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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.
miranda lang says
I would love to try Plant Therapy's essential oils because I work as a nanny and am continually trying to teach the children I watch (and their mother!) about holistic health. I started with getting them to eat vegetables and now would love to start some oil therapy with them!
Shawna says
I have just started learning about essential oils so I am excited at the chance to win these!
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Michelle says
Our family has spent the past two years making a better life for ourselves. We have removed all of the processsed foods from our home and are eating clean! We have also moved to all diy home cleaners! My next step to a healthy life is essential oils. We have allergies and anxieties and i am so excited to make my family one step healthier. Finding and affording a set of good honest oils is tough and this would be a fantastic start for us! Newsletter!
Anne S says
I am very excited to try more essential oils. I have been starting to make my own cleaning supplies and beauty product with them. They are great natural disinfectantsand smell great. I'd love a chance to try out more.
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Luda Doddridge says
I have been looking to invest in essential oils for awhile now. These would be a great start!
Laurie says
Our family has allergies and I don't like using drugs filled with chemicals these oils would mean the world to me.
Brenda Hardy says
My husband and I both deal with pain, and I know EO's can help. I have so much to learn!
Nadia says
I've been wanting to try essential oils for ages, but can't afford them. I would love to win and give these a try!
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Also I signed up for the news letter!
Allison Kinahan says
Just this morning I was out to breakfast with some friends telling them how my 6 year old daughter is dealing with allergies so bad evendoctors are at a lost with what to do,one friend said she uses oils for her children with amazing results. I would love to get these oils to help her. I'm very upset how much medicine she is on and would love to try theses.
Caitie says
I am new to oils but am extremely interested in how to use them and using these Plant Therapy oils would be a great way to learn how to get started! Plus I have 2 small children and this case would be great to use with them!!
Amanda L says
Love Plant Therapy oils! There are truly kid safe oils, and I just used the Candida Fighter. Love! :-)
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Becky says
I've been starting to research essential oils and their use with kids. I would love to try them and share our experience!
Xandria says
I have been looking at essential oils for a long time just can't afford the investment. It would help complete making my home chemical free!
Dorothy Bland says
Most essential oil info I see is directed at mothers of young children, but I'm part of another group that needs oils - seniors! As we age, our health care needs grow. Our skin ages, we have trouble sleeping, things hurt. The needs increase while our incomes decrease. Many oils are an unaffordable luxury for someone with a fixed income. If I won this beautiful set, I could try many of the fascinating recommendations I've seen offered to improve my health and life. Even if I don't win, thank you for your kindness and generosity in offering it.
Myrna says
I am really intrigued by the power of EO's after attending The Essential Oil Revolution Summit last week.
Ami Newell says
I've really been wanting to order plant therapy kid safe set but haven't been because of the cost! It looks amazing!
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Frances hales says
Because I am enjoying learning loving and enjoying all the benefits from essential oils.
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Mitzi says
Would love to have the opportunity to try essential oils. As a migraine sufferer I've heard a lot of people have found relief from essential oils that they couldn't get from medications.
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Kristie says
I would love to try these oils because I have three little ones and we are a family on a budget that would love the opportunity to try alternative methods to living well and staying healthy!
Tianna says
I would love to try these with my kids (and the adults) as we deal with allergies and pollution issues. I also think they might help with anxieties. Would really love to have the benefit of so many different oils of high grade.
Hannah says
I have heard such great things about Plant Therapy and would love to use all their oils.
Rebekah says
I have been so interested in trying essential oils... Mainly for common sicknesses- colds, coughs, flu bugs also for my high blood pressure! I d love to win!!! :)
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Renae says
I just became a certified yoga instructor and I want to incorporate essential oils into my practice and classes.
Antoinette says
I am ready to make the next step to making my home chemical/drug free for my family!!! I have a handful of eos and this amazing prize would definitely be a great addition!!!!
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Angela says
I have several friends that swear by essential oils. I haven't tried them yet, partially because I'm intimidated by my lack of knowledge, and partially because of the cost.
Sarah says
This giveaway has perfect timing. I recently started experimenting with essential oils. I am hooked. I have eliminated all over the counter prescriptions such as Tylenol, tums, Advil and the like from our household and am treating our ailments with things like peppermint and lavender. I'd love to try others and experiment with other ways to keep my family healthy.
laura says
Signed up for the newsletter. Have just recently, in the past couple months, been experimenting with essential oils and am very excited at the chance to win this. Thanks for the opportunity to explore more oils!
Paula says
I've heard great things about Plant Therapy