Want to Save this Recipe?
Enter your email below & we'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you'll get great new recipes from us every week!
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.
Kristy jordan says
I love using essential oils for myself and family. Ive been waiting to build up my collection but they can be quite pricey. Id love to win!!
Adrienne says
What an awesome giveaway. I'd love to delve more into the world of EOs!
Ashleigh says
Newsletter
Danni Hildebrandt says
newsletter
Emma says
Newsletter
Hayley says
I've been interested in essentials oils, but have been unsure which ones to purchase or how to use them. This would be a helpful kit to get started with the learning process.
Kendra says
Newsletter
Danni Hildebrandt says
I would love to try these oils for my sons!!
Melanie Laverriere says
My 9 year old daughter suffers from severe headaches and I heard EO's could help relieve her pain. I just don't know where to start.
Amanda says
ooohhh, I've heard great things about Plant Therapy and I'd love to try their essential oils!
Cathy says
Newsletter
Emily says
I have chronic pain and autoimmune disease that I treat with oils and this would go a long way to helping my family fray costs!
Jenn Blanchard says
I have 5 children and would love to use essential oils on them. I have read a lot of great things about them.
Newsletter
Brittany says
Newsletter
Debra says
....because modern medicine does not work for me... (Newletter)
Dawn says
newsletter
Brandy Hamilton says
My family and I suffer from allergies and I from acid reflux. It would be wonderful to cure these with essential oils and not pharmaceuticals!
Amy says
Newsletter
Annie says
I have a couple oils from this brand and use them in my diffuser and would love more to try out and use for my children's allergies and colds.
Jessica Lopez says
Newsletter :)
Alicia M says
I'd like to try this brand!
Anna says
Would love to try these oils!!
Mikala R. says
newsletter
Christine says
I've been hearing about the wonderful natural benefits of using these oils and would LOVE to try them and share the positive outcomes with friends and family members who suffer with pain, allergies, and the many other burdens these oils have help to ease! :)
A Killen says
We have a special needs child. Several parents in our support groups talk about the benefits of using oils. We would like to give them a try!
Holly B says
Newsletter! :)
Natasha says
newsletter
Jennifer S. says
Newsletter!
Emma says
I have been researching essential oils for a while now and can't wait to try them out. We have two little ones and do our best to keep everything we put in and on our bodies "clean"!
Leah says
Newsletter!!
Alison says
I would love to be able to try these!
Catie says
I have a little experience with oils but I haven't invested in so many at one time! I would love to try these!
Jennifer C. says
newsletter
Kristen says
Newsletter
Mikala R. says
I've been reading a lot about essential oils lately and I'm interested in giving them a try.
Stacey Haltom says
Newsletter
Stepfanee says
I am very interested in getting started using essential oils and bettering my children :)
Michelle says
Newsletter
Emily M says
I have been using some essential oils and I am so happy with them! Would love to try more and I LOVE Plant Therapy!
Jennifer S. says
I've been wanting to explore essential oils, but didn't know where to get started. These kits would be a great boost!
Kendra says
Would love to try these I love how each one has a detailed purpose