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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.
Amy Ulschmid says
I have been wanting to try oils for my child w special needs for so long!
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Laura says
I'd love to try Plant Therapy since I am on the hunt for a new quality essential oil company to buy from!
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Heather Ladov says
integrated medicine! Would love to introduce my family of 5 to the healing power of essential oil!
Amanda S. says
I've been wanting to try essential oils for a while... hear so many great things!
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Kimberly W says
Would love to try these for my family. We deal with seasonal allergies and dry skin/Eczema etc... Along with sleep issues and anxiety... I have heard wonderful testimonies on essential oils and the health benefits of them. Would love this!
Elizabeth R says
I love essential oils and still looking for the best place to purchase.
Karin Gill says
I haven't try these plant essential oils, I have only received samples of another oil. I would love to be able to win so u could try these oils. I km now that oils are so good for you and can help with many problems.
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Carolyn says
I always wanted to try these oils on my autistic son. They seem to have a positive impact on specific issues too!
Miranda Stutzman says
I would love to win so that my family can benefit from natural solutions in our everyday lives!
Abbey says
I would use them for wonderful stress relief!
Bridgid says
Would love to start using oils !
Jamie A says
I have tried a few essential oils and love the ones I've tried, but I am scared to try so many because it is so overwhelming. I would love to have a kit with a beginner's guide to expand my horizons.
Tawnie says
I had a wicked cold in March that lasted for weeks. A friend recommended eucalyptus essential oil, and I tried it in desperation. I was better three days later! I'd like to become more educated about this; especially since my son has a lot of food and environmental allergies that make it tough for us to use conventional medicines. Thanks for this great post.
Janelle Kleiner says
Not only have my family and I been cleaning up our food, but we've also been cleaning up our from toxins and unnecessary chemicals. These oils could help us continue this journey to a clean healthy life! I also subscribed to the newsletter.
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Claudia says
I've been wanting to take the plunge and get some EO because I've heard great things about them! I'm all for trying to treat things in the most natural way and if need be go on from there.
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jes says
I've just gotten into using EO and I am in love! There are so many DIY stuff I'd still like to try. Thanks for the chance
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Sarah Arntson says
A lot of my friends use oils and it would be great to try some out for myself.
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Dodie Hagadorn says
I am wanting to learn and use more oils. I use some already but I want to know more about how to use them with children and of course myself.
Anna S. says
I would like to win them because I like to add them to homemade toothpaste and homemade candles!
Paula F says
I have tried a few of Plant Therapy's oils and would LOVE to try some more. I am so impressed with the few I have tried. I'm also super impressed with Plant Therapy as a company and their integrity to provide the best quality oils and customer service.
Tina says
I would love to experiment with essential oils. As a mother and auntie it is important to me to use natural healing and cleaning products with the little ones. Also, I have heard a lot about the benefits of using essential oils for relieving allergies, pain, etc. We have been on a journey for a healthier, happier lifestyle.
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jill says
I haven't found any traditional medicine to be helpful to my pain. I would love to try oils for treatment.
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Rhonda says
I would LOVE to try Plant Therapy! We have tried a few essential oils and we love them! ThankS!
Sylvie says
This would be a great way to learn more about essential oils. We use Lavender Oil all the time. Great for mosquito bites. Stops the itchiness right away.
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Carol says
Like to use essential oils for myself and children They work and smell great.
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Denise says
I have a few oils that we love. I would love to expand our collection! Thanks!
Michele Peyton says
I have just started learning how to use Essential Oils. The ones that I have used for cleaning have been amazing and I am so happy to be getting my family away from all the harmful chemicals in traditional cleaners. I would love to learn more about the therapeutic uses for EOs. The Essential Oils gift pack would provide me with the perfect opportunity to learn about the different combos that would benefit my family! I have also subscribed to the News Letter! Thanks!