesitant because I feel there's a costly buy-in. A sample pack seems like a wonderful way to figure out what you like/use, then buy more specifically following!
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Kim says
I've seen the benefits of a few of these and would love to be able to try the others.
Kelly Barkan says
I've recently been exploring essential oils for skin ailments after my husband developed a rash that didn't respond to the normal over the counter creams.
I also have an oil diffuser for my office and really want to try more new combinations of scents! Thanks for the great gift opportunity!
Brenda says
I've heard great things about oils and have been wanting to try them.
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Amy says
I have been making baby steps toward healthier changes for my family. Essential oils are the next step that I would like to explore!
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Ashley says
I've been interested in trying essential oils for months now, but feel overwhelmed trying to figure out where to start. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Barb McLaughlin says
I have heard so many great benefits of oils and have been wanting to try them. Thanks for the giveaway!
Amanda says
I have two busy little boys, 2.5 years and almost 10 months old. With all of the bumps, bruises, and germs I have to deal with, I'd love to find more natural remedies for my family. I have a little experience with essential oils, but I'd love to know more so I can use more!
Jules says
I have been researching oils for a bit and haven't pulled the trigger. Very interrested in learning more and getting started
Kelly says
I have heard great things about oils and have always been hesitant to invest in them without knowing if they'll actually, naturally improve life!
Patricia says
Would love to try these! So great to have all natural options!
Felicia says
I already have some of their oils and love them! I would love to win some!
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Kelly Schaefer says
I would love to heal my family without supporting pharmaceutical companies.
Jessica says
I love using essential oils. This will add to my collection and allow me to keep making natural choices in my everyday life.
Kelsey H says
I want to try but nervous about making the investment and not liking essietial oils.
Lyne B says
I've been reading about essential oils to help our kiddos allergies, but just can't afford the price to get started.
Stacie Altz says
I love Plant Therapy! There are still many blends that I would love to try, especially the kid safe ones!
Jennifer says
Just getting started with oils. Can't wait to explore more!
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Marianna says
I want to try them because I've heard SO much lately about the benefits of good quality essentials oils like these and I would love the opportunity to try them for myself!
Gina says
I am trying very hard to get rid of chemical cleansers in my house and to give my medicine cabinet a makeover! EOs are awesome!
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