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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.
Micki says
I've been reading about oils and am interested in getting off some of my medication and taking a more natural route.
Sabreena says
I would very much like to try more of plant therapy's essential oils. I have a few for my kids that I love, would really like to try more! :)
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I have just started using essential oil a few months ago and I can't wait to try all different oils/blends
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I absolutely love the effects of aromatherapy as a stress reliever in our home. I recently purchased an oil defuser, but feel I have so much to learn about what different oils can be used for. I would love to expand my horizons beyond the handful of oils that I currently use for aromatherapy and delve into other uses as well! Especially natural remedies for my 8 year old son. I have also signed up for the newsletter. Thanks for the opportunity!
Amanda says
I absolutely love essential oils! I have not tried this brand yet but I know you have a excellent reputation. I would be so excited to get to try them.
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Brooke C. says
A friend recently told me about the benefits of oils, so I would like to learn for my family.
Pamela Milogradov says
I would like to try them to to see if we can get rid of chemicals in our house and use more natural remedies
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Beth says
I have been interested in oils, but just haven't been able to invest the money. I'd love to win this!
mandi says
We have an 8 month old daughter who would benefit so much from essential oils. I have watched several webinars and researched how to use them, but i am still unsure which are safe and the best way to benefit from them. I love that this product is "kidsafe!"
Bg says
I have just started about 6 months ago with essential oils and absolutely love them. I started with doTerra and have gotten in to barefut. I have also heard great things abut plant therapy and can't wait for the chance to try them out!:)
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I want more natural ways to alleviate, prevent, and cure illness. So tired of prescription medications.
Paula says
Read that essential oils are awesome for healing reasons. Would love to try them for high blood pressure and other issues. Thanks
Amanda M. says
I have wanted to learn more about how to use essential oils. I'm especially interested in the synergies for kids.
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I would love to try Plant Therapy’s essential oils because I hear they are a reputable company with real knowledge of essential oils!
Michelle B says
i actually love Plant Therapy already. But I could use these oils!
Terri says
Been trying to change habits due to having lupus.
Nicole B. says
I would love to start using oils to help my kids' ezcema! Thank you for a chance:)
Shawn says
I would love to try oils for my child with joint pain.
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Bethany f says
I've been wanting to try oils for ages now, but our budget hasn't allowed. I'd love to use them for relaxation :-)
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Ali says
Thank you for this opportunity! I would love to try plant therapy oils! I only have one EO from a company I don't love. I have heard such marvelous things about plant therapy!
Bailey says
We are a natual family that is slpwly trying to obtain oils to keep us held together. Oild to help heal, fight colds, help little ones sleep, and so much more. This would be a huge blessing
lindy says
After beginning the whole foods journey, we switched to nontoxic products with Ava Anderson. Now looking to oils to complete the natural, nontoxic lifestyle with a 1 1/2 and 3 1/2 year old.
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Caitlin says
I've always wanted to try essential oils to combat my anxiety. I find scent soothes me and I think it would really help! I hope I get to try these out!
Anna says
I'd love to be able to try essential oils before investing the money into them. It's the next natural wholesome thing I've been interested in doing for our family. We're pretty good on the food (huge thanks to Lisa) :), we've just started venturing into some natural cleaning products and skin care, now we'd love to try oil!
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Jen says
My oldest daughter is frequently sick, and allergic to antibiotics. I'm looking for a natural way to improve her health.
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