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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.
Brandi Jo Plaster says
I have been interested in trying out essential oils for a while but haven't had the money beyond the few I use for soap making. I would love either kit!
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Jen says
My sister has 2 young kids and I have been helping her learn about kid safe oils to help treat eczema and diaper rashes, as well as various other ailments. Would love to share many more oils with her.
Sarah says
I've heard great things about essential oil use, would love to try some natural remedies
Lavanna says
i would love to try this line of oils! i am new to trying oils out and love using them for myself and my family :)
Allisson witte says
I would love to use and see the benefits of this with my whole family. Especially my stepson who is on the autism spectrum.
Rita says
I'm building my eo arsenal & would love to win these oils. Good luck everyone!
Colleen says
Im a pediatric Registered Dieititian who works with specialist needs children. The research on the benefits of essential oils is growing and I'm curious about the different brands that are out there. would love to be able to share more homeopathic remedies with my patients and their families.
Andrea says
I would like to try these oils because I have two boys and I would like to try more oils on them! Thanks for this opportunity!
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Jenny says
i have been wanting to try essential oils for a long time I would love to win!!! Thanks!!!
Malynda Warren says
I would love to try their oils!
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Cyndi says
What a great gift! Would love this!
Phyllis says
i have dabbled with essential oils and find they really work. I would like to expand my knowledge in this area. I do read a lot but cannot afford a kit just yet. It would be wonderful to win a kit in order to learn to help others.
Thank you and luck to all.
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Brenna says
i would love to try these essential oils because I have been hearing so much lately about the benefits of them!
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Rachel says
I just started experimenting with essential oils and love what I've learned so far!
Jenny says
I have heard from other mom's that essential oils are a must. The less chemicals in the products we use as a family the better. In this country everything is so toxic. We strive to find the cleanest way to live. I would like to try essential oils!
Sara says
I use a different brand but would love to try these!
Laura register says
i recently had a baby and would love to learn more about essential oils!
Nora says
Love the thought of natural remedies.
Jenn says
Have heard amazing things about Plant Therapy Essential Oils and have wanted to try. Great chance :)
Lori says
Would love to share blends from this starter kit with friends who cannot afford EOs.
Kimberly says
I've been a long time user of lavender oil and I'm curious about some of the other essential oils.
Lorraine Anderson says
I'm a recreation therapist for two nursing homes and would LOVE to use aroma therapy for our residents with pain, insomnia, loss of appetite, depression, anxiety, etc!! Our budget is small, so we have yet to be able to provide various essential oils. I'm very intruiged by the benefits our residents could experience!
Lorraine Anderson says
I've also signed up for the newsletter, thanks!
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Suzanne says
I'm interested in essential oils.
Katrina Wilson says
I have only used one brand of essential oils so far and they can be a little pricey. I have recently been researching Plant Therapy and would love the opportunity to try these oils for my family! Thanks for the opportunity!
Elise says
I love oils... There is a lot of friends and family I could help. As well as using some to freshen my house.
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Amber says
I have been toying with a few essential oils but cannot afford a complete set. It would be great to get a starter kit and to try a brand I haven't used yet.
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msws says
Would love to try these out...#allthehype <3
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