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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.
Cindy H says
Oh I have wanted try oils! My friends always post about how wonderful they are. This would be a awesome way to try them. I really wanted to start making my own cleaners and body care products. My kids would benefit from these a lot! :)
Christa says
I would love to try lavender to help my kids calm down at night!
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Love using essential oils. I have replaced so many otc meds with something so much more natural. I feel and look healthier because of it
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I recently bought a few EOs from Plant Therapy and have really liked them. I'd love to try more, especially the kid safe formulations!
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I have friends who use them and I'm interested for myself and my family.
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I need something to make it through the stressful times at work and trying to stay healthy.
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My daughter has eczema, I've heard the oils can really help. What a great giveaway
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I have tried a few basic essential oils but would love to learn more.
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Plant Therapy is a well trusted company. Their oils are tested and they are so helpful for safe usage of those oils. I would love to have this as I am starting to learn more about oils and trying to build up my supply. Great giveaway!! Thanks for the opportunity!
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Interested in cutting down on chemicals and going more natural, but wasn't sure exactly where to start with essential oils.
Jessica says
I have friends who use essential oils. I would love to try them and like the kids specific products in this line!
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Joan says
I have always been interested in essential oils but have only tried a few. I would love to learn more about them and have some to try!
Suzanne W. says
I am a newbie to essential oils, but have tried a sample of peppermint oil for a headache recently and it disappeared within about 30 seconds! Wow, I am a believer! We are cleaning up our eating habits, and changing our cosmetics and cleaners to non-toxic, and essential oils seem like a natural transition to a healthier lifestyle. Starting with a huge collection of oils from a reputable company like this would be amazing! Thank you for the opportunity!
Carly McEathron says
I would love to try the oils to help with my whole family's allergies, and my anxiety (stemming from IBD). Thanks for the giveaway!
Liz W says
I am always looking for new companies that have essential oils. I like how they present their oils on the Web page.
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I have tried some of Plant Therapy's oils and think the quality is excellent! I look forward to trying more.
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I've been thinking about integrating some essential oils into my health routine, and would love to win a supply to become familiar with over my summer break from teaching.
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I would love to try the blends for my three kids!
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