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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.
pavithra says
I would love to try these...I’ve been researching about essential oils for a while...this would help me to start :)
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Debbie says
Everyone you talk to is using oils so I would like to give it a try.
Rachel says
I just started with a few oils and love their calming effect on me!
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Lauren says
I am really interested to learn more - particularly for stress and some medical conditions experiencesd by myself and my family.
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Janet L says
We just recently turned to oils to try and help different things like our toddler's list of food intolerances to arthritis in my knee. So far melaleuca has proved amazing for my oldest son's acne. We'd like to try more :)
Alison Gerst says
i would love to try the oils. I have 2 kids with asthma and have been wanting to try a more natural route for household uses. ☺️☺️
Elizabeth says
I have been hearing a lot about the power of essential oils and have been wanting to try them but didn't know where to start. This would be a great way to start!
Elizabeth says
Count me in for the oils! I'd love to try out some alternative remedies.
Faith Nichols says
I have started out using oils when, and nurse had me smell an oil and immediately felt better! Wow I couldn't believe it! How amazing! Since then I've been researching safety with oils and have found that the group I belong to talk very highly of plant therapy and how pure it actually is versus the "over charger" companies. Lol
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Stephanie says
My 11 year old daughter suffers from anxiety. It has proven to be very debilitating. We are doing counseling, yoga/ mediation, healthy eating and even a hypnotist. These are helping, tremendously. However, I feel like they are only peices to her puzzle. I have recently read where essential oils can help. Hoping it is the piece to her puzzle we are missing!
Christa says
I've been reading about essential oils and would love to do more. I've was given a few from friend, but am anxious to use more.
Andrea McCrary says
I have been trying to understand more about how to use essential oils for myself and my family. This would be a great help to my learning. Thanks for the opportunity to enter.
Jennifer Peters says
I've heard great things about Plant Therapy and would love to try your oils and build my collection!
Debbie says
I have been seeing a holistic doctor in my journey to become healthy and she has suggested a couple oils that I am currently using and I have been researching other.
Patty says
I received a diffuser for Christmas and have been using it daily, but have just been buying oils at my local health food store (aromatherapy grade only). I am ready to take the next step and discover further therapeutic uses with higher grade oils!
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Janet says
I would love to try these! I've been interested for awhile, but unsure where to start.
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Amy says
I am interested in adding the oils to my homemade cleaners and I would like to make a homemade bug repellant.
Hannah M. Bull says
I have a 3 yr old and #2 due this Aug. I love finding natural ways to care for my family (hubby and goldendoodle pup included!) :) This would make an awesome addition to a natural medicine cabinet!
Klara says
I'm brand new into essential oils and I'm struggling a little but as of which oils to use. This would definitely help us start it:)
Amber Walton says
I have been researching how best to utilize essential oils. This is timely. Winning this would would be incredibly helpful in my endeavors!
Annemarie says
Excellent giveaway! I love Plant Therapy oils!
Laura says
I'd love to win a sample! I keep hearing about essential oils and am very curious to see what all the fuss is about.
Jane H says
I've wanted to try essential oils for a while but have gotten stuck on where to start. This giveaway would help alleviate that problem right away!
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terry says
My family has been sick since December. I need to try something new.
Geneva says
I would love to try Plant Therapy's EO's, especially the lavender for relaxation. I am studying for the bar exam and could use all the relaxation I can get.
Karen says
I would love to try more essential oils to see if they will help my family fight off illness and infections
Michelle says
I want to try essential oils to combat chronic pain.
elise says
Would love to try these. Just haven't yet
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Theresa Alcamo says
Love it! Great gift idea!