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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.
Cathy Smith says
I just bought my first diffuser and several bottles of oils. I am trying to learn as much as I can about using essential oils.
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Cheryl says
I have been intimidated to try oils but this seems like a good start!
Karianne says
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Lauri burns says
I've been wanting to try oils but haven't had the extra money to start. This would be such a blessing!
Karianne says
I would love to use the oils with my kids.
carrie leak says
I would really like to start a more natural approach for various health reasons not just for me but my whole family.
Erin says
I would love to try these! I'm interested in the holistic benefits and using them in homeade cleaning products. My daughter has terrible allergies. I've read a lot about the benefits, but have yet to try essential oils.
Lindas Sullivan says
I would love to win these
carisa olson says
Newsletter! I would love to try the oils to do more natural remedies for my family
Sara says
To see if they're worth the hype :)
robyn drngel says
I am excited at the chance to win this giveaway of essential oils. I had received 5 for the first time to give an honest review on Amazon ,which I did. I loved them all. I have a low immune system due to the fact that I have a monthly infusion for my RA,plus take mexatexate,mobic, and numerous meds for fibromyalgia. My son is Autistic ,has PDD,ADD,can't sleep,suffers with depression,asthma, and allergies. The few essential oils we have truly have helped. I even purchased a diffuser and really need to purchase a second one for my bedroom. I pray I win for both my son and I. Your oils are natural and I truly believe they can help us.
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Sarina says
I use some oils but have wanted to try more but am just not sure where to start.
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Rachel says
I have been trying to replace cleaning products and beauty products with homemade versions with less chemicals. I would love to learn how to use essential oils for these as well as for home remedies for my kids. Winning this prize pack would help me learn more about them and have more oils available to use.
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Lindsey Nail says
I would love to try these oils. For sure excited.
Laura Rogers says
I would to try these oils and see if they could provide some natural relief for my migraines.
Katie Lucey says
I love plant therapy as a company. I have a few singles. A couple of their blends and a few kidsafe blends and adore them all.
The way they treat customers and promote safe use is fantastic!
Dana says
I love trying new essential oils - they are amazing!
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Cathy Czerkie says
I started using essential oils this year. I'd love to have a big kit to experiment with! I'm intrigued by how many uses there are for oils!!
Jessi walker says
Oh! I would so love to try this! I'm just starting working with essential oils, and have just bought what I randomly think will help my son! This would be amazing with a book to help me know what he needs!
Jessi walker says
Newsletter! I would love to hear more :) I'm just starting my real food path as well!
Mitzi Light says
Love Plant Therapy
AshleyC says
I actually own a ton of Plant Therapy oils, they're my go-to brand! I love every oil I've gotten from them :) And I have a ton more on my wishlist!
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Melanie says
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Melanie says
I would love to try the Women's oils. I enjoy the kidsafe oils with my children! Thanks Plant Therapy!
Dana McFarland says
I would love to try the oils to keep my family and I healthier, and to avoid synthetic medications!!!
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Amy Buggs says
I am a pure believer in the healing properties of essential oils. I have been using them daily for pain relief for several months with great results. This looks like a great giveaway.
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Celeste says
I would love this win this!
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kim says
I would like to try the oils my daughter has crps so we are trying to fine something to help her with pain she is 14 thank you
Catherine says
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Dawn says
I have recently started using essentisl oils, and they were from plant therapy. I have used them in a diffuser in my kids room to help with illness, made a spray to repel ants and spiders that is safer than pesticides, and just love the smell. I know there are so many more uses and would love to experiment by winning these.