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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.
Meg says
we are entering into allergy season and I have heard amazing things about using essential oils for allergies!
Dawn B. says
I am new to essential oils and this would be a great way to get started. I believe essential oils are an excellent alternative to aid in personal care and household needs without having to use products that contain harmful chemicals. I have also heard great things about Plant Theropy!
Elizabeth froeba says
JusT got my first EO diffuser for my Birthday. Would love to win some oils to use in it!!
Cory says
I have really wanted to try oils for natural remedies
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Kelly Lane says
I will graduate in 11/15 with a BS degree in Alternative Medicine. The Essential Oil class had been part of the curriculum when I started but now has been removed. I would like the kit to start building my own knowledge base so I can educate others in their use.
Candy says
I've used a few essential oils for cleaning would love to learn other uses!
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Darcee says
I would so LOVE to win this!! I have been wanting to begin using essential oils.. But no idea where to begin or which oils I would like best...this would help me get my feet wet and set me on my way!!!
Yong says
I believe nature is our best medicine cabinet. I would like to try these oils to help relieve allergy symptoms primarily and for other issues, like stress relief, stomach issues, relaxation etc.
Kathleen says
I recently used lavender oil and was impressed with it's effects. I would live to try different oils out!
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Linda says
I would love to learn more about using essential oils!
Julie Courtney says
I've tried a few different essential oils, and have been pleased with the results. I would love to give others a try!
Leatte says
Newsletter & I have a few of Plant Therapy Oils I purchased last week, and then had to order more yesterday when there was a sale! I would love to try all the synergies and get even more oils to learn and work with!
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Paulette says
Want to experiment with oils, would love to win!
Melissa stackpole says
We would love to start using essential oils for families health.
AmyG says
There is always more to being healthy and what a better way than using earth's natural medicines.
Mandie Simpson says
What a generous offer! There are so many homemade health and wellness products I would love to make for various issues, but I don't quite have the variety of oils to make them all. I would love to build my collection with a trusted brand's oils...a company that actually has morals! They provide safe usage instructions, as well as excellent customer service. Plant Therapy is becoming the standard in quality and care. Other oil companies, listen up!
Heather says
I having been wanting to introduce essential oils to my family and this sounds like a great chance to get started!
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Linda Funkhouser says
Newsletter - I am a new user to essential oils so more knowledge about different brands is a good thing.
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Andrea Grandinetti says
I love using essential oils. I would love to try new oils and a new brand.
Jill Mitchell says
I would love to be able to incorporate all of these into my family's routine and life for healthier living.
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Kate says
Just learning about oils. Would love to try the kid safe ones.
Abby says
New to essential oils and would love to try them out!!
Maggie M says
I would LOVE to win Plant Therapy's Essential Oils for a variety of reasons. The lavender for stress, the lemon and peppermint for when I'm having low energy levels and the tea tree in my laundry! Fingers crossed I win Plant Therapy's oils!
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Julie B says
I have been researching essential oils and trying to figure out where to start - I've slowly been eliminating sugars and processed foods from our diet and would love to switch to a more holistic lifestyle and this would be a huge help in working towards that goal
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Hannah says
Would love to try these oils. Have been using essential oils in our home for the last 3 years and have replaced all conventional medicine with oils. Always looking to try something new:
Michele says
I love essential oils and I am interested in taking certification classes for aromatherapy.
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nedene says
I love the oils I have and I'm always up for trying more
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